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Food Hygiene Rating for The Merchants Arms

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The Merchants Arms is located in the city of Bristol.

Rating: 4 - GoodLast inspected: Fri 13 Feb 2026BS8 4PZfhrs

Food hygiene rating 4 for The Merchants Arms

Good

Location

Address

5 Merchants Road, Hotwells, Bristol

Hotwells BRISTOL BS8

Local authority

bristol

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Generally Satisfactory (10)

Satisfactory record of compliance. May have a satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 4 - Good
Date of last inspection: 13 February 2026
FHRS ID: 1902316
Business type: Pub - Bar - Nightclub
Business name: The Merchants Arms
Address: 5 Merchants Road, Hotwells, Bristol
Responsible local authority: bristol

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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