Very Good
The Observatory
The Observatory The Observatory Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB2 3HG
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 7 July 2025 (9 months ago)
Blackburn
About This Establishment
The Observatory is a pub, bar & nightclub located in Blackburn With Darwen. It received a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 ("Very Good") from the Food Standards Agency. The most recent inspection was 9 months ago. It falls under the jurisdiction of Blackburn. Customers rate it 4.3 out of 5 based on 433 reviews.
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Ratings may have changed since our last import.
Customer Reviews
4.3
433 reviews
Pub
Monday: 12–11 pm
Tuesday: 12–11 pm
Wednesday: 12–11 pm
Thursday: 12–11 pm
Friday: 12 pm–12:30 am
Saturday: 12 pm–12:30 am
Sunday: 12–9 pm
Inspection Scores
Lower scores are better. Each category is scored from 0 (best) to 25 (worst).
Hygiene5
No concerns found
Structural5
No concerns found
Confidence in Management5
No concerns found
What does a 5-star rating mean?
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