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Nice pub seemed understaffed waited an hour from seating to recieving food gammon and chips and scampi and chips. Gammon a bit overdone and chewy we were offered complimentary drinks and apology. would try again new menu just been implemented
Trevor . 2024-10-23
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We chose the Dunn Cow for a family celebration - 18 family and friends . The manager was so helpful in planning the detail in advance of our event. We received a very warm welcome on arrival - the conservatory was set up exactly as requested - , nothing was too much trouble to ensure we enjoyed our afternoon - the food was excellent - the service was exceptional . Thank you Dunn Cow team for making our celebration so special - outstanding.!
Routhy2 . 2024-09-21
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Me and my Dad visited here today. Nice traditional pub with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. I’d highly recommend the beef Yorkshire pudding wrap.
Rob L . 2024-08-16
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This place certainly isn't closed. Its open every day and has a new chef and a new menu. I've had a few meals here in the last 2 weeks and all have been superb.
Paul B . 2024-07-13
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Never again !!! Wondered why we were the only people in the restaurant apart from 1 couple ..Menu came out on a clip board very limited main meals I think 6 choices in total it was written on lined paper in normal ink pen I thought it must of just been took over .Who ever cooked our food needs to go to cookery lessons we had burgers and parmos burgers were just say warm but tasteless when yr paying nearly 13 pound I expect proper cheese not a tasteless cheap plastic wrapped square cheese put on top there's was 3 small fried onions and a slice of streaked bacon on top ..parmos apparently where not very nice either..kids meal fish fingers where the cheapest fish fingers ever .. but home made chips where lovely. we had a choice of brownie or apple crumble for dessert we asked for apple crumble wish we never bothered they hadn't even tried to cook it, waitress looking like this was normal how they always serve it but this was not her fault . t was cold apples in a bowl with a sprinkle of uncooked crumble placed on top and served like that with warm custard on the side I said it should be cooked in oven they brought it back less than 10 mins later it was warmish but not appealing at all crumble was still raw we sent it back. as a member of our party went to the toilet they heard him cursing about us when later I mentioned this he said nope they never hmmm liar..if they cooked it properly in the first place there would of been no need to send it back I asked if he had just taken over he said no I asked if there was even a cook in kitchen he said yes ..wow unbelievable. On the other side outside area was nice for the kids 3 trampolines and a couple of swings I felt the man in charge was doing everything to save on staff he was taking orders he was in kitchen , serving drinks behind the bar ect and I no times are hard but.. if they had a proper chef/cook in kitchen and payed attention to the little things that makes yr meal .but we won't b back and yr probably saying thank God but hey ho.. iv been in catering and hospitality for 42 years never ever had made or seen a crumble like that and would never dream of sending it out to a customer ..never
Skingirl51 . 2024-06-20
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Well where do I start? Car Park unkempt.Entrance , I could not touch the door as it had never been cleaned in a long time ,the main area was dirty, lack of attention to detail I.e light shades hanging down. Menu was a rather old sheet of paper well worn and dirty with prices changed and crossed out in biro... We ordered a cup of tea, pint of Guinness...Barman said, " I will put the kettle on " lol....tea arrive in a random large pot with a industrial size stainless steel milk jug...third filled with milk. While the actual milk bottle was left on the bar... We ordered chicken sandwich which came with chips... The chips were probably made the day before and had been thrown in warm oil as they were limp some were raw , chicken bits were dried out and obviously been re heated the bread bun was hard and tasted of garlic....seems they needed to use up the old garlic bread. In one word this pub is been run by people who have never had any formal training in a hospitality environment , totally un professional. The milk was left on our table for 45mins even though I requested he removed it as it was a large quantity and it would have gone back In The fridge. Breaking all hygiene rules in catering.
ruth bond . 2024-04-13
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Booked a table for Dinner. Food was very good and was provided quickly. Service was also excellent for food and drinks. Good atmosphere in the pub as well.
aranad . 2024-03-09
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I have not been here for many years even though I live locally but will not visit again. To start at the beginning the menus are confusing, 3 of them; the main menu, the specials board and the two tier "2 courses for set price(s)". The set price menus list starters and mains (pudding can be added for extra £4.50) but staff not sure if you could have pudding instead starter for the same price. None of the menus listed what came with with the main "item" eg Classic Chicken Kiev but had to ask what came with it and was told "chips", it actually came with some salad which was already soggy with buttery sauce. I saw one exception to this - the scampi came with mushy peas. I ordered the baked salmon which apparently came with chips as well so I requested vegetables instead which were provided but it also came with salad (again soggy under the sauce). The salmon was tasty and well cooked but the Kiev was a bit dry as all the butter was on the outside not the inside. We had waited a good deal of time and just as I was about to ask we were told the electricity had been off in the kitchen and the food was being finished off now and would be another 10 or so minutes - the hot drinks were left off the bill to compensate but earlier notification of this would have been a better idea! In an adjoining room a baby shower was taking place - not a problem for me but small children were allowed by some attendees to be in the bar area (and literally) hanging off the front of the bar counter unsupervised and asking questions of the staff - at no point did the manager or staff address this. And finally, the ladies toilets must be breaking some hygiene/safety laws. Not very clean, empty paper towel dispenser but no hand drier, broken and cracked mirror with sharp edges up against a baby changing table(which itself was a old fashioned drop leaf dining table). The other cubicle had cracked/broken/loose tiles on the floor. Go if you must but you have been warned!
