Savages Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newry, Mourne and Down
Savages Bar 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 13 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 17-19 Main Street, Castlewellan, Castlewellan, BT31 9DF
How it compares in Newry, Mourne and Down
In Newry, Mourne and Down, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Savages Bar sits behind roughly 1,411 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,411 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ← Savages Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Savages 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 Savages Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco by the Fresh Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Maginns Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Mckeevers Chemists Retailers - other | 24 yards away | Exempt | |
| Ocean Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Mourne Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Naíonra Chaisleán Uidhilín School/college/university | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Mulholland's Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Mooney Bros Bar & Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about Savages Bar
What is Savages Bar's food hygiene rating?
Savages Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newry, Mourne and Down Council on 13 June 2024.
Is Savages Bar 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 Savages Bar last inspected?
Savages Bar was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newry, Mourne and Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Savages Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Savages Bar compare to other places in Newry, Mourne and Down?
89% of the 1,580 rated food businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down hold the top rating of 5, while Savages Bar holds a 4. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newry, Mourne and Down Council inspects Savages 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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