The Red Cow in Uttlesford

Booked for overnight stay to visit Wimpole Estate. Excellent night accommodation in renovated beamed barn. Really smat and comfortable. Good pub menu with specials and food was excellent very cosy with real log fire in bar.

This, pub, Hotel is fantastic. The rooms are so clean and modern, beds are really comfy. We stayed for breakfast, which was brilliant. Emily the manager was so friendly and welcoming, couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely go back again.

Wanted to say thank you to Isabelle, Dani, Amelie and Toby for looking after us all for my dad's 80th Birthday and thanks for the fantastic cake you made for us.

Superb every scrap eaten we were stuffed! Friendly & will be going again The roast pork lovely & perfect crackling But book it’s popular

My partner and I celebrated his birthday with a dinner, bed and breakfast deal. It was a great experience from start to finish. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was amazing with mod cons in a sympathetically restored building. Fresh fruit was provided along with a generous selection of beverages. Dinner and breakfast were wholesome and tasty and excellent value. I just hope my partner rebooks for my birthday!

Had a lovely lunch today. Pleased ti say that the menu has been updated to provide some lovely new choices alongside the old favourites.

Wonderful menu choice, gorgeous olde worlde atmosphere, great service and beautiful food, what more could you ask

about a dozen walkers arrived soaking wet with wet dogs having walked all morning in the rain to the pub. The Cow dealt with us with usual warmth and efficiency with suitable anti-virus care. The food, always really good, was better than ever! So, very well done to the Cow team, top notch pub!

We had dinner in the garden during the Eat Out To Help Out scheme, on the recommendation of a friend.The social distancing inside the pub left a lot to be desired, as the bar is a pinchpoint that you can't avoid. There was no screen up and the staff didn't wear visors. Outside was fine, with the tables spaced far enough apart.We had burgers (Red Cow and chicken) which were good, and the brownie and sticky toffee desserts were fine.

My husband, my 1 year old and I visited for the first time today for Sunday lunch, and was so impressed with welcoming, attentive service and attention to detail. We eat out regularly and was so impressed by the simplest of things, child’s cutlery without asking, a great verity of children’s food and fabulous service. Thank you, looking forward to visiting again.

We’ve been visiting the Red Cow for several years. The food is good and it’s a lovely venue. A real village pub with its own small deli and bags of atmosphere. But...prices seem to have zoomed up (£15.50 for a burger) and service was painfully slow and unenthusiastic - even with just thee covers eating. Overall still a good bet for an evening out but allow plenty of time and expect mid-range restaurant prices for good pub food.

The Red Cow provides some of the best pub food in the area and it was great to be able to experience it after so many weeks of lockdown.After all the shenanigans of Covid19 and the Rishi dishy deal, this was the first "new normal" meal out for the four of us and the quality was great.The friendly staff worked hard to ensure out eating out experience was a good one.My smoked duck salad starter was very good, although it could have taken a few more greens.My smoked pork burger special was super, very tasty and mega filling. It wasn't the cheapest meal but the ingredients were top notch.There were only a couple of other tables occupied on this Tuesday night which affected the ambience a bit. But overall, it was nice to get back to going out a bit more normally.

We stayed at the Red Cow for 4 days during our summer 2020 Staycation walking and cycling in Cambridgeshire.It is an excellent pub with rooms of an extremely high standard and great friendly staff and owners.The Manager Amelie was delightful and couldn't be more helpful.The English Breakfast was outstanding with the locally sourced sausages and the Ducks eggs the highlightsDinner was really good pub fare, burgers etc.The ambience of the pub was lovely with the seated area at the front pleasant and busy and despite Covid everything worked out really well, the staff took it seriously with table service and plenty of hand sanitisers but were pragmatic enough to make it work.All in all I would really recommend the Red Cow as high class pub accommodation in a beautiful part of the world.

Easy to book on line via email with a quick response to confirm.Lovely setting with beautiful flowers and outside seating area at the front of the building.Friendly greeting on arrival and well laid out tables for social distance. Excellent menu options with a great choice on the specials board. The chicken burger was delicious as were the sweet potato fries. The deserts looked very generous and tasty but unfortunately I was too full to try one!Waitresses were a delight throughout, polite and friendly without being overbearing.I would highly recommend a visit and we will definitely be back again.

