Empire Bar

The Carriages, 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JQ

Pub / Bar / Nightclub

Last inspected 24 July 2026 (2 months ago)

Generally satisfactory

Inspection breakdown

Points are given for not meeting standards, so fewer points is better. Read more about how the scoring works.

25 points in total. The overall rating follows from that total, with no single area bad enough to pull it down further.

Hygienic food handling

Good

5 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Generally satisfactory

10 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

10 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

The Carriages, 42 Botanic Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1JQ (opens in Google Maps)

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Rating history

Down from 5 to 3 at the most recent inspection.

3
Generally satisfactoryCurrent · 24 July 2026
5
Very good3 November 2023

Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · Northern Ireland
Local authority: Belfast City
Town/city: Belfast
County: Antrim
Business type: Pub / Bar / Nightclub
FHRS ID: 57126

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