The Cock Inn in Melton

Very nice afternoon in the garden

Very nice afternoon in the garden

Came here for a wake. The staff were great, friendly and professional in the circumstances, striking the right balance for the occasion, helping to lighten the mood. They put on a very good spread of food as a buffet. The range of drinks on the bar was good and all well kept. There is a lovely outside area with picnic tables just across the road - no play area as such but children were able to play here. The pub was well kept too - clean and tidy. I'm sure I will be back there.

Came here for a wake. The staff were great, friendly and professional in the circumstances, striking the right balance for the occasion, helping to lighten the mood. They put on a very good spread of food as a buffet. The range of drinks on the bar was good and all well kept. There is a lovely outside area with picnic tables just across the road - no play area as such but children were able to play here. The pub was well kept too - clean and tidy. I'm sure I will be back there.

They no longer serve food (for the last couple of years) but the staff are friendly, the beer is tasty and they still serve popadoms :-)

A great pint in a traditional village pub, friendly locals with a bustling atmosphere.

First time visiting this pub. What an absolute find … lovely warm and welcoming staff …they don’t do food but on Saturday they do the most awesome cobs sold on the bar … credit to the cock inn for upholding such a lovely country pub …. We definitely now have a new local

Proper pub in a quiet village setting, good garden area, no food served though.

So nice to be able to have a drink and a snack, in a genuine cosy country pub. Always looks lovely inside and out and beautifully decorated, according to the season. One of our favourites.

My best mate organised a birthday party for me at late notice, and Eleanor, her husband and staff were brilliant hosts! Can't thank you all enough, top pub, top staff, top customers, great and memorable night xx Plewsy

Super little pub. Went to watch the tractors... Really friendly staff and a great pint too

Fabulous traditional village pub. They dont serve food, but on Saturdays, they do the most amazing cobs bought from the bar. We will definitely be visiting again.

Amazing country pub. As a leader of a walking group, it's so hard to find a pub, that truly welcomes walker's. It's been lovely working with the land lady Eleanor and we all look forward to our lunch break in a few weeks time. Also, when we did the recci for the 2alk, the whole pub was decorated for Halloween, even the outdoor seating area across the road was not forgotten about. Marvelous.

Fabulous pub in the quiet countryside of Leicestershire. Well worth a visit. Lovely pub garden to sit in the sun, and fantastic traditional pub with a modern twist. Staff are lovely, warm and welcoming. Will be visiting regularly x

Ordered a Savionough Blanc white wine...was awful in colour and taste. I couldn't finish it. Also do not now serve any food.

Nice pub in a quiet village. Dog friendly with seating outside the front and immediately over the road where there is a small car park. Staff were friendly and a decent selection of ales including Doom Bar and Landlord.

Great service with great company 👍

A warm welcome from the owners and staff weather it's summer or winter. Good stop off point after, or before, a country walk. Great selection of beers and spirits (including 0%) and Guinness. Also a wide range of soft drinks.🙂 Dog friendly. 🐕 Parking available. 🚗

Absolutely beautiful soo cosy beautiful decorated ..elle is amazing 👏

Quality country pub. It's like the TARDIS... Looks small but alot bigger inside plus the beer garden opposite is just the job in nice weather

This is a really good village pub. It's a freehouse and wet pub but provides cobs and a great selection of wines.

Nice friendly country pub with great atmosphere and good choice of beers. Two fairly small bars and additional seating in the car park over the road. Can get busy with customers outside the pub and cars parked on the road.

A bustling country pub under new ownership. Friendly staff and landlord. New seating inside and out. Decent choice of beer. Quiet location in a typically gorgeous South Leicestershire village.

lots of real ales, friendly staff, lovely garden.. real country pub set in beautiful countryside, great cycling from here or walking.

Lovely pub, nice selection of beers and guest ales. Fantastic welcoming staff. Large car park and beer garden on the other side of the road. Cyclist and walker friendly. Also serves good quality meals.

A very nice country pub in South Leicestershire

Ever-so-slightly disappointed. We checked out the menu before booking this restaurant, sadly, the hand typed menu offered to us was in no way a reflection of what was offered on the web site. The food that we ordered was ok - I would even go as far as to say the sea bream was lovely. The steak however was a cheap cut and very chewy. Unfortunately, sirloin was the best that was on offer on the revised menu and I’m a fillet fan. The wine choices were cut back to the extreme from what was offered on the wine menu, although the Argentinian Melbec was delicious. This place seems to have cut back considerably on previous menus, it is such a lovely quaint pub with good beers, let’s hope it manages to rise back up to where it seems to have been pre Covid.

