The Claremont Pub And Garden

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Claremont Pub And Garden is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Claremont, 18 Grove Hill Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1RZ, in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Tunbridge Wells oversees 1,085 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tunbridge Wells is 4.7 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
The Claremont, 18 Grove Hill Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Postcode
TN1 1RZ
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1264585

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Claremont Pub And Garden?

The Claremont Pub And Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tunbridge Wells.

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 Claremont Pub And Garden last inspected?

The Claremont Pub And Garden was last inspected on 2026-02-24. 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 Claremont Pub And Garden located?

The Claremont Pub And Garden is located at The Claremont, 18 Grove Hill Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent , TN1 1RZ, in the Tunbridge Wells local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the TN1 postcode area.