The Merchant, Scarborough
The Merchant is a pub at 27 Eastborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NG. The Merchant's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire council on 17 February 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 27 Eastborough
Scarborough
YO11 1NG - Council
- North Yorkshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Merchant’s food hygiene rating
The Merchant'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 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 Merchant
- 5Golden Last40 m
- 5Turks Head60 m
- Awaiting inspectionThe Britannia110 m
- 4Lord Nelson150 m
- 5The Frigate190 m
- 5Leeds Arms230 m
All 81 pubs and bars in Scarborough
Questions about The Merchant
What is the food hygiene rating at The Merchant?
The Merchant's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire council on 17 February 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Merchant?
The Merchant is at 27 Eastborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NG, in Scarborough. North Yorkshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Golden Last, about 40 m away.
What pubs are near The Merchant?
The closest pubs and bars to The Merchant are Golden Last (40 m), Turks Head (60 m) and The Britannia (110 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Merchant's hygiene rating up to date?
The Merchant'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 Merchant on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, North Yorkshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.