The Ark, Manchester
The Ark is a pub at 3A - 5 Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5LH. The Ark's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester council on 4 December 2015.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 10 years ago - Address
- 3A - 5 Deansgate Locks
Whitworth Street West
Manchester
M1 5LH - Council
- Manchester
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Ark’s food hygiene rating
The Ark's rating is 10 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 Ark'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 Ark
- 5Lock 9130 m
- 5Rebellion Bar50 m
- 5The Deansgate70 m
- 4Atlas Bar Cafe100 m
- 5Rain Bar120 m
- 5City Road Inn150 m
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Questions about The Ark
What is the food hygiene rating at The Ark?
The Ark's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester council on 4 December 2015. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Ark?
The Ark is at 3A - 5 Deansgate Locks, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5LH, in Manchester. Manchester council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Lock 91, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near The Ark?
The closest pubs and bars to The Ark are Lock 91 (30 m), Rebellion Bar (50 m) and The Deansgate (70 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Ark's hygiene rating up to date?
The Ark's rating is 10 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 Ark on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Manchester council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.