The Old Red Lion, London
The Old Red Lion is a pub at 72 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LS. The Old Red Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden council on 24 February 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 72 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6LS - Council
- Camden
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Old Red Lion’s food hygiene rating
The Old Red Lion's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Old Red Lion's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Old Red Lion
- 5Penderel's Oak90 m
- 5The Old Nick110 m
- 4The Bountiful Cow120 m
- 5The Polish Bar (Na Zdrowie)180 m
- 5The Square Pig190 m
- 4The Ship Tavern200 m
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Questions about The Old Red Lion
What is the food hygiene rating at The Old Red Lion?
The Old Red Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden council on 24 February 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Old Red Lion?
The Old Red Lion is at 72 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LS, in London. Camden council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Penderel's Oak, about 90 m away.
What pubs are near The Old Red Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Old Red Lion are Penderel's Oak (90 m), The Old Nick (110 m) and The Bountiful Cow (120 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Old Red Lion's hygiene rating up to date?
The Old Red Lion's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Old Red Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Camden council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.