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

50,616 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7/5.

50,616
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
76.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.9%33,882
Good15.9%6,988
Satisfactory5.0%2,205
Improvement Needed1.3%551
Major Improvement0.9%392
Urgent Improvement0.1%49

There are 50,616 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 76.9% 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 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Best-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Lisburn and Castlereagh City115.0/5
Eastbourne515.0/5
Mid Ulster1195.0/5
Nottingham City2255.0/5
Wrexham805.0/5
Hartlepool1084.9/5
Castle Point344.9/5
Mid and East Antrim854.9/5
Stockton On Tees1604.9/5
Forest of Dean554.9/5

Lowest-performing authorities

Local AuthorityBusinessesAvg Rating
Barking and Dagenham253.8/5
Caerphilly1994.1/5
Derbyshire Dales1584.1/5
Wigan2154.1/5
Blaenau Gwent954.1/5
Bolton1714.2/5
Waltham Forest884.2/5
Newham634.3/5
Huntingdonshire1224.3/5
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. 76.9% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).

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

There are 50,616 businesses classified as "Pub/bar/nightclub" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 44,067 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