The Spotted Dog, West Berkshire

The Spotted Dog is a pub at The Spotted Dog Gladstone Lane, Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9PR. The Spotted Dog's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire council on 29 April 2026.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
The Spotted Dog Gladstone Lane
Cold Ash
Thatcham
West Berkshire
RG18 9PR
Council
West Berkshire
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Spotted Dog’s food hygiene rating

The Spotted Dog's rating is 5 months old.

We have checked The Spotted Dog'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.

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Questions about The Spotted Dog

What is the food hygiene rating at The Spotted Dog?

The Spotted Dog's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire council on 29 April 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Spotted Dog?

The Spotted Dog is at The Spotted Dog Gladstone Lane, Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9PR, in West Berkshire. West Berkshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Castle, about 40 m away.

What pubs are near The Spotted Dog?

The closest pubs and bars to The Spotted Dog are The Castle (40 m), The Millhouse (2.1 km) and Berkshire Vision - West Berkshire West Socialeyes at Thatcham Catholic Hall (2.2 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Spotted Dog's hygiene rating up to date?

The Spotted Dog's rating is 5 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 Spotted Dog on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, West Berkshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.