The Owl and Hitchhiker, London
The Owl and Hitchhiker is a pub at 471 Holloway Road, London, N7 6le, N7 6LE. The Owl and Hitchhiker's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington council on 17 March 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 471 Holloway Road
London
N7 6le
N7 6LE - Council
- Islington
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Owl and Hitchhiker’s food hygiene rating
The Owl and Hitchhiker's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The Owl and Hitchhiker'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 Owl and Hitchhiker
What is the food hygiene rating at The Owl and Hitchhiker?
The Owl and Hitchhiker's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington council on 17 March 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Owl and Hitchhiker?
The Owl and Hitchhiker is at 471 Holloway Road, London, N7 6le, N7 6LE, in London. Islington council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Nambucca, about 50 m away.
What pubs are near The Owl and Hitchhiker?
The closest pubs and bars to The Owl and Hitchhiker are Nambucca (50 m), Kitchen at Nambucca (50 m) and Crown (180 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Owl and Hitchhiker's hygiene rating up to date?
The Owl and Hitchhiker'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 Owl and Hitchhiker on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Islington council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.