A legendary Notting Hill institution blending a rowdy, celebrity-frequented Irish saloon with a chic upstairs dining room serving serious seafood.
Ordering Strategy
Start with the special (oysters and Guinness) in the downstairs saloon for the atmosphere, then move upstairs for the Chicken Kiev or Fish Stew if you have a reservation.
What to order
The Cow Special
The house signature of six Jersey Rock oysters paired with a pint of Guinness remains the essential order; critics note the pub has a distinct 'Celtic affect' that makes the Guinness a must.
Fish Stew
Since the venue 'specialises in fish,' this paprika-heavy, top-tier bowl remains a staple for those with a hearty appetite, though the kitchen is also known for substantial British classics like sausage and mash.
Beef Forerib
Available as a Sunday roast, this is described as a 'damn nice cut' of meat served with a 'perfectly formed' small Yorkshire pudding that has been called the best in its class.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Mark Ellwood (80%)
Editorial Weight 50 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 8 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 6 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 9 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 2 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.4★ (1,000 reviews)
Good to know
The venue is split into a casual, often crowded downstairs bar (walk-ins) and a more formal upstairs dining room (bookings essential). It is a major celebrity hotspot.
Locations
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- mediumConfidence level
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