We had lunch at The Red Cow yesterday and it was just fabulous. We sat outside as the day was lovely (albeit a little windy!) and all that you could see were smiling, happy faces and the sound of laughter. We received a very friendly welcome as we got there from the lovely owners and were seated immediately. The staff were very friendly and helpful despite being run off their feet as they were so busy. All of the tables were very well spaced and they have turned two of their (gorgeous) rooms that they let out into toilets for their customers - felt very spoilt just going to the loo !The food was absolutely delicious. I had stunning oysters (some of the best that I have ever had) followed by Moules Frites (again - simply delicious) and my wife had the most gorgeous smoked duck to start (thankfully I got to try some) and a beautiful Mediterranean Chicken dish which she polished off very promptly indeed ! All wrapped up with some very lovely Chablis (I can highly recommend it if you go).It really was the most lovely day out for us having been in lockdown like everyone else. This is the first time that we have ventured out since restrictions were eased and I am so glad that it was to The Red Cow - it genuinely could not have been any better. Just can't wait to go back again !

yesterday evening was my first meal at The Cow since lockdown. Congratulations to Amelie, Toby, Max and Alex. It was good before but now even better. I would not hesitate to recommend this pub - excellent food, great service, lovely surroundings

Having had to cancel wedding anniversary dinner in March we decided to return now out of lockdown, certainly not disappointed, the food was excellent the beers & wine also very good & the staffs pleasantness made it a really enjoyable night out.Will certainly be going back & can not praise it high enough.Well done Red Cow.

We called in for a light lunch and pint after a morning's walk in the country.The pub is located in a rural village, the exterior is pleasing on the eye and it has an ample car park. Inside it is nicely furnished, with one room being used as a dining area and another the bar. Staff members were welcoming and friendly.The pub offers a small range of real ales on tap, certainly enough choice to suit our needs, in additional to a wide range of other drinks. We each chose a filled ciabatta to eat from a good choice. They were served with a small side salad and a small portion of chips. The food was hot when served, nicely presented and tasty to eat.Our lunch was enjoyable.The bill for what we ate and drank was a pound or two more than we typically pay elsewhere for similar choices, but this is probably a product of its location. Despite this we still received value for money and this is a venue we are likely to use again when next walking in this vicinity.

I began coming to this pub last christmas and have since been several times with different friends. The service and food has been top class each and every time, there is always a great range of specials and the pub itself has a great country feel! Definitely highly recommend.

This has got to be one of the prettiest pubs in Essex. Its thatched and really picturesque .But we turned up at 2pm on a Sunday lunchtime and found they were fully booked for the rest of the day - crisps was the only option.:-(((

Charming pub, the heart of a village in the countryside. Warm and welcoming with an excellent menu and first class service. Well worth the 35 minute drive to meet other family members making for a memorable post Christmas family get together for 12 of us. Highly recommended.

This pub is lovely, very cute from the outside thatched cottage. On arriving we was greeted by a very friendly lady and shown to our table, she was quick to ask what we wanted to drink and took our food order very soon after, the roast beef was absolutely perfect. Overall very pleasant experience. Shall return again soon.

This is an excellent pub/restaurant which serves a wide menu. The Sunday lunch is particularly good and the staff are friendly and polite. Value is good.

I stayed here recently because my usual haunt was fully booked. There is no phone signal at all here which came in handy (Peace at last from these annoying things) the room was very clean and well presented it looked virtually new, there was a very powerful Mira shower which was excellent. The food in the evening was very tasty and not too expensive. The breakfast was at 07.30 and the nice lady manager (sorry for not remembering your name) opened up early for me on both days so I could get away early, that’s what you call customer service Situated in a very quiet village with thatched cottages, the locals in the evening were very friendly and made me feel welcome.This might turn out to be my new haunt whilst working in the area.A1 would 100% recommend this to anyone can’t wait to return.

Visited with my family (10 of us) today for a birthday lunch. Food (especially the steaks! ) were fantastic and service good despite us bombarding the poor waitress with continuous requests. I Would like to praise the children’s menus and meals which were proper dinners as opposed to what is often found in other pubs/restaurants. My 3 year old daughter loved her sausage and mash. Would recommend this to all and look forward to our next visit!

Family supper last Thurs eve. Both food and service were very good indeed. We had four different main courses all of similar high quality. This is a great place to go for a meal.

Firstly the staff are all lovely helpful people. The location is a bit remote & very quite.The accommodation is very good with all the little extras thrown in & very clean, although the room is a bit on the small side, compact. The food in the restaurant is very nice & tasty with a good selection on the menu, also the breakfast is very good.

