The Merchants 1688, Lancaster
The Merchants 1688 is a pub at 29 Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YN. The Merchants 1688's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City council on 9 January 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 29 Castle Hill
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1YN - Council
- Lancaster City
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Merchants 1688’s food hygiene rating
The Merchants 1688's rating is 8 months old.
We have checked The Merchants 1688'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 Merchants 1688
- 5The Pub40 m
- 5The Jailor's Barrel50 m
- 5Mono Loco90 m
- 5The Sun Hotel130 m
- 5Ye Olde John O'Gaunt130 m
- 5Mint220 m
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Questions about The Merchants 1688
What is the food hygiene rating at The Merchants 1688?
The Merchants 1688's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City council on 9 January 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Merchants 1688?
The Merchants 1688 is at 29 Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YN, in Lancaster. Lancaster City council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Pub, about 40 m away.
What pubs are near The Merchants 1688?
The closest pubs and bars to The Merchants 1688 are The Pub (40 m), The Jailor's Barrel (50 m) and Mono Loco (90 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Merchants 1688's hygiene rating up to date?
The Merchants 1688'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 Merchants 1688 on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Lancaster City council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.