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US$8 - US$23
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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 22 October 2023 via mobile

We went for a Sunday roast and we could not fault it. The staff were friendly and efficient. The food was beautiful - the beef was cooked to perfection and the pork was equally as good with the best crackling - delicious! All followed by...the most gorgeous desserts - Warm chocolate brownie and ice cream and Sticky toffee pudding. All in all, the whole experience was excellent - we’re looking forward to going back again.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 August 2023 via mobile

Lovely pub in picturesque countryside. Barman Andrew was very accomodating and friendly. Friendly locals Highly recommended We'll be back :-)

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023

Stopped here for some lunch after going to the Air Tattoo. Really friendly helpful staff and fast service. Food was delicious. And the best crème Brûlée I have ever tasted! And I’ve tasted more than a few!! Will definitely be looking to see if we...can stay here next year!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 June 2023 via mobile

Phoned Landlord prior to going as we were looking for an overnight stop in the Motorhome, left a message and he called us back very shortly. Stayed at a lovely little grassed area away from the main pub car park so was very quiet, had...a meal and drinks in the pub that evening and it was superb. Charlie is a great Landlord and his staff were equally as charming and efficient, definitely won't be the last time we stay here...ThankyouMore

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 24 June 2023

We enjoyed an excellent family meal to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary with our younger son, his girlfriend and their cavapoo Dunston. All of the main courses were delicious including 2 x scampi & chips, 1 x lamb shank and 1 x 3 tapas dishes...consisting of chilli prawns, garlic mushrooms and honeyed sausages. The desserts were equally scrumptious including 3 x banoffee waffle and 1 x warm chocolate brownie. Highly recommend The Old Spotted Cow with delicious quality food in a really old world country pub setting.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 19 February 2023

Beautiful typical country pub and thought we'd try it for a Sunday roast. We had pre-booked and when we arrived at 2.00 it was very busy. We were given a nice table in the main bar area. I always do wonder when a pub is...as busy as this if it will impact on the quality of the food or how long we might have to wait for it!. I shouldn't have worried.. our Sunday roasts came out in perfectly good time.. I'd say about 20 to 30 mins from order and very delicious they were too. We paid our compliments and thanks to the Chef later for doing a great job. He told us they were one staff down in the kitchen. Given that I thought he was doing a fantastic job! Friendly, helpful staff, great food and prices. What more could anybody want! Well done the Old Spotted Cow.. we'll be back!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2022 via mobile

Visited Saturday lunchtime with my mother in law and husband. Had a lovely lunch. MIL had the beef burger, hubby ham eggs and chips and I had the the beef and Guinness pie. All thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely service. We will be back.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 15 August 2022 via mobile

We had an absolutely fabulous evening at The Old Spotted Cow, this lovely cosy country pub is in an idyllic setting. The food was superb and we were looked after so well. It was our first visit and we can t wait to come back....I would highly recommend 😋🤩More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 6 August 2022

What a good choice of location! We arrived from 3 different counties. The staff were very attentive but not invasive. There was a great choice of food and we were really pleased with the quality. Lovely relaxing atmosphere and we will choose to meet up...there again. Many thanksMore

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 28 July 2022

I have just moved into the village and this is a great pub and my new local. It's very friendly and welcoming, with delicious tapas food alongside pub favourites. After my third visit, the food is consistently good. Dog friendly.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 24 July 2022

The service and food were excellent. Had a very pleasant evening. They obliged with a small change to the menu.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 18 July 2022

Spent a wonderful afternoon in the garden watching Fairford Airshow unfold whilst enjoying friends company and an excellent lunch in superb Cotswold surroundings. the local based staff are a delight and the pub is just lovely. thank you.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 17 July 2022 via mobile

We received great service here from the landlord Charlie and his excellent team of service focused staff. Nothing was too much trouble, even to providing GF beer that was not on the menu. Great food and company, highly recommended.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 11 July 2022

Hadn't been for a while, what a lovely evening a Tapas Night. Great selection, very tasty , service and food exceptional. Highly recommend. Will be returning.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 6 June 2022

We popped in Sunday to see if