Gorgeous chocolate box pub with cosy ambience and excellent food in a very pretty village location. It is obvious that the chef/landlord is classically trained and very very good. Not a great Veggie selection on the menu and I wish we'd been offered a dessert menu after lunch but probably best not to have indulged anyway!

This is our 2nd visit and we've it. We went with a friend and her new puppy and we sat in the bar but it was still really lovely.

We ate here twice now, Once for saturday night and once for Sunday roast both where very nice indeed/

Lovely old world pub, great atmosphere, staff great very attentive, food excellent, the tempura battered camenbert was superb starter, followed by a very different ploughmans with scotch egg, small pork pie,pate, coleslaw,pickle and two thick slices of toasted bread, followed by a sharing platter of desserts consisting a brownie topped by chocolate ice cream, a merangue topped with strawberries and cream, piece of sticky toffee pudding and a long dish with 3 scoops of different ice creams, after that we waddled out of the pub, We will be back !

We recently stayed one night here. The staff were friendly, professional and very helpful. We stayed in room 3 in the old barn which is lovely, and the right balance of very old and ultra modern. Our evening meal was of a high standard. Excellent pie and great chunky chips. There were more exotic options on the specials board. Great to see the staff so proud of what has been achieved at the Red Cow. Many thanks.

Last minute decision to book a table here on a Saturday evening and we weren’t disappointed. Stunning country pub, lovely staff and the food was outstanding! Such a great atmosphere and after dinner we moved in front of the fireplace into comfy leather chairs - so perfect. Looking forward to many more visits.

My wife and I was driving on our way from Wimpole House to Audley End House on Saturday 25th May and noticed the road sign for The Red Cow, so we took a small diversion up the road to the left and we liked the look of the pub and decided to have a small snack for lunch. Being a sunny day we sat outside (the inside also looked lovely decor and ambience) and enjoyed our lunch (two half pints Peroni £5.00....Mini Pork Pie with apple chutney £5.00 ... Cheesy Nachos with salsa,Guacamole and sour cream £4,00....Both very good). The service was attentive and pleasant.....Shame we are not local.

We have visited the red cow now, on several occasions, mid week, and weekend evenings, as well as stopping for a Sunday roast. The food and service is always excellent, and we have never found a fault.

We had the pleasure of staying for one night a couple of weekends ago. We were very impressed with the high standard of the room, the pub's warm and inviting ambience, the food was fantastic, home cooked with love and fresh ingredients. A big thanks to the owner-manager-married-couple who brilliantly accommodated our needs. We will definitely be back. Indeed, today, for The Mooosic Festival. Another example of the care, creativity and community spirit that embodies this country pub. congrats!

Lovely rural setting. We stayed 2 nights for a nearby wedding. Warm cozy atmosphere in pub, very welcoming.

Had a family Sunday get together at the Red Cow and judging by the emptiness of the plates at the end of the meal everyone of our party enjoyed their choices. The menu was very varied and as well as the normal Sunday roasts there were a number of other options to tempt the palate.

Stayed here for one night on a business trip. The food is very good, the rooms are stunning and the owners clearly take pride in giving their guests a great experience.

We don't live far from the Red Cow and are regulars in the bar, however we decided to have lunch this week and wow. The food was absolutely outstanding and by far one of the best meals we have eaten in the area for a very long time. We will definitely be returning more regularly for a bite to eat.

Stayed just a single night for business and wished I could have stayed longer! Newly fitted rooms which are beautifully finished and the bathroom was incredible with digital underfloor heating and shower! Robes and thick towels included - 5* all the way! The pub is welcoming and the food is great as was the customer service. Breakfast the next morning was included in the price and it was one of the best breakfasts i have experienced and I stay at a lot of of 5* hotels around the world! Nothing was too much bother for any of the staff and I would highly recommend staying here if you are in the area.

Stayed here for two nights last week. Wha5 a great little village pub. Nothing was too much trouble for the owner Toby And staff. Modern comfortable accommodation, a really friendly pub food was good and some nice wines on the menu. Agppd selection of beers as well. It’s made our list of favourite places to have stayed and would love to stay again next time weare in the area.

We came across this pub and couldn't resist a lovely thatched pub with beams and fireplaces. A very comfy pub with a good selection of seating. I had difficulty in choosing what to eat from the menu so many things I like. I had a burger with all the trimmings when it arrived it was stacked and looked very good with bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese and of course burgers in a lightly toated bun, with chips and coleslaw, which was very good. My only regret was I didn't have room for any dessert.

