Alfie's Bar Locale food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tower Hamlets
Alfie's Bar Locale holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Alfie's Bar Locale was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Alfie's Bar Locale, 125-127 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 7DG
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Alfie's Bar Locale sits behind roughly 2,526 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,067 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 459 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ← Alfie's Bar Locale | |
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 312 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Alfie's Bar Locale 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 Alfie's Bar Locale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Alfie's Bar Locale
What is Alfie's Bar Locale's food hygiene rating?
Alfie's Bar Locale has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Alfie's Bar Locale safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Alfie's Bar Locale last inspected?
Alfie's Bar Locale was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alfie's Bar Locale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alfie's Bar Locale compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
73% of the 2,850 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while Alfie's Bar Locale holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Alfie's Bar Locale 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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