Carole G . 2023-10-23
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There with britstops in motorhome, very kid and dog friendly , good play area nice food lovely staff.
Paul C . 2023-06-10
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We visited today after hearing good things and it was the complete opposite. The place is really run down and dirty for a start, and secondly the food was terrible. We had Sunday lunch and it was firstly served freezing with burnt Yorkshire’s. We then sent it back and it come out just as cold, told the plates were scolding hot they weren’t at all, and second time they forgot Yorkshire’s, stuffing and crackling, with veg that was mushy and looked disgusting, no sauces were offered either. The male I assume “manager” come over with a half hearted apology and couldn’t get the plates off the table quick enough, we were trying to explain the issue and he wanted nothing to do with it just kept saying “well you clearly didn’t enjoy the food”. He made a sarky comment when he lifted the pork crackling saying “there it is” clearly not knowing we actually had to ask for that after the food was brought in which he said nothing. He was so abrupt and rude which is a clear trend reading the comments. We would never visit here again. Also the garden part at the back is so filthy and disgusting, dirty unsafe trampolines, a dirty bouncy castle just left on the ground and tyre swings which also don’t look safe, this place ought to be embarrassed.
Kate C . 2023-04-16
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Had beautiful Sunday lunch today, roast beef was thick and melted in the mouth. Lovely side vegetables and all served with perfect gravy. Also had apple crumble and custard which was also very nice Highly recommend, nicest lunch out for a long time.
O3972GValisonw . 2023-04-09
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Visited on Mother’s Day myself partner and daughter on the off chance we could grab some food even though it was busy the boss Steph accommodated us with a smile and I can’t praise the food enough. Starter of prawn cocktail was very fresh and delicious. Sunday lunch was also good quality we chose Roast Beef and the vegetables were piping hot. Apple crumble with custard and a brownie which were also good. We will definitely return and recommend the place. Very family friendly and dogs are allowed in the bar area.
Kate E . 2023-03-20
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Had a meal and drinks food was excellent and the service was friendly and first class the bar and restaurant areas were clean and very cosy and comfortable
Diane H . 2023-03-08
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Really disappointed £250 for food to feed 50 people lucky if it fed 20 people it was agreed for hot beef Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes and got told he would make us proud 😅 we got tuna sandwiches and some other sandwiches not sure what they where and a half pot of watery curry and half a pot of rice the bread on the sandwiches was stale bread might as well of been toast and there was 1 member of staff to serve 50 people and when he was confronted about the food he was disrespectful and arrogant to a 70 year old woman would never have a function in this place again rip off
mont280185 . 2023-02-28
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Called in three days before Christmas. Lunchtime. The place was deserted. My wife and I were the only two in the bar. I had expected that so near to Christmas, the pub would have been busy. We were 'greeted' by a terse, frowning barman who asked if we wanted food. On replying that we had just called for a drink, he slammed the menus down on the bar. Impression being that he wasn't pleased. Ordered two drinks and a bag of crisps. The bar area was very cold. No evidence of any heating. The table we chose was sticky to the touch. Not good. The car wash in the car park was busier than the pub. Doesn't look great having a car wash business at the entrance to what was once a 'destination pub'. The area where the car wash is positioned was flooded with suds and water. Insufficient drainage maybe? Odd location for a car wash in my opinion but... We stayed around ten minutes. That was enough. We won't be going back any time soon.
Colin B . 2023-01-11
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Horrible! Went with a couple of friends for a drink. Probably 6-7 other people in, yet tables were messy and sticky, lack of cleanliness prevailed. Beer at best was average, but over-priced. Told they only serve food on Sunday!? Unwelcoming, and to top it out cars were being sprayed by the car wash they've set up in the car park! Water everywhere and no drains for it to run off, is it even licensed? A once nice local has gone to wrack and ruin. Terrible.
