Pubs in Gainsborough
Gainsborough has 25 pubs and bars on the Food Standards Agency register, across the West Lindsey and North Lincolnshire council areas. 15 of them are rated 5 out of 5 for food hygiene.
25pubs and bars
15rated 5 out of 5
2rated over 3 years ago
21 September 2026register checked
| Pub | Rating | Rated on |
|---|---|---|
| Black Horse InnHigh Street, Blyton, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| Elm CottageChurch Street, Gainsborough | 4 | 4 years ago |
| Ferry House InnFront Street, East Stockwith, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| Gainsborough Trinity FoundationNorth Warren Road, Gainsborough | 3 | |
| Gamekeeper InnHigh Street, Scotter, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| Half Moon InnHigh Street, Willingham by Stow, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| Horse and JockeyChurch Street, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| Lincolnshire OtterSomerby Way, Somerby Park, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| Queens HeadQueens Head, 1 King Edward Street, Kirton In Lindsey, Gainsborough, DN21 4NF | 4 | |
| Red Lion Coaching InnHigh Street, Redbourne, Gainsborough, DN21 4QR | 3 | |
| Sun & AnchorHigh Street, Scotter, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| Sweyn ForkbeardSilver Street, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| The Canute12 Silver Street, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| The Eight Jolly BrewersSilver Street, Gainsborough | 4 | |
| The Fox & Hounds Country InnGainsborough Road, Willingham by Stow, Gainsborough | 1 | |
| The Ingram ArmsBlyton Road, Laughton, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| The Rose and CrownHigh Street, Upton, Gainsborough | 1 | |
| The Royal Oak InnHigh Street, Snitterby, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| The Ship InnFront Street, Morton, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| The Stags HeadWillingham Road, Knaith Park, Gainsborough | Awaiting inspection | no date |
| The Stirrup InnTemplefield Road, Willoughton, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| The White SwanThe Green, Scotter, Gainsborough | 4 | |
| Three HorseshoesWestgate, Scotton, Gainsborough | 5 | |
| White Hart InnHigh Street, Blyton, Gainsborough | 3 | |
| White Horse InnSilver Street, Gainsborough | 5 | 8 years ago |
How old are these ratings?
2 of the 25 ratings in Gainsborough were given more than 3 years ago and are marked in the list. Councils schedule food hygiene inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go years between visits. An old rating records the pub on the day of its inspection. How this directory works.
Clubs and venues in Gainsborough
Licensed clubs, halls and venues the register files alongside pubs.
- Blues club
- Butcher Nook Club
- Gainsborough & District United Services Club
- Gainsborough Sports & Social Club
- Gainsborough Theatre Company
- Hilltop Social & Recreational Club
- Masonic Hall
- Trinity Arts Centre
- Victoria Club
Pubs in towns near Gainsborough
- Scunthorpe (13)
- Retford (23)
Source: the Food Standards Agency food hygiene register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the local council’s food safety team.