The Pier, South Shields
The Pier is a pub at 140 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2JF. The Pier's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside council on 7 July 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 140 Ocean Road
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 2JF - Council
- South Tyneside
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Pier’s food hygiene rating
The Pier's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Pier'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 Pier
- 3The Marine150 m
- 3The Criterion250 m
- 4Industry260 m
- 5The Voyager280 m
- 2Ship & Royal300 m
- Awaiting inspectionSinias310 m
All 53 pubs and bars in South Shields
Questions about The Pier
What is the food hygiene rating at The Pier?
The Pier's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside council on 7 July 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Pier?
The Pier is at 140 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2JF, in South Shields. South Tyneside council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Marine, about 150 m away.
What pubs are near The Pier?
The closest pubs and bars to The Pier are The Marine (150 m), The Criterion (250 m) and Industry (260 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Pier's hygiene rating up to date?
The Pier's rating is 1 year 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 Pier 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.