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Destination Gastro Pub - The Red Cow, Royston, Essex

The Red Cow

4.6
4.6
52 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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

Menu

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What 52 people are saying

The Red Cow reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Red Cow offers "excellent service" and "delicious food" in a "lovely cosy atmosphere." Patrons enjoy traditional English charm, with standout Sunday roasts and a diverse menu. The pub is praised for "friendly and attentive staff," and a "beautiful country pub" ambiance. Ideal for both dining and social gatherings.
52 Reviews

  1. Pete

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at the Red Cow. We were absolutely delighted with the service and with the food. An excellent experience all round. Thank you very much, we will come again. Pete

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  2. Robert

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, if a little on the pricey side. But the quality was good so it was worth the money. Pleasant ambiance in a lovely old pub

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  3. Mark

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful little pub, for Sunday lunch. Great food and service. Will be back.

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  4. Marion

    Hampshire4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Veggie nut roast with all trimmings. Roast pots yorkshire and veg was absolutely perfect. Nut roast a little disapointing. Wild boar hot dog good and meat roast good. Veggie chilli good but pricey. Tried 4 different puds. All tasty. Very convivial atmosphere and dog friendly bar. Lovely staff. We like this pub, nice village and good parking.

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  5. Stephanie

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful old thatched pub with stunning rooms in the attached barn. Very friendly staff and atmosphere. Separate dining area and the food was really delicious.

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  6. Chris

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at the Red Cow and we were very impressed with the whole experience. Food was good, service was as expected. Generally very good.

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  7. Margaret

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time as a group of 5 to the Red Cow. Just one of those places where you walk in and know your going to have a great night, and we did! Would certainly recommend!

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  8. Jane

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday Lunch with my Grandkids was great. The food was excellent. It was very busy and the service was a little slow, but it was worth the wait. One of the best Sunday lunches in the area.

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  9. George

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful country pub, with great service and ambiance. Very hard to beat and the prices are very reasonable.

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  10. Lina VIP

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined at The Red Cow for lunch on a Saturday. There was a combination of diners for lunch and customers there to enjoy a drink. The food was delicious and the old pub feel was quintessentially English. I look forward to returning soon.

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FAQs

The Red Cow is rated 4.6 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Red Cow

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
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