The Old Gate Inn

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-04-23

The Old Gate Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 164 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3EL, in the Canterbury City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 April 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Canterbury City oversees 1,530 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Canterbury City is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
164 New Dover Road, Canterbury
Postcode
CT1 3EL
Local Authority
Canterbury City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1102561

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Old Gate Inn?

The Old Gate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Canterbury City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Old Gate Inn last inspected?

The Old Gate Inn was last inspected on 2026-04-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Old Gate Inn located?

The Old Gate Inn is located at 164 New Dover Road, Canterbury , CT1 3EL, in the Canterbury City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CT1 postcode area.