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Destination Gastro Pub - The Red Cow, Royston, Essex

The Red Cow

4.6
4.6
47 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
If you’re looking for a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere, look no further than The Red Cow – a delightful thatched country pub located in the charming village of Chrishall.

The Red Cow pub is now run by a Top 50 gastro food an award-winning chef, who brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the kitchen, having spent five years as Head Chef at the award winning pub The Hole In The Wall in Little Wilbraham, Cambridge before moving on to become Head Chef at The Elm Tree Inn, Elm, Cambridgeshire .

Tryfun’s reputation for creating immaculately presented and flavourful dishes helped both pubs to gain the most popular gastropubs in and around Cambridge.

Now, at The Red Cow, Tryfun is committed to providing guests with exceptional food and warm hospitality in a beautiful setting. As an advocate of fresh produce, Tryfun is proud of his role at the Red Cow’s as a convivial host and endeavours to make our guests feel as welcome as possibly.

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Additional information

  • Location
    The Red Cow, 11 High Street, Royston, Essex SG8 8RN
  • Phone number
    01763 838792
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Bistro, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard
  • Executive Chef
    Mr Tryfun Dcunha

Menu

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What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Hertfordshire

    Child-friendly

  • Hertfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Red Cow offers "excellent service" and "delicious food" in a "lovely cosy atmosphere." Patrons enjoy traditional English charm, with standout Sunday roasts and a diverse menu. The pub is praised for "friendly and attentive staff," and a "beautiful country pub" ambiance. Ideal for both dining and social gatherings.

47 Reviews

  1. Chris

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at the Red Cow and we were very impressed with the whole experience. Food was good, service was as expected. Generally very good.

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  2. Margaret

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time as a group of 5 to the Red Cow. Just one of those places where you walk in and know your going to have a great night, and we did! Would certainly recommend!

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  3. Jane

    Hertfordshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday Lunch with my Grandkids was great. The food was excellent. It was very busy and the service was a little slow, but it was worth the wait. One of the best Sunday lunches in the area.

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  4. George

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful country pub, with great service and ambiance. Very hard to beat and the prices are very reasonable.

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  5. Lina VIP

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined at The Red Cow for lunch on a Saturday. There was a combination of diners for lunch and customers there to enjoy a drink. The food was delicious and the old pub feel was quintessentially English. I look forward to returning soon.

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  6. Josephine

    Cambridge1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday lunch . 92 year-old mum thinks the pub is great and woukd love to return. Loved her Sunday roast
    The Red CowResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hello, Many Thanks for taking the time to write a review of our family Pub. I am pleased you enjoyed our food and service. Best Wishes, Chris & The Team

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  7. pierre

    Hertfordshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and attentive staff, good variety of food and this traditional village pub. We will be back! Pierre
    The Red CowResponded on 20 February 2025
    Pierre, Many Thanks for taking the time to write a review of our family Pub. I am pleased you enjoyed our food and service. Best Wishes, Chris & The Team

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  8. Flossie

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Me and my husband had a lovely dinner here. The food was delicious, the staff very friendly and tentative, and the pub had a lovely cosy atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back soon!
    The Red CowResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hi Flossie, Lovely to read such great reviews. Chris & The Team

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  9. Stephen VIP

    Bath1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food in lovely atmosphere. Could do with working on the coffee otherwise great!
    The Red CowResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hello, Many Thanks for taking the time to write a review of our family Pub. I am pleased you enjoyed our food and service. Best Wishes, Chris & The Team

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  10. Harriet

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely family meal at the Red Cow. Nice to find somewhere open on a Monday. Food was delicious, service was great and there was a lovely open fire. Would happily come back to eat here again.
    The Red CowResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hello, Many Thanks for taking the time to write a review of our family Pub. I am pleased you enjoyed our food and service. We are open everyday! Best Wishes, Chris & The Team

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The Red Cow is rated 4.6 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Red Cow

The Red Cow, 11 High Street, Royston, Essex SG8 8RN

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    01763 838792
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Bistro, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–20:30
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard
  • Executive Chef
    Mr Tryfun Dcunha
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