The Ashley, South Shields
The Ashley is a pub at 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4SS. The Ashley's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside council on 16 June 2017.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 9 years ago - Address
- 269 Stanhope Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 4SS - Council
- South Tyneside
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Ashley’s food hygiene rating
The Ashley's rating is 9 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 Ashley'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 Ashley
- 5Last Orders610 m
- 5Kennedys710 m
- 4The Grey Hen850 m
- 5The Chichester Arms1.1 km
- 5The Cyprus1.1 km
- 5County Hotel1.1 km
All 53 pubs and bars in South Shields
Questions about The Ashley
What is the food hygiene rating at The Ashley?
The Ashley's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Tyneside council on 16 June 2017. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Ashley?
The Ashley is at 269 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4SS, in South Shields. South Tyneside council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Last Orders, about 610 m away.
What pubs are near The Ashley?
The closest pubs and bars to The Ashley are Last Orders (610 m), Kennedys (710 m) and The Grey Hen (850 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Ashley's hygiene rating up to date?
The Ashley's rating is 9 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 Ashley on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, South Tyneside council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.