Gathering Rooms @ The Bank food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Gathering Rooms @ The Bank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 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 Abbey Street, Corporation, Armagh, BT61 7DX
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts Gathering Rooms @ The Bank among the 1,451 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,451 | 83% | ← Gathering Rooms @ The Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 Gathering Rooms @ The Bank 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 Gathering Rooms @ The Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJCS Coffee Ltd (Bagel Bean) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| China Junction Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Charlemont Arms Hotel (Armagh) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Armagh Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Olive & Vine Catering and Events Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| B and M Bargains Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Cup & Cone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Orchard Hills Catering / Second Bite Street Food Other catering premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
Questions about Gathering Rooms @ The Bank
What is Gathering Rooms @ The Bank's food hygiene rating?
Gathering Rooms @ The Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Gathering Rooms @ The Bank 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gathering Rooms @ The Bank last inspected?
Gathering Rooms @ The Bank was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gathering Rooms @ The Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gathering Rooms @ The Bank compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and Gathering Rooms @ The Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects Gathering Rooms @ The Bank 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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