The Red Lion, Chorley
The Red Lion is a pub at 196 Blackburn Road, Wheelton, Chorley, PR6 8EU. The Red Lion's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Chorley council on 10 July 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 3 out of 5, generally satisfactory
Given - Address
- 196 Blackburn Road
Wheelton
Chorley
PR6 8EU - Council
- Chorley
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Red Lion’s food hygiene rating
The Red Lion's rating is 2 months old.
We have checked The Red Lion's entry 3 times since 27 July 2026, and the register's record has changed: on 27 July 2026 it showed 2 (given 17 December 2024); on 24 August 2026 it showed 3 (given 10 July 2026).
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 Red Lion
- 5The Dressers Arms500 m
- 4The Red Cat580 m
- 5Saint Chads Parish Centre610 m
- 4Wheelton Top Lock610 m
- 5Malt House Farm1.3 km
- 5The Golden Lion1.4 km
All 80 pubs and bars in Chorley
Questions about The Red Lion
What is the food hygiene rating at The Red Lion?
The Red Lion's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Chorley council on 10 July 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Red Lion?
The Red Lion is at 196 Blackburn Road, Wheelton, Chorley, PR6 8EU, in Chorley. Chorley council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Dressers Arms, about 500 m away.
What pubs are near The Red Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Red Lion are The Dressers Arms (500 m), The Red Cat (580 m) and Saint Chads Parish Centre (610 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Red Lion's hygiene rating up to date?
The Red Lion's rating is 2 months old. 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 Red Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Chorley council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.