The elephant and castle, London
The elephant and castle is a pub at Elephant And Castle Public House, 121, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BN. The elephant and castle's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark council on 25 November 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Elephant And Castle Public House
121
Newington Causeway
London
SE1 6BN - Council
- Southwark
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The elephant and castle’s food hygiene rating
The elephant and castle's rating is 10 months old.
We have checked The elephant and castle'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 The elephant and castle
What is the food hygiene rating at The elephant and castle?
The elephant and castle's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark council on 25 November 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The elephant and castle?
The elephant and castle is at Elephant And Castle Public House, 121, Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BN, in London. Southwark council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Rockingham arms, about 80 m away.
What pubs are near The elephant and castle?
The closest pubs and bars to The elephant and castle are Rockingham arms (80 m), The rosy hue (230 m) and Bebeme (360 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The elephant and castle's hygiene rating up to date?
The elephant and castle's rating is 10 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: The elephant and castle 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.