The Bittern, Southampton
The Bittern is a pub at 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, SO18 5TQ. The Bittern's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton council on 9 November 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road
Southampton
SO18 5TQ - Council
- Southampton
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Bittern’s food hygiene rating
The Bittern's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Bittern'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 Bittern
- Awaiting inspectionThe Hinkler910 m
- 4The Humble Plum1.3 km
- 5The Fox and Hounds1.5 km
- 5West End Brewery1.5 km
- 5The Red Lion1.6 km
- 5The Master Builder1.9 km
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Questions about The Bittern
What is the food hygiene rating at The Bittern?
The Bittern's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton council on 9 November 2024. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Bittern?
The Bittern is at 26 - 28 Thornhill Park Road, Southampton, SO18 5TQ, in Southampton. Southampton council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Hinkler, about 910 m away.
What pubs are near The Bittern?
The closest pubs and bars to The Bittern are The Hinkler (910 m), The Humble Plum (1.3 km) and The Fox and Hounds (1.5 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Bittern's hygiene rating up to date?
The Bittern'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 Bittern on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Southampton council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.