The Merlin, Derby

The Merlin is a pub at 1 Orient Way, Derby, DE24 8BY. The Merlin's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City council on 11 September 2023.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago
Address
1 Orient Way
Derby
DE24 8BY
Council
Derby City
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 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 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.

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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 Derby City council on 11 September 2023. 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 1 Orient Way, Derby, DE24 8BY, in Derby. Derby City council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Merry Widows, about 1.1 km away.

What pubs are near The Merlin?

The closest pubs and bars to The Merlin are The Merry Widows (1.1 km), Victoria Inn (1.1 km) and The Attic Experience (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 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 Merlin on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Derby City council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.