The Ensign Ewart, Edinburgh
The Ensign Ewart is a pub at 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE. The Ensign Ewart's food hygiene inspection result is Pass, under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme, given by City of Edinburgh council on 24 October 2022.
- Food hygiene
- Pass
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 521-523 Lawnmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2PE - Council
- City of Edinburgh
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Ensign Ewart’s food hygiene rating
The Ensign Ewart's rating is 3 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 Ensign Ewart'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 Ensign Ewart
- PassJolly Judge30 m
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Questions about The Ensign Ewart
What is the food hygiene rating at The Ensign Ewart?
The Ensign Ewart's food hygiene inspection result is Pass, under Scotland's Food Hygiene Information Scheme, given by City of Edinburgh council on 24 October 2022. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Ensign Ewart?
The Ensign Ewart is at 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE, in Edinburgh. City of Edinburgh council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Jolly Judge, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near The Ensign Ewart?
The closest pubs and bars to The Ensign Ewart are Jolly Judge (30 m), Whirlybird (70 m) and Castle Arms (80 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Ensign Ewart's hygiene rating up to date?
The Ensign Ewart's rating is 3 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 Ensign Ewart on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, City of Edinburgh council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.