The Cow in City of London, Westminster

Food was good and beer was decent

Enjoyed lunch here today Wednesday 12.03.25

The food was fantastic and plentiful. The service was fast and efficient. Reasonably priced will definitely be going back

Great bar, obviously made on a designers desk but well done. £21 for 3 pints but hey ho. Great venue when going to London Stadium

Obviously a huge favorite because it's packed and one of our friends' faves, but we had a VERY uneven food experience. I got the salad and potatoes (I wasn't that hungry) -- salad was fine but potatoes were deep fried and tasteless. My husband got the potato pancake with crab sauce and it looked like someone had thrown up on his plate. Totally unappetizing, if not hideous, and really quite grotesque. Our friends were wise and got the tumbler of prawns and shared a steak on mash which looked quite nice. They couldn't make a martini, so I had a negroni which was excellent. Others had Guinness and cider which are hard to screw up. So ... just order wisely!

Corrected: Lovely pub inside but £15.10 for 2 pints of Estrella felt a little steep. Then again, it is inside Westfield and as said, it is very well decorated / furnished and has a nice feel.

I had steak and ale pie ,which was nice. However, the mash potato portion was very small.The chips was lonely 😂as there was about 8-10 enough My for a small child.My sister ordered a vegetarian breakfast, which was OK,but the vegetarian sausages 0/10 were awful🤢. The texture was like mash potato , no taste Avoid !!!!.

Excellent, tasty and very satisfying full English. Absolutely nothing negative to report.

Had a great time at the Cow, loved the mac and cheese! Andora was super helpful in helping us find seating/get sorted. Would recommend!

Meals are a bit on the small side and overpriced

Nice pub, went in early. Drinks reasonable and toon cash which isn't often found in London

Great pub to go to before West Ham game. Good beer and great service.

Excellent Service and fantastic food. It wasn’t obvious on entry where to go if you had a reservation (top floor) but once that was sorted it was a really nice place to eat.

Came in for the first time b4 West Ham game as given up on bars in ground, always loved Youngs Pubs, Lamb is my go to in town. Excellent, why have I waited so long. Great Ales, Scotch Eggs Sausage rolls. Nice staff, good service even though very busy. Well done, Excellent.

Sirloin steak fabulous, staff incredibly helpful and friendly, wine perfect

Not a lot of choice - the only pub near the tube station. Not large enough and easily gets very busy, but the staff is great. If it is really busy, try (the only) bar on the opposite side.

Call me old-fashioned but the least you might expect when buying a not inexpensive pint is that the bartender would bring it to you rather than leaving it by the pump so you have to walk down the bar to get it.

Great pub and even better food. I was shocked to find the fish and chips was gluten free as they use a gluten free flour and cider instead of the typical beer batter, it was so yummy 😋

Buzzy place that is what it is - decent place to drink at Stratford

I visited this pub before a home match at West Ham's London Stadium. Very popular with fans. Good beer. Had to queue at the bar, but this was unavoidable as so many fans were gathering for the match.

Amazing food and great traditional pub atmosphere in a city!! This will become a must eat out pub when we visit London from the country. Traditional British food abbots finest 👌

Your bouncer is so lovely. I love you guys

Pub located inside the Westfield shopping center and near the West Ham stadium. Matches on TV and excellent beer

Good place for drinks and pub food.

Not too busy. No real atmosphere. But ok for catch up and a drink

A very pleasant bar&restaurant , good prices for every budget. We recommend this bar/restaurant 🍻🍹🍾🥂👌😜

Had the duck breast with potato gratin, rainbow chard and port and plum jus. It was rather disappointing tbh. The rainbow chard just looked like shredded cabbage and the plum and port jus tasted like plain old gravy. The duck had no discernible flavour either. Rather disappointing for a £25 meal. The banana waffle, which I had for dessert, was nice though. Paid £12.50 for a rather small 'medium' glass of wine too. My brother had the plant based burger which he said wasn't nice. He also complained that the cranberry juice was too sweet and tasted watered down. All round improvement needed, it seems.

Daniel was amazing and soo friendly! We really enjoyed our christmas dinner Thanks Daniel

I came in for some lunch and there was a man called Daniel who was very helpful and was very polite and gave me a nice customer experience, I’ll definitely be coming back!

I went to the cow in Stratford for a few drinks. There was a really friendly bubbly person who served me and speaking to me and my friends. I believe his name is Daniel or Danny. He made our afternoon and was in a very good Christmas Spirit!

Popped in to the cow with my mother in law for a nice glass of wine after a busy day shopping, the staff were lovely and full of Christmas spirit. The young guy Daniel was very sweet. The pub itself was beautiful have not been before, when next in Stratford will pop in again.

Atmosphere was nice, All the staff are very helpful and friendly, food we orderd was delicious

Was a great experience, the server Daniel was great making sure we was well feed and stocked up.

Daniel was great. Love to come again

Fantastic atmosphere, good food and first class service by DENISSE. EXCELLENT, VERY ATTENTIVE, FRIENDLY, SHE EXPLAINED THE MENU ON HER OWN INITIATIVE. WE WILL DEFINITELY COME BACK... THANK YOU VERY MUCH, DENISSE.

