The Library, Oxford
The Library is a pub at 182 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE. The Library's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City council on 21 May 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- 182 Cowley Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 1UE - Council
- Oxford City
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Library’s food hygiene rating
The Library's rating is 4 months old.
We have checked The Library'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 Library
- 5Cowley Retreat10 m
- 5O2 Academy10 m
- 5The Black Swan80 m
- 5James Street Tavern140 m
- 5The Baron240 m
- 5Bigfoot280 m
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Questions about The Library
What is the food hygiene rating at The Library?
The Library's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Oxford City council on 21 May 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Library?
The Library is at 182 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, in Oxford. Oxford City council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Cowley Retreat, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Library?
The closest pubs and bars to The Library are Cowley Retreat (10 m), O2 Academy (10 m) and The Black Swan (80 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Library's hygiene rating up to date?
The Library's rating is 4 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 Library 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.