Harbour Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Causeway Coast and Glens
Harbour 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 8 September 2023, 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: 6 North Street, Town Parks, Ballycastle, BT54 6BN
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
In Causeway Coast and Glens, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Harbour Bar sits behind roughly 1,173 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ← Harbour Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Harbour 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 Harbour Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Marine Hotel (Ballycastle) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Morellis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Pizza Haven Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Dessert Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| The Promenade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Boyles Spar Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| Mauds Yard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
Questions about Harbour Bar
What is Harbour Bar's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 8 September 2023.
Is Harbour 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 Harbour Bar last inspected?
Harbour Bar was last inspected on 8 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harbour Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harbour Bar compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, while Harbour Bar holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Harbour 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Harbour Bar and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Harbour Bar is one of 526 rated food businesses in Antrim. See every hygiene rating in Antrim →
Causeway Coast and Glens inspects and rates 1,456 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Causeway Coast and Glens →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →