The Spotted Cow in Leeds

As a visitor, this is a lovely pub, great pint of guinness. But if you're not a regular it's not very welcoming, not by the staff but the customers in it. I felt like iam walking into the pub in An American werewolf in London!!!!

Lovely food and good service from the staff 👍 I will be back again in December for the Christmas dinner menu. The pies are recommended!

Having just moved to Drighlington the family and I thought we'd try dinner here. The staff were really friendly giving recommendations and 2 of us went for the steak and Guinness pie which was absolutely delicious and very filling. My son went for the burger which he said was one of the best he'd had. Will 💯 be back for more of meals. Also recommend for just drinks with a good range of beers and spirits.

Our local. Great beer, top food and friendly staff. Never had a bad meal there. They do a lot for charity too. Eat there once a fortnight. Love the place.

Been going to Spotted Cow for many years. Food is always outstanding, service excellent and atmosphere is friendly and cosy.

Amazing pub, delicious food, really kind and attentive staff. Nothing is too much. Highly recommend.

Been twice now. Staff lovely and friendly! Good excellent great value for money! Lovely pub. What’s not to love!

Amazing home cooked gluten free pub grub! Coeliac disease and have never once been glutened here. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff too!

Great food, friendly staff, one of my favourite places to eat

Always friendly and professional. Couldn’t ask more of a family run pub

I love going to the spotted cow. The food is amazing, the service is great and the atmosphere is exactly what it should be for a local pub, friendly, welcoming people.

Visited multiple times and the food is always amazing, really generous portions and the desserts are delicious! Always a nice atmosphere and the staff are so helpful, lovely place to go for a meal 😊

Called on Wednesday for lunch. Food was excellent, piping hot every course and fresh and tasty food. The chocolate orange sponge was as light as a feather and tasted great. All staff were friendly and efficient. Very reasonably priced aswell. Will definitely be back and highly recommend to others.

Personal muy amable, y la comida era preciosa. Gran relación calidad-precio, sin duda volveré de nuevo. No reservamos, y estaba muy ocupado, pero se las arreglaron para sentarnos. Reservaré la próxima vez, la comida era tan buena, no me sorprende lo ocupado que estaba!

The food & service is exceptional, great value for money & very family friendly. 👍

We have been for lunch several times with our dog and also for evening meals .fantastic food and friendly service , great to find a dog freindly pub .

A great pub with great food and staff. You are not just a customer, you are part of the Spotted Cow family. Thanks to Liv and the team

I was on the lookout for a pub with good quality food and I have finally found it! Every time I have visited the food is spot on - I am gluten free and it’s nice to have choice! Also - the cheesecake is SO good! All the staff are super friendly too

Love the cow. Awesome Pub quiz and great beer. Recently been for food and it’s top notch, especially the beef and Guinness pie.

A superb pub that delivers an amazing service to locals and those visiting from afar. Great food, weekly quiz with prizes and open mic night; great entertainment for everyone. We have eaten here many times and it has always exceeded expectations. Give them a call and book a table 😀

Had a lovely lunch. Haddock sandwich and pulled pork. Really reasonably priced. Fresh, huge portions and super friendly staff.

Had a lovely meal with friends that had come from overseas. We all enjoyed our meals and one of the girls still tells me that in all the places they had eaten on their Europe trip the meal they had here was the best ! Will definitely visit again. They have a great seniors menu which my mum loves.

Easy to book a table and amazing customer service. Even though it was busy staff could not do enough with the speedy service of food and drinks ! Found out about quiz nights so will be coming back next week for this !

Brilliant local pub. Friendly staff, good selection of beers and excellent food. Brilliant array of gluten free options too!

Been trying to get through via phone for 2 days now, 8 tries Monday and 6 tries Tuesday all at different times to book a table. Given up now as I've been told by others that they are lazy and not very customer service. I will never know

The food, the service, the atmosphere, the staff 10/10 I love this place. Fair priced and do the OAP deal midweek which is great for taking family members out. The food is homemade and just beautiful.

Siempre muy buena comida y servicio de cracking. Visitamos regularmente y nos encanta todo lo que hemos probado. Ayer mi papá comió pescado con papas fritas, mi esposo comió una hamburguesa de pescado frito del sur y yo comí pollo periperi. Todo precioso. No puedo esperar al nuevo menú para poder probar muchas más opciones sabrosas.

Good boozer, good atmosphere but there's only 2 telly's and people love standing in the way when you're trying to watch the game.

Stuffing burnt to crisp and lumpy mash

Excellent Sunday Dinner ,good value and quality for the money.

Llamamos a la oportunidad de que pudieran encajarnos, siempre tan acogedor. Ambos elegimos el pollo, jamón y pastel de puerro, con patatas fritas caseras. Absolutamente precioso pero no pude terminar el mío, tan lleno.

Went in for only a drink.. There were live music and atmosphere was quite good. But I sat on the other side of the pub which was quieter so I could have a nice drink and chat with my friend.

Amazing good quality food and service

Pub food allows dogs in bar area

Wonderful place. Great staff and fabulous food. Highly recommended

A lovely local pub restaurant serving excellent food. Steak pie was fab.

Food great brilliant service very friendly

We called in around 5 pm on Wednesday 10th July. It was the evening of the semi-final match between England and Nederlands. It was busy!!! We were ushered into the dining room and served promptly by two very organised and lovely waitresses. The locals were having fun and the atmosphere was great. The food arrived and it was delicious. So beautifully cooked and served. All homemade. We have told all our friends how great this place is and are returning with friends in the next couple of weeks. The chef Colin is talented and places like this are hard to find. We just called in for the first time, but it won't be the last!

Always pleasant for a drink and a meal. The Bar staff are a friendly happy bunch. I'd recommend this place to any of my friends.

I had a wonderful meal with my friends. We often meet up for a meal. This was the best place we have been to.

Great stop before watching football stopped with my daughter for tea very welcoming had great meal steak and Guinness pie was top notch great portions but most of all quality and even extra pot of gravy without asked love it , I will definitely call again

Beautiful Sunday roast, best we have had fot a long time. Thank you

The steak and Guinness pie was amazing. Best I've had, ever. Friendly staff who have good advice on meals and portions, rather than trying to sell us more, have advice on how much to order so that we enjoyed the meal, rather than leave a load of leftovers. Quality service. They serve neck oil too, which is always a bonus.

Excellent in terms of GF starters, main and the most important for my coeliac wife..... Pudding. Her choice was Bailey's cheesecake which I am informed was amazing. Staff had good awareness of GF, any doubts were cleared by the chef. Our 9 year old granddaughter is coeliac and adores the chicken goujons. GF peroni available This is our third visit and will not be our last. So pleasing to go to a restaurant and relax safe in the knowledge the family will not be glutened.

Enjoy my food and quite good value.

Friendly and homely pub with excellent food.

Had a delicious lunch of Cajun chicken, homemade fat chips and salad. The chicken was really moist and had the right amount of spices. Homemade fat chips were scrumptious too. Olivia & Will were very welcoming and served up promptly with both our drinks and food! The menu is varied and all food is homemade too.

Had a fantastic meal tonight, and had amazing service, specifically by Lotty. This is the first time i’ve eaten here but will definitely be returning! Proper home cooked food for a great price. Dog friendly too which is amazing.

We love the spotted cow The staff Lottie and Jess work so hard. We have been again today for lunch. Wednesday 3rd july.They were run off there feet. Kept calm and so polite. Food excellent as usual. The only thing I observed was the young manageress who came in rather being a jobs worth instead of leaving the staff to get on with what they do best.... Other customers noticed. Sorry young lady. Not needed.

