The Wishing Well, London
The Wishing Well is a pub at The Crown 418 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP. The Wishing Well's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney council on 13 December 2022.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- The Crown 418 Mare Street
Hackney
London
E8 1HP - Council
- Hackney
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Wishing Well’s food hygiene rating
The Wishing Well's rating is 3 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 Wishing Well'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 Wishing Well
- Awaiting inspectionThe Joiners Heart260 m
- 5The Pembury Tavern330 m
- 5The Cock Tavern360 m
- 5Chesham Arms370 m
- 5The Globe400 m
- 5Old Ship Hackney410 m
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Questions about The Wishing Well
What is the food hygiene rating at The Wishing Well?
The Wishing Well's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney council on 13 December 2022. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Wishing Well?
The Wishing Well is at The Crown 418 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP, in London. Hackney council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Joiners Heart, about 260 m away.
What pubs are near The Wishing Well?
The closest pubs and bars to The Wishing Well are The Joiners Heart (260 m), The Pembury Tavern (330 m) and The Cock Tavern (360 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Wishing Well's hygiene rating up to date?
The Wishing Well's rating is 3 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 Wishing Well on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Hackney council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.