Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derry City and Strabane
Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2026, 5 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: 1 Bonds Hill, Clooney, Londonderry, BT47 6DW
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge 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 Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Brendans Takeaway and Brend Ins Food & Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| All Saints Centre Other catering premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Carrick Foods Manufacturers/packers | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Ardavon Caring Premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Bravo Cafe Bar - Waterside Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bennigan's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge
What is Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge last inspected?
Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge?
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 Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Browns Restaurant and Champagne Lounge 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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