Limited menu sat near the door so it was quite chilly

Had a nice drink in a traditional old pub where the locals were frendly recommend it

Great welcome and great food at this lovely old traditional country pub. The chicken pie and the fish and chips were particularly good. Big thank you to Georgie and your very friendly team from all 25 of us. We'll be back! Cosby Friday Walking Group

What a great find this was and one of the best Sunday roasts we’ve tasted in a long time! We chose from a set menu with a good choice for the 3 courses. The tempura prawns were delicious and so were the garlic mushrooms. The Topside beef was so tasty and tender and plenty of it too. The accompanying vegetables were cooked to perfection , the roast potatoes possibly the best ever and there was yummy Yorkshire pudding. We chose the treacle and almond tart and the Bailey’s cheesecake for dessert, both delicious and especially the tart! It must be the best value for money Sunday lunch in the area and the service was first rate. It was well patronised and no wonder, looking forward to returning soon.

Welcoming atmosphere although I do know a few of the locals but still a good old fashioned pub

Lovely roast and real homemade puds. Lots of outdoor seating, but it is across the road (not one for small children)

So pleased to be able to come back to the Cock after lockdown. Delicious food, good bottle of wine and all at very sensible prices. Soup & asparagus for starters, followed by beef stroganoff and tournedos Rossini … all beautifully cooked. We’ve been coming for years and will continue to do so!

Lovely friendly country pub with cosy and chilled atmosphere. Went here on the eat out to help out scheme and it was fantastic. Brilliant menu with ample choice despite the pandemic. We had two starters, two mains and one dessert. Pate and pork belly, tasty and fresh good portion sizes. I then had rack of lamb and was a bit dubious about the honey and mint sauce combination but it was delicious, lamb cooked perfectly pink how I like, and portion size again very generous, all mains served with 4 types of potato and fresh veg. My mum had the cod and said it was amazing and cooked perfectly with lovely flavours, looked like a very meaty cod fillet! She then had the Panna cotta for dessert and said this was light and tasty. Lovely service also throughout, definitely will return. Thoroughly enjoyable night!

Lovely meal. Excellent social distancing .

Walked past here during lockdown and the landlord happily handed me a couple of cans Carling. So big thanks

Still one of my favorite pubs , great beer great atmosphere .

Good food from a chef 'Albert' (with a French accent) that's been there for years - reasonable prices and good service - we don't eat out much because I'm a good cook but this place is on our list when we do!

Cosy village pub. Very small with a 'real ale' feel, that is to say mercifully immune to current bistro style trends. I dare say not to everybody's liking but it is charasmatic and charming. I understand from a close friend that the landlord is of fine character, and certainly everybody appeared to be friends with him and vice versa. There was an easy going mutuality which felt very appropriate for a public house. Furthermore I am told that he keeps the beer very well indeed. We went on a Friday evening when the drinks were flowing and the vibe was lively without being rowdy. There was a core range and a selection of guest beer. In summary very enjoyable and the formula is that mysterious 'just right' village pub. Well done Richard.

Again we've enjoyed a tasty 2 course meal. 4 clean plates. Great choice, friendly staff. Small country pub. You may need to book.

Fab place food fantastic,staff lovely great little pub

We popped in today for a very last minute Sunday dinner. Lovely hearty beef dinner was just what we needed. The pub was busy and had a good atmosphere. Lovely food and all very happy

Small and friendly, attended a wake.

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Excellent menu. Lovely food and excellent polite service from all staff.

Great setting typical village pub with very helpful staff.

Excellent pub, fantastic friendly and helpfull staff. This pub gets better the more you go, when you strike up a rapport with the locals and the staff it really is fantastic with banter flowing and good beer being drunk! I love sitting outside on the benches or in the garden in the summer and standing inside to the left of the bar leaning on the rest. When it's cold in the winter they put the fire on and it's lovelly. Dogs are welcome which is great too, as are children! Also a very large car park!

Nice food, menu could do with a refresh

Excellent food, excellent staff, lovely ambience, we'll be back!

Fantastic food 🍲 great atmosphere

Always good for a pint on the way home.

it is nice to see a pub doing well in the middle of this village. The food is good rather than great. quite a big choice though.

Food and service are both great definitely highly recommend

Wide choice of great food served very efficiently in a warm atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended.

Every now and then you come across an eating hostelry where you can guarantee that you are going to enjoy your meal no matter what you choose.. They serve really good food in a pleasant way and with a nice attitude. They are never going to set the place alight with fine dining but serve quality meals at reasonable prices across the menu especially the fish and chicken dishes which are well priced and are served with a good selection of vegetables together with three types of potatoes. (roast, chipped & one other.) A dessert for £3.50 is also good value these days and a nice selection is offered. Always a place that's safe to return to.

