The Central, Liverpool
The Central is a pub at 31 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JP. The Central's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool council on 19 June 2018.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 8 years ago - Address
- 31 Ranelagh Street
Liverpool
L1 1JP - Council
- Liverpool
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Central’s food hygiene rating
The Central's rating is 8 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 Central'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 Central
- Awaiting inspectionFitzgerald’s at the Midland Hotel10 m
- Awaiting inspectionThe Globe20 m
- 4Lanigan's20 m
- 5The Irish House20 m
- 4Coopers Townhouse20 m
- Awaiting inspectionBlob Shop Liverpool40 m
All 469 pubs and bars in Liverpool
Questions about The Central
What is the food hygiene rating at The Central?
The Central's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Liverpool council on 19 June 2018. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Central?
The Central is at 31 Ranelagh Street, Liverpool, L1 1JP, in Liverpool. Liverpool council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Fitzgerald’s at the Midland Hotel, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Central?
The closest pubs and bars to The Central are Fitzgerald’s at the Midland Hotel (10 m), The Globe (20 m) and Lanigan's (20 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Central's hygiene rating up to date?
The Central's rating is 8 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 Central on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Liverpool council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.