The Dun Cow

4.5

3090 Reviews

£26 to £40

Pub

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

Great for scenic views
Dog-friendly
Neighborhood gem

A proper pub! With a great range of ales and wines to wet your whistle after a long coastal walk and great team of chefs to appease your appetite
Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Pub, Seafood, Meat
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01263 740870
Website
https://www.salthouseduncow.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Purdy Street, Salthouse, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7XA
Neighborhood
Holt / Edgefield
Cross street
village green
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Coast Hopper bus stop, opposite duck pond
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Cannellini Bean and Sweet Potato Dip, Chipotle Chilli Sauce and Crispy Paprika Tortillas£8.00
Beef Fillet Carpaccio with Caper Dressing and Freshly Grated Horseradish£11.00
Devilled Crab and Pea Tart, Pea Shoots£10.00
Rare Tuna Tempura, Wasabi, Ginger and Soy£10.00
King Prawn Caesar Salad£10.00
Burrata with Pesto, Toasted Pinenuts and Sourdough£11.00

Larger Dishes

Battered Haddock and Chips, Pea Ketchup, Homemade Tartare Sauce£18.00
Local Dressed Crab, Warm New Potatoes, Rocket and Cherry Tomato Salad, Aioli£19.00
Double Bacon Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Emmental Cheese, Bacon, Mayo, Lettuce, Burger Sauce, Fries£14.00
Fish Stew - Tomato, Fennel, Saffron & Chorizo Stew, Sea Bream, Sea Trout, Prawns, Squid & Aioli Croute£20.00
Sauteed Gnocchi with Rose Harrisa & Cherry Tomato, Black Olives, Capers and Crème Fraiche£14.00
10oz Local Rump Steak, Chimichurri Sauce, Fries and Caesar Salad£25.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream£7.00
Dark Chocolate & Orange Mousse, Homemade Shortbread£9.00
Traditional 'Burnt' Basque Cheesecake, Berry Compote£9.00
Goat's Cheese Truckle, Agrodolce, Candied Nuts, Crackers£9.00

Kids

Fish & Chips, Peas£9.00
Minute Steak, Fries, Green Beans£10.00
Pasta Twirls, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan£5.00
Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Fries£8.00

Sherry

Manzanilla Gabriella
- Glass (100ml)£5.00
- 1/2 Bottle£17.00
Fino Dodegas Cesar Florido
- Glass (100ml)£5.00
- 1/2 Bottle£17.00
Pedro Xeminez Enilio Hedalgo
- Glass (100ml)£5.00
- 1/2 Bottle£25.00

Sparkling

Prosecco
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Bottle£30.00
Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Bottle£40.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut
- Bottle£80.00

Rosé

Provence Rose Elegance, France
- Glass (125ml)£7.00
- Glass (175ml)£8.50
- Glass (250ml)£12.00
- Bottle£36.00
Pinot Grigio Blush Apasserini, Italy
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00

White

Mark Lynton White
- Glass (125ml)£3.50
- Glass (175ml)£5.00
- Glass (250ml)£7.00
- Bottle£20.00
Picpoul de Pinet Grande des Rocs, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Albarino Abadia di Sam Compio Terras Gauda, Spain
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Pioneer Road Riesling, Australia
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Toru TWR Gew Riesling Pinot Gris
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Pinot Grigio Apasserini, Italy
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Viognier / Chardonnay Moulin de Gassac, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Tokaji Dry Furmint, Hungary
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Les Petits Clement Sauvignon Mauzac, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Limoux Toques et Clocher, France (Petit Meursault)
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Samurai Chardonnay, South Australia
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00

Red

Mark Lynton Red
- Glass (125ml)£3.50
- Glass (175ml)£5.00
- Glass (250ml)£7.00
- Bottle£20.00
Pinot Noir, Naciente, Chile
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Domaine de la Plaigne, Beaujolais
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
La Petit Syrah du Mas Montel, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Merlot Nordoc, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Tempranillo Rioja Montec, Spain
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Chianti Innocenti, Colli Senesi, Italy
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Tesoro Black Label Malbec
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Evolution Pinot noir, Oregon (Biodynamic)
- Glass (125ml)£10.00
- Glass (175ml)£15.00
- Glass (250ml)£20.00
- Bottle£60.00
Reverte Graciano Vinicola Corellana, Spain (Organic)
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£8.50
- Glass (250ml)£12.00
- Bottle£36.00
Pinotage Good Hope, South Africa
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£8.50
- Glass (250ml)£12.00
- Bottle£36.00

Dessert

Domaine L' Ancienne Cure, Monbazillac
- Glass (100ml)£8.00
- 1/2 Bottle£26.00

What 3,090 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Norfolk/Suffolk
Great for outdoor dining
Norfolk/Suffolk
Great for scenic views
North Norfolk
Best Service
North Norfolk
Best Ambiance
North Norfolk
Gluten-free-friendly
North Norfolk
Healthy
North Norfolk
Neighborhood gem
North Norfolk
Great for fine wines
North Norfolk
Great for outdoor dining
North Norfolk
Vegetarian-friendly
North Norfolk
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dun Cow in Norfolk offers a charming pub atmosphere with "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests love the "stunning views" of the salt marshes and its "dog-friendly" environment. While some mention a limited menu, the "specials are always interesting." It's a "great spot" for both locals and visitors alike.