allthingsitaly . 2022-09-21
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Booked a christening advised on booking number of guests, was told no problem you can have sun room going into garden with marquee After paying deposit I visited the venue to be told the marquee has since blown away and no longer available - if I hadn’t visited not sure I would have been told! Issue now being the garden room doesn’t seat the number of guests, therefore we were told additional tables and chairs would be provided and use of the bar seating - however on arriving on the morning of the christening no a additional seating/tables supplied and when queried with management ignored. Cost of the buffet to be provided was £8.50 a head, very expensive in comparison to other places and the food provided was not worth the amount we paid. We catered for 50 guests so spent £425 I would have expected more. Was also asked upon paying for buffet to pay in cash (tax evasion?) Upon booking due to price of buffet I was advised I could always bring a few of our own bits of food to add. Management stood watching us add to the table on the morning of the event and waited until guests arrived to make a scene advising we shouldn’t have added food this wasn’t allowed and needed to be moved. At this point I was stressed, upset, let down. I addressed management and was asked do you want this buffet serving or not?! Very unprofessional. The bouncy castle supplied is appalling, how they can allow children onto this in the state it is in is beyond me, absolutely filthy. If you have a special day planned please DO NOT BOOK and look elsewhere What could have been a much better day was tainted by poor hospitality and customer service
S8455QJamyw . 2022-09-19
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I've lived in the area for nearly 50 years and this is the first time I've ever been in this lovely pub. Called in with my wife for some lunch and the food was very nice and reasonably priced, I had the potato skins starter, very nice and very good portion. The pub it self has loads of character, with a good size garden. Definitely be returning
roadrunnner7691 . 2022-09-12
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We tried ringing the pub to find out if they were serving food again. No one answered after several calls. We decided just to call in. We were told no food was available. We ordered some drinks & asked what flavoured crisps they had. The pub had 1 bag of crisps left !!! With no chef & 1 bag crisps what sort of pub is the Dun Cow. Such a shame as the potential is huge. Local residents being let down by uninterested owner .
R4510OUmarkt . 2022-04-23
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We had an excellent Sunday lunch here a couple of weeks ago, called in today for drinks, and shared the small nachos starter between two of us. The pedigree beer was excellent, charming friendly staff, and the nachos were simply the best we've eaten in a pub anywhere, all hear value too. Happy to say that we'll be back in the summer for the large beer garden. Highly recommended.
GraemeySunderland . 2022-04-18
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Just been for Sunday lunch today at Dun Cow Bournmoor NEVER AGAIN I can honestly say this was the worst Sunday lunch I have ever tasted it was luke warm and a little mushy with no taste whatsoever we like to go out every other week but we would never go here again and on leaving the pub I went to the toilets (right near the kitchen) this is certainly not clean and the ladies toilets are even worse. If the lunch was free it would not tempt me back in AVOID AT ALL COSTS>
linda b . 2022-02-27
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Horrible, just horrible! Dirty tables and not cleaned until we chased staff twice. Food? Watery veg, and the beef was very poor quality. Drinks okay but no more than that. It looks good from the outside but that's where it stops. Says a LOT when there were more cars for their ( very questionable) car wash than in the pub. How on earth do they get away with running a car wash that lets the water, solvents etc just lay in the car park and no drains?!?! It just looks scruffy and dirty. This used to be really nice 10-12 years back, now it's just yeeuck.
O6247UBmikec . 2022-02-27
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Myself and family regularly visit this little pub and love it . The staff and the family atmosphere they create is great . I visited last night with my mum, sister and friend . A young friendly face behind the bar was so so lovely...
Sophs7587 . 2022-01-30
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A beef lunch and veggie lunch were ordered. Veggie was without veg. Yorkshire, potato and turnip. A side order of veg came for the beef lunch with bacon in it. I had to ask for more veg without bacon. Lunch was cooling by then. We...
katiethefabsinger . 2021-11-21
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Tried to book a table for Sunday Lunch on 17/10/2021 for two persons on the Saturday 16/10/2021. Call went to voice mail three times on the last occasion gave my contact details . Heard nothing back. One way to lose customers.
Karl B . 2021-10-19
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Sadly tonight was really disappointing after several good visits, place is friendly and staff are generally good but had rib eye steak and was about 70 - 80% fat and gristle. The edible bits were nice but that is pretty poor and chef should have...
neil2980 . 2021-10-02
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The food at The Dun Cow was as any standard pub meal at a good price. Service from young waitress with ginger or a orange shade of hair was shocking...... rude and after waiting over 15 minutes for any kind of service OR welcome we...
G701YNjanea . 2021-09-19
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It disappoints me to say that we were really let down by our experience today. Mainly due to the food. I must say however, that the young waiter and waitress were very friendly, helpful. And that the atmosphere in the pub is cosy and clean....
danpeake13 . 2021-09-05
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Having been to this pub restaurant many times and had always been happy we decided to visit this evening. Upon walking in the person behind the the bar was very abrupt and told us that you ordered drinks 'through there' as she pointed to a...
MaureenKillick . 2021-08-14
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Delicious food. Me and my daughter had the lamb shank and it was cooked to perfection. Lovely staff and great service.
