Arts Bar Hope Street food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Liverpool
Arts Bar Hope Street 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 6 May 2026, 2 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: 22 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BY
How it compares in Liverpool
That puts Arts Bar Hope Street among the 2,273 places in Liverpool holding top marks, 67% 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 | 2,273 | 67% | ← Arts Bar Hope Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 528 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 331 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 38 | 1% |
A further 1,145 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 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 Arts Bar Hope Street 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 Arts Bar Hope Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger/Pizza Amore/Dough Masters at Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2022 |
| Avenues Cafe and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| 1931 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2023 |
| Aachen Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Art School Cellars Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Artefact Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2023 |
| 81 Renshaw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2019 |
| A Sushi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Arts Bar Hope Street
What is Arts Bar Hope Street's food hygiene rating?
Arts Bar Hope Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Arts Bar Hope Street 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 Arts Bar Hope Street last inspected?
Arts Bar Hope Street was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Liverpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Arts Bar Hope Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Arts Bar Hope Street compare to other places in Liverpool?
67% of the 3,381 rated food businesses in Liverpool hold the top rating of 5, and Arts Bar Hope Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Liverpool Council inspects Arts Bar Hope Street 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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