Great Pub! Fantastic service from Daniel!

Daniel was lovely, friendly, answered all my questions and knew his RED WINE! Lovely fellow, what a wonderful Xmas meal for my work thanks to Daniel and his team.

Very nice chairman team lunch. Good food and service

Quite pricey but good beer selections. Cold air was coming from the windows near the entrance, we kept our coats on.

This is the third time visiting The Cow in Stratford with my family and I and it's fast becoming an annual event. The staff are always friendly and the food is excellent. I personally like the steak but other family members have said their burger, fish & chips, ribs, steak & ale pie and plant burger were all excellent too. We have always been seated on the top floor, as a large group, so the ability to have a conversation is easy. The ground floor can be busy and on West Ham home games very busy. You can turn up on the day and get a seat but I would personally recommend booking in advance to guarantee your place. I definitely recommend The Cow for the food, service and staff as all are excellent.

Nice joint for a bite & feed before a match or shopping

Great Christmas meal - food was lovely and staff were so helpful and friendly - especially Daniel who served us with humor and a lovely friendly rapport. Would definitely come here again.

Nice traditional pub just outside Westfield shopping centre in Stratford. Ideally located for the Olympic park.

Fantastic food and service. The team could not have been more accommodating and helpful. The food was also amazing the best Christmas menu I've had in a long time.

Great Christmas meal. Only things missing was there was no stuffing, no Yorkshire pudding not much veg and no carrots. Very expensive also.

Pretty relax atmosphere. Queue at the bar so we thought of ordering via the QR code. It was tedious so we just finished our drinks and left.

Booked this place for a team meeting, this is the second time I have been and the service is great. They offer various meeting rooms/spaces, the packages are great and they are happy to accommodate various dietary requirements. We booked the full day package to include unlimited tea&coffee and a lunch buffet which we loved. Great food selection and most importantly we thoroughly enjoyed it. Andora and the rest of the team took great care of us, thank you!

We ordered the fish and chips. Frankly, the batter was overcooked and the fish did not taste good at all. I liked the chips however. I’ve had fish and chips at many different places but this has to be the worst. Thank you for trying

Went for a beer before a game of football brilliant

We were in a large party, 18, and Daniel the waiter attended to all our needs and requirement. Drinks flowed and food came out together, as much as it can for that many guests. Thanks Daniel.

Really nice place to eat and mert friends.

We booked The Cow for our (large) family Xmas gathering last weekend and it was a real success. The food was, on the whole, good and portions decent. They were able to deal with multiple varying orders (including kids and allergens) without issue. The service was brilliant during the day and we were made to feel welcomed and able to take our time. We will definitely book again. Particular shout out to Andora on the booking team and Laura, Nikki and Amy from the on-site service team. Thanks for helping make the weekend go without a hitch.

Very Poor Service. Arrived Sunday evening 16:30, one staff member behind the bar, with a least 2 other bar staff that I could make out chatting whilst customers waited. Then after waiting 10-12min with the one staff member still serving the original customer, another barman finally joined, only to pick 1st customer on entering behind counter, ignoring all customers who had been waiting much longer. Having worked in the bar trade myself for years, this is just poor craft. At least ask who’s next, and make an attempt to determine same or better yet ask the barman who had been serving. Once this happened my companion and I left. Shame have been drinking here since it 1st opened, but poor service is inexcusable in this trade and will not be visiting again any time soon.

Restaurant is freezing cold, unpleasant to sit in, most people wearing there coats to eat doesn't result in a pleasant dining experience.

Midweek visit so quiet, but food and service were spot on.

Sat on the top floor the windows had been open and it was fairly cold. It never really warmed up. Food was good but could have been warmer also

Very busy Pub, with a lively football atmosphere.

Very nice team of staff. Sunday roast was excellent.

Fantastic service, great food, great drinks

Great venue, great people and fantastic service from Mihai and his team and particularly Ismail. 🤩

Top service, particularly by Ismail and Mihai.

Great pub. Doorman tunde great bloke 🍻

Turned up pre match West Ham V Everton about 12, for a 15:00 KO and found this place for food. Was no availability for a sit down but they found me shortly afterwards and offered me a table upstairs with my son. The service was on point, we ordered a Steak M/R for my son and I had the steak pie and mash. The pie and mash was of a good standard and about right for the venue and area. £22 The steak was £26 or 28. My son wasn't happy that it was M/W vice M/R so we mentioned this to the server. They promptly offered to re do a steak for us. The 2nd steak was perfectly cooked and spot on. Although high in price but right for the area we was happy with that. Only part I've knocked down is the steak. But as I said was corrected immediately and with respect. Good venue downstairs for pre-match drinks. But if you are looking for a quiet meal use on non match days and you will do great.

I had an incredible experience! The security team was outstanding – they were professional, attentive, and made us feel completely safe throughout the evening. The bar staff was also fantastic; they were efficient, friendly, and served our drinks quickly even during the busiest times. It’s rare to find a venue where both safety and service are so well handled. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a place that truly prioritises its guests!

