The Punch Bowl, Penrith
The Punch Bowl is a pub at Askham, Penrith, CA10 2PF. The Punch Bowl's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness council on 10 February 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Askham
Penrith
CA10 2PF - Council
- Westmorland and Furness
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Punch Bowl’s food hygiene rating
The Punch Bowl's rating is 7 months old.
We have checked The Punch Bowl'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 Punch Bowl
- 4The Queens Head Inn10 m
- 5The Cow Shed2.8 km
- 5Lowther Castle Inn2.9 km
All 56 pubs and bars in Penrith
Questions about The Punch Bowl
What is the food hygiene rating at The Punch Bowl?
The Punch Bowl's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness council on 10 February 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Punch Bowl?
The Punch Bowl is at Askham, Penrith, CA10 2PF, in Penrith. Westmorland and Furness council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Queens Head Inn, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Punch Bowl?
The closest pubs and bars to The Punch Bowl are The Queens Head Inn (10 m), The Cow Shed (2.8 km) and Lowther Castle Inn (2.9 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Punch Bowl's hygiene rating up to date?
The Punch Bowl's rating is 7 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 Punch Bowl on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Westmorland and Furness council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.