The Red Cow

4.6

47 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Bistro, British
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
01763 838792
Website
http://www.theredcow.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Mr Tryfun Dcunha

Location
The Red Cow, 11 High Street, Royston, Essex SG8 8RN
Neighborhood
Royston
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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
Kid-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

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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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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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Jane
Hertfordshire1 review
4.0
Dined on March 2, 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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George
Cambridge2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 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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Lina VIP
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 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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Josephine
Cambridge1 review
4.0
Dined on February 16, 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 February 20, 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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pierre
Hertfordshire5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 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 February 20, 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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Flossie
Cambridge2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 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 February 20, 2025
Hi Flossie, Lovely to read such great reviews. Chris & The Team
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Stephen VIP
Bath1 review
4.0
Dined on February 11, 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 February 20, 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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Harriet
Hertfordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on February 10, 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 February 20, 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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FAQs

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

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Royston
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Bistro, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard
Executive chef
Mr Tryfun Dcunha
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.theredcow.com/
Phone number
01763 838792

The Red Cow

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What 47 people are saying

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