X2100SOvickyh . 2021-08-09
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We called in for a quick bite and a drink.....and left before we bothered with either. DISGUSTING!! Queue of 12-15 people waiting to be served at the bar....ignoring social distancing and no table service only in operation...this was pre July 12th so it should have...
allthingsitaly . 2021-07-12
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We booked a table for Saturday night with another couple. We walked in and were told to pick a table in a room where there had obviously been a function. Tables were covered with dirty table cloths, used masks, dirty cutlery and food on the...
denisemcintyre . 2021-07-11
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We've been fairly regular visitors, especially since ownership changed for the better a couple of years back. Despite all of the difficulties and restrictions pubs have because of covid, The Dun Cow has reopened triumphantly. There's an easy to follow ordering system which seems safe...
Dooyyle . 2021-06-01
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If I could give 0 stars I would, horrendous food and atmosphere, avoid at all costs. Staff were unapproachable and rude.
967cjw . 2021-05-24
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We have not been to the pub for years . Decided to go for Sunday lunch , food was excellent , service excellent and hospitality outstanding. We will be going back this week to try tea time meal .
5635nf . 2020-10-19
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The Sunday lunch was a bargain and actually really well presented. The atmosphere and surrounding are decent also. My only down fall is every time I have visited it is cold. Maybe stick the Fire on to give it that overall cosy element or even...
liamk763 . 2020-10-11
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Booked a table as I live local and was meaning to try for a while, despite other choices with eat out incentives it was a birthday, so didnt question cost. Beautiful decor, cosy atmosphere. Waited over an hour for food and never asked if we...
295leesak . 2020-08-25
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took mum for a Sunday lunch treat it was amazing never had such a wide selection of vegetables topped off by some very friendly staff Thank you
janetmV3507QO . 2020-08-18
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We called in on the off chance and was squeezed in near the entrance so was cold everytime the day open. Our drinks order and food order was taken. Our drinks arrived and the food shortly after. The wait wasn't long at all which was slightly worrying but I ate it as hungry. Got the bill and seen how expensive drinks were, one pint of pop and a pint of lager - pop had more ice than pop in.
lorna2716 . 2020-05-09
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Called in this pub when passing on a walk ..ordered a glass of proseco and when it came 3/4 full and small flute it was flat and filled with blueberries?? What’s all that about it cost £6 worst drink I’ve had in a pub for ages ..I’ll not be back .
jackieh615 . 2020-03-04
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Went to the Dun Cow for the first time in 5 years to give it a go as a change from where we usually go and for aFamily birthday meal.On arrival, advised that due to a change in chef the menu was limited with only limited amounts of some items available (eg. one burger left) ..... Not a good start. Service was slow with starters being served - same starters very different portion sizes between delivered meals. Main meals served after another delay - no ciabatta so served Pitta Bread as an alternative. The “one burger” appeared that the bun had been deep frozen for a long period, defrosted and toasted as it disintegrated on picking up .... burger undercooked and generally not very nice. Other meals were “okay” but not a lot can go wrong with fish and chips / scampi and chips etc. Representations made regarding the burger and a free pudding offered (with main meal taken off the bill) so positive reparative customer service on that front.Ordered more drinks but advised no Diet Coke left, would normal coke be okay ... Asked for the bill - charged for some items from another table but rectified on representation. In all, having not been here for some time I would be hugely reticent in visiting again as £40.00 for fish and chips / Gammon and Chips and two potato skin starters (with a couple of drinks each), considering the issues was a little steep.I’m sure with the right chef, waiting staff and manager, this place could be fantastic as the environment itself of really lovely but if you are thinking of visiting I would advise that you call first to ensure availability and currency / ability of chef. It actually felt like issues with the main chef and someone “stood in”’hence the limited menu, variance in portion sizes, quality of service and other errors.
MrandMrsWNorthEast . 2020-02-08
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Visited here for a family 21st celebration. The room for the party wasn't too big but the buffet was absolutely fabulous
pauline j . 2020-02-02
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First visit to the Dun Cow and after driving passed for years booked a table for myself wife and son at short notice and they managed to fit us in. We were greeted with a warm welcome, staff were friendly and a great service was received, the bar is family friendly and dogs were allowed in the bar which was a nice touch bar had a nice atmosphere. We ordered the steak and our 9 year old had chicken nuggets from the kids menu. Food didnt take long to come and we left 3 empty plates the food was lovely, beer was spot on couldnt fault.
M670SBandrewn . 2020-01-25
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Called to the Dun Cow ordered two meals - excellent food and atmosphere, staff were friendly - will be back soon.
