The Red Lion, Darlington
The Red Lion is a pub at 37 Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NG. The Red Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington council on 26 September 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 37 Priestgate
Darlington
DL1 1NG - Council
- Darlington
- 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 1 year old.
We have checked The 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 Red Lion
- 5Golden Cock60 m
- 5The Tubwell Tap60 m
- 1The Quays60 m
- 5The Pennyweight110 m
- 5Boot and Shoe120 m
- 5The Market Tap130 m
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Questions about The Red Lion
What is the food hygiene rating at The Red Lion?
The Red Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington council on 26 September 2024. 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 37 Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NG, in Darlington. Darlington council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Golden Cock, about 60 m away.
What pubs are near The Red Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Red Lion are Golden Cock (60 m), The Tubwell Tap (60 m) and The Quays (60 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 1 year 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, Darlington council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.