The Ancient Oak, Preston

The Ancient Oak is a pub at Merrytrees Lane, Preston, PR4 0NZ. The Ancient Oak's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston council on 4 June 2025.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
Merrytrees Lane
Preston
PR4 0NZ
Council
Preston
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Ancient Oak’s food hygiene rating

The Ancient Oak's rating is 1 year old.

We have checked The Ancient Oak'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 The Ancient Oak

What is the food hygiene rating at The Ancient Oak?

The Ancient Oak's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston council on 4 June 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Ancient Oak?

The Ancient Oak is at Merrytrees Lane, Preston, PR4 0NZ, in Preston. Preston council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Guild Merchant, about 510 m away.

What pubs are near The Ancient Oak?

The closest pubs and bars to The Ancient Oak are The Guild Merchant (510 m), Willos (700 m) and St Anthonys Social Centre (1.9 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Ancient Oak's hygiene rating up to date?

The Ancient Oak's rating is 1 year 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: The Ancient Oak on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Preston council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.