The Dun Cow

4.5

3109 Reviews

£26 to £40

Pub

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2 people

Feb 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Great for scenic views
Dog-friendly
Neighborhood gem

A proper pub! With a great range of ales and wines to wet your whistle after a long coastal walk and great team of chefs to appease your appetite
Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Pub, Seafood, Meat
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01263 740870
Website
https://www.salthouseduncow.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Purdy Street, Salthouse, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7XA
Neighborhood
Holt / Edgefield
Cross street
village green
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Coast Hopper bus stop, opposite duck pond
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Cannellini Bean and Sweet Potato Dip, Chipotle Chilli Sauce and Crispy Paprika Tortillas£8.00
Beef Fillet Carpaccio with Caper Dressing and Freshly Grated Horseradish£11.00
Devilled Crab and Pea Tart, Pea Shoots£10.00
Rare Tuna Tempura, Wasabi, Ginger and Soy£10.00
King Prawn Caesar Salad£10.00
Burrata with Pesto, Toasted Pinenuts and Sourdough£11.00

Larger Dishes

Battered Haddock and Chips, Pea Ketchup, Homemade Tartare Sauce£18.00
Local Dressed Crab, Warm New Potatoes, Rocket and Cherry Tomato Salad, Aioli£19.00
Double Bacon Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Emmental Cheese, Bacon, Mayo, Lettuce, Burger Sauce, Fries£14.00
Fish Stew - Tomato, Fennel, Saffron & Chorizo Stew, Sea Bream, Sea Trout, Prawns, Squid & Aioli Croute£20.00
Sauteed Gnocchi with Rose Harrisa & Cherry Tomato, Black Olives, Capers and Crème Fraiche£14.00
10oz Local Rump Steak, Chimichurri Sauce, Fries and Caesar Salad£25.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream£7.00
Dark Chocolate & Orange Mousse, Homemade Shortbread£9.00
Traditional 'Burnt' Basque Cheesecake, Berry Compote£9.00
Goat's Cheese Truckle, Agrodolce, Candied Nuts, Crackers£9.00

Kids

Fish & Chips, Peas£9.00
Minute Steak, Fries, Green Beans£10.00
Pasta Twirls, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan£5.00
Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Fries£8.00

Sherry

Manzanilla Gabriella
- Glass (100ml)£5.00
- 1/2 Bottle£17.00
Fino Dodegas Cesar Florido
- Glass (100ml)£5.00
- 1/2 Bottle£17.00
Pedro Xeminez Enilio Hedalgo
- Glass (100ml)£5.00
- 1/2 Bottle£25.00

Sparkling

Prosecco
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Bottle£30.00
Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Bottle£40.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut
- Bottle£80.00

Rosé

Provence Rose Elegance, France
- Glass (125ml)£7.00
- Glass (175ml)£8.50
- Glass (250ml)£12.00
- Bottle£36.00
Pinot Grigio Blush Apasserini, Italy
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00

White

Mark Lynton White
- Glass (125ml)£3.50
- Glass (175ml)£5.00
- Glass (250ml)£7.00
- Bottle£20.00
Picpoul de Pinet Grande des Rocs, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Albarino Abadia di Sam Compio Terras Gauda, Spain
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Pioneer Road Riesling, Australia
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Toru TWR Gew Riesling Pinot Gris
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Pinot Grigio Apasserini, Italy
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Viognier / Chardonnay Moulin de Gassac, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Tokaji Dry Furmint, Hungary
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Les Petits Clement Sauvignon Mauzac, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Limoux Toques et Clocher, France (Petit Meursault)
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Samurai Chardonnay, South Australia
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00

Red

Mark Lynton Red
- Glass (125ml)£3.50
- Glass (175ml)£5.00
- Glass (250ml)£7.00
- Bottle£20.00
Pinot Noir, Naciente, Chile
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Domaine de la Plaigne, Beaujolais
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
La Petit Syrah du Mas Montel, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Merlot Nordoc, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Tempranillo Rioja Montec, Spain
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Chianti Innocenti, Colli Senesi, Italy
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Tesoro Black Label Malbec
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Evolution Pinot noir, Oregon (Biodynamic)
- Glass (125ml)£10.00
- Glass (175ml)£15.00
- Glass (250ml)£20.00
- Bottle£60.00
Reverte Graciano Vinicola Corellana, Spain (Organic)
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£8.50
- Glass (250ml)£12.00
- Bottle£36.00
Pinotage Good Hope, South Africa
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£8.50
- Glass (250ml)£12.00
- Bottle£36.00

Dessert

Domaine L' Ancienne Cure, Monbazillac
- Glass (100ml)£8.00
- 1/2 Bottle£26.00

What 3,109 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Norfolk/Suffolk
Great for outdoor dining
Norfolk/Suffolk
Great for scenic views
North Norfolk
Best Service
North Norfolk
Best Ambiance
North Norfolk
Gluten-free-friendly
North Norfolk
Healthy
North Norfolk
Neighborhood gem
North Norfolk
Great for fine wines
North Norfolk
Great for outdoor dining
North Norfolk
Vegetarian-friendly
North Norfolk
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dun Cow impresses with its "warm, cosy" atmosphere and "delicious food," making it a cherished spot on the North Norfolk coast. Guests praise the "super friendly staff" and "great service," while the dog-friendly environment adds to its charm. Consistent quality and a "varied menu" keep patrons returning for more delightful experiences.