We try to call on a Sunday when we have time .without a doubt the Best Sunday lunch in Leeds. The two main ladies that run it all are so friendly and welcoming. Sorry I don't have their names.one is tall with dark hair and the other is shorter with blonde hair 100% lovely people. Highly recommend you will not be disappointed 👌

A varied menu offering great value for money. The staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

We popped in with my other half for lunch and service was fast efficient and smile on foot tested great atmosphere were nice and relaxing cleanliness was high standard really enjoyed our visit we will definitely revisit

Met up with family, very friendly staff, excellent service, food gorgeous

Family dinner or just a lovely pint (or 2)

The Spotted Cow pub in Drighlington is a true gem! From the moment you walk in, you are welcomed by the warm and friendly atmosphere created by the lovely people who run the place. The prices are very reasonable, making it a great spot for enjoying a drink without breaking the bank. What sets this pub apart is its dog-friendly policy, allowing you to enjoy your time without leaving your furry friends behind. Whether you're looking for a relaxed evening out or a friendly spot to unwind, the Spotted Cow is definitely worth a visit!

Lovely local , friendly staff, beautiful food - definitely pay them a visit . Shout out to Kirsty and Lotty for great service with a smile 😊

Just had a meal with friends. All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The food was all home cooked and very tasty. Our waitress was Lotty and she was fab! Helpful, always on hand but not intrusive. Overall a lovely evening in a great atmosphere

Waited 70 minutes for food. People who followed us in were served food before us and complaining didn't help. Some of the food was cold and we were about to leave when it eventually hit the table. Wish we had left never ever been treated like that anywhere could not believe it.

Friendly staff, most of the food was nice but avoid the tiny, orange, dried up peppercorn chicken - can’t believe the cook let it leave the kitchen.

Lovely food, great service and a great selection of ale. Been back a few times.

Amazing home cooked food, quick service, lovely staff and atmosphere as well as being good value.

We travelled up from the isle of wight for a family party on Friday night and on Saturday had the pleasure of eating at this fantastic pub,all 8 meals were absolutely brilliant the pie was amazing, atmosphere lovely and staff so friendly, special thank you to Lotty,excellent service we will definitely be back thank you for a fantastic evening.

Traditional small pub with a small restaurant. But really performs like a big hitter! Some larger pubs can be noisy and impersonal,not this one though. No music making everyone talk louder to be heard, so the noise level was perfect. As for the food..traditional pub favourites, huge portions, totally tasty and served beautifully. Price? Two courses cost us £20 per head..so great value for money. Finally, the staff were very friendly and even had some banter. Will be coming back!

Arrived as a walk in booking in hope they'd have availability for my partner and myself, and they did. We've driven past the Spotted Cow on numerous occasions and we've both said we need to try it. Home cooked grub (the pie was filled to the brim with meat) friendly, attentive staff and quick service. Dog friendly in the bar area as well.

great food excellent service and friendly staff

Can't recommend this place enough. Really accommodating even though we didn't have a booking and the endless gluten free options meant my daughter could have chicken goujons in a restaurant for the first time since being diagnosed coeliac. Couldn't be happier with the food or the service, we'll definitely be back 🥰

Really Cosy, friendly & helpful staff, fast service and AMAZING food! Must say, if you want a pie you need to Pre-Order before you go! They sell out pretty quick & from having it its clear to see why! Been twice in the past month & already planning on visiting again!

Not eaten here but enjoyed a few beers now and again and the food looks superb one day when the wife is away will treat myself?!

This place is brilliant. The waiter last night was on form, good banter, recommended dishes and was so helpful. Second time we've been, brought another friend this time. The steak pie is gorgeous. I was so full so couldn't manage a pudding 😫. Will keep coming back again and again .

Lovely meal the steak and Guinness pie was wonderful And four guest Beers .

Have been here before a long time ago & think it used to be better. The chips were terrible, soggy & very very greasy. Peas must have been cheapest you can buy. Will definitely not be returning as there are many places which charge the same & food is much better quality

Best pub grub Ive ever had . The beef baguette was beautiful with gravy and the most amazing homemade chunky chips . It was a large party of 20 of us from South Wales boxing club and we were all very happy with the food and the staff were patient and accommodating. See u next year 😋😋😋

Top notch pub grub.. only negs are, no steak offering and the restaurant side is a bit small but the food is amazing! Service is great too. Young lad there is brilliant..

Nice pub Pleasant staff Nice decor and well looked after and screens to watch sport

Delicious food at reasonable prices and friendly staff. Been a few times and will return. Just one occasion when we were left waiting to be seated and ignored really. Would have only taken a second to acknowledge us but think they were short staffed that day.