We were visiting family and had been recommended the red cow. All four of us commented on the excellent service ,staff and food. Two of us had fish and chips and two had the pulled pork. Nothing too much trouble . We booked and glad we did as very popular for Sunday lunch. Excellent value too.

First visit to this establishment even though I’ve lived nearby for years.

This is a popular village pub that can get crowded. It's known for its pies and reasonable pub food. Burgers are generous and tasty, but at around £14 per dish, this is not a cheap option. Apart from pies and burgers, there are some more fancy choices. There is a good choice of beer that's well kept, and service is excellent. For me, the onion rings are indicative of the place - looks good, lots of batter, little content. So overall an average experience.

Family meal for four on a Sunday. Beef, Turkey and Lamb chosen by three of us with the other going for fish. I couldn't fault the food, generous portions and a large Yorkshire pudding too. I had the lamb, which is not always an option at restaurants serving roast and it was delicious. My partner chose the fish and it was so good that she has already said she will have the same selection the next time we visit. The service was good and not obtrusive, so everything was just perfect and the prices were very keen. We will be returning as soon as we can as I don't think you can go wrong with the Red Cow.

We dined with friends here last night. Plenty of parking at this local village pub restaurant. On arrival greeted with a smile always good. We sat down drinks were ordered. The food menu was excellent, plenty of options there were 6 of us and we all found plenty to order. The food was all prepared fresh and tasted delicious everyone enjoyed their meals. The service throughout the night was excellent, friendly and professional. Nothing was too much trouble we all had a great time. You need to book here, it is popular. The place is old and has plenty of rustic character.

Friends booked this beautiful country pub for a 55th birthday. We had a table for 10 and the place was full with a great atmosphere for a Thursday night. I had a steak and ale pie which was gorgeous and the Adnams ale was well kept. All told with mains, starters wine and other drinks, the bill was just £30 a head and worth every penny. This thatched country jewel and its warm friendly atmosphere will see me return very soon.

We went for a family birthday on Wednesday night. The staff helped us sneak a birthday cake in! One starter came about 30 seconds later than everyone else’s so they gave my auntie a complimentary glass of wine to apologise...it really was only about 30 seconds later than the others! The food was faultless; fantastic quality. The gentleman behind the bar and the women looking after us all night, made the evening even better. They were so polite and attentive; they supplied us with endless amount of mini eggs, which went down very well. They had a sense of humour and made the effort to make sure we had a great night. It’s a gorgeous English pub, with lovely locals, including a lovely dog at the end of the bar. I haven’t enjoyed an evening out with fantastic food and staff for ages!!

Two of us visited for Sunday lunch after reading the menu on the pub's website. I had the beef and my husband the roast lamb. The whole meal was presented already on the plate, nothing served on the side, not even the gravy. The meat was tasteless and chewy, the roast potatoes were not freshly cooked, re-heated and tough and the whole plate was swimming in a lot of gravy. The website clearly states crispy roast potatoes and roasted roots. No roasted roots came with our meals, just two small roast potatoes. The meat looked like catering meat - ready rolled sheets of meat. All-in-all rather tasteless. However, it was not expensive and the pub was busy with families, dogs and walkers enjoying themselves - it had a good atmosphere and seems to be a much loved village pub.

The Red Cow is an old pub in a little village. Excellent service, wonderful food. The only point are the ceiling. If you are 6ft plus watch your head

Absolute gem. There is such a beautiful atmosphere and great ambiance. Staff very friendly and well worth a visit. Want to try the food next time

Good food. Friendly atmosphere. Regular music acts in the bar. Real ales always good. It is nice to have a good pub with food within walking distance of home.

Our walking group had an early Sunday lunch. Larger choice on menu than on the Internet. Choice of about 7 on each course. My Garlic mushrooms in a creamy sauce was really good as was the lamb roast. Choice of roasts, fish & chips , vegetarian plus a couple of others. Good sized portion with lots of vegetables. Despite large group the staff were excellent in getting food out quickly and quality of meal good. Get extra marks for putting out apple sauce, horse radish etc prior to meal. Very competive pricing and bonus of lovely old thatched pub.

