The Whimsey, Walsall
The Whimsey is a pub at 13 High Road, Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands, WV12 4JR. The Whimsey's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall council on 17 October 2017.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 8 years ago - Address
- 13 High Road
Willenhall
Walsall
West Midlands
WV12 4JR - Council
- Walsall
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Whimsey’s food hygiene rating
The Whimsey's rating is 8 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 Whimsey'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 Whimsey
- 4Jolly Collier430 m
- 5United Kingdom (pub)480 m
- 5Jubilee House (Pub)490 m
- 5The Swan610 m
- 5Pool Hayes630 m
- 5The Homestead790 m
All 137 pubs and bars in Walsall
Questions about The Whimsey
What is the food hygiene rating at The Whimsey?
The Whimsey's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Walsall council on 17 October 2017. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Whimsey?
The Whimsey is at 13 High Road, Willenhall, Walsall, West Midlands, WV12 4JR, in Walsall. Walsall council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Jolly Collier, about 430 m away.
What pubs are near The Whimsey?
The closest pubs and bars to The Whimsey are Jolly Collier (430 m), United Kingdom (pub) (480 m) and Jubilee House (Pub) (490 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Whimsey's hygiene rating up to date?
The Whimsey's rating is 8 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 Whimsey on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Walsall council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.