The Merlin, Swindon
The Merlin is a pub at Drove Road, Swindon, SN1 3AF. The Merlin's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon council on 23 March 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Drove Road
Swindon
SN1 3AF - Council
- Swindon
- 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
- 5Dream Lounge520 m
- 5The Honkytonk520 m
- 5Longs Bar540 m
- 5Old Town Laundry Bar540 m
- 5Beni's Wine Bar540 m
- 5County Ground Hotel570 m
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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 Swindon council on 23 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 Drove Road, Swindon, SN1 3AF, in Swindon. Swindon council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Dream Lounge, about 520 m away.
What pubs are near The Merlin?
The closest pubs and bars to The Merlin are Dream Lounge (520 m), The Honkytonk (520 m) and Longs Bar (540 m). 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, Swindon council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.