The Mercian, Tamworth

The Mercian is a pub at 20 Exley, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2LA. The Mercian's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tamworth council on 5 October 2018.

Food hygiene
4 out of 5, good
Given 7 years ago
Address
20 Exley
Belgrave
Tamworth
B77 2LA
Council
Tamworth
Type
Pub
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Mercian’s food hygiene rating

The Mercian's rating is 7 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 Mercian'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.

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Questions about The Mercian

What is the food hygiene rating at The Mercian?

The Mercian's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tamworth council on 5 October 2018. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Mercian?

The Mercian is at 20 Exley, Belgrave, Tamworth, B77 2LA, in Tamworth. Tamworth council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Bullshead, about 860 m away.

What pubs are near The Mercian?

The closest pubs and bars to The Mercian are Bullshead (860 m), The Plough & Harrow (1.0 km) and Dolphin Inn (1.0 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Mercian's hygiene rating up to date?

The Mercian's rating is 7 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 Mercian on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Tamworth council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.