Pubs, bars & nightclubs: Food Hygiene Ratings Across UK Cities
Official FSA hygiene ratings for pubs, bars & nightclubs in 24 major UK cities, ranked by the Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index.
What is the average food hygiene rating for pubs, bars & nightclubs in UK cities?
As of June 2026, pubs, bars & nightclubs across 24 major UK cities hold an average FHRS hygiene rating of 4.64 out of 5 (75.8% rated 5-star), a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 93/100, per FSA open data. Nottingham leads at GCHI 99. GeraEats re-dates this quarterly.
| City | Rated premises | Avg rating /5 | 5-star | GCHI /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 224 | 4.96 | 97.8% | 99 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 256 | 4.83 | 87.1% | 97 |
| Coventry | 148 | 4.86 | 89.2% | 97 |
| Brighton and Hove | 324 | 4.81 | 84.6% | 96 |
| Manchester | 417 | 4.77 | 83.5% | 95 |
| Bradford | 405 | 4.75 | 80.5% | 95 |
| Leeds | 572 | 4.71 | 73.1% | 94 |
| Sheffield | 336 | 4.70 | 79.2% | 94 |
| Wakefield | 317 | 4.71 | 75.7% | 94 |
| Derby | 179 | 4.69 | 78.8% | 94 |
| Hull | 165 | 4.70 | 81.8% | 94 |
| Liverpool | 425 | 4.63 | 78.1% | 93 |
| Bristol | 382 | 4.63 | 74.1% | 93 |
| Wolverhampton | 210 | 4.64 | 75.7% | 93 |
| Belfast | 182 | 4.67 | 72% | 93 |
| London | 3,306 | 4.58 | 73.8% | 92 |
| Milton Keynes | 116 | 4.58 | 72.4% | 92 |
| Cardiff | 174 | 4.56 | 67.8% | 91 |
| Leicester | 152 | 4.55 | 69.1% | 91 |
| Portsmouth | 144 | 4.54 | 68.1% | 91 |
| Birmingham | 456 | 4.52 | 69.3% | 90 |
| Plymouth | 155 | 4.48 | 76.1% | 90 |
| Southampton | 134 | 4.51 | 64.9% | 90 |
| Swansea | 200 | 4.38 | 57.5% | 88 |
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Pubs, bars & nightclubs in Belfast hold a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 93 / 100 — level with the national figure of 93/100, across 182 rated premises.
- 39 Gordon Street and Lux2-16 Dunbar Street, Belfast, BT1 2LH5★
- Alexandra Social and Recreation ClubSocial And Recreation Club, 170 Alexandra Park Avenue, Belfast, BT15 3GJ5★
- Alibi23-31 Bradbury Place, Belfast, BT7 1RR5★
- American Bar65-65A Dock Street, Belfast, BT1 3LF5★
- Ancient Order Of Hibernians71 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 4PD5★
- Andersonstown Social Club8E South Link, Belfast, BT11 8GX5★
- Ardoyne GAC1A Flax Street, Belfast, BT14 7EJ5★
- Ballynafeigh Apprentice Boys Club1-5 Walmer Street, Belfast, BT7 3ED5★
- Beehive193 Falls Road, Belfast, BT12 6FB5★
- Belfast Boat Club - Bar12 Lockview Road, Belfast, BT9 5FJ5★
- Belfast Indoor Bowls ClubBelfast Indoor Bowls Club, 115 Milltown Road, BT8 4SP5★
- Belmont Bowling Club BarBelmont Bowling Club Bar, 6a Kincora Avenue, Belfast, BT4 3DW5★
Showing the highest-rated establishments on record (up to 12 per city). Every name, address and rating is a real FSA Food Hygiene Rating Scheme record — nothing is estimated.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index for pubs, bars & nightclubs?
The Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index (GCHI) is the mean FSA Food Hygiene Rating Scheme rating for a food type in a city, expressed on a 0–100 scale (GCHI = average rating ÷ 5 × 100). Nationally across 24 major UK cities, pubs, bars & nightclubs score 93/100 (average 4.64/5). It is computed only from real FSA records — no figure is estimated.
Which UK city has the best-rated pubs, bars & nightclubs?
Nottingham leads with a Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index of 99/100 (97.8% of 224 rated premises hold a 5-star rating), per FSA open data as of June 2026.
Which UK city has the lowest-rated pubs, bars & nightclubs?
Swansea has the lowest Gera Cuisine Hygiene Index in this cohort at 88/100 (2.5% rated 0–1), per FSA open data as of June 2026.
Where does this data come from?
Every rating is from the Food Standards Agency Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) open data, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Only England, Wales and Northern Ireland are included (Scotland uses a separate pass/fail scheme). Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record.
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Browse restaurants on GeraEatsSource: Food Standards Agency — Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) open data (Food Standards Agency). Data as of June 2026; published 2026-06-18. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.