Hair of the Dog, Loughton
Hair of the Dog is a pub at 15 York Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1RL. Hair of the Dog's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Epping Forest council on 30 January 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 3 out of 5, generally satisfactory
Given - Address
- 15 York Hill
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1RL - Council
- Epping Forest
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Hair of the Dog’s food hygiene rating
Hair of the Dog's rating is 8 months old.
We have checked Hair of the Dog's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near Hair of the Dog
- 5The Gardeners arms400 m
- 4Carpenters arms510 m
- 5Victoria Tavern520 m
- 4The Plume of feathers640 m
- 5The Holly Bush670 m
- 5The Standard670 m
All 18 pubs and bars in Loughton
Questions about Hair of the Dog
What is the food hygiene rating at Hair of the Dog?
Hair of the Dog's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Epping Forest council on 30 January 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Hair of the Dog?
Hair of the Dog is at 15 York Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1RL, in Loughton. Epping Forest council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Gardeners arms, about 400 m away.
What pubs are near Hair of the Dog?
The closest pubs and bars to Hair of the Dog are The Gardeners arms (400 m), Carpenters arms (510 m) and Victoria Tavern (520 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Hair of the Dog's hygiene rating up to date?
Hair of the Dog's rating is 8 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: Hair of the Dog on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Epping Forest council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.