3,109 Reviews

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ROBERT
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch, well prepared, served by a very pleasant waitress
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Kevin
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Sunday lunch with all the trimmings my wife had the mussels which was great also
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Kathy
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovey food with cosy ambience . Staff were great and attentive. Would definitely come again.
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Karen
VIP
Jackson Hole
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful pub, great menu, lovely people. Especially great with the fire going in winter
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Mandy
Norfolk/Suffolk
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had booked on a Sunday for a Sunday roast so we’re very disappointed to find when we arrived that you had completely run out of them. The remaining choice was limited and we all ended up with burgers! The burgers arrived on tiny thin plates which were too small meant every time I tried to fork chips off my plate a number of them ended up overflowing onto the table. (Not all of us want to eat with our fingers!) The chicken burger was bordering on burnt. Staff were very friendly and service was good. Have been coming to The Dun Cow for many years and had only been saying to the friends we had brought alone that we had never had anything but great food, so feeling a bit let down this time but no doubt we’ll try again in due course.
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Noelle
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cosy corner table. Great for our dog! Sunday roast did not disappoint. Waitress really happy to accommodate my request to swap fish. Delicious. Great presentation. Super friendly staff. Loved the bustling atmosphere and efficient service. Would definitely recommend this charming old style pub with food.
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Gary
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, nice setting, table too small for 2 people with chairs next to each other rather than opposite, my steak was fantastic, apart from being absolutely drenched in way too much butter, only had fries and a leaf salad with it, that’s not enough, messed up our drinks order, recovered it well though. Would try again to see if it gets better though.
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MICHAEL
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another fantastic lunch today at the Dun Cow. My family has eaten there several times and they are consistently really good and very accommodating. A gem of a pub, fantastic location and lovely, warm staff.
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Richard
Devon
28 reviews
2.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very cold is restaurant. Very dissapointing burger, very dry. Service ok
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Roger
VIP
Anchorage
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Change of owners ,but no change in the food and service , still great.
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The Dun Cow is rated 4.5 stars by 3109 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Purdy Street, Salthouse, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7XA

Additional information

Cross street
village green
Neighborhood
Holt / Edgefield
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Pub, Seafood, Meat
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Coast Hopper bus stop, opposite duck pond
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
https://www.salthouseduncow.com/
Phone number
01263 740870

The Dun Cow

Make a reservation

Additional information

Brancaster Oysters

Brancaster Oysters

Snacks & Sides

Olives£4.00

Gildas - Guindillas Chilli, Olive and Anchovy£4.00

Halloumi Chips, Maple Mustard Mayonnaise£7.00

Garlic Bread£4.00

Green Beans and Tenderstem Broccoli£4.00

Marinated Chicken Wings, Banana Ketchup£8.00

Cup of Skinny Fries or Fat Chips£3.00

Smaller Dishes

Cannellini Bean and Sweet Potato Dip, Chipotle Chilli Sauce and Crispy Paprika Tortillas£8.00

Beef Fillet Carpaccio with Caper Dressing and Freshly Grated Horseradish£11.00

Devilled Crab and Pea Tart, Pea Shoots£10.00

Rare Tuna Tempura, Wasabi, Ginger and Soy£10.00

King Prawn Caesar Salad£10.00

Burrata with Pesto, Toasted Pinenuts and Sourdough£11.00

Larger Dishes

Battered Haddock and Chips, Pea Ketchup, Homemade Tartare Sauce£18.00

Local Dressed Crab, Warm New Potatoes, Rocket and Cherry Tomato Salad, Aioli£19.00

Double Bacon Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Emmental Cheese, Bacon, Mayo, Lettuce, Burger Sauce, Fries£14.00

Fish Stew - Tomato, Fennel, Saffron & Chorizo Stew, Sea Bream, Sea Trout, Prawns, Squid & Aioli Croute£20.00

Sauteed Gnocchi with Rose Harrisa & Cherry Tomato, Black Olives, Capers and Crème Fraiche£14.00

10oz Local Rump Steak, Chimichurri Sauce, Fries and Caesar Salad£25.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream£7.00

Dark Chocolate & Orange Mousse, Homemade Shortbread£9.00

Traditional 'Burnt' Basque Cheesecake, Berry Compote£9.00

Goat's Cheese Truckle, Agrodolce, Candied Nuts, Crackers£9.00

Kids

Fish & Chips, Peas£9.00

Minute Steak, Fries, Green Beans£10.00

Pasta Twirls, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan£5.00

Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Fries£8.00

Sherry

Manzanilla Gabriella

Fino Dodegas Cesar Florido

Pedro Xeminez Enilio Hedalgo

Sparkling

Prosecco

Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut

Veuve Clicquot, Brut

Rosé

Provence Rose Elegance, France

Pinot Grigio Blush Apasserini, Italy

White

Mark Lynton White

Picpoul de Pinet Grande des Rocs, France

Albarino Abadia di Sam Compio Terras Gauda, Spain

Pioneer Road Riesling, Australia

Toru TWR Gew Riesling Pinot Gris

Pinot Grigio Apasserini, Italy

Viognier / Chardonnay Moulin de Gassac, France

Tokaji Dry Furmint, Hungary

Les Petits Clement Sauvignon Mauzac, France

Limoux Toques et Clocher, France (Petit Meursault)

Samurai Chardonnay, South Australia

Red

Mark Lynton Red

Pinot Noir, Naciente, Chile

Domaine de la Plaigne, Beaujolais

La Petit Syrah du Mas Montel, France

Merlot Nordoc, France

Tempranillo Rioja Montec, Spain

Chianti Innocenti, Colli Senesi, Italy

Tesoro Black Label Malbec

Evolution Pinot noir, Oregon (Biodynamic)

Reverte Graciano Vinicola Corellana, Spain (Organic)

Pinotage Good Hope, South Africa

Dessert

Domaine L' Ancienne Cure, Monbazillac

Overall ratings and reviews

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