Head of the River, Oxford
Head of the River is a pub at Head Of The River PH, Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB. Head of the River's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City council on 31 October 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- Head Of The River PH
Folly Bridge
Oxford
OX1 4LB - Council
- Oxford City
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Head of the River’s food hygiene rating
Head of the River's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked Head of the River'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 Head of the River
- 5The Slow and Steady250 m
- 5Royal Blenheim510 m
- 5St Aldate's Tavern590 m
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- 5The House620 m
- 5Bear Inn640 m
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Questions about Head of the River
What is the food hygiene rating at Head of the River?
Head of the River's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City council on 31 October 2024. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Head of the River?
Head of the River is at Head Of The River PH, Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB, in Oxford. Oxford City council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Slow and Steady, about 250 m away.
What pubs are near Head of the River?
The closest pubs and bars to Head of the River are The Slow and Steady (250 m), Royal Blenheim (510 m) and St Aldate's Tavern (590 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Head of the River's hygiene rating up to date?
Head of the River's rating is 1 year 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: Head of the River on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Oxford City council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.