The Lowther, York
The Lowther is a pub at 8 Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW. The Lowther's food hygiene rating is 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary), given by York council on 31 March 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 2 out of 5, improvement necessary
Given - Address
- 8 Cumberland Street
York
YO1 9SW - Council
- York
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Lowther’s food hygiene rating
The Lowther's rating is 6 months old.
We have checked The Lowther'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 Lowther
- 3Plonkers Wine Bar10 m
- 5Kings Arms20 m
- 5The Secret Bar30 m
- Awaiting inspectionCircuit30 m
- 5The Stone Roses Bar50 m
- 5O'Neill's110 m
Questions about The Lowther
What is the food hygiene rating at The Lowther?
The Lowther's food hygiene rating is 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary), given by York council on 31 March 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Lowther?
The Lowther is at 8 Cumberland Street, York, YO1 9SW, in York. York council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Plonkers Wine Bar, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Lowther?
The closest pubs and bars to The Lowther are Plonkers Wine Bar (10 m), Kings Arms (20 m) and The Secret Bar (30 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Lowther's hygiene rating up to date?
The Lowther'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 Lowther on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, York council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.