The Pennyweight, Darlington
The Pennyweight is a pub at 8 Bakehouse Hill, Darlington, DL1 5QA. The Pennyweight's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington council on 4 June 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 8 Bakehouse Hill
Darlington
DL1 5QA - Council
- Darlington
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Pennyweight’s food hygiene rating
The Pennyweight's rating is 3 months old.
We have checked The Pennyweight'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 Pennyweight
- 5Boot and Shoe40 m
- 5The Market Tap50 m
- 5Golden Cock50 m
- 5The Tubwell Tap50 m
- 1The Quays50 m
- 5The Vault50 m
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Questions about The Pennyweight
What is the food hygiene rating at The Pennyweight?
The Pennyweight's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington council on 4 June 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Pennyweight?
The Pennyweight is at 8 Bakehouse Hill, Darlington, DL1 5QA, in Darlington. Darlington council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Boot and Shoe, about 40 m away.
What pubs are near The Pennyweight?
The closest pubs and bars to The Pennyweight are Boot and Shoe (40 m), The Market Tap (50 m) and Golden Cock (50 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Pennyweight's hygiene rating up to date?
The Pennyweight's rating is 3 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 Pennyweight on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Darlington council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.