The Saxon King, Southend-on-Sea
The Saxon King is a pub at 160 Priory Crescent, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6QN. The Saxon King's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea council on 22 September 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 160 Priory Crescent
Southend-On-Sea
Essex
SS2 6QN - Council
- Southend-On-Sea
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Saxon King’s food hygiene rating
The Saxon King's rating is 12 months old.
We have checked The Saxon King'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 Saxon King
- 5Railway Tavern740 m
- 5The Spread Eagle820 m
- 4Guildford1.6 km
- 5West Road Tap1.7 km
- 4Park Tavern1.7 km
- 4The Plough1.8 km
All 36 pubs and bars in Southend-on-Sea
Questions about The Saxon King
What is the food hygiene rating at The Saxon King?
The Saxon King's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea council on 22 September 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Saxon King?
The Saxon King is at 160 Priory Crescent, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 6QN, in Southend-on-Sea. Southend-On-Sea council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Railway Tavern, about 740 m away.
What pubs are near The Saxon King?
The closest pubs and bars to The Saxon King are Railway Tavern (740 m), The Spread Eagle (820 m) and Guildford (1.6 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Saxon King's hygiene rating up to date?
The Saxon King's rating is 12 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 Saxon King on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Southend-On-Sea council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.