The Bear, Northampton
The Bear is a pub at 11 Sheep Street, Northampton, Nn1 2lt, NN1 2LT. The Bear's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire council on 29 July 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 11 Sheep Street
Northampton
Nn1 2lt
NN1 2LT - Council
- West Northamptonshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Bear’s food hygiene rating
The Bear's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Bear'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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- Awaiting inspectionPenny Loafer150 m
- 3Boston Clipper150 m
- 5Shipmans160 m
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Questions about The Bear
What is the food hygiene rating at The Bear?
The Bear's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire council on 29 July 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Bear?
The Bear is at 11 Sheep Street, Northampton, Nn1 2lt, NN1 2LT, in Northampton. West Northamptonshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Penny Loafer, about 150 m away.
What pubs are near The Bear?
The closest pubs and bars to The Bear are Penny Loafer (150 m), Boston Clipper (150 m) and Shipmans (160 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Bear's hygiene rating up to date?
The Bear'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 Bear on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, West Northamptonshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.