The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Arun
The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The William Hardwicke 12 High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1SR
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian sits behind roughly 1,103 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ← The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2021 |
| Bonito Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Dlight Express Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Good & Fair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Admiral casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Cassino Bookmakers Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2022 |
Questions about The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian
What is The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian's food hygiene rating?
The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Arun Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian last inspected?
The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The William Hardwicke also T/A The Athenian and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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