The Shakespeare's Head, London
The Shakespeare's Head is a pub at The Shakespeare's Head Public House, 1 Arlington Way, London, Ec1r 1xa, EC1R 1XA. The Shakespeare's Head's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington council on 8 August 2018.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 8 years ago - Address
- The Shakespeare's Head Public House
1 Arlington Way
London
Ec1r 1xa
EC1R 1XA - Council
- Islington
- 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 Shakespeare's Head’s food hygiene rating
The Shakespeare's Head's rating is 8 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 Shakespeare's 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 Shakespeare's Head
What is the food hygiene rating at The Shakespeare's Head?
The Shakespeare's Head's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington council on 8 August 2018. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Shakespeare's Head?
The Shakespeare's Head is at The Shakespeare's Head Public House, 1 Arlington Way, London, Ec1r 1xa, EC1R 1XA, in London. Islington council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Harlequin, about 50 m away.
What pubs are near The Shakespeare's Head?
The closest pubs and bars to The Shakespeare's Head are The Harlequin (50 m), Old Red Lion (130 m) and The Peacock (210 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Shakespeare's Head's hygiene rating up to date?
The Shakespeare's Head's rating is 8 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 Shakespeare's Head 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.