The Watchmaker's Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Brighton and Hove
The Watchmaker's Arms 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 6 June 2018, more than 8 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: 84 Goldstone Villas, Hove, BN3 3RU
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts The Watchmaker's Arms among the 2,255 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 82% 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 | 2,255 | 82% | ← The Watchmaker's Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Very 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 Watchmaker's Arms 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 Watchmaker's Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen House Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| A1 Newsagents Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2014 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Asher Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| Babushka Manufacturers/packers | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Amici Trattoria Hove Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Aldrington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2015 |
Questions about The Watchmaker's Arms
What is The Watchmaker's Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Watchmaker's Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 6 June 2018.
Is The Watchmaker's Arms 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 Watchmaker's Arms last inspected?
The Watchmaker's Arms was last inspected on 6 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Watchmaker's Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Watchmaker's Arms compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and The Watchmaker's Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects The Watchmaker's Arms 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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