The Nags Head, Reading

The Nags Head is a pub at 5 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XD. The Nags Head's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading council on 5 August 2025.

Food hygiene
4 out of 5, good
Given
Address
5 Russell Street
Reading
RG1 7XD
Council
Reading
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Nags Head’s food hygiene rating

The Nags Head's rating is 1 year old.

We have checked The Nags 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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Questions about The Nags Head

What is the food hygiene rating at The Nags Head?

The Nags Head's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reading council on 5 August 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Nags Head?

The Nags Head is at 5 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XD, in Reading. Reading council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Butler, about 190 m away.

What pubs are near The Nags Head?

The closest pubs and bars to The Nags Head are The Butler (190 m), Spinners (330 m) and The Castle Tap (370 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Nags Head's hygiene rating up to date?

The Nags Head's rating is 1 year 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 Nags Head on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Reading council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.