Sir Francis Drake Bowling, Plymouth
Sir Francis Drake Bowling is a pub at 35 Whiteford Road, Plymouth, PL3 5LU. Sir Francis Drake Bowling's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City council on 31 August 2018.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 8 years ago - Address
- 35 Whiteford Road
Plymouth
PL3 5LU - Council
- Plymouth City
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Sir Francis Drake Bowling’s food hygiene rating
Sir Francis Drake Bowling's rating is 8 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked Sir Francis Drake Bowling'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.
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Questions about Sir Francis Drake Bowling
What is the food hygiene rating at Sir Francis Drake Bowling?
Sir Francis Drake Bowling's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City council on 31 August 2018. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Sir Francis Drake Bowling?
Sir Francis Drake Bowling is at 35 Whiteford Road, Plymouth, PL3 5LU, in Plymouth. Plymouth City council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Hyde Park Hotel, about 560 m away.
What pubs are near Sir Francis Drake Bowling?
The closest pubs and bars to Sir Francis Drake Bowling are The Hyde Park Hotel (560 m), BulletProof Brewing Ltd (630 m) and Wilful Beer (630 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Sir Francis Drake Bowling's hygiene rating up to date?
Sir Francis Drake Bowling's rating is 8 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. 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: Sir Francis Drake Bowling on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Plymouth City council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.