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

50,606 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7/5.

50,606
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
77.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good77.0%33,913
Good15.8%6,945
Satisfactory5.0%2,208
Improvement Needed1.3%555
Major Improvement0.9%389
Urgent Improvement0.1%47

There are 50,606 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 4.7/5. Currently 77.0% 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Best-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Lisburn and Castlereagh City115.0/5
Eastbourne495.0/5
Mid Ulster1185.0/5
Epsom and Ewell215.0/5
Wrexham805.0/5
Hartlepool1074.9/5
Stockton On Tees1604.9/5
Gedling534.9/5
Castle Point344.9/5
Mid and East Antrim854.9/5

Lowest-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Barking and Dagenham244.0/5
Wigan2134.1/5
Derbyshire Dales1574.1/5
Caerphilly1974.1/5
Blaenau Gwent944.2/5
Bolton1694.2/5
Waltham Forest884.2/5
Newham634.3/5
Huntingdonshire1234.3/5
South Oxfordshire1084.3/5

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. 77.0% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

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

There are 50,606 businesses classified as "Pub/bar/nightclub" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 44,057 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