The Red Cow

4.6

28 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Neighborhood 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Bistro, British
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01763 838792
Website
http://www.theredcow.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Mr Tryfun Dcunha

Location
The Red Cow, 11 High Street, Royston, Essex SG8 8RN
Neighborhood
Royston
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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

Loved For

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

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Mark
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined today
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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Patricia
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 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 1 day 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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Gillian
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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 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. 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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Barbara
Yorkshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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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paul
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 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 December 6, 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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Andrea
Hertfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 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 December 6, 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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Annette
Cambridge
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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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Samit
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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 December 6, 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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Paul
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 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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Colin
Brighton
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Royston
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
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
Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.theredcow.com/
Phone number
01763 838792

The Red Cow

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What 28 people are saying

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