The Merchants Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Merchants Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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 Saint Peters Wharf, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1TW
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Merchants Tavern sits behind roughly 1,894 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,894 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 319 | 13% | ← The Merchants Tavern | |
| 3 out of 5 | 179 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | <1% |
A further 198 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 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 Merchants Tavern 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 Merchants Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 2knives kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| 40 Ounce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Awesome Chocolates Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Acropolis DF21 LUW Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Acropolis Street Food Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about The Merchants Tavern
What is The Merchants Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Merchants Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 12 May 2026.
Is The Merchants Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Merchants Tavern last inspected?
The Merchants Tavern was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Merchants Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Merchants Tavern compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,527 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, while The Merchants Tavern holds a 4. 319 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The Merchants Tavern 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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