The Hunting Lodge (Bar) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Belfast City
The Hunting Lodge (Bar) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hunting Lodge, 39 Stewartstown Road, BT11 9FZ
How it compares in Belfast City
That puts The Hunting Lodge (Bar) among the 2,117 places in Belfast City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,117 | 73% | ← The Hunting Lodge (Bar) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 502 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Hunting Lodge (Bar) 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 Hunting Lodge (Bar), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunscoil Phobal Feirste School/college/university | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| 28 Trench Park Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Browns Award Winning Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Appletree Daycare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Ardglass Seafish Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Ashia Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Andersonstown Meats Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Andersonstown Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
Questions about The Hunting Lodge (Bar)
What is The Hunting Lodge (Bar)'s food hygiene rating?
The Hunting Lodge (Bar) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Belfast City Council on 8 September 2021.
Is The Hunting Lodge (Bar) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hunting Lodge (Bar) last inspected?
The Hunting Lodge (Bar) was last inspected on 8 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Belfast City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hunting Lodge (Bar)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hunting Lodge (Bar) compare to other places in Belfast City?
73% of the 2,919 rated food businesses in Belfast City hold the top rating of 5, and The Hunting Lodge (Bar) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Belfast City Council inspects The Hunting Lodge (Bar) 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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