Whelan's free house, London
Whelan's free house is a pub at 11, Rotherhithe Old Road, London, SE16 2PP. Whelan's free house's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark council on 16 October 2018.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 7 years ago - Address
- 11
Rotherhithe Old Road
London
SE16 2PP - Council
- Southwark
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Whelan's free house’s food hygiene rating
Whelan's free house's rating is 7 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 Whelan's free house'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 Whelan's free house
- 5The yellow house30 m
- 5Surrey docks160 m
- 5Farriers arms380 m
- 5Pacific tavern570 m
- 5Fourpure brewing co610 m
- 3The moby dick620 m
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Questions about Whelan's free house
What is the food hygiene rating at Whelan's free house?
Whelan's free house's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark council on 16 October 2018. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Whelan's free house?
Whelan's free house is at 11, Rotherhithe Old Road, London, SE16 2PP, in London. Southwark council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The yellow house, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near Whelan's free house?
The closest pubs and bars to Whelan's free house are The yellow house (30 m), Surrey docks (160 m) and Farriers arms (380 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Whelan's free house's hygiene rating up to date?
Whelan's free house's rating is 7 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: Whelan's free house on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Southwark council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.