The Clown, Hastings
The Clown is a pub at The Clown Public House 9 Russell Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1QU. The Clown's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings council on 13 February 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- The Clown Public House 9 Russell Street
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 1QU - Council
- Hastings
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Clown’s food hygiene rating
The Clown's rating is 2 years old.
We have checked The Clown'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 Clown
- 5Moda70 m
- 5Clarence100 m
- 5J D Wetherspoon140 m
- 5The Carlisle170 m
- 5The Havelock180 m
- 5Eel & Bear190 m
All 46 pubs and bars in Hastings
Questions about The Clown
What is the food hygiene rating at The Clown?
The Clown's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings council on 13 February 2024. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Clown?
The Clown is at The Clown Public House 9 Russell Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1QU, in Hastings. Hastings council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Moda, about 70 m away.
What pubs are near The Clown?
The closest pubs and bars to The Clown are Moda (70 m), Clarence (100 m) and J D Wetherspoon (140 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Clown's hygiene rating up to date?
The Clown'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 Clown on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Hastings council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.