Graphite-Artist . 2020-01-24
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We went for lunch over the Christmas period and the food was very good with ample portions and the staff very friendly and helpful. The only problem is that the heating system is not effective resulting in the place being very cold.
apartsol . 2020-01-15
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Just visited The Dun Cow tonight with my partner on our way back home from Newcastle & the difference from the previous owner is totally unbelievable! Called in on the off chance because we had seen it had new owners. My adobe to anyone reading this is to do exactly what we did & “Give It A Try”We both had The Sirloin “Surf & Turf” which came on a sizzling platter. A huge sirloin steak with 5 king prawns on top of it accompanied with a choice of sauces & of course chips or veg. My advice would be to get the garlic butter sauce & chips! Totally unbelievable value for £19.99! I’m a big lad with a big appetite and this was more than enough. We are now planning our next visit there as the ice cold Moretti we washed it down with was also very nice! The staff (Young Lad & Young Lass) who served us were very helpful & were very polite.Thank You to you both & Also to A Chef who clearly knows what he’s doing! Keep up the good work Chef!See you all again very soon
MICK-KLF-1972 . 2019-12-27
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We ate here last night, very busy but service was great and food beautiful. Chicken souvlaki was delicious with Greek salad, flat bread & chips. Others had pasta, lamb kleftico and pasta, all equally as tasty. Staff are very friendly & attentive, atmosphere is brilliant. We'll done to stefan and all his staff
clairecarroll0804 . 2019-12-21
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Good service good food Sunday dinner was lovely plenty of lamb with Sunday dinner all round would def come again and recommend
trevord49 . 2019-12-15
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After being closed temporarily we noticed in the summer the Dun Cow had reopened.A few of us called in during August and took advantage of the large beer garden and had a thoroughly good day. Subsequently we visited on a number of other occasions for drinks enjoyed the cosy ambience of the pub. Half a dozen of us booked a table in the conservatory on the 16th November. We could not fault the quality and quantity of the food and the pleasant, efficient service. We will certainly be back and wouldnt hesitate to recommend.
alf u . 2019-11-27
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Been passed a few times stated open but closed stated steak pub but closed now supposed to be open but tried again closed not bothering to try again
Jill L . 2019-11-21
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Never been here before, then twice in 3 weeks, both for an early evening dinner, once midweek and the other on a Saturday.
stevesQ9601RS . 2019-11-19
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Superb, give it a try. Quite recently reopened and refurbished. Ample parking for those who need to travel, but great for locals who don’t. Dave and Lesley
David W . 2019-11-11
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Group of 9 for Sunday lunch. Probably one of the best Sunday lunches I've had in a long time. Great portions and fresh vegetables. Our group tried the beef, pork, chicken and lamb dinners - clean plates all round. Great service from the team in the restaurant and the bar.
johnmS1715ZW . 2019-11-04
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Setting is really nice, nothing in the slightest to complain about. A lovely, airy, comfortable, well decorated room adjoining a cosy bar room.
josag . 2019-10-13
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Been twice in the last month and had lovely, good quality meals. New owner has done a great job, lovely atmosphere with great staff and an excellent menu. I’d recommend it.
44woody44 . 2019-10-09
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We booked a table for 9 at short notice and thankfully this was not a problem with it being a Sunday. Some of us arrived early and went to the bar for drinks to enjoy in the beer garden with it being a nice day. There are a couple of swings to play on and the beer garden is a good size. When the rest of the party jointed us we took our seats in the well presented conservatory.
ashleyCLS . 2019-10-06
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This used to be my local but I stayed away whilst previous management ran it down then it went through a period of closures
Greavsie1981 . 2019-10-01
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lovely food large quantity only problem is not much choice in desserts. conservatory nice and light also a lovely large garden to eat in also bouncy castle was up for the kids and tyre swings for the kids.
fecf1959 . 2019-09-23
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Called in with friends intending to have an evening meal, unfortunately they didn’t serve meals on a Monday. Had a quick drink, pleasant staff and a homely atmosphere.
lesley j . 2019-09-03
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Sunday lunch in the restaurant was fantastic. Great service and lovely drinks. Staff are young but enthusiastic and learning from experience so any minor mistakes can be forgiven. They are all friendly and the service is quicker than it was. Only minor complaint is they need to number the tables and have place mats as our plates constantly slid about while we were eating. We will return very soon
989iana . 2019-09-03
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Visited for the second time . Had a few drinks in the cozy bar followed by a meal in the restaurant section . Menu has a nice mix of pizza,pasta ,steak and a few Greek specialities all at reasonable prices. Service is good and food piping hot and well presented . Restaurant was a little quiet but guess this is just until word gets around about the high quality of the food. Opted for the Chicken skewers which were fantastic but table next to us opted for Calzone which looked amazing . Would definitely recommend you give it a try and we will definitely be back .
T6815QGianw . 2019-09-01
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Lovely setting with some smashing Greek dishes to chose from Also all the normal pizza fish and chips etc. The staff were very attentive and pleasant, generally a very nice atmosphere.
