The Peacock, Towcester
The Peacock is a pub at 97 Watling Street West, Towcester, NN12 6AG. The Peacock's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire council on 24 December 2021.
- Food hygiene
- 3 out of 5, generally satisfactory
Given 4 years ago - Address
- 97 Watling Street West
Towcester
NN12 6AG - Council
- West Northamptonshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Peacock’s food hygiene rating
The Peacock's rating is 4 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 Peacock'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 Peacock
- 5Sally's Wine & Whisky200 m
- 5The Watling Street Village350 m
- 4The Plough360 m
- 5Towcester Mill Brewery Ltd380 m
- 5The Brave Old Oak390 m
All 6 pubs and bars in Towcester
Questions about The Peacock
What is the food hygiene rating at The Peacock?
The Peacock's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire council on 24 December 2021. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Peacock?
The Peacock is at 97 Watling Street West, Towcester, NN12 6AG, in Towcester. West Northamptonshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Sally's Wine & Whisky, about 200 m away.
What pubs are near The Peacock?
The closest pubs and bars to The Peacock are Sally's Wine & Whisky (200 m), The Watling Street Village (350 m) and The Plough (360 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Peacock's hygiene rating up to date?
The Peacock's rating is 4 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 Peacock on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, West Northamptonshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.