The Candlestick, Hatfield

The Candlestick is a pub at West End Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6BA. The Candlestick's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield council on 6 May 2026.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
West End Lane
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 6BA
Council
Welwyn Hatfield
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Candlestick’s food hygiene rating

The Candlestick's rating is 4 months old.

We have checked The Candlestick'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 Candlestick

What is the food hygiene rating at The Candlestick?

The Candlestick's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield council on 6 May 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Candlestick?

The Candlestick is at West End Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 6BA, in Hatfield. Welwyn Hatfield council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Rose and Crown, about 1.2 km away.

What pubs are near The Candlestick?

The closest pubs and bars to The Candlestick are Rose and Crown (1.2 km), The Woodman (1.5 km) and Eight Bells (2.9 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Candlestick's hygiene rating up to date?

The Candlestick's rating is 4 months 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 Candlestick on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Welwyn Hatfield council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.