The High Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Berkshire
The High Horse 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 11 March 2026, 4 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: The High Horse 8 London Road, Newbury, RG14 1JX
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts The High Horse among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← The High Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 The High Horse 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 High Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bacon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Iro Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2012 |
| Greggs PLC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about The High Horse
What is The High Horse's food hygiene rating?
The High Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The High Horse 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 High Horse last inspected?
The High Horse was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The High Horse?
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 The High Horse compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and The High Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects The High Horse 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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Understanding this rating
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The High Horse is one of 383 rated food businesses in Newbury. See every hygiene rating in Newbury →
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