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Pubs & bars — UK FHRS establishments & hygiene ratings

Over the last 30 days, Pubs & bars covers 42,459 FHRS establishments across UK counties, with the most establishments in Greater London. Local authorities published 494 new ratings, including 1 scored 0–2 in that period. Companies House recorded 76 new incorporations in mapped SIC sectors (1,001 companies in scope).

Pubs & bars covers 42,459 establishments across England. Over 30 days, Greater London leads on new ratings (+42), while Greater London has the densest count (3,674 establishments). Inspection rate (11.6 per 1,000 establishments) is below the cross-sector average.

+76

Last 30 days (Companies House)

1,001 over 12 months · 187 in last 90 days

Net incorporations (30d): +76

+494

Last 30 days

14,901 over 12 months

Net rating signal (30d): +493

Low ratings (0–2)
1

Last 30 days

908 currently rated 0–2 (latest FHRS score)

FHRS hygiene distribution
42,459 rated establishments
5 (73%)
4 (14%)
3 (5%)
0–2 (2%)

Cross-sector positioning

The Pubs & bars sector covers 42,459 FHRS establishments across England, representing 8.4% of tracked FHRS premises on FoodProspect. Rank: 5 of 14 sectors by volume. Net rating activity over 30 days: +493. Inspection rate: 11.6 ratings per 1,000 establishments (sector average: 14).

Rank — establishments
5 / 14
Rank — ratings (30d)
7 / 14
Share of England total
8.4%
Net rating signal (30d)
+493

Pubs and bars often combine wet-led trade with food service; local authority inspections capture both bar areas and kitchen operations where food is served.

Top towns in Pubs & bars

Recent FHRS activity is strongest in London (19 ratings in 30 days).

RankTownCountyEstablishmentsRatings (30d)
1LondonGreater London1,60519
2LiverpoolMerseyside5231
3ManchesterGreater Manchester4290
4SheffieldSouth Yorkshire2720
5BirminghamWest Midlands2604
6BrightonEast Sussex2473
7NottinghamNottinghamshire2300
8Newcastle Upon TyneTyne and Wear2280
9LondonCity of London1861
10YorkNorth Yorkshire1722
11Kingston Upon HullEast Riding of Yorkshire1643
12CoventryWest Midlands1571
13NorwichNorfolk1533
14DerbyDerbyshire1510
15BradfordWest Yorkshire1501
16LeicesterLeicestershire1490
17WolverhamptonWest Midlands1472
18PlymouthDevon1370
19SouthamptonHampshire1351
20LeedsWest Yorkshire1302

FHRS hygiene focus

Hygiene rating distribution
42,459 rated establishments
5: 73%4: 14%3: 5%0–2: 2%
Most active counties (30 days)

Greater London leads with 42 published ratings in 30 days, including 135 establishments rated 0–2.

Sector-wide: 494 ratings and 908 low-score establishments on FoodProspect.

Recent low ratings (0–2)*
London Inn

South Molton

2

03/09/2026

Croft W.M.C.

Darlington

2

27/08/2026

Moor Fillings

Todmorden

2

27/08/2026

Shoulder Of Mutton Bridge Gate

Bridge Gate

2

26/08/2026

Ivy House Inn

Holmfield

1

26/08/2026

* Establishment names are visible to Live watch subscribers in this scope.

Pubs & bars by county

Low FHRS scores cluster in Greater London (135 establishments rated 0–2). Use the county cards below to refine area planning for pubs & bars leads.

Greater London

3,674 establishments

+42 ratings (30d)135 low (0–2)

West Yorkshire

2,093 establishments

+12 ratings (30d)34 low (0–2)

Greater Manchester

2,036 establishments

+15 ratings (30d)61 low (0–2)

West Midlands

1,484 establishments

+12 ratings (30d)38 low (0–2)

Kent

1,483 establishments

+17 ratings (30d)26 low (0–2)

Lancashire

1,316 establishments

+9 ratings (30d)21 low (0–2)

Hampshire

1,302 establishments

+24 ratings (30d)28 low (0–2)

Merseyside

1,211 establishments

+9 ratings (30d)29 low (0–2)

County Durham

1,207 establishments

+10 ratings (30d)14 low (0–2)

Derbyshire

1,191 establishments

+15 ratings (30d)25 low (0–2)

Devon

1,189 establishments

+20 ratings (30d)33 low (0–2)

1 new low ratings (30d)

Staffordshire

1,134 establishments

+14 ratings (30d)19 low (0–2)

Essex

1,119 establishments

+24 ratings (30d)20 low (0–2)

South Yorkshire

1,099 establishments

+10 ratings (30d)21 low (0–2)

Lincolnshire

1,056 establishments

+15 ratings (30d)20 low (0–2)

Somerset

990 establishments

+4 ratings (30d)25 low (0–2)

North Yorkshire

982 establishments

+5 ratings (30d)22 low (0–2)

Tyne and Wear

900 establishments

+7 ratings (30d)7 low (0–2)

