The Understudy, London
The Understudy is a pub at Royal National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX. The Understudy's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth council on 25 May 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Royal National Theatre
South Bank
London
SE1 9PX - Council
- Lambeth
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Understudy’s food hygiene rating
The Understudy's rating is 4 months old.
We have checked The Understudy'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 Understudy
- 5The Mulberry Bush240 m
- 5The White Hart310 m
- 5Waterloo Tap310 m
- 4Hole in the Wall340 m
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Questions about The Understudy
What is the food hygiene rating at The Understudy?
The Understudy's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth council on 25 May 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Understudy?
The Understudy is at Royal National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX, in London. Lambeth council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Mulberry Bush, about 240 m away.
What pubs are near The Understudy?
The closest pubs and bars to The Understudy are The Mulberry Bush (240 m), The White Hart (310 m) and Waterloo Tap (310 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Understudy's hygiene rating up to date?
The Understudy'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 Understudy on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Lambeth council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.