The Red Lion, Southampton
The Red Lion is a pub at 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton, SO18 5EF. The Red Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton council on 16 May 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 438 Bitterne Road Precinct
Southampton
SO18 5EF - Council
- Southampton
- 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 4 months 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
- 5The Fox and Hounds310 m
- 4The Humble Plum400 m
- 5The Robin Hood1.1 km
- 5The Station1.3 km
- 4Spike Islander1.3 km
- 4Peartree Inn1.5 km
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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 Southampton council on 16 May 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 438 Bitterne Road Precinct, Southampton, SO18 5EF, in Southampton. Southampton council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Fox and Hounds, about 310 m away.
What pubs are near The Red Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Red Lion are The Fox and Hounds (310 m), The Humble Plum (400 m) and The Robin Hood (1.1 km). 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 4 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, Southampton council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.