The Wagtail, Wincanton
The Wagtail is a pub at The Long Close Site, Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AA. The Wagtail's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset council on 26 March 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- The Long Close Site
Lawrence Hill
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 8AA - Council
- Somerset
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Wagtail’s food hygiene rating
The Wagtail's rating is 6 months old.
We have checked The Wagtail'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 Wagtail
- 3The Bear Inn710 m
- 4The Millers Inn720 m
- Awaiting inspectionGood Measure790 m
- 4Uncle Toms Cabin820 m
- 5Wincawel Tap n Spile830 m
- 4The Nog Inn830 m
All 10 pubs and bars in Wincanton
Questions about The Wagtail
What is the food hygiene rating at The Wagtail?
The Wagtail's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset council on 26 March 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Wagtail?
The Wagtail is at The Long Close Site, Lawrence Hill, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 8AA, in Wincanton. Somerset council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Bear Inn, about 710 m away.
What pubs are near The Wagtail?
The closest pubs and bars to The Wagtail are The Bear Inn (710 m), The Millers Inn (720 m) and Good Measure (790 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Wagtail's hygiene rating up to date?
The Wagtail'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 Wagtail on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Somerset council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.