The Old Smithy, Stafford

The Old Smithy is a pub at 8-12 Castle Street, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6DF. The Old Smithy's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford council on 28 January 2026.

Food hygiene
4 out of 5, good
Given
Address
8-12 Castle Street
Eccleshall
Stafford
ST21 6DF
Council
Stafford
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Old Smithy’s food hygiene rating

The Old Smithy's rating is 8 months old.

We have checked The Old Smithy'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 Old Smithy

What is the food hygiene rating at The Old Smithy?

The Old Smithy's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford council on 28 January 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Old Smithy?

The Old Smithy is at 8-12 Castle Street, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6DF, in Stafford. Stafford council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Bell Inn, about 80 m away.

What pubs are near The Old Smithy?

The closest pubs and bars to The Old Smithy are The Bell Inn (80 m), Kings Arms (130 m) and The Royal Oak (160 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Old Smithy's hygiene rating up to date?

The Old Smithy's rating is 8 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 Old Smithy on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Stafford council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.