Nottinghamshire

885 establishments

+8 ratings (30d)14 low (0–2)

Hertfordshire

820 establishments

+7 ratings (30d)19 low (0–2)

Norfolk

814 establishments

+18 ratings (30d)24 low (0–2)

Surrey

773 establishments

+9 ratings (30d)26 low (0–2)

East Sussex

772 establishments

+13 ratings (30d)3 low (0–2)

Cheshire

769 establishments

+8 ratings (30d)14 low (0–2)

Leicestershire

767 establishments

+6 ratings (30d)12 low (0–2)

Cumbria

716 establishments

+9 ratings (30d)10 low (0–2)

West Sussex

691 establishments

+9 ratings (30d)21 low (0–2)

Gloucestershire

664 establishments

+3 ratings (30d)7 low (0–2)

Wiltshire

663 establishments

+12 ratings (30d)13 low (0–2)

Dorset

636 establishments

+3 ratings (30d)2 low (0–2)

Northamptonshire

610 establishments

+5 ratings (30d)11 low (0–2)

East Riding of Yorkshire

595 establishments

+7 ratings (30d)16 low (0–2)

Suffolk

586 establishments

+6 ratings (30d)12 low (0–2)

Warwickshire

579 establishments

+9 ratings (30d)18 low (0–2)

Cambridgeshire

566 establishments

+6 ratings (30d)8 low (0–2)

Worcestershire

561 establishments

+10 ratings (30d)7 low (0–2)

Cornwall

558 establishments

+15 ratings (30d)16 low (0–2)

Shropshire

548 establishments

+5 ratings (30d)6 low (0–2)

Oxfordshire

541 establishments

+18 ratings (30d)10 low (0–2)

Buckinghamshire

532 establishments

+15 ratings (30d)10 low (0–2)

Berkshire

499 establishments

+8 ratings (30d)17 low (0–2)

Northumberland

439 establishments

+10 ratings (30d)3 low (0–2)

Bristol

400 establishments

+4 ratings (30d)3 low (0–2)

Bedfordshire

371 establishments

+2 ratings (30d)10 low (0–2)

Herefordshire

211 establishments

+2 ratings (30d)6 low (0–2)

City of London

191 establishments

+1 ratings (30d)6 low (0–2)

Isle of Wight

190 establishments

+1 ratings (30d)4 low (0–2)

Rutland

46 establishments

+1 ratings (30d)2 low (0–2)

Latest events — Pubs & bars

FHRS rating: B… in Great Yarmouth

5

25/09/2026

FHRS rating: T… in Birmingham

5

24/09/2026

FHRS rating: B… in Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby

5

24/09/2026

FHRS rating: R… in Beckley

5

24/09/2026

FHRS rating: K… in Tintagel

5

24/09/2026

FHRS rating: W… in Tintagel

5

24/09/2026

FHRS rating: T… in Ewhurst

5

24/09/2026

FHRS rating: T… in Sutton At Hone

5

24/09/2026

FHRS rating: D… in Todmorden

5

24/09/2026

FHRS rating: T… in Arksey

5

24/09/2026

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Related sectors

Explore neighbouring FHRS sectors to compare establishment volumes, recent rating activity and county-level opportunities.

Frequently asked questions

How many Pubs & bars establishments does FoodProspect track?

42,459 FHRS establishments are classified as Pubs & bars across England — 8.4% of tracked FHRS premises on FoodProspect.

Which counties have the most Pubs & bars businesses?

The counties with the most establishments are Greater London, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester. Use the county grid below for low-rating counts and recent inspection activity.

What is the FHRS inspection rate for Pubs & bars?

494 FHRS ratings were published in the last 30 days, including 1 scored 0–2. 908 establishments currently hold a 0–2 rating (latest score, any date).

Which towns lead Pubs & bars by establishment count?

The top towns by establishment count include London, Liverpool, Manchester. See the table below for county context and recent rating activity.

How many Companies House registrations match Pubs & bars?

1,001 active companies fall under mapped SIC codes for Pubs & bars, with 76 new incorporations in the last 30 days and 0 currently dissolved. Company stats are sourced from Companies House and linked to FHRS sectors via SIC mapping.

How can I export Pubs & bars data?

FoodProspect Live Watch subscriptions cover FHRS and Companies House datasets by county and sector — full historical export plus daily alerts. Visit the pricing page for plans.

Methodology & sources

Pubs & bars is defined by mapping FSA FHRS BusinessType values to the FoodProspect sector taxonomy. Each establishment inherits one BusinessType from its local authority feed; the mapping table is shared across all all 48 ceremonial counties of England.

Aggregates on this page sum establishments classified as Pubs & bars across England. Where SIC codes align, Companies House registration stats are shown as a complementary source — they are not linked record-by-record to FHRS premises.

Rating activity uses the published date of each establishment's latest FHRS score (30- and 365-day windows). Unlike the French stack (Alim'confiance inspection history capped at 12 months), the UK model stores one current rating per establishment from FHRS with no multi-year inspection archive.