The Black Dove, Brighton
The Black Dove is a pub at 74 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1PA. The Black Dove's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove council on 19 March 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 74 St James's Street
Brighton
BN2 1PA - Council
- Brighton and Hove
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Black Dove’s food hygiene rating
The Black Dove's rating is 2 years old.
We have checked The Black Dove'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 Black Dove
What is the food hygiene rating at The Black Dove?
The Black Dove's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove council on 19 March 2024. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Black Dove?
The Black Dove is at 74 St James's Street, Brighton, BN2 1PA, in Brighton. Brighton and Hove council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Brighton Rocks Wet Sales, about 50 m away.
What pubs are near The Black Dove?
The closest pubs and bars to The Black Dove are Brighton Rocks Wet Sales (50 m), Sidewinder (Wet Sales) (100 m) and Sidewinder Kitchen (100 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Black Dove's hygiene rating up to date?
The Black Dove's rating is 2 years 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 Black Dove on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Brighton and Hove council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.