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    The Cow

    4.2 (64 reviews)
    ModerateBritish, Gastropubs
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Oysters! Briny and fresh, and part of the daily special.
    Kira T.

    Delightful little space - cozy and atmospheric. Divine oysters. OMG. Very nice upscale food. I've had the bangers/mash/onion gravy and the daily terrine (with pistachios) and both were perfect. Their bread and butter basket is expensive, but so good that I call it value for money. They pour an excellent pint of Guinness and should get an extra star just for that! Overall a win. Kind of a haul via public transport... but it occurs to me that might just be by design. ;-)

    Brian S.

    This hidden gem in Notting Hill was a surprise. This is a local pub that has ridiculous fresh seafood. I know they have other menu items because I saw others ordering but I had to have the tower of seafood! Oysters, shrimp and escargot, what more could you ask for.....well a few pints of beer. Lol.

    Miriam W.

    While having a pub that's seven tube stops away from your flat as your local kind of defeats the purpose of a local, I'm thinking of making an exception for The Cow. Why? First, it's the only place outside Dublin I've had a pint of Guinness and enjoyed it. Second, the atmosphere is raucous and loud and you want to be a part of it. You'll find suits slurping oysters, peeps in t-shirts buying rounds of shots and barkeeps who are all about facilitating your fun. Also, The Cow's soundtrack is totally awesome. Third, the kitchen is the size of a small closet and yet, magic happens there. Skill, that's what you've gotta have to make that work! Oh, and, the flags from all over the world hung up around the place just make me happy.

    The Robert Pattinson hating posse
    Esme H.

    I enjoyed this bar of all the pubs in London that I had ever visited and we are talking quite a few I never met any Group of people more set on being curious as to know who you are where you are from how much money you have and why you are stopping by their beloveds pub Am I London tourist I've been there enough times to no longer call myself really a tourist But I just happen to end up there and I was just around the area and happen to run into Robert Pattinsons his flat. I've always had a crush on him I took a picture in front of his door for shits and giggles and pretty much just ran away with excitement and when I ended up at this bar I happened to mention that I was excited because I was at Robert Pattinson's flat and the entire table got so hungry with me saying that they couldn't stand him And that they were angry that he bought a flat in that area of Notting Hill they thought he was a sell-out doing all of those stupid Twilight movies I agreed with them on that part but when they told me that Robert Pattinson was welcome and there are kind of broke my heart I mean there was good service at this restaurant and some cool people hanging out you can tell me lived around the area I bought a round of drinks and I think I spent about £110 lol But it ended up evening out because everyone else at the table so thankful to have such great conversation with me that they paid for my shutter particular and drinks for the rest of the evening I just can't believe London pubs close at 11 PM that's worse than Los Angeles I'm from Las Vegas where booze is available 24 hours a day so it's very hard for me to adapt to the London nightlife I'm sorry I had to throw in the London drama of my Robert Pattinson story but I couldn't believe that the people that normally go to this pub or heating on to Robert Pattinson so bad Please be nice to him I love him I'm in the New York area right now temporarily he is here all week I may be on Yelp with some dramatic story if I decide to stalk him this week in New York City I'm undecided

    pint of prawns + pint of Guiness
    Casey T.

    My favourite gastropub in London. Seafood is king here. Crab and Chilli Tagliolini is a weekly occurrence for me, so is the fish stew (think Bouillabaisse). Rocks are solid (try w/ Guinness) and the whole cracked crab is awesome if you have the skill ;) Always a good Chablis by the bottle and a nice Ribera del Duero if you need a red.

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    Cleverly disguised as a rustic saloon bar, The Cow is actually a fine gastropub serving fresh, inspired food. The interior is small and cozy, with wooden tables pushed closely together, romantic dim lighting, and classic rock tunes playing from an antique jukebox. Eclectic vintage hand painted signs and photo cover the walls. I came here with my boyfriend for dinner, and we were seated immediately. To be completely honest, as a vegan person, I came here with low expectations. Perusing the menu, nearly everything contains meat or fish. However, I was so charmed by the ambience that I was happy to just drink (especially with Guinness now being 100% vegan)! Our server was friendly, and happy to speak to the chef about preparing a vegan meal for me. Fortunately, he was very accommodating, and I received a delicious pasta dish with a bright, slightly spicy tomato sauce that was absolutely incredible. We also got sides of fresh bread and Cornish new potatoes, both of which were excellent and paired perfectly with the food and wine. The high quality of ingredients and expert preparation of the food was evident, and appreciated. To drink we shared a bottle of the Corbieres Syrah, which was lovely and reasonably priced at £34. My boyfriend has been here many times and raves about the Seafood Stew, so if you are not vegan, order that. I look forward to returning the next time I am in London.

