Food Hygiene Ratings for Pub/bar/nightclub in the UK

45,447 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7/5.

45,447
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
76.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.6%30,407
Good15.8%6,287
Satisfactory5.3%2,101
Improvement Needed1.3%499
Major Improvement0.9%360
Urgent Improvement0.1%41

There are 45,447 businesses classified as "Pub/bar/nightclub" across the UK, inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. This category includes a wide range of establishments that share similar food handling characteristics and regulatory requirements.

The average food hygiene rating for pub/bar/nightclub businesses is 4.7 out of 5. This is broadly in line with the national average of 4.6/5. Currently 76.6% of rated businesses in this category have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

Food hygiene standards can vary significantly between local authorities. The tables below show which councils have the best and worst average ratings for pub/bar/nightclub businesses, helping you understand regional differences in food safety performance.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Best-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Lisburn and Castlereagh City115.0/5
Nottingham City2205.0/5
Wrexham805.0/5
Mid Ulster1205.0/5
Hartlepool1094.9/5
Castle Point344.9/5
Mid and East Antrim854.9/5
Broxbourne334.9/5
Stockton On Tees1574.9/5
Hastings844.9/5

Lowest-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Barking and Dagenham244.0/5
Caerphilly2034.1/5
Blaenau Gwent974.1/5
Bolton1694.2/5
Wigan2204.2/5
South Oxfordshire1094.3/5
Ealing1394.3/5
Waltham Forest884.3/5
Dudley2704.3/5
Rugby954.3/5

Frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating for pub/bar/nightclub businesses?+

The average food hygiene rating for pub/bar/nightclub businesses in the UK is 4.7 out of 5. 76.6% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

How many pub/bar/nightclub businesses are there in the UK?+

There are 45,447 businesses classified as "Pub/bar/nightclub" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 39,695 have been rated under the FHRS.

Which area has the best pub/bar/nightclub food hygiene ratings?+

The local authority with the highest average rating for pub/bar/nightclub businesses is Lisburn and Castlereagh City with an average of 5.0/5.

Data from official government food safety agencies