Set in the quiet countryside, the picture-perfect thatched Red Cow typifies the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a good rural village local. Steeped in 500 years of history, this dog-friendly venue is perfectly suited for all, whether guests want to enjoy a meal with friends or relax by the fire with a beverage. Naturally, we were interested in the delicious range of food.
We started our evening with an antipasti platter. We were presented with a wonderful array of flavours and textures to satisfy all tastes: a bowl of olives surrounded by chorizo, honey-glazed ham and prosciutto, accompanied by homemade bread, which was delectably rich and nutty in flavour. Feeling hungry, I ordered the pub’s towering namesake burger, which came with coleslaw, smoked cheese, bacon, greens, and a pile of onion rings in a brioche bun. The portion was perfect and certainly kept my hunger at bay. My wife, wanting some comfort food, ordered a chicken and bacon pie, which was packed with both fillings and flavour, topped with light and crispy pastry and served alongside fluffy mash. After demolishing our main courses, it was hard to turn down scoops of locally produced ice cream – it was a great conclusion to a long week and delicious meal.