Found this pub in The Good Pub Guide whilst in the locality. The description was accurate-which is not always the case. Thatched low building with lovely timbered interior, Nice conventional pub grub at reasonable prices. Four hand pulled beers including excellent Adnams Best,

2 beautifully cooked steaks, hand cut chips, proper onion rings, and a bottle of red to share. Excellent food, great ales and a cosy atmosphere, highly recommend the Red cow.

Fantastic pub restaurant. Enjoyed their pie and chips. A proper pie with pastry top sides and bottom. Delicious and very filling. Lovely beer on tap Helpful and friendly staff.

fantastic food teamed up with great service and very friendly locals. a little hidden away but well worth the effort of finding it.

We went here on the spur of the moment for an evening meal, and what a find.

We went on a Wednesday night which was pie night but we also had a taste card so it was really good value anyway. The pub is very quaint and with a good small village homely ambience. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We had risotto to start which was fab, then one of the choices of pies with mash and veg, followed by dessert and coffee. All the food was very tasty. Would definitely visit again really liked the place.

A post Christmas family gathering, 12 for lunch, but sadly the food was such a let down. Roast dinner, swimming in a bowl of lukewarm gravy, raw and obviously very soggy roast potatoes, meat dry and over cooked. My starter was forgotten, it arrived as others were finishing theirs. Hot scalding tea spilt on the legs of one of our party. Very slow service, but has to be said served with a smile, apart from when I asked for a dry sherry, and then I had the audacity to ask for a cube of ice, this was served with a scowl. I wasn’t in charge of paying the bill, and one doesn’t like to cause a fuss when it is only twice a year that the majority of the family are able to get together, but I would have questioned paying the service charge.....

We came for lunch after a countryside walk and had the fish ad chips. Hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had. The staff were friendly and the service was good. The bar area can get a little busy but there's plenty of room to sit.

We've been here a few times and never disappointed. However, this time was different.

My Wife and I visited this establishment today meeting up with family. A most welcoming venue with pleasant comfortable surroundings, supplemented with a lovely open operational fireplace. Nice friendly staff serving in the bar / restaurant.

Lovely warm restaurant, limited choices but excellent food, good presentation and served with a smile.

I always enjoy this classic country pub / restaurant. It caters for locals chatting away with a beer and also for visitors with good food and friendly service.

We haven’t been here for 18 months. The place was busy, the food now much better (better than the Pheasant at Great Chishill). We were with friends and happy to take our time and they obviously thought the (new) chef was being slow and kept apologising, trying to make sure we were happy. Mushroom starter was nice. The cauliflower fritters eaten by Mrs R and our friends also nice, if a bit meagre. We then had sausages and mash with onion gravy and veg and it was delicious. The one negative was a poor wine list. They need a few more classier wines on it. We had one nice bottle of Rioja only to be told that was the last bottle. £160 for 4 incl 2 bottles of okay wine. We will return.

After a great day at the IWm Duxford my wife and I decided we would visit The Red Cow for an evening meal after reading favourable comments on Trip Advisor. We were not disappointed.

Classic country pub. Delicious food, home made pies to die for, cosy ambiance, outstanding service!!

A nice attractive Thatched pub. Clean and tidy with a nice menu choice. Two of us tried the Open Wellington ( fillet steak) d found it chewey and inedible. The staff compensated with a free pudding .Its a shame as everythingelde looks good especially the burgers.

Encontramos en Tripadvisor clasificado como vegetarianos. Encontramos sólo un curso vegetariano, pero era muy sabrosa y bien presentada. Personal muy amable y atento, un entorno encantador y en un cálido día era genial para sentarse al aire libre.

We have eventually got around to having a lunch here after last summer when there was only limited seating outside such is the popularity of the place at weekends.The appearance of the pub, which is lovely is reflected in both the helpfulness of theStaff and the extensive menu, of which we enjoyed a risotto and panni as a light lunch.Well worth the drive.

Went for an afternoon meal couldn't fault it food was lovely pub in a beautiful location staff were excellent would highly recommend it

We were traveling and in need of a meal, so followed the sign on the A11. The pub totally surpassed our "average pub grub " expectation, food, and service both teriffic. If this is your local then you are very lucky.

We had won a competition to eat here and came with my mum and her husband. Tucked away, the location and combination of regulars in the pub gives a lovely country feel that you dont see so much anymore (quoting my mum!). The pub and restaurant were busy it being a Saturday night so was a good atmosphere. Exposed beams and floorboards as well as a roaring fire make it really relaxing and cosy. We enjoyed some prosecco when we arrived and the staff were very attentive topping up our glasses but without intruding on our meal. The food was delicious and generous portions. The apple crumble was scrummy. We left hardly able to move! We stayed until close but didnt feel pressured at all to leave. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good food and drink in a lovely cosy country pub location.

