The Lady Ottoline

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-26
Top 46% in Camden
Rating changed from 4 since 2023-11-10

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Lady Ottoline is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 11a Northington Street, London, WC1N 2JF, in the Camden local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Camden oversees 4,318 registered food businesses, of which 61% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Camden is 4.2 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 10 November 2023.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
11a Northington Street, London
Postcode
WC1N 2JF
Local Authority
Camden
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1088930

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2023-11-10

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Lady Ottoline?

The Lady Ottoline has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Camden.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Lady Ottoline last inspected?

The Lady Ottoline was last inspected on 2026-02-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Lady Ottoline located?

The Lady Ottoline is located at 11a Northington Street, London , WC1N 2JF, in the Camden local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WC1N postcode area.