The New Sportsman, Bedford

The New Sportsman is a pub at The Sportsman 58 the Boundary, Bedford, MK41 9HA. The New Sportsman's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford council on 3 March 2017.

Food hygiene
4 out of 5, good
Given 9 years ago
Address
The Sportsman 58 the Boundary
Bedford
MK41 9HA
Council
Bedford
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The New Sportsman’s food hygiene rating

The New Sportsman's rating is 9 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 New Sportsman'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 New Sportsman

What is the food hygiene rating at The New Sportsman?

The New Sportsman's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bedford council on 3 March 2017. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The New Sportsman?

The New Sportsman is at The Sportsman 58 the Boundary, Bedford, MK41 9HA, in Bedford. Bedford council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Anchor, about 510 m away.

What pubs are near The New Sportsman?

The closest pubs and bars to The New Sportsman are The Anchor (510 m), The White Horse (1.1 km) and The Bluebell (1.2 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The New Sportsman's hygiene rating up to date?

The New Sportsman's rating is 9 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 New Sportsman on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Bedford council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.