The Shakespeare Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bristol
The Shakespeare Tavern 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 31 May 2025, 13 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: The Shakespeare, 68 Prince Street, City Centre, BS1 4QD
How it compares in Bristol
That puts The Shakespeare Tavern among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← The Shakespeare Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 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 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 Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Service Ltd School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Anna Cake Couture Other catering premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Adelina Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Aqua Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| 4500 Miles From Delhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Angelababy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| All in One Bar Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about The Shakespeare Tavern
What is The Shakespeare Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Shakespeare Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 31 May 2025.
Is The Shakespeare Tavern 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 Shakespeare Tavern last inspected?
The Shakespeare Tavern was last inspected on 31 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Shakespeare Tavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shakespeare Tavern compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and The Shakespeare Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects The Shakespeare 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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