The Merlin, Billingham
The Merlin is a pub at Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3QJ. The Merlin's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees council on 25 March 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Marsh House Avenue
Billingham
TS23 3QJ - Council
- Stockton On Tees
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Merlin’s food hygiene rating
The Merlin's rating is 6 months old.
We have checked The Merlin'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 Merlin
- 5Owington Farm590 m
- 5The Lion770 m
- 4The Wellington Inn1.1 km
- 5The Blue Bells1.3 km
- 5Smith & Jaques1.4 km
- Awaiting inspectionThe Swan1.5 km
All 18 pubs and bars in Billingham
Questions about The Merlin
What is the food hygiene rating at The Merlin?
The Merlin's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees council on 25 March 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Merlin?
The Merlin is at Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3QJ, in Billingham. Stockton On Tees council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Owington Farm, about 590 m away.
What pubs are near The Merlin?
The closest pubs and bars to The Merlin are Owington Farm (590 m), The Lion (770 m) and The Wellington Inn (1.1 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Merlin's hygiene rating up to date?
The Merlin'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 Merlin on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Stockton On Tees council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.