Soon after we arrived at the bed & breakfast we were staying at nearby in Lutterworth, our hostess kindly recommended this place. My parents & I had a very nice meal there & the Theakstons beer was really nice too. Service was efficient also, as were the staff.

Never fails to give great friendly service & great food in this lovely old 18th Century village Inn. Cosy & quaint with a very pleasant atmosphere (very reasonable prices also). Returning very soon!

Came here with my partner and 4 children fantastic food service impeccable and no back to back bookings so not rushed would highly recommend

First visit here on a Friday night. Just as well we had booked, it was full to the rafters with drinkers and diners. Really good atmosphere, we had a table at top end of small pub in slightly quieter area. Very good service despite being so busy. Good wholesome food ( venison steaks were excellent, as was the cheeseboard) and good value. Hope to return.

The food was absolutely lovely and so were the staff what a great pub go visit

Good local pub, affordable food

My husband and I visited the Cock Inn Peatling Magna today for my birthday and had such a good meal. My husband had pate starter and pork main and I had Tournedos Rossini which was excellent. It was served with 4 kinds of potatoes (pommes dauphinois roast pots new pots and chips and 3 fresh veg (broccoli mashed swede and carrots). We were asked if we’d like more veg too which we declined as such large portions. Accompanied by a bottle of Shiraz (which we took home to finish), all in all a really good evening at a moderate price.

Great service and great price Sunday lunch

Visited this delightful village pub once again with friends and once again we were not disappointed.A warm friendly greeting awaited us and we were immediately shown to our table, and handed menues for both food and drinks. The choice on both menues is extensive and we believe reasonably priced. On the night, after delicious starters, we chose from a selection of lamb, chicken and pork dishes, each beautifully cooked and served, with an ample array of fresh country vegetables and a selection of potatoes. Puddings too were most tempting and delicious.This country pub stands out from many others, because of three simple rules. 1.. Be friendly to all guests 2...ensure they are served delicious food and 3 ensure they are happy with their meal.THANKYOU to all at the Cock Inn. We will return

Excellent food and great surroundings. A really good proper pub as well

brilliant food, service and atmosphere. Been many times and my parents have been going every week for 24 years for their Sunday roast .

My husband and I have been going to the “Cock Inn” for many years. It is moderately priced and the meals have always been good with plenty of fresh vegetables served and 3 types of potato. Sometimes we feel that there could be more choice. It is however a small cosy restaurant with an open fronted kitchen area as you come through the door at the top but not quite so good to be seated next to!

Good friendly country pub, good food and drink, better than pub food.

i have been a regular diner at this restaurant for a good number of years and feel I should finally submit a review in the light of the negative comments in an earlier review. I have always been more than happy with anything ordered. We have, without exception, been served by courteous and helpful staff. The food is excellently cooked and well presented. A particular favourite of mine is the fillet steak which is served exactly as ordered. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. If you are looking for well cooked, fairly priced food this is the place to go.

So a Thursday night and paid a visit after I heard about this place. A nice country pub and a free house, seems very popular. The menu was modern with dishes a bit better than standard pub fare. The food was very tasty and well priced, and included a range of potatoes and vegetables. Portion size was good, my only reservation was that the ambience didn’t match the menu. I think this place is worth a visit

Amazing little pub. Staff are really friendly and happy and the food is just perfect. Can't fault the place. You won't be disappointed

Excellent food drink and atmosphere. Gill wants us to move so it can be our local. Definitely will be back

Good food and atmosphere. Never disappoints. The Rossini is excellent.

