Old dispensary, London
Old dispensary is a pub at 325, Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0TF. Old dispensary's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark council on 31 May 2018.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 8 years ago - Address
- 325
Camberwell New Road
London
SE5 0TF - Council
- Southwark
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Old dispensary’s food hygiene rating
Old dispensary's rating is 8 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked Old dispensary'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.
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Questions about Old dispensary
What is the food hygiene rating at Old dispensary?
Old dispensary's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark council on 31 May 2018. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Old dispensary?
Old dispensary is at 325, Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0TF, in London. Southwark council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The bear, about 60 m away.
What pubs are near Old dispensary?
The closest pubs and bars to Old dispensary are The bear (60 m), Nags head p h (190 m) and The tiger (320 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Old dispensary's hygiene rating up to date?
Old dispensary's rating is 8 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. 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: Old dispensary on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Southwark council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.