The Hop and Friar, Shrewsbury
The Hop and Friar is a pub at The Hop And Friar 5 - 6 St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1XL. The Hop and Friar's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire council on 20 January 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- The Hop And Friar 5 - 6 St Julians Friars
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1XL - Council
- Shropshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Hop and Friar’s food hygiene rating
The Hop and Friar's rating is 8 months old.
We have checked The Hop and Friar'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 Hop and Friar
- 5House of Grain30 m
- 5Lion and Pheasant Hotel70 m
- 5Nags Head90 m
- 5Coleham Tap200 m
- 5The Old Post Office220 m
- 5The Wheatsheaf230 m
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Questions about The Hop and Friar
What is the food hygiene rating at The Hop and Friar?
The Hop and Friar's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire 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 Hop and Friar?
The Hop and Friar is at The Hop And Friar 5 - 6 St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1XL, in Shrewsbury. Shropshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is House of Grain, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near The Hop and Friar?
The closest pubs and bars to The Hop and Friar are House of Grain (30 m), Lion and Pheasant Hotel (70 m) and Nags Head (90 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Hop and Friar's hygiene rating up to date?
The Hop and Friar'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 Hop and Friar on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Shropshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.