The Morris Clown, Bampton
The Morris Clown is a pub at High Street, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2JW. The Morris Clown's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire council on 12 December 2017.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 8 years ago - Address
- High Street
Bampton
Oxfordshire
OX18 2JW - Council
- West Oxfordshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Morris Clown’s food hygiene rating
The Morris Clown's rating is 8 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 Morris Clown'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 Morris Clown
- 5The Horseshoe320 m
- 5The Market Tavern420 m
- 5Red Lion2.4 km
All 7 pubs and bars in Bampton
Questions about The Morris Clown
What is the food hygiene rating at The Morris Clown?
The Morris Clown's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire council on 12 December 2017. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Morris Clown?
The Morris Clown is at High Street, Bampton, Oxfordshire, OX18 2JW, in Bampton. West Oxfordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Horseshoe, about 320 m away.
What pubs are near The Morris Clown?
The closest pubs and bars to The Morris Clown are The Horseshoe (320 m), The Market Tavern (420 m) and Red Lion (2.4 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Morris Clown's hygiene rating up to date?
The Morris Clown's rating is 8 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 Morris Clown on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, West Oxfordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.