The Horse and Groom, London
The Horse and Groom is a pub at The Horse and Groom 28 Curtain Road, Hackney, London, EC2A 3NZ. The Horse and Groom's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney council on 13 February 2020.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 6 years ago - Address
- The Horse and Groom 28 Curtain Road
Hackney
London
EC2A 3NZ - Council
- Hackney
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · DirectionsLocation is the centre of the postcode, so it may be a few doors out.
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Horse and Groom’s food hygiene rating
The Horse and Groom's rating is 6 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 The Horse and Groom'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 The Horse and Groom
- 5Queen of Hoxton80 m
- 4Blue Marlin Ibiza London Ltd100 m
- 5Old Kings Head140 m
- Awaiting inspectionQueen's Head150 m
- 5Waltz160 m
- 5Lounge Bohemia160 m
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Questions about The Horse and Groom
What is the food hygiene rating at The Horse and Groom?
The Horse and Groom's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney council on 13 February 2020. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Horse and Groom?
The Horse and Groom is at The Horse and Groom 28 Curtain Road, Hackney, London, EC2A 3NZ, in London. Hackney council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Queen of Hoxton, about 80 m away.
What pubs are near The Horse and Groom?
The closest pubs and bars to The Horse and Groom are Queen of Hoxton (80 m), Blue Marlin Ibiza London Ltd (100 m) and Old Kings Head (140 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Horse and Groom's hygiene rating up to date?
The Horse and Groom's rating is 6 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: The Horse and Groom 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.