Went for Sunday lunch got the large pork dinner. Came with pork loin large Yorkshire mash and roasties and gravy. Veg came out in a small dish to share tbh I love my veg and this could have been bigger. Food was lovely even though one of my roasties was hard. But overall well worth a visit. Great service very busy.

I can't believe I've slept on this place for so long. Came for lunch with my grandma and cousin, on my grandma's recommendation. Standard pub sort of menu, loads of gluten free/available GF options, massive portions, and of course it was tasty. The two ladies serving us were so kind and friendly, it seems as if they really enjoy their jobs which is wonderful to see. Even though they were busy, they spotted my grandma's limited mobility and helped her take a shortcut to the car park. They made us feel really valued. Will definitely be a regular haunt from us in the future.

We have been going to the spotted cow a dozen times a year for about 6 years. Staff are outstanding, remember you and welcome you back as friends. Vibe is always great regardless of how busy it is. Very dog friendly so perfect after a walk with your fur baby. The food is OUTSTANDING! Southern fried chicken burger is a game changer as is the pie. My wife is gluten free, and this is one of the best menus in Yorkshire to accommodate her diet. Being able to have GF fish and chips is a real treat. Their cheesecake is always Gluten Free and is stunning (but you will have to skip starters to have any hope of being hungry enough!) Whenever I have friends visiting us from outside Yorkshire - This is the place I take them to show off a true Yorkshire neighbourhood pub.

Popped in for a drink. Very busy but cracking atmosphere.

Food was great, we were a party of 5 ladies....such a shame the chair I was sat on came apart as I sat down..trapping my finger between the seat top and base...very painful..reported it to the ladies who one replied..is that another one!!!.. surely any furniture should be checked regularly for defects and breakages..will I go back again..probably not..

Lovely food, great service. Will definitely be back at some point soon.

Visited today for my wife’s birthday along with several friends. I would indeed recommend to anyone wishing good food, ale and staff

Excellent food and plenty of it

Many thanks to Olivia & staff at The Spotted Cow in Drighlington. My mother had recently died & I held the reception there.The food was superb, all the guests were commenting on how good it was. Olivia is very accomadating & will arrange everything as requested....nothing is too much trouble. Well done The Spotted Cow , Whitehall Rd. Drighlington !!

My husband and I go quite often for lunch, the food tastes great and the staff are really nice and friendly. They have a great variety of food including a seniors menu for under £10 for three courses. The last twice we have been Will served us and was very pleasant and attentive throughout lunch. It really is worth a visit and note that Friday to Sunday it’s best to reserve a table as it gets quite busy.

Nice pub. Visited mid week tea time for a drink. Very busy. Will eat next time we visut.

Proper pub, proper beer, proper food, proper people. Just a cracking, community pub.

Home cooked food advertised and home cooked food is what we got, good service even though they were very busy. The food was well cooked and plentiful. We will be back.

Absolutely fabulous pub, great food, atmosphere and realistic pricing. Highly recommend 👍

The food is amazing, so well cooked and presented beautifully. The handmade touch sets it above others. So delicious. The service itself is brilliant., the staff are so attentive, very pleasant and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you for a lovely night. We will be back.

Went for a pre ordered meal off the festive menu. Pub was rammed but was seated in a great spot and the food was served perfect...and it was really good and so much of it. Never had gravy like it as well. Couldn't manage the pud but took it home and just had it . Lovely as well. Superb night.

First time visit. Lovely pub, food was delicious too. Would definitely go back.

