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Destination Gastro Pub - The Red Cow, Royston, Essex

The Red Cow

4.6
4.6
28 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
If you’re looking for a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere, look no further than The Red Cow – a delightful thatched country pub located in the charming village of Chrishall.

The Red Cow pub is now run by a Top 50 gastro food an award-winning chef, who brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen, having spent five years as Head Chef at the award winning pub The Hole In The Wall in Little Wilbraham, Cambridge before moving on to become Head Chef at The Elm Tree Inn, Elm, Cambridgeshire .

Tryfun’s reputation for creating immaculately presented and flavourful dishes helped both pubs to gain the most popular gastropubs in and around Cambridge.

Now, at The Red Cow, Tryfun is committed to providing guests with exceptional food and warm hospitality in a beautiful setting. As an advocate of fresh produce, Tryfun is proud of his role at the Red Cow’s as a convivial host and endeavours to make our guests feel as welcome as possibly.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Bistro, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    01763 838792
  • Website
    http://www.theredcow.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mr Tryfun Dcunha

Menu

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What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Hertfordshire

    Best Food

  • Hertfordshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Healthy

  • Hertfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Red Cow is a charming country pub known for its "excellent food and service." Guests rave about its "imaginative cuisine" and cozy, welcoming atmosphere. With attentive staff and a diverse menu including standout dishes like lamb curry and steak, it's perfect for a delightful dining experience. Highly recommended!

28 Reviews

  1. Mark

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Great Sunday roast. Desert was great too. Forget the rest, just go to the best place in the area.

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  2. Patricia

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable evening with excellent food and attentive service. Lovely cosy atmosphere
    The Red CowResponded 3 days ago
    Hello, Many Thanks for taking the time to write a review of our family Pub. I am pleased you enjoyed our food and service. Such a high rated review is great to read. Best Wishes, Chris & The Team

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  3. Gillian

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were very good and the atmosphere was festive.
    The Red CowResponded 5 days ago
    Hello, Many Thanks for taking the time to write a review of our family Pub. I am pleased you enjoyed our food and service. I am Sorry our fire alarm went off as the wind blew the smoke down our chimney. This was out of my control. Best Wishes, Chris & The Team

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  4. Barbara

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good friendly atmosphere. Very efficient staff. Food was very good and nicely presented. Will return.

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  5. paul

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A thoroughly enjoyable experience both with food and surroundings. Would definitely visit again.
    The Red CowResponded on 6 December 2024
    Hi Paul, Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a great review. It means the world to us. See you again soon. Many Thanks, Chris & The Team

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  6. Andrea

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really enjoyed our Sunday roast , service was excellent, food was delicious, beautiful country pub. Will definitely return .
    The Red CowResponded on 6 December 2024
    Hi Andrea, Really awesome to read such positive comments. We are working on making our Ambience better and believe we can get it just right. Chris & The Team

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  7. Annette

    Cambridge

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant Sunday lunch. The rare beef asked for specially by my husband made him very happy!

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  8. Samit

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is nicely tucked away very cozy and great for a Sunday roast. Nice little gem! The food is very good! I would recommend this for sure
    The Red CowResponded on 6 December 2024
    Hello, Many Thanks for taking the time to write a review of our family Pub. I am pleased you enjoyed our food and service. Best Wishes, Chris & The Team

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  9. Paul

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in it just felt warm,cozy,very welcoming & it just got better. Very happy experience.

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  10. Colin

    Brighton

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    After avoiding the Red Cow for years because it went so downhill, it was a delight to return to it under its new ownership and find it hugely improved. Very good and imaginative cuisine, all well presented; classic 'old pub' ambience, warm and friendly; and pleasingly affordable prices. Well done to all involved, we shall be back!

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FAQs

The Red Cow is rated 4.6 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Red Cow

The Red Cow, 11 High Street, Royston, Essex SG8 8RN

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Royston
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Bistro, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard
  • Executive Chef
    Mr Tryfun Dcunha
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
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