    Zoe H.

    The Cow is very popular and competes for business with the equally busy Westbourne Pub across the road. If you love fish then their seafood platters are a must. A visit to The Cow wouldnt be the same without me trying their pint of prawns in mayonaise- YUMMY However if fish is not your thing then try not to sit near the bar because there always seems to be a distinct fishy smell. The venue really is compact so it's best to get here late afternoon/ early evening if you can.

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    11 years ago

    Favourite pub in london. Sea food at its best. Great steak for meat lovers. Real irish gastro pub. I always come here while in London.

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    One of the first true gastropubs in London. Book well in advance. Get the sticky toffee pudding.

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    THE BEST FISH STEW I'VE EVER HAD ANYWHERE - rich tomato based shellfish broth with all sorts of fish mixed in.

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    The Mall Tavern

    The Mall Tavern

    4.2(72 reviews)
    0.7 miNotting Hill
    ££

    MY GOODNESS, place was incredible! I visited London with a group of friends, and we made a…read morereservation well in advance, which I'm so glad we did. This restaurant was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I ordered the beef roast, and we also shared a side of the creamy cauliflower, which was to die for. I truly cannot sing the praises of this restaurant enough. The service was personable and welcoming, making it easy and comfortable to ask questions and try new things. One of the managers (apologies I don't know her name) checked in on us several times and even encouraged a few of us to try additional menu items. The food came out quickly, and once it arrived, the table went completely silent because we were all too busy enjoying every bite. I highly, highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting London and even the locals. A solid 10/10 experience!

    If I could rate this place a 10/5 I would. This was a death row meal for me. WOW…read more We came here for a sunday roast with 8 people, of those 2 got fish & chips- the rest the roast. I was a fish person, and I am SO HAPPY I did! The fish at this restuarant will live in my head forever. Im not joking. I live in the US and I almost want to fly back to London just to have it again. The roast looked great too, many of my friends saying the meat was great and the gravy was flavorful. The staff were ALL so friendly, even offering the charge a phone that was dying! The place itself feels like it's straight out of a movie, a true london pub. I cannot stop thinking about this fish. Mall Tavern, if youre ever in Minnesota, please send me the recipe.

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    The Shed - Marmite eclair

    The Shed

    4.4(107 reviews)
    0.7 miNotting Hill
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    We dine here regularly and the team always provide and friendly, attentive and helpful experience…read more We recently had our Xmas feast, with 12 guests. Huge compliments to the kitchen for not only providing delicious food, but for perfectly co-ordinating the timing of the delivery of each course. My favorite restaurant in London. Highly recommend.

    We were staying at a hotel nearby and wanted to find a dinner spot without needing a reservation…read more The Shed came up as an option. When we arrived, it seemed like reservations were expected, and they did have some available, but they kindly seated us anyway. We chose the tasting menu since it featured a variety of farm-fresh dishes. My husband added the wine pairing. We started with a mushroom marmite éclair, which was better than I expected, followed by buttery Queenie scallops, a cheese course, chorizo, and beef bavette. Dessert was chocolate mousse, but I asked to switch to pie, and they were happy to accommodate. The ambiance felt like a cozy English countryside diner. I loved the details about the farm and the little pamphlet about where the food came from. Every dish was so thoughtful. This place is a hidden gem. We would absolutely come back to try the tasting menu again when it changes. Also, the crispy potatoes were incredible.

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    The Shed - Mushroom Marmite Eclair with egg yolk confit and cornichon - A MUST!

    Mushroom Marmite Eclair with egg yolk confit and cornichon - A MUST!

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    A beautiful experience highlighting Nutbourne Farms in the most exquisite ways

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