The Smugglers Inn, Herne
The Smugglers Inn is a pub at 1 School Lane, Herne, Kent, CT6 7AN. The Smugglers Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City council on 10 August 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 1 School Lane
Herne
Kent
CT6 7AN - Council
- Canterbury City
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Smugglers Inn’s food hygiene rating
The Smugglers Inn's rating is less than 2 months old.
We have checked The Smugglers Inn's entry 3 times since 27 July 2026, and the register's record has changed: on 27 July 2026 it showed Awaiting inspection; on 21 September 2026 it showed 5 (given 10 August 2026).
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 Smugglers Inn
- 5The Butchers Arms20 m
- 5The Curious Cat900 m
- 4The Curious Cat900 m
- 5The Huntsman and Horn1.8 km
- 5The Heron1.9 km
- 5Prince of Wales - Hoath2.2 km
Questions about The Smugglers Inn
What is the food hygiene rating at The Smugglers Inn?
The Smugglers Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City council on 10 August 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Smugglers Inn?
The Smugglers Inn is at 1 School Lane, Herne, Kent, CT6 7AN, in Herne. Canterbury City council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Butchers Arms, about 20 m away.
What pubs are near The Smugglers Inn?
The closest pubs and bars to The Smugglers Inn are The Butchers Arms (20 m), The Curious Cat (900 m) and The Curious Cat (900 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Smugglers Inn's hygiene rating up to date?
The Smugglers Inn's rating is less than 2 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 Smugglers Inn on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Canterbury City council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.