The Railway Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The Railway 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 19 August 2025, 10 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: 104-108 Railway Street, Armagh, BT61 7HU
How it compares in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
That puts The Railway Bar among the 1,451 places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,451 | 83% | ← The Railway Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 Railway 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 Railway Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin II Armagh Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Brew Bake Mobile caterer | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| O'Kane's Superstore Ltd Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| City of Armagh High School School/college/university | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Poundland Ltd Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bodyworks Gym Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Armagh Harps GFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about The Railway Bar
What is The Railway Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council on 19 August 2025.
Is The Railway 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 Railway Bar last inspected?
The Railway Bar was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Railway Bar compare to other places in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon?
83% of the 1,738 rated food businesses in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council inspects The Railway 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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