Diane B . 2019-08-11
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Very disappointing Sunday lunch , arrived and shown to a table which was dirty. Young girl cleaned it quickly and apologised, no cutlery till starters came. Ordered our drinks and given the menu . We decided to share a starter and have two lunches. Our starter arrived before our drinks and we actually finished it before they arrived. Another lady apologised for the wait and looked a bit stressed out. Meals came and straight away didn't look great. Far too much vegetables and a pot of mushy peas ? meal wasn't hot and just wasn't that tasty . we ate half of it as was just too much and we were disappointed as really wanted it to be a nice meal. We wont return for food, maybe drinks . There also seemed to be a bit of an atmosphere with the manager and the staff , shame as im sure it could be really nice
Hobnob1985 . 2019-08-05
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We only called in for a drink so can't comment on the food.
Jan D . 2019-08-04
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the Dun Cow reopened and all new
artherdaily . 2019-07-21
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What a lovely lunch we had on a rainy Saturday. We were a bit worried when we entered as the pub was very quiet. Seated in the conservatory and menus were brought over quickly. Drinks and food order given. Little legs ordered chicken nuggets, beardy went for the meatballs and I went for the pizza calzone. Whilst waiting another table got their meals and the smell of sizzling lamb was unbelievable! Smelt gorgeous! Our food came and it was lovely - little legs chicken nuggets were made from scratch and the chips were lovey. Beardys meatballs were totally amazing and my calzone pizza was one of the best I’ve ever had! The base was to die for! Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble. Will be returning to try the Sunday lunch and other items on the menu!
63debrat . 2019-07-13
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I'm ( sort of ) pleased to say the Dun Cow has re-opened after the closure last year due to total mis-managament by the landlord/lessee or whatever he kept choosing to call himself!.
allthingsitaly . 2019-07-09
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Having visited the Dun Cow for several meals. The Sunday lunch is excellent with plenty of freshly cooked vegetables. Not sure about mushy peas served with a Sunday lunch though. Yorkshire puddings were homemade and very tasty. Plenty of tender beef and lovely gravy. Best to go hungry because portions are quite large. We had a couple of meals during the week. Husbands steak was lovely and tender with a dianne sauce. I had chicken souvlakia with Greek salad, tzatziki, pita and chips. The chicken was very tasty and moist. The salad was very fresh and tzatziki was lovely. The dining room has been re-furnished and is tastefully decorated. There are plans to re-furnish the conservatory at a later date. The bar gets very busy now especially on Friday and Saturday evening. There is also a quiz on Wednesday evening which is very popular.
Cabailey13 . 2019-06-30
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Tried the recently reopened Dun Cow for Sunday lunch.
davemcbeth . 2019-06-18
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At last the Dun Cow is open. The bar has been had a makeover and is very cosy. It now has a lovely atmosphere. Many people have returned since the publican has taken over. We’re looking forward to trying out the meals once the kitchen is up and running. There are plans to renovate the back room to make a restaurant. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.
Cabailey13 . 2019-05-02
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I have received news that the owners of the Dun Cow have a new publican. There is work going on in the pub and it should open again beginning/ March
Cabailey13 . 2019-02-19
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To save anyone making a visit to the Dun Cow, you should know it's been closed since mid July, the website is now defunct and there are no plans to re-open the pub.
allthingsitaly . 2018-08-18
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My wife decided we should go and try x steak from here and we were not dissapointed. We both had ribeye steaks which were beautiful and we had sticky toffee pudding and white chocolate cheescake to finish off. It was that good we went back today for our sunday lunch. Again it was beautiful, we sat in the sun garden afterwards enjoying the sun with a cool drink. Service was great from Tracey and the ogher staff.
108Robh . 2018-05-27
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Doesn’t look the most modern of pubs, but called in for a bite to eat last minute and the rib eye steak n chips were fantastic, staff really pleasant and merlot was great too 10/10 👌👌👌
Jobo2010 . 2018-05-18
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Just popped in as passing by, on a Thursday evening, good size modern pub with a bit tradition , I remember my dad bring me here 40 years ago, very friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere
artherdaily . 2018-05-10
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Found this gem for our evening meal after taking a wrong turning in the morning. Lovely helpful staff and very nice food in a great atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
Vivien W . 2018-04-19
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We hadn't been to the Dun Cow for a while and had heard some great reviews about the new food menu and ale selection, so we had to try it out.
