The Royal Telegraph, Aycliffe Village
The Royal Telegraph is a pub at 6 North Terrace, Aycliffe Village, DL5 6LG. The Royal Telegraph's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 18 March 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 6 North Terrace
Aycliffe Village
DL5 6LG - Council
- Durham
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Royal Telegraph’s food hygiene rating
The Royal Telegraph's rating is 6 months old.
We have checked The Royal Telegraph'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 Royal Telegraph
- 5Valhalla North Ltd970 m
- 5The Hammer and Pincers1.9 km
- 5Foresters Arms2.0 km
- 5Aviator Gin bar2.0 km
- 5The Iron Horse2.1 km
- 5Oakleaf Sports Complex2.2 km
Questions about The Royal Telegraph
What is the food hygiene rating at The Royal Telegraph?
The Royal Telegraph's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 18 March 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Royal Telegraph?
The Royal Telegraph is at 6 North Terrace, Aycliffe Village, DL5 6LG, in Aycliffe Village. Durham council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Valhalla North Ltd, about 970 m away.
What pubs are near The Royal Telegraph?
The closest pubs and bars to The Royal Telegraph are Valhalla North Ltd (970 m), The Hammer and Pincers (1.9 km) and Foresters Arms (2.0 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Royal Telegraph's hygiene rating up to date?
The Royal Telegraph's rating is 6 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 Royal Telegraph on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Durham council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.