The Bridge End Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Antrim and Newtownabbey
The Bridge End Bar 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 13 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: 19 Bridge Street, Balloo, Antrim, BT41 4DA
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
That puts The Bridge End Bar among the 849 places in Antrim and Newtownabbey holding top marks, 87% 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 | 849 | 87% | ← The Bridge End Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 Bridge End Bar 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 Bridge End Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massereene House Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Madden's Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Masala Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Antrims Village Minimart Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Anchor Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bushes Home Bakery Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Abacus Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Barneys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about The Bridge End Bar
What is The Bridge End Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge End Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 13 March 2026.
Is The Bridge End Bar 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 Bridge End Bar last inspected?
The Bridge End Bar was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bridge End Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bridge End Bar compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, and The Bridge End Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects The Bridge End Bar 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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