The Poacher, Hassocks
The Poacher is a pub at 139 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9PU. The Poacher's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex council on 12 February 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 139 High Street
Hurstpierpoint
Hassocks
BN6 9PU - Council
- Mid Sussex
- 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 2 years 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
- 5Hop Tub Brewing Ltd110 m
- 5The New Inn170 m
- 0The White Horse Inn640 m
- 5Friars Oak1.9 km
- 5The Hassocks Hotel2.3 km
- 5Duke of York2.4 km
All 14 pubs and bars in Hassocks
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 Mid Sussex council on 12 February 2024. 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 139 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9PU, in Hassocks. Mid Sussex council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Hop Tub Brewing Ltd, about 110 m away.
What pubs are near The Poacher?
The closest pubs and bars to The Poacher are Hop Tub Brewing Ltd (110 m), The New Inn (170 m) and The White Horse Inn (640 m). 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 2 years 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, Mid Sussex council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.