Golden Lion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
Golden Lion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Golden Lion was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Golden Lion Hotel East Street, Newport, SA42 0SY
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Lion sits behind roughly 1,436 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,436 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 15% | ← Golden Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 478 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Golden Lion none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Golden Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Below Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Tyddyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cnapan Guest House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Llwyngwair Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2014 |
| Llys Meddyg Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Wholefood Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Llys Meddyg Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crwban Bach Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2014 |
Questions about Golden Lion
What is Golden Lion's food hygiene rating?
Golden Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Golden Lion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Lion last inspected?
Golden Lion was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Lion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Lion compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Lion holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Golden Lion and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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