Summer is just one month away, and that means one thing: it’s a popular time to visit the pub.
When choosing what pub to visit next, you might want to look at its food hygiene rating.
Issued by the Food Standards Agency, a hygiene rating covers how food is handled, stored, and prepared, alongside the cleanliness of facilities and how food safety is managed.
In the first few months of 2026, 18 pubs across Leeds have received a hygiene rating score of five, which means hygiene standards are ‘very good’.
Here are all the pubs in Leeds that have received top scores this year so far.
7. The Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington on Main Street, East Keswick,was rated on February 25. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Northern Snooker Centre
The Northern Snooker Centre on 92 Kirkstall Road, Burley, was rated on February 23. | Local Library
10. The Boundary House
The Boundary House on 24 Church Side, Methley, was rated on March 19. | Google
11. Water Lane Boathouse
Water Lane Boathouse on 3 Canal Wharf, Holbeck, was rated on February 9. | Local Library
12. The Brewery Tap
The Brewery Tap on 18-24 New Station Street, city centre, was rated on January 28. | Google