The Richard Cobden, Chatham
The Richard Cobden is a pub at 178 Luton Road, Luton, Chatham, ME4 5BP. The Richard Cobden's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Medway council on 26 January 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 3 out of 5, generally satisfactory
Given - Address
- 178 Luton Road
Luton
Chatham
ME4 5BP - Council
- Medway
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Richard Cobden’s food hygiene rating
The Richard Cobden's rating is 8 months old.
We have checked The Richard Cobden'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 Richard Cobden
- 5The Old Ash Tree900 m
- 5White Lion1.0 km
- 4The Jolly Caulkers Pub1.1 km
- 4Woodland Tavern1.2 km
- 5Fleur De Lis1.3 km
- 4Fleur De Lis1.3 km
All 6 pubs and bars in Chatham
Questions about The Richard Cobden
What is the food hygiene rating at The Richard Cobden?
The Richard Cobden's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Medway council on 26 January 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Richard Cobden?
The Richard Cobden is at 178 Luton Road, Luton, Chatham, ME4 5BP, in Chatham. Medway council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Old Ash Tree, about 900 m away.
What pubs are near The Richard Cobden?
The closest pubs and bars to The Richard Cobden are The Old Ash Tree (900 m), White Lion (1.0 km) and The Jolly Caulkers Pub (1.1 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Richard Cobden's hygiene rating up to date?
The Richard Cobden's rating is 8 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 Richard Cobden on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Medway council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.