The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: 846 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2RN
How it compares in Manchester
That puts The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) among the 3,683 places in Manchester holding top marks, 71% 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 | 3,683 | 71% | ← The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <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 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 Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) 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 Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Road Junior School School/college/university | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bean Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Anchors Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
| Bella Vita Trattoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Barlow Croft Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Beaver Road Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Artisan Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Barlow RC High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY)
What is The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY)'s food hygiene rating?
The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 10 February 2026.
Is The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) 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 Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) last inspected?
The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects The Wild Alderman (BAR ONLY) 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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