Golden Rule Hotel, Ambleside
Golden Rule Hotel is a pub at Smithy Brow, Ambleside, LA22 9AS. Golden Rule Hotel's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness council on 27 September 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Smithy Brow
Ambleside
LA22 9AS - Council
- Westmorland and Furness
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Golden Rule Hotel’s food hygiene rating
Golden Rule Hotel's rating is 2 years old.
We have checked Golden Rule Hotel's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near Golden Rule Hotel
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- 5The Unicorn70 m
- 5The Tap Yard90 m
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- 4Royal Oak210 m
- 5Rigg Cottage230 m
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Questions about Golden Rule Hotel
What is the food hygiene rating at Golden Rule Hotel?
Golden Rule Hotel's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness council on 27 September 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Golden Rule Hotel?
Golden Rule Hotel is at Smithy Brow, Ambleside, LA22 9AS, in Ambleside. Westmorland and Furness council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Lakes Brew Co Tap, about 70 m away.
What pubs are near Golden Rule Hotel?
The closest pubs and bars to Golden Rule Hotel are Lakes Brew Co Tap (70 m), The Unicorn (70 m) and The Tap Yard (90 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Golden Rule Hotel's hygiene rating up to date?
Golden Rule Hotel's rating is 2 years old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: Golden Rule Hotel on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Westmorland and Furness council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.