The Forester, Tameside
The Forester is a pub at Fir Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 5EW. The Forester's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside council on 20 January 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- Fir Tree Lane
Dukinfield
Tameside
SK16 5EW - Council
- Tameside
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Forester’s food hygiene rating
The Forester's rating is 8 months old.
We have checked The Forester'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 Forester
- 5The Lodge Hotel530 m
- 5Astley Arms640 m
- 5The British Protection790 m
- 5Masons Arms830 m
- 5Wharf Tavern830 m
- 5Legendz900 m
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Questions about The Forester
What is the food hygiene rating at The Forester?
The Forester's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside council on 20 January 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Forester?
The Forester is at Fir Tree Lane, Dukinfield, Tameside, SK16 5EW, in Tameside. Tameside council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Lodge Hotel, about 530 m away.
What pubs are near The Forester?
The closest pubs and bars to The Forester are The Lodge Hotel (530 m), Astley Arms (640 m) and The British Protection (790 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Forester's hygiene rating up to date?
The Forester's rating is 8 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 Forester on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Tameside council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.