Cumberland Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Edinburgh (City of)
Cumberland Bar was told improvement was required at its most recent inspection. Under Scotland's scheme that means the inspector found the pub fell short of the legal standard and expects it to put things right.
The rating: Improvement required
The rating dates from 28 March 2026, 3 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: 1-3GF Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RT
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cumberland Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archipelago Artisan Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 182 yards away | Pass | 24 August 2022 |
| Ardenlee Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 295 yards away | Pass | 22 February 2023 |
| Acai Bros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 18 September 2025 |
| (Dark Kitchen Trading menu) Hanover Tap (Mandu Guys, Hansik & Bibigo) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 30 October 2024 |
| Adam & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 18 November 2019 |
| 92 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 8 October 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 30 August 2023 |
| Anthropologie Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 19 June 2019 |
Questions about Cumberland Bar
What is Cumberland Bar's food hygiene rating?
Cumberland Bar does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was Cumberland Bar last inspected?
Cumberland Bar was last inspected on 28 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Edinburgh (City of) Council rather than by the business.
Who decides the rating?
Edinburgh (City of) Council inspects Cumberland 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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