The Red Lion, Otley
The Red Lion is a pub at 47 Kirkgate, Otley, LS21 3HN. The Red Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds council on 27 January 2017.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 9 years ago - Address
- 47 Kirkgate
Otley
LS21 3HN - Council
- Leeds
- 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 9 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 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
- 5Whitakers Arms10 m
- 5The Rookery Bar Ltd40 m
- 4Black Bull50 m
- 4The Otley Tavern100 m
- 5Groove Pad Beer and Vinyls110 m
- 5Black Horse120 m
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 Leeds council on 27 January 2017. 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 47 Kirkgate, Otley, LS21 3HN, in Otley. Leeds council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Whitakers Arms, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Red Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Red Lion are Whitakers Arms (10 m), The Rookery Bar Ltd (40 m) and Black Bull (50 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 9 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 Red Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Leeds council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.