The Ancient Mariner, Hove
The Ancient Mariner is a pub at 59 Rutland Road, Hove, BN3 5FE. The Ancient Mariner's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove council on 7 September 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 59 Rutland Road
Hove
BN3 5FE - Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Ancient Mariner’s food hygiene rating
The Ancient Mariner'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 Ancient Mariner'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 Ancient Mariner
- 5The George Payne220 m
- 5The Westbourne280 m
- 5Pickled Oyster at the Stoneham310 m
- 5The Stoneham (Bar Only)310 m
- 5Before...the Devil Knows You're Dead370 m
- 5The Poets Corner370 m
Questions about The Ancient Mariner
What is the food hygiene rating at The Ancient Mariner?
The Ancient Mariner's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove council on 7 September 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Ancient Mariner?
The Ancient Mariner is at 59 Rutland Road, Hove, BN3 5FE, in Hove. Brighton and Hove council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The George Payne, about 220 m away.
What pubs are near The Ancient Mariner?
The closest pubs and bars to The Ancient Mariner are The George Payne (220 m), The Westbourne (280 m) and Pickled Oyster at the Stoneham (310 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Ancient Mariner's hygiene rating up to date?
The Ancient Mariner'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 Ancient Mariner on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Brighton and Hove council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.