The Novelist, South Shields
The Novelist is a pub at 11-12 Market Place, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1JF. The Novelist's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside council on 14 February 2020.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 6 years ago - Address
- 11-12 Market Place
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 1JF - Council
- South Tyneside
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Novelist’s food hygiene rating
The Novelist's rating is 6 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 Novelist'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 Novelist
- 4Mechanics Arms130 m
- 5The Steamboat350 m
- 4Life of Riley South Shields360 m
- 5The Wouldhave390 m
- 4The Scotia390 m
- 5Hogarths400 m
All 53 pubs and bars in South Shields
Questions about The Novelist
What is the food hygiene rating at The Novelist?
The Novelist's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside council on 14 February 2020. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Novelist?
The Novelist is at 11-12 Market Place, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 1JF, in South Shields. South Tyneside council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Mechanics Arms, about 130 m away.
What pubs are near The Novelist?
The closest pubs and bars to The Novelist are Mechanics Arms (130 m), The Steamboat (350 m) and Life of Riley South Shields (360 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Novelist's hygiene rating up to date?
The Novelist's rating is 6 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 Novelist on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, South Tyneside council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.