Taken over by siblings Richard Haines and Rosie Wesemann in late 2006, at what was the 'Sussex Arms pub', the site has undergone a complete revitalisation, making it a top London pub in Dalston. They wanted the Scolt Head to remain a pub first and foremost, serving excellent food without becoming another soulless gastro bar. You can eat, drink, watch big screen sports, play pool, listen to live music, or join the Monday night quiz, all at The Scolt Head.

The Scolt Head kitchen excels in fresh and excellently sourced produce. The menu changes regularly, favouring small, independent suppliers and seasonal produce. The meat comes from Blackwell Hadden, a rare breeds farmer in Essex, Select Meat and Poultry and McKanna of Theobolds Road. Vegetables from Lenards of Covent Garden and Cheese from Neals Yard. Fish from Ben’s Fish is delivered every evening. Chutneys, jams, ice creams and sorbets are all made in their kitchen. There is also a choice selection of real ales, and a wine list that has been selected to match the seasonal menu.