The Poacher, Birchwood
The Poacher is a pub at 40 Gorse Covert Road, WA3 6UG. The Poacher's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington council on 2 December 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 40 Gorse Covert Road
WA3 6UG - Council
- Warrington
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Poacher’s food hygiene rating
The Poacher's rating is 9 months old.
We have checked The Poacher'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 Poacher
- 4Birchwood Spice10 m
- 5The Peacock2.3 km
- 5Turf & Feather2.4 km
- 4The Pack Horse2.5 km
- Awaiting inspectionCulcheth Eagles Rugby League2.8 km
- 5The Culcheth Arms2.8 km
All 3 pubs and bars in Birchwood
Questions about The Poacher
What is the food hygiene rating at The Poacher?
The Poacher's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warrington council on 2 December 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Poacher?
The Poacher is at 40 Gorse Covert Road, WA3 6UG, in Birchwood. Warrington council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Birchwood Spice, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Poacher?
The closest pubs and bars to The Poacher are Birchwood Spice (10 m), The Peacock (2.3 km) and Turf & Feather (2.4 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Poacher's hygiene rating up to date?
The Poacher's rating is 9 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 Poacher on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Warrington council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.