The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge 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 18 June 2025, 12 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: 201a Altway, Aintree, L10 6LB
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 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 Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge 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 Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Blue Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Bumbles Aintree Village Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aintree Lane (Respite) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2018 |
| Cafe Hope Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Abbey Groceries Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| A Tyrey Produce (Within Parfetts) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge
What is The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 18 June 2025.
Is The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge 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 Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge last inspected?
The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Ancient Tree Bar and Coffee Lounge 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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