Visited this place to eat with friends. Excellent choice of food on menu. My friend and I ordered the chicken tikka starter, it was at best Luke warm. The two members of staff were nowhere to be found. After we had finished our starter the young waitress appeared and asked if our starter was ok. We replied it was cold. She just starred at us blankly and proceeded to clear the plates and walk off. No acknowledgement to our statement. We let it go. Then the mains arrived; 2 surf and turf steaks, a mixed grill, pork dish,accompanying vegetables including new potatoes, roast potatoes, chips & dauphinois potatoes. It all appeared very apetising but both steaks were tepid, the dauphinois potatoes were cold as were the new potatoes. We were paying good money and the least you'd expect is that the food would be hot. Again we were approached by another lady who asked if our food was ok. I said actually it wasn't, the steak is cold as was the starter which we did point out to your waitress. The face this woman pulled, a face of contempt and disbelief! I said if you don't believe me then try some which she refused. She clearly wasn't accepting that the food was cold and reluctantly took my partners steak away and said they would put it back on the grill but it would probably end up overcooked. She took the medley of potato dishes away then came back for my steak. I was that disgusted with her attitude, I said just leave it. THE WORST WAS YET TO COME. I saw a member of kitchen staff, i presume the chef, come to the serving area and look over at our table then he disappeard back into the kitchen. I wonder if this establishment realises that what is discussed in the kitchen area can be clearly heard from the gents toilets? WE DO NOT GO AROUND TRYING TO GET DISCOUNTS OR FREE FOOD BY COMPLAINING, AND DO NOT DO THIS ALL THE TIME! HOW DARE YOU! Dispite our very unfortunate choice of places to eat, and a very disillusioned staff or owner who clearly cannot accept any criticism and feel they are above everyone else and how dismal we were treated, we remained courteous, polite and paid our bill in FULL. AT NO POINT DID WE ASK FOR A REFUND OR EXPECTED ONE. SO NO, OUR INTENTION WAS NOT A FREE MEAL TICKET. OUR INTENTION WAS TO HAVE A NICE 'HOT' MEAL! Absolutely disgusted and will never return. Remember your customer is king. If a customer says something isn't quite right, dont pull a face, dont argue, dont make the situation awkward, just try to put it right AND DONT GOSSIP ABOUT YOUR CUSTOMERS IN THE KITCHEN

Quaint likeable place, Just what you expect.. Loved it.

The cock in cider is a must. Lovely friendly village pub doing cracking food.

My wife and have just had a lovely dinner here. We both had steak and chips, then chocolate tart and ice cream sundae respectively.

Arrived to have a meal in the sunshine but decided not to stay because of a very loud group of people by the front door, singing and using rather ripe language. Did stay for nice beer though, but can't comment on the food for obvious reasons

A real village pub. Seriously freshly cooked grub from a well balanced menu. A little noisy at times BUT no dreadful muzak. Highly recommend.

World class pub grub, cosy little sitting with great local bar. Staff very welcoming and friendly

Lovely pub good food good staff

Great venue with great beer and food

Traditional village pub - great atmosphere and good food.

Brilliant little country pub. Everyone really friendly, good food and service. Dog friendly and perfect surroundings for dog walks

Visited as a party of four on Mothering Sunday. The inn was very busy but luckily we were given a table on the upper floor near the kitchen but away from the bar and main restaurant. The service was pleasant and quick, considering it was full, but we did go to the bar for initial drinks to save time. The bar has a selection of cask ales including Doombar and Theakston Best. The three course menu for £13.95 was unbelievable value for the choice and quality of food supplied.

Lovely and lively country local pub

Our first visit on a Sunday, but we’ve had dinner several times-so I can now recommend both menus. Always excellent food and service. We’ll continue to travel up to The Cock from Gloucestershire whenever we can.

All 3 courses for all 3 people were delicious. The steaks were cooked to perfection. Side plates included 4 different kinds of potato and vegetables were green beans, carrots and broccoli, all perfectly presented. Service was quick and efficient and the staff were helpful and friendly. There's ample parking space across the road. This was a birthday treat and we plan to have further celebrations at this place.

Were taken by friends even though we live in the next village. Really enjoyed everything including the fresh fig and blue cheese starter and the Melton chicken. Good desserts and service. Will definitely return.

We dropped in on spec' & had a great meal and friendly reception from staff. The atmosphere was warm and cosy.

Fantastic food friendly atmosphere brilliant service

Busy, friendly bar. Snacks on tables Sunday afternoon.

We eat out regularly and although we came here at least 19 years ago haven't visited since. But now we have! So glad we did as it was excellent. I find eating out is either theatre or food or sometimes both but rarely. I would say if you want good food cooked perfectly and served in a friendly warm atmosphere, then this is the place for you. We will definately be back. Thank you for a very pleasant evening. Full marks1

Lovely place to eat, varied menu, only down side I would say is drinks are not requested first and starters can arrive before wine!.. looking forward to returning tho!

We took my Mum for Sunday lunch last Sunday we have been to The Cock Inn many times before but as we left I decided it was time I wrote a review to say how consistently good their food is.

We visited on a Saturday evening and were very impressed with the choice and quality of the food. Our table was a little tight for space and tucked in a corner although we did book rather late. The service was efficient, although felt slightly brusk at times. Overall though we had a lovely evening and will certainly return. One of the better meals we have had at local pubs over recent months.

Want a good country pub that cooks real food this is the place to visit! The Cock Inn has a good atmosphere.

First visit to this pub tonight and we were not disappointed. The Cock Inn is what I call a "proper" pub. It is a small traditional place in a lovely village.

Country pub full of character and very popular with local.