Had been to the Spotted Cow for lunch a few times this year & really enjoyed it so when my husband & I were discussing where to go for a Christmas meal I remembered this pub. So glad we chose here, on Fri 15th Dec early evening. The pub was very busy, we were glad we had booked,we had prebooked the 3 course Xmas menu & paid £10 each deposit, the restaurant was nicely decorated for Xmas with painted windows. The staff were very friendly & efficient, the blond lady looked after us very well & ensured we had plenty of time between courses as the portions were very generous ! Everything was homemade & delicious, my husband enjoyed his pate, salad & toasted bread starter & I was pleasantly surprised how nice my arancini with melted mozzarella inside on a rich tomato sauce with bread was. We both had turkey for main course, very tasty & thickly sliced, accompanied by roast & mashed potatoes, stuffing, a large pig in blanket, roast parsnips & we were surprised to see a massive homemade Yorkshire pudding too ! Plus a big dish of veg to share, carrots, sprouts, broccoli & green beans & a big jug of gravy !!! It was all piping hot & delicious, 1 of the best Christmas meals we've ever had out. We were so full but enjoyed it so much ! We asked for a break before the dessert, it was no problem & we didn't feel rushed at all, we waited about half an hour before we were ready, otherwise we would have had to take the puddings home as some others were doing ( other diners were eating from the usual menu, us Christmas diners got a cracker each & nice table decorations. ) My husband loved the alcohol in the Xmas pudding & I liked my After Eight cheesecake though the mint taste was a little strong. Overall it was a wonderful, homemade Christmas meal, congratulations to the chef on the excellent food, thank you & Happy Christmas to you all, see you next year! 🎅 🎄 ⛄️

Phenomenal meal! Definitely worth the money.

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 food great 👍 👌 portions way two big 😋 bellie busters ..bit of wait for food but worth every second and proper chips 🍟

Lovely friendly staff, excellent food,and good quality

This is a honest review based on our own experience we read some of the reviews and listened to recommendations from friends and decided to book a table for last Thursday evening the dining area was packed we had a small table in between two other larger tables the menu is small for me not enough choice not even any specials board I can understand it at this time of year because they was running two menus festive and normal my wife had the salmon the choice of potato was puzzling mashed potato or chips! Would have thought new potatoes would be a good option the chips smelt funny of old cooking oil quite tasteless the vegetables side was a joke a small ramekin with no more than a tablespoon of frozen peas and probably a quarter of a carrot sliced up to make the dish look full no cauliflower or broccoli disappointed to say the least mine was large beer battered haddock the same smelly chips and a dollop of mushy peas I cut into my haddock the batter uncooked on the inside and very greasy I made a comment to the waiting staff no problem we will change it three minutes later out comes another one exactly the same as previously needless to say I didn’t accept told we can refund which I accept but we came for a meal the owner asked if I’d like another dish but I’d be eating on my own wouldn’t I ! The spotted cow team work very hard but on this occasion fell way short our food very disappointed ☹️ you won’t get another chance

This is a honest review based on our own experience we read some of the reviews and listened to recommendations from friends and decided to book a table for last Thursday evening the dining area was packed we had a small table in between two other larger tables the menu is small for me not enough choice not even any specials board I can understand it at this time of year because they was running two menus festive and normal my wife had the salmon the choice of potato was puzzling mashed potato or chips! Would have thought new potatoes would be a good option the chips smelt funny of old cooking oil quite tasteless the vegetables side was a joke a small ramekin with no more than a tablespoon of frozen peas and probably a quarter of a carrot sliced up to make the dish look full no cauliflower or broccoli disappointed to say the least mine was large beer battered haddock the same smelly chips and a dollop of mushy peas I cut into my haddock the batter uncooked on the inside and very greasy I made a comment to the waiting staff no problem we will change it three minutes later out comes another one exactly the same as previously needless to say I didn’t accept told we can refund which I accept but we came for a meal the owner asked if I’d like another dish but I’d be eating on my own wouldn’t I ! The spotted cow team work very hard but on this occasion fell way short our food very disappointed ☹️ you won’t get another chance

WOW WOW WOW !!!!! Visited to day for a festive lunch with my partner, Pate and chutney with sour dough, DELICIOUS to say the least, Turkey mains that were out of this world, and to finish off with a cheese board and Baileys fondant's. What a lovely visit with amazing food and such friendly staff, please take my advise, get yourself to The Spotted Cow, Merry Christmas to all at the Spotted Cow 🎅🎅🎅🎅🍻🍻🍻👌🏽👌🏽

Only had drinks no food, nice atmosphere in the pub the drinks were a little expensive but we did have premium lager , we will be calling in again and well worth a visit