Kat M . 2018-04-12
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Called in for Sunday lunch, I know the place has had some poor reviews in the past but I had heard that the new owners were trying hard to put the place right.
kevstewart . 2018-03-18
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I had the displeasure of reviewing the Dun Cow a while back under the previous owner and never bothered going back.
allthingsitaly . 2018-02-20
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I've been attending this pub over the past year every couple of weeks for a car club meet. At first it was OK and did nice food but since the landlord retired it has gone to the dogs. The seats are all broken and require you to sit on cushions so you don't fall through them, all the areas are dark and dingey and the carpets are torn and thread bare As Well as smelly. It would make a nice pub but it needs closing down and a full refurb!
scotteP846NO . 2017-11-10
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Llamado para un cambio a un lugar nuevo, si sigues
weeble69Sunderland . 2017-07-08
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Aparecimos para comer el domingo después de la nueva administración se trasladó y la comida nos pareció muy buena. Aunque esperábamos un asador la dirección había tenido serios problemas con nuevas instalaciones de cocina llegar tarde, así que tienes que tomar mi sombrero junto a ellos para que sirve un almuerzo muy agradable en el rostro de esta adversidad. Todo nuestro grupo todos disfrutamos de su comida!
dunkybabe . 2017-07-08
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Bistec era fuera de este mundo cocinado a la perfección, soy bastante quisquilloso sobre cómo Mi carne es fresca, pero no era problema. Definitivamente volveremos. .
scugggs . 2017-07-08
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Llamado después de ver bajo nueva señalización de gestión. Bienvenido por personal atento y amable. Buena selección de cervezas y cervezas en el bar del viejo como del viejo mundo. Tenía Domingo tradicional. Muy bien cocinado carne acompañada por una buena selección de verduras frescas...
Graham P . 2017-07-02
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La familia de Escocia y tuvimos una comida aquí y fue excelente. Al ser un Jueves 10 oz de cadera con todos los adornos era de £5. 95! Todos tuvimos diferentes platos y todos eran deliciosas y a muy buen precio. Gran ambiente muy alegre...
tammymeg . 2017-05-20
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Venía con mi hermana por mi cumpleaños, ya que no habían sido más de 30 años. Pedí el cerdo de sidra y verduras y esperamos más de una hora para nuestras comidas. Mi hermana y yo no estaba contento, ya que no estábamos conscientes de...
Heather G . 2017-05-12
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Voy a este pub bastante a menudo y he tenido una comida pobre. El Carvery domingo es dinero bien gastado por calidad y quanity todo el personal era agradable y servicial y anfitriones es siempre agradable y alegre que voy cuando puedo.
maryjane140 . 2017-05-02
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Durante muchos años una visita a la Dun Cow ha lanzado diversas experiencias. . Desde nuestra orden. descuidar a esperar en una pequeña zona de comedor para el fuego que nos caliente. . Aunque nunca pasamos hambre. y hoy fue el mejor hasta ahora. Elegimos un plato con patatas fritas y disfrutamos tanto. El servicio era muy bueno. El fuego resultó así la sección deportes temperamental de mi papel práctico. Pizcas pud algunos baches aún está disponible y yo "m hablando 17 años. Tengo que volver y comer cuando sin supervisión!
Jen W . 2017-04-19
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La comida era buena pero el servicio es terrible. Una señora mayor estaba sirviendo de nosotros y su actitud era terrible para sus clientes. No visitar de nuevo debido a un mal servicio al cliente. Esperamos más de una hora para la comida y ninguna disculpa comida incorrecta a cómo llegó pedimos. El servicio es muy pobre.
hgow19 . 2017-04-05
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We came here for the first time in several years and found it to be just as good as we remembered.This is a very traditional, atmospheric pub with a great feel and wonderfully friendly family service. The menu is very extensive, ranging from sandwiches to three course meals with something for everyone and they have a good collection of beers and real ale.We had the homemade moussaka, which was fantastic, and my wife had the sea bass on crushed potato and bacon with basil drizzle. She loves sea bass and proclaimed this one of the best ones she'd had anywhere. The quality and skill shone through in the intricate presentation. Superb!The cost was very reasonable and we look forward to coming back regularly. Great place.
Hairgone_Ronay . 2017-03-10
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We visited for a 'get out of the rain' lunch. The welcome was warm the food and service hot, and the beer was good. It was almost good. I'd probably go back, it is worth a second visit.
Ian B . 2017-02-14
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Called in on Sarurday lunchtime to receive a friendly welcome and informed which seat to use for most comfort. Good drinks and an extensive food menu. My wife and mother in law had the chicken Swiss which they both thoroughly enjoyed and said it was the best pub meal they had in ages. Myself and my father in law both had the cod and chips. The fish was big and nicely cooked. Will be going back to try other dishes on the menu. You have to allow time as everything is cooked to order.
bobcoffer . 2017-02-05
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A traditional pub setting with traditional good pub grub. We have had Sunday dinner there several times now and always left both full and satisfied. With a range of options for Sunday lunch and good sized portions you'll leave knowing you've had a good fill. There's the slightly more formal conservatory if you have a larger party or the more traditional pub setting for smaller/medium groups (you can even take your dogs with you in the pub side if you like). The staff are always friendly and welcoming in this privately family run pub.
