The Bowlers Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Edinburgh (City of)
The Bowlers Rest 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: 24 Mitchell Street, Edinburgh, EH6 7BD
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bowlers Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 123 yards away | Pass | 13 August 2010 |
| ASTA Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | Pass | 2 November 2023 |
| Aaa Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Pass | 11 September 2008 |
| Ardfern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 25 June 2025 |
| Artisan Roast Circular Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 5 March 2024 |
| Akdeniz Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Pass | 11 November 2024 |
| At The Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | Pass | 21 February 2022 |
| Alby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | Pass | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about The Bowlers Rest
What is The Bowlers Rest's food hygiene rating?
The Bowlers Rest does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Improvement required".
When was The Bowlers Rest last inspected?
The Bowlers Rest was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 The Bowlers Rest 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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