Howl, York
Howl is a pub at 7 Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN. Howl's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York council on 7 November 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 7 Castlegate
York
YO1 9RN - Council
- York
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Howl’s food hygiene rating
Howl's rating is 10 months old.
We have checked Howl'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 Howl
- 5Blue Boar30 m
- 5Three Tuns40 m
- 5The Secret Bar100 m
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Questions about Howl
What is the food hygiene rating at Howl?
Howl's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York council on 7 November 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Howl?
Howl is at 7 Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN, in York. York council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Blue Boar, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near Howl?
The closest pubs and bars to Howl are Blue Boar (30 m), Three Tuns (40 m) and The Secret Bar (100 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Howl's hygiene rating up to date?
Howl's rating is 10 months 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: Howl on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, York council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.