Old Kings Head, London
Old Kings Head is a pub at The Kings Head 28 Holywell Row, Hackney, London, EC2A 4JB. Old Kings Head's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney council on 22 March 2019.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 7 years ago - Address
- The Kings Head 28 Holywell Row
Hackney
London
EC2A 4JB - Council
- Hackney
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Old Kings Head’s food hygiene rating
Old Kings Head's rating is 7 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 Kings Head'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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- 5Waltz20 m
- 5Queen of Hoxton130 m
- 4Blue Marlin Ibiza London Ltd130 m
- 5The Fox140 m
- 5The Horse and Groom140 m
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Questions about Old Kings Head
What is the food hygiene rating at Old Kings Head?
Old Kings Head's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney council on 22 March 2019. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Old Kings Head?
Old Kings Head is at The Kings Head 28 Holywell Row, Hackney, London, EC2A 4JB, in London. Hackney council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Waltz, about 20 m away.
What pubs are near Old Kings Head?
The closest pubs and bars to Old Kings Head are Waltz (20 m), Queen of Hoxton (130 m) and Blue Marlin Ibiza London Ltd (130 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Old Kings Head's hygiene rating up to date?
Old Kings Head's rating is 7 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 Kings Head on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Hackney council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.