3,090 Reviews

B
Bridget
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good quick service Very good Sunday roast Lovely atmosphere Good value for good quality food
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Bev
VIP
Norfolk/Suffolk
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service , very helpful staff , food was great , brilliant atmosphere
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Ian
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant lunch. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was nice. The Guinness was nicely poured but the glasses weren’t perfectly grease free clean so the glass didn’t look nice.
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Geoff
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always good at the Dun Cow, all year round. Today was the perfect lunch on a clear winter’s day after a long walk. Fantastic moules frites, paired well with pints of Timothy Taylor Landlord and Moongazer Pintail. Lovely table service from attentive and delightful staff. Dog friendly in the bar which adds to the warm, cosy atmosphere. (As always), the best pub on the North Norfolk Coast. Just don’t tell anyone… (oops!)
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Carol
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very warm welcome today by the lovely staff at The Dun Cow. Good choices on the menu, with a wide variety of specials, small plates etc. My other half (birthday boy) was delighted to see four good ales available too. He tried the Landlords, which he said was extremely well kept (he is very particular…..) Lovely pub, great food and all the staff are very professional and efficient, we will return!
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Clive
Buckinghamshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good overall experience. Warm welcome with attentive attitude from staff throughout the evening. Dog friendly environment serving good food and drinks. Visited twice during our stay in Norfolk, although only ate once
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Steve
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been looking forward to visiting the Dun Cow for a while and we were not disappointed . Lovely warm welcome on arrival ,shown to lo table looking overlooking the marsh where we watched a Marsh Harrier hunting the reeds for prey . The food was excellent , as was the service . The pub has a a really nice atmosphere , would highly recommend and will be returning asap .
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Amelia
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The staff were lovely but the food was inconsistent and average at best. It was like different dishes were from different restaurants. Some fairly nice and reasonably priced compared to others that were inedible and awful value for money. For example the for small pieces of over fried, over seasoned halloumi for £8. Would encourage the chef to taste the dishes as no one could enjoy or even stomach 50% of what we ordered.
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Robert
Bedfordshire
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent quality food and a very good atmosphere on New Years Eve. Good service. Many thanks Well worth a visit.
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Brian
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, but the food was poor. Chicken burger had no taste and the fish & chips was very dry.
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FAQs

The Dun Cow is rated 4.5 stars by 3090 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 5, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

Purdy Street, Salthouse, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7XA

Additional information

Cross street
village green
Neighborhood
Holt / Edgefield
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Pub, Seafood, Meat
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Coast Hopper bus stop, opposite duck pond
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
https://www.salthouseduncow.com/
Phone number
01263 740870

The Dun Cow

Make a reservation

Additional information

Brancaster Oysters

Brancaster Oysters

Snacks & Sides

Olives£4.00

Gildas - Guindillas Chilli, Olive and Anchovy£4.00

Halloumi Chips, Maple Mustard Mayonnaise£7.00

Garlic Bread£4.00

Green Beans and Tenderstem Broccoli£4.00

Marinated Chicken Wings, Banana Ketchup£8.00

Cup of Skinny Fries or Fat Chips£3.00

Smaller Dishes

Cannellini Bean and Sweet Potato Dip, Chipotle Chilli Sauce and Crispy Paprika Tortillas£8.00

Beef Fillet Carpaccio with Caper Dressing and Freshly Grated Horseradish£11.00

Devilled Crab and Pea Tart, Pea Shoots£10.00

Rare Tuna Tempura, Wasabi, Ginger and Soy£10.00

King Prawn Caesar Salad£10.00

Burrata with Pesto, Toasted Pinenuts and Sourdough£11.00

Larger Dishes

Battered Haddock and Chips, Pea Ketchup, Homemade Tartare Sauce£18.00

Local Dressed Crab, Warm New Potatoes, Rocket and Cherry Tomato Salad, Aioli£19.00

Double Bacon Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Emmental Cheese, Bacon, Mayo, Lettuce, Burger Sauce, Fries£14.00

Fish Stew - Tomato, Fennel, Saffron & Chorizo Stew, Sea Bream, Sea Trout, Prawns, Squid & Aioli Croute£20.00

Sauteed Gnocchi with Rose Harrisa & Cherry Tomato, Black Olives, Capers and Crème Fraiche£14.00

10oz Local Rump Steak, Chimichurri Sauce, Fries and Caesar Salad£25.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream£7.00

Dark Chocolate & Orange Mousse, Homemade Shortbread£9.00

Traditional 'Burnt' Basque Cheesecake, Berry Compote£9.00

Goat's Cheese Truckle, Agrodolce, Candied Nuts, Crackers£9.00

Kids

Fish & Chips, Peas£9.00

Minute Steak, Fries, Green Beans£10.00

Pasta Twirls, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan£5.00

Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Fries£8.00

Sherry

Manzanilla Gabriella

Fino Dodegas Cesar Florido

Pedro Xeminez Enilio Hedalgo

Sparkling

Prosecco

Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut

Veuve Clicquot, Brut

Rosé

Provence Rose Elegance, France

Pinot Grigio Blush Apasserini, Italy

White

Mark Lynton White

Picpoul de Pinet Grande des Rocs, France

Albarino Abadia di Sam Compio Terras Gauda, Spain

Pioneer Road Riesling, Australia

Toru TWR Gew Riesling Pinot Gris

Pinot Grigio Apasserini, Italy

Viognier / Chardonnay Moulin de Gassac, France

Tokaji Dry Furmint, Hungary

Les Petits Clement Sauvignon Mauzac, France

Limoux Toques et Clocher, France (Petit Meursault)

Samurai Chardonnay, South Australia

Red

Mark Lynton Red

Pinot Noir, Naciente, Chile

Domaine de la Plaigne, Beaujolais

La Petit Syrah du Mas Montel, France

Merlot Nordoc, France

Tempranillo Rioja Montec, Spain

Chianti Innocenti, Colli Senesi, Italy

Tesoro Black Label Malbec

Evolution Pinot noir, Oregon (Biodynamic)

Reverte Graciano Vinicola Corellana, Spain (Organic)

Pinotage Good Hope, South Africa

Dessert

Domaine L' Ancienne Cure, Monbazillac

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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