The Guild Merchant, Preston
The Guild Merchant is a pub at 440 Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 7AB. The Guild Merchant's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston council on 19 March 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 440 Tag Lane
Preston
PR2 7AB - Council
- Preston
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Guild Merchant’s food hygiene rating
The Guild Merchant's rating is 6 months old.
We have checked The Guild Merchant'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 Guild Merchant
- 5The Ancient Oak510 m
- 2Willos810 m
- 5St Anthonys Social Centre1.7 km
- 4The Wheatsheaf2.0 km
- 5313 Lounge Bar2.2 km
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Questions about The Guild Merchant
What is the food hygiene rating at The Guild Merchant?
The Guild Merchant's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston council on 19 March 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Guild Merchant?
The Guild Merchant is at 440 Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 7AB, in Preston. Preston council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Ancient Oak, about 510 m away.
What pubs are near The Guild Merchant?
The closest pubs and bars to The Guild Merchant are The Ancient Oak (510 m), Willos (810 m) and St Anthonys Social Centre (1.7 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Guild Merchant's hygiene rating up to date?
The Guild Merchant's rating is 6 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 Guild Merchant on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Preston council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.