The Cow & Creek
The Cow & Creek
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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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47 reviews
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Maria
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We’ve been there a couple of days ago and had a really nice time. We ordered some burgers that were delicious and affordable and the bartender were very kind, asking every time how was everything and having a nice chat with us. We had a really nice experience and will definitely go back and recommend it!
Written 13 August 2020
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BossGirlPepper
Oxford, UK2,363 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
We visited on Tuesday night for drinks during a pub crawl. The pub was pretty much empty which was concerning but then it was only a Tuesday eve. We stayed for a few drinks as the prices were reasonable and they played good music. Would visit again.
Written 15 February 2020
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misterkemp
Ripley, UK110 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Decent bar with plenty of drinks offers on too.
Plenty of seating and pretty clean, and well located if shopping in oxford
Plenty of seating and pretty clean, and well located if shopping in oxford
Written 16 February 2020
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Trip50962646104
Oxford, UK1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Friends
The pub itself is inviting inside I knew we would get a table at the time we went 2.30pm . We were on a work function social event.
Soft drinks no complaint ! Cocktails YUK 2for13 pounds not cheap so you at least expect the basics to be right. However I witnessed on more than one occasion flat prosecco being added. Some alcohol being completley missed out of some of them. Lack of taste of anything !
Food well Al I can say is bring your own ! Cold 🥶 nachos very cold fridge temp cheese sauce covering them . Smothered fries inedible as also covered with cold cheese sauce.
An hour into our visit a rowdy group turned up. The whole place was taken over with bad language inaudible noise cheering shouting smashing glasses. I'm all for people having a good time but there were children in eating and these men ruined our time spent here as well as others.
We choose not to complain as we work in the NHS and just wanted a laugh with some good food and drink. I'm disappointed on both counts.
Soft drinks no complaint ! Cocktails YUK 2for13 pounds not cheap so you at least expect the basics to be right. However I witnessed on more than one occasion flat prosecco being added. Some alcohol being completley missed out of some of them. Lack of taste of anything !
Food well Al I can say is bring your own ! Cold 🥶 nachos very cold fridge temp cheese sauce covering them . Smothered fries inedible as also covered with cold cheese sauce.
An hour into our visit a rowdy group turned up. The whole place was taken over with bad language inaudible noise cheering shouting smashing glasses. I'm all for people having a good time but there were children in eating and these men ruined our time spent here as well as others.
We choose not to complain as we work in the NHS and just wanted a laugh with some good food and drink. I'm disappointed on both counts.
Written 3 September 2023
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007minted
Newbury, UK44 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Went in on a Monday 2 o’clock ish one person serving got drinks and ordered food it arrived was ok 8/10 then ordered puddings I ordered a salted caramel pudding it was lemon I went to bar different person he was very rude told me it was definitely caramel he knew as he had eaten one well he hadn’t eaten mine and it was definitely lemon no can I change it I’m sorry good job I didn’t have a lemon allergy
Written 28 January 2020
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aem2682
Thurrock, UK126 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Visited here during our recent 2 night stay in Oxford for dinner.
Ordered starters and mains at the same time and was surprised at the wait time for our starters coming out, only to discover they arrived at same time as our mains. We had said we was having them as starters so make sure you tell staff.
Food was good quality and portion sizes ample.
Bar was quite for a Friday evening but was starting to get busy by time we left with an older crowd which was nice in a uni city.
Would visit again but ensure staff knew we wanted 2 courses.
Ordered starters and mains at the same time and was surprised at the wait time for our starters coming out, only to discover they arrived at same time as our mains. We had said we was having them as starters so make sure you tell staff.
Food was good quality and portion sizes ample.
Bar was quite for a Friday evening but was starting to get busy by time we left with an older crowd which was nice in a uni city.
Would visit again but ensure staff knew we wanted 2 courses.
Written 10 November 2019
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Snr. Estuar
Oxford, UK118 contributions
Aug 2019
What a shame for a venue slap bang in the middle of Oxford, my friend and I visited here last weekend and certainly will not be rushing back. We were greeted with "YES" when we approached the bar, I have come across ignorant bar staff before, but here was something else. We ordered our drinks and moved away from the service point, and started chatting to another couple, with the conversation centred around how bad it was in here. Ripped seating (see attached), toilets that really need a clean and staff with manners that need addressing, they are clearly too used to serving the late night economy whose standards have been left at the door.
Written 7 August 2019
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Holly S
2 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
I went into this establishment for my birthday for a meal in the evening and then we stayed for a few drinks. The staff were so friendly and helpful and really made us feel welcome. The standard of the food was excellent as was the atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place to eat and it’s a great place to visit for the nightlife!
Written 19 January 2019
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AndiBurnham
Banbury, UK29 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We wandered into The Cow & Creek last Saturday during peak time. From the moment we walked though the door, the team were friendly and helpful. The cocktails were done well. My wife loved the mac&cheese with crispy bacon on top. I had some of the grazing starters instead of a meal. Tony looks after this place well and his team respond impressively. Prices were fair for a town centre place and way cheaper than the nearby Westgate shopping centre monstrosity and its boutique food places! We will be back to The Cow next time we are in Oxford.
Written 16 August 2018
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Graham G
London, UK24 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Perfect little gem of a watering hole opposite the new, modern, Westgate Mall and lies between Berlin Square and the Castle Tourist Centre. It has an excellent extensive pub food menu at inexpensive cost. Wide range of beers and excellent wines - some of the latter astonishingly low cost compared with other establishments in the area. The quality is beyond reproach and the cooking,presentation and service excellent. This is in noticeable contrast to the rather pervasive "take it or leave it" indifference prevalent in this tourist city
Comfortable, spick and span and tidy with some interesting features. Spacious, yet cosy due to its well thought out architecture providing intimate and accommodating seating in an expansive lounge as well as sheltered niches.
Effectively managed with a very attentive and friendly staff. Clean, friendly and welcoming, this pub merits a visit.
See you there! It's one of our favourite venues if you wish value for money and decent old style proper attentive service in a city that has many fine pubs and attractions .
Comfortable, spick and span and tidy with some interesting features. Spacious, yet cosy due to its well thought out architecture providing intimate and accommodating seating in an expansive lounge as well as sheltered niches.
Effectively managed with a very attentive and friendly staff. Clean, friendly and welcoming, this pub merits a visit.
See you there! It's one of our favourite venues if you wish value for money and decent old style proper attentive service in a city that has many fine pubs and attractions .
Written 11 April 2018
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Hi there,
Could you write to another cow and creek trip adviser because this is is not our official page, another one has 9 reviews so that is the right one!!
Thank you!
Written 12 October 2016
Hi there,
Could you write to another cow and creek trip adviser because this is is not our official page, another one has 9 reviews so that is the right one!!
Thank you!
Written 12 October 2016
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