Great experience! Lively but with the three floors, we were able to enjoy lunch without too much noise or traffic.

Absolutely amazing staff. Friendly atmosphere. My favourite place on match days

Great breakfast and great staff, especially Tunde

The food is brilliant, real friendly place and great atmosphere on match days. The Doorman Tunde was great too and very friendly.

Mixed feelings, not a great service, chaotic but somehow pleasant. Air con and heating on at the same time, few feet apart. Hmmm.

Nice location with good selection of drinks. Friendly efficient staff.

Popped in for lunch whilst Christmas shopping in Westfields Ploughman’s sharing lunch was huge. It says feeds 2-3 and it really does! Will definitely come back when next in the area

Nice place to stop off for a drink and a chat. There are a few seats upstairs too. Only problem is the ladies toilets are upstairs, big flight of stairs to walk up.No disabled toilets, mens toilets down stairs.

So bad. The pheasant was almost inedible with how dry it was. I didn’t know roasted vegetables could be messed up.

Nice pint, not so busy, good staff thank you.

We always have the most amazing service at The Cow - all the staff are great (Mihail always "in control' !) - but, recently, Raul has gone 'above and beyond' - thanks Raul. He's even become a West Ham fan !!

The DJ was very miserable on my visit to the cow 🐄

Really slow breakfast service and the full English breakfast is very overpriced for what you get

This Irish Pub has great Guinness and a very good pub food menu. They also have an evening dining room. We were there @ lunch & enjoyed all of it.

We passed by here on the way to the London stadium. We also came back after as we loved the experience. The place is themed very well and looks great. The beer is classic Stratford prices so don’t expect too cheap prices. The beer was cold and crisp even when the place was packed. Still havnt eaten yet, but I will book a table one day but usally always fully booked Very nicely decorated bar, worth a visit is you are passing through

This is a cool medium priced place to chill with friends after work. I also go by myself before shopping or heading home after work. When I'm by myself I like to people watch. It's got a decent outdoor space and is dog friendly.

Came for ABBA from the midlands worst DJ ever

Nice pub in the Westfield area. Good service and a top pint of Guinness 👍

The food come quick,but very badly cook,and lack of seasoning

Excellent service by Daniel , first time at The Cow , will be back

Daniel was a great waiter very friendly and helpful.

Nice enough pub with a nice looking decor. Beer pricey though.

Great place to grab a bite and a beer just after shopping at the mall. However, with the new policy for smoking just outside the pub is less enjoyable, there are no hitting units, and it's always windy there

Youngs pub? What a joke 5pm on a friday not a sign of a real ale was looking forward to a pint of bitter or better still the special. Neither available just overpriced other rubbish. Decided to switch to a brandy or two. Cannot even serve it in a brandy glass, dished up in a glass more fitting for milk. Complete joke of a place.

Lovely pub/restaurant. We were 4 widows having lunch, food fabulous. Rose house wine superb, we had 6 bottles 🤔 and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Will go again

Great breakfast - good value. Unfortunately no coffee due to breakdown of hot water.

Modern pub with rustic interior in Stratford; just out the back of the Westfield shopping centre, heading towards the stadium. Popped in here for a pint of Peroni. Good bustle for a weekday afternoon, but still tables to be had. There was also an upstairs, which was shut, but presumably comes into play of an evening. Food menu looked decent, the people opposite had a big sharing board. I’d eat that. Looked good. Also noticed platter of sliders. The Peroni was as expected and was £7.40; a perfectly respectable price to pay in London for a pint these days. In another life, I suppose this would have been a regular haunt. Or at least an occasional one anyway…. 🤔

Great pub if you are in the Stratford area

Really nice little pub outside of the chaos of Westfield.

Excellent food, good portions. The only downside is the service which is slow but can be explained as it was Sunday lunch.

Great Food, Good service, Great atmosphere

The service and friendly staff excellent. Had Sunday lunch it was disappointing to say the least beef was tough and vegetables hard

Came for lunchtime drinks today.The pub was busy,but the charming social media employee,Andorra,made room for us in a relaxing space.Both the red house wine and Sicilian white were enjoyed by our party.

The onion rings are so so so oily. They look amazing but they’re actually 90% oil and weirdly flavourless. Also a tiny steak sandwich for £12 with barely any filling on cheap bread with no side salad or chips. Pathetic!!!

Had a couple of ales that I'd never heard of, great tastes too

Have to be honest and say I wasn’t sure about this one from the outside. I walked here specifically as it says you get views of the London Stadium but not sure that strictly true and I ended up having to walk to the Stadium but decided to call in on my return. Pleased I did as the inside of the pub is very nice with a modern style but still the feel of a proper traditional pub on the ground floor. Extremely busy but I found some seating on the second floor. Nice pint of Young’s and not badly priced either. Sockets to charge phones etc, plenty of screens for live sport and a lively atmosphere. Would definitely visit again if I was in the area.