The Pig and Whistle, Stevenage

The Pig and Whistle is a pub at 26 Benington Road, Aston, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7DY. The Pig and Whistle's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire council on 23 April 2009.

Food hygiene
4 out of 5, good
Given 17 years ago
Address
26 Benington Road
Aston
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 7DY
Council
East Hertfordshire
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Pig and Whistle’s food hygiene rating

The Pig and Whistle's rating is 17 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 Pig and Whistle'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 Pig and Whistle

What is the food hygiene rating at The Pig and Whistle?

The Pig and Whistle's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire council on 23 April 2009. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Pig and Whistle?

The Pig and Whistle is at 26 Benington Road, Aston, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7DY, in Stevenage. East Hertfordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Coopers Inn, about 1.0 km away.

What pubs are near The Pig and Whistle?

The closest pubs and bars to The Pig and Whistle are The Coopers Inn (1.0 km), The Crown (1.5 km) and Shephall Tavern (1.6 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Pig and Whistle's hygiene rating up to date?

The Pig and Whistle's rating is 17 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 Pig and Whistle on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, East Hertfordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.