The Woodpecker, West Berkshire

The Woodpecker is a pub at Wash Water, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG20 0LU. The Woodpecker's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire council on 5 May 2026.

Food hygiene
4 out of 5, good
Given
Address
Wash Water
Newbury
West Berkshire
RG20 0LU
Council
West Berkshire
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Woodpecker’s food hygiene rating

The Woodpecker's rating is 4 months old.

We have checked The Woodpecker'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 Woodpecker

What is the food hygiene rating at The Woodpecker?

The Woodpecker's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire council on 5 May 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Woodpecker?

The Woodpecker is at Wash Water, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG20 0LU, in West Berkshire. West Berkshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Bowler's Arms, about 1.2 km away.

What pubs are near The Woodpecker?

The closest pubs and bars to The Woodpecker are The Bowler's Arms (1.2 km), David Lloyd Leisure (1.8 km) and The Rampant Cat (1.9 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Woodpecker's hygiene rating up to date?

The Woodpecker's rating is 4 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 Woodpecker 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.