The Waveney, Lowestoft
The Waveney is a pub at 132 - 134 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9JT. The Waveney's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk council on 3 February 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 132 - 134 Bridge Road
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 9JT - Council
- East Suffolk
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Waveney’s food hygiene rating
The Waveney's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Waveney'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 Waveney
- 5Broadview10 m
- 5Lady of the Lake10 m
- 4The Commodore390 m
- 5The Wolf Inn390 m
- 5The Flying Dutchman490 m
- 5Inspire760 m
All 52 pubs and bars in Lowestoft
Questions about The Waveney
What is the food hygiene rating at The Waveney?
The Waveney's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk council on 3 February 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Waveney?
The Waveney is at 132 - 134 Bridge Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9JT, in Lowestoft. East Suffolk council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Broadview, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Waveney?
The closest pubs and bars to The Waveney are Broadview (10 m), Lady of the Lake (10 m) and The Commodore (390 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Waveney's hygiene rating up to date?
The Waveney's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. 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 Waveney on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, East Suffolk council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.