Elephant And Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hammersmith and Fulham
Elephant And Barrel 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: The Rylston, 197 Lillie Road, London, SW6 7LW
How it compares in Hammersmith and Fulham
That puts Elephant And Barrel among the 1,398 places in Hammersmith and Fulham holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,398 | 78% | ← Elephant And Barrel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Elephant And Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahuja Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2022 |
| Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Abugida Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| 696 Mangal (Fulham Kebab House Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| 2020 Mezza & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Aggelos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| 1910 Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| A Braccetto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about Elephant And Barrel
What is Elephant And Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Elephant And Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hammersmith and Fulham Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Elephant And Barrel 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 Elephant And Barrel last inspected?
Elephant And Barrel was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hammersmith and Fulham Council rather than by the business.
How does Elephant And Barrel compare to other places in Hammersmith and Fulham?
78% of the 1,803 rated food businesses in Hammersmith and Fulham hold the top rating of 5, and Elephant And Barrel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council inspects Elephant And Barrel 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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