Gather and Brew food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newry, Mourne and Down
Gather and Brew holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 51d Forkhill Road, Newtown, Newry, BT35 8QY
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
That puts Gather and Brew among the 1,411 places in Newry, Mourne and Down holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ← Gather and Brew | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 143 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Gather and Brew 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 Gather and Brew, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy Other catering premises | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mulkerns Eurospar Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Fire Street Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Bean Machine Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Puzzles Childcare School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Killeavey G A C (Football Club) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| St Joseph's P.S., Meigh School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| St Joseph's PS Meals Kitchen School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Gather and Brew
What is Gather and Brew's food hygiene rating?
Gather and Brew has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Gather and Brew safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gather and Brew last inspected?
Gather and Brew was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gather and Brew?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gather and Brew compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,580 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, and Gather and Brew is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Gather and Brew 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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