The Bridge Tavern food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Bridge Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 17 July 2025, 11 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: 7 Akenside Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UF
How it compares in Newcastle Upon Tyne
In Newcastle Upon Tyne, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bridge Tavern sits behind roughly 1,895 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,895 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 318 | 13% | ← The Bridge Tavern | |
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 83 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 200 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 Bridge 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 Bridge Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveika Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Babucho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Alvinos Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bacchus Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Ameens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Athena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about The Bridge Tavern
What is The Bridge Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle Upon Tyne Council on 17 July 2025.
Is The Bridge 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bridge Tavern last inspected?
The Bridge Tavern was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Bridge 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 Bridge Tavern compare to other places in Newcastle Upon Tyne?
75% of the 2,525 rated food businesses in Newcastle Upon Tyne hold the top rating of 5, while The Bridge Tavern holds a 4. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle Upon Tyne Council inspects The Bridge 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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