The Alchemist, Edinburgh
The Alchemist is a pub at 51 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HT. The Alchemist's food hygiene inspection result is Pass, under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme, given by City of Edinburgh council on 28 June 2023.
- Food hygiene
- Pass
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 51 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2HT - Council
- City of Edinburgh
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Alchemist’s food hygiene rating
The Alchemist's rating is 3 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 The Alchemist'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 The Alchemist
- Awaiting inspectionThe Lyon10 m
- PassSupercube60 m
- PassThistle Street Bar70 m
- PassQueen's Arms80 m
- PassKitty O’Sheas80 m
- PassThe Standing Order80 m
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Questions about The Alchemist
What is the food hygiene rating at The Alchemist?
The Alchemist's food hygiene inspection result is Pass, under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme, given by City of Edinburgh council on 28 June 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Alchemist?
The Alchemist is at 51 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HT, in Edinburgh. City of Edinburgh council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Lyon, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Alchemist?
The closest pubs and bars to The Alchemist are The Lyon (10 m), Supercube (60 m) and Thistle Street Bar (70 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Alchemist's hygiene rating up to date?
The Alchemist's rating is 3 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: The Alchemist on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, City of Edinburgh council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.