Michael Joe H . 2017-01-18
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The food is highly disappointing! Me and my boyfriend had a Sunday dinner , the food was freezing and the veg wasn't even cooked properly ! I couldn't even swallow my cabbage! The every day food during the week takes about 40 minutes before served! Poor pub for food , certainly wouldn't not recommend to anyone
lauren m . 2017-01-16
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We have been waiting to try this pub for some time after driving by so many times. However I really wish we had not bothered. Arrived about 12.40 and only 3 people inside and it was freezing. We ordered our drinks and food. Lovely gent behind the bar who lit the fire so we could get a bit of warmth. Food came and to be honest for nearly £10 for scampi and chips I thought it would of been a bit better. It was just your basic frozen scampi chucked in a deep fat fryer. Hubby had and fish and chips and it was overcooked with the fish being very dry. The gent asked us was everything ok and to be honest I just said yes as we were so cold and I wanted to get home. We sat the whole time with scarfs and coats on. I wouldn't be in a hurry to go back as I felt like we paid over the odds for a meal that we could of got else where for half the price at a better quality.
loll01 . 2017-01-04
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We had my mothers 60th birthday party here last night and it couldn't have been nicer. Conservatory was set out lovely before we arrived early to put balloons etc in. Buffet was fresh and hot items were actually served hot not as some parties at other places I have been, also served at exactly agreed time. We were allowed to play our own music which our kids loved and everybody had a fantastic time. Thanks again to Janice and Tracey for all your effort, fantastic party room and food enjoyed by all our friends and family!
Ben K . 2016-12-10
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I have to highly recommend this pub .One of the best carveries I've tried , the beef was excellent , the veg was lovely , the staff were really nice and it made for a lovely Sunday lunch experience . Give it a try , you won't be disappointed.
kevstewart . 2016-11-16
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This is a classic north country pub with stone walls, timbered ceilings and an open hearth fire. There is a small but constantly changing selection of real ales as well as the ubiquitous larger, stout an keg beers. The clients are very friendly, so no chance of being lonely here. Wednesday night is quiz night, a popular event. The food is traditional pub grub, done to a good standard and large portions, so no chance of you going hungry. Most nights have specials available.
GE0START . 2016-11-14
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We have visited this Pub to eat about 6 times over the last two years. Usually we have been happy with the food but not this time . We both had sandwiches and it is stated in the Pub that sandwiches are served in Artisan Bread baked on the premises. The bread we served was not fresh , maybe a day old. It was edible but not what was expected and certainly not as good as we have previously here. The meat in the sandwich was plentiful but tasted like it came out of a packet from a supermarket. The salad and chips were good . The sevice was friendly but slow.
skiathos2000 . 2016-11-05
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we found this pub by accident we decided to call in for a drink from the minute we went in every one was friendly and helpful so we decided to have a meal a couple of week s later amazing . staff was so helpful now this is our local cant wait for sat for our evening meal well done ...................................................................................
kennethnormington123 . 2016-09-26
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Only go there once a month, but always enjoy my time there! Lovely staff!!! I've noticed price rises for drinks recently which I didn't expect, but I also see similar price rises in other places I frequent, unfortunately! Maybe someone's out to get me??? 😉
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I was very disappointed with the meal. Ambiance and waiting staff were good (otherwise it’d have been one star) but the ‘turkey crown’ was processed turkey roll or similar, the selection of root veg was just some carrots, there were no sprouts. We asked for the sprouts but the waiting staff were told that there were none left so we’d been given even more carrots. The roasties were chewy and the whole thing was lukewarm. We didn’t get a reduction in price for this. I’d been really looking forward to it, and our group come every year to the Winter Union gig, but we won’t be back next year I’m afraid.
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While my daughter shopped I popped in here for an oat milk latte and was served by a woman who to be honest looked like she didn’t want to be there. I paid for my drink and waited patiently, the lady who was making the drink said it was ready. I politely asked if it was the oat milk latte and the woman who had taken my order barked at me that’s not what you ordered. I explained I ordered an oat latte and she snapped at me, that’s not what you asked for with a very stern look. I explained I don’t drink milk and I wouldn’t have asked for anything other than what I ordered. The lady then demanded another 60p from me which I proceeded to pay. I could see the woman who was making the drink was rather embarrassed and said it was ok to me. I won’t be returning here to be spoken too like that and she needs to learn some manner and put a smile on her face. Extremely disappointed .
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Good value for money staff really nice and friendly and meals didn't take long would definitely go back
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Nipped in for some food while the car was in, and glad I did. Rotisserie chicken, roast veg chips and gravy was absolutely delicious.