The Duke of Hamilton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Camden
The Duke of Hamilton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 23-25 New End, NW3 1JD
How it compares in Camden
That puts The Duke of Hamilton among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ← The Duke of Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Duke of Hamilton none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Duke of Hamilton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amorino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| 28 Church Row Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2020 |
| Amathus Hampstead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Age UK Camden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Air Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| 12TH Street Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Amorino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Duke of Hamilton
What is The Duke of Hamilton's food hygiene rating?
The Duke of Hamilton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 22 September 2025.
Is The Duke of Hamilton safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Duke of Hamilton last inspected?
The Duke of Hamilton was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Duke of Hamilton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Duke of Hamilton compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and The Duke of Hamilton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects The Duke of Hamilton and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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