Myself and my partner have been here a few times and twice in the last month. We both sat there on Friday saying what a beautiful place it was and realised I hadn't done a review for it. The food is always out of this word, whatever we order it's always done perfectly and the merlot is the nicest wine I've had for some time! The staff are always so friendly and helpful and the atmosphere overall is welcoming, friendly and relaxed. Well worth a visit :)

Loved it all. Perfect pub with welcoming staff. A great menu, fairly priced and delicious. A great find and we will be back!

We were a little party of 7; grown ups, kids and dogs taking a walk over the fields on a gorgeous winter afternoon. We stopped off at this picturesque pub for a quick bite and a pint and couldn't have felt more welcome. We were fortunate to be sat around their open fire and the kids and dogs loved the warmth. A lovely afternoon. Thank you.

We have been here before so I knew we were in for a treat. The menu covers every thing that a person may want, from a light healthy salad to home made pies and mash. I had the pork belly, which was the nicest I have ever had. My husband had the beautifully cooked lambs liver and bacon. The vegetables were a lovely mix with an amazing flavour and just the right crunch. Just make sure you leave room for pudding! Restaurant quality food at pub grub prices.

Visited recently to try their tapas night (each Thursday). We usually avoid tapas menus or dedicated tapas restaurants because we are always disappointed (even in Spain!) but as we have always had fantastic meals at The Red Cow decided to give their tapas night a try. I shouldn't have been in any doubt that what we would recieve would be nothing short of excellent. They have 9 different tapas dishes on the menu and as there were 3 of us we simply ordered 1 of evertyhing (and doubled up on 1). Everything was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. We'll definitely do this again - it was great value. As always the service was great - friendly and efficient. This pub makes you feel like you have gone back in time to a more pleasant, relaxed and easy-going time - if we have visitors from outside of the area we always take them here. Always enjoy our visit and always look forward to the next time.

We visited on a wet cold day and were pleased to be welcomed by a roaring fire and very comfortable leather seats/sofas in the bar area. It was our first visit for many years so we made the mistake of ordering the sharing platter as well as fish & chips as the portions are very large and the sharing platter of meats, terrine, salad and chutneys would have been more than enough. The fish & chips were very good but we were too full to do it justice. The chef has a good reputation and the bar staff were very helpful.The only down side for me was the music which was far too loud. It was good that they had music playing as it was a fairly quiet day with not many customers but it would have been better had it not been so intrusive.We shall definitely return.

First time we have been there although only about 8 miles from where we live. Fab country cosy pub . The food was excellent as was the service. Good menu at sensible pub prices, and daily specials. We enjoyed and for sure we will return

What a lovely pub with amazing food. I visited the Red Cow with my parents after hearing glowing reviews of their food from them and will definitely be returning. I had the seafood tagliatelle, which was exquisite and look forward to trying one of their pies next time.

This was our second visit to the Red Cow. We enjoyed the beetroot 'risotto of the day' and a chicken pie on our first visit, so felt we should return as we enjoyed the food.The pub was busy as it was Saturday night, but once a staff member was available we were shown straight to our table. We had the soup of the day ( tomato and herb) and the risotto ( chicken and mushroom), we had ordered two pies for the main, but then were subsequently told there were none left so went for the burger and vegetable lasange instead. The food was generally really good and tasty, the only niggle was the 'dough balls' that accompanied the lasange which were completely inedible. For desert I had the crumble of the day, which was apple and berry and was delicious. The service was ok on whole, a few small niggles, having to keep checking back on what we'd ordered, changing our order once placed and not bringing water with ice and lemon as offered. Nothing disastrous and the girls worked hard and were really friendly, but there were clear areas for improvement. On the whole the food there is delicious and staff friendly and polite. It was a very pleasant evening in a lovely village pub.

I haven't been here for many years, but given the chance to go back,I'm pleased we did.Very comforting country pub with roaring open fire at this time of year. Well worth the trip into the countryside.

Lovely, welcoming country pub after a misty walk in North Essex. Lovely real fire, decent pint and a lovely home made beef and ale pie - its an old fashioned pub with 21st century qualities.

Three of us had lunch. All very happy. One of us needed glutenfree dairyfree option. Delighted with the helpful response.

Called in for lunch with family. A table was found even though the pub was fairly busy. The menu was varied, with a handful of specials offered The food was good, all in our party enjoyed their choices. The bill was reasonable, the service good, we will return.

On arrival we were made to feel very welcome and treated with courtesy and respect. Shown to a table which was placed in a spot where we could be easily seen by staff who were anxious to make us feel comfortable and to respond to our every need, The food and drink service was prompt and efficient and we left feeling satisfied.

Apparently everyone who wanted to eat at the Red Cow wanted to do so at 19:00 this Saturday night. Despite this, the staff were polite and didn't make us feel hurried at all. Special thanks must go to the waitress who was smiley and helpful throughout. Good variety on the menu, and on the specials board; something for everyone using a local butcher from whom we buy our own meat so knew it was top quality. I could have eaten everything from the starters list but sadly my friends have more of a sweet tooth so had to settle for a main. I opted for liver and bacon pie which was delicious and clearly home made. Came with herby mash and veg, all of which were very tasty. My friends had pulled ham egg and chips and rib eye steak respectively and declared themselves equally delighted. For pudding one opted for apple crumble and the other for lemon posset and thoroughly enjoyed both. Despite having one eye on sticky toffee pud, I couldn't do it justice so ended up with a scoop of locally made vanilla ice cream. Yum. Don't know what the bill was but my friend who was paying thought it would be much more than it was and very reasonable. Think I've found my new favourite place to eat out. Thank you and see you soon

This is such a lovely pub. We visited on a busy night to find an open log fire burning and candles in the windows. The menu was very varied but retaining traditional pub food as well. Our food was excellent and our young waiter was also excellent in the service he provided.

At a loose end on Saturday night, rang on the off chance they would have a free table, which they did! I love this place. The atmosphere of a local pub with really great food. I have a simply fantastic beef and venison bourguignon and my wife pie of the day. The pastry on the pie was so delicious my wife asked for the recipe (which was provided, carefully written out for her). A great meal in a great little pub. The only thing that marred the visit (and this is in no way the fault of the pub) was the very loud and boorish shooting party having their post shoot dinner. They should learn to behave like gentlemen, not drunken oafs. BTW, I shoot myself, so I'm not having a pop at shooting!

It was a pub but now is filled with tables for lunch. Full for Sunday lunch so book and get there early. Friendly efficient service. Lovely atmosphere.Superb vegetables and freshly made puddings.

We called into the Red Cow for Sunday lunch, on way to visit elderly parent. We thought we had been to this pub before - hence we booked a table. On arrival we soon realised we hadn't been before - it wasn't a problem at all in fact it was a real find - a real oldie worldy pub with beams, roaring fire and great welcome. The Sunday Lunch was fabulous, I had lamb, my husband chose pork both were beautifully presented and the quality was top notch!So all in all it was serendipity at work - it was clearly meant to be, and we shall return on our next visit to the elderly parent.

On finding a reason to celebrate decided to go to the Red Cow at the last minute. Made to feel very welcome and a table found and set. The meal was quite excellent. The service brilliant and the wine delicious. Will certainly be going again - such a nice atmosphere.

'Nuff said! Oh, apparently I need use 100 characters.....excellent interesting starter choice ( the two we had were delicious), yummy tender rich-flavoured mains. We didn't really have room for pud but we pushed on anyway and were not disappointed! I doubt if you will be either. And friendly staff too!

We were recommended this pub by my hairdresser. We walked in the pub to find an open fire and a nice welcome.The food is soooo goooood! We had such a lovely lunch. The sharing platter dessert was enough for more than two people and so many desserts all of which were just utterly delicious. I chose the toad in the hole with red wine gravy and it was just such a beautifully flavoured dish, didn't want it to end. My husband said his burger and chips were amazing.The pub is quaint with little lead criss cross windows and oak beams. Very cosy and relaxing. Definitely our new favourite pub. You must visit!!!

Exceptional food, varied menu, great atmosphere, friendly service. The pub is welcoming, and the beer is kept well. Exciting and inexpensive cocktails. Beautiful garden. This is our fifth visit and every one has been as good as the last.

3 of us really enjoyed our lovely Sunday roast here. Great tasting and very well presented meals, excellent flavours and reasonable prices. This was one of the best Sunday roasts I've ever eaten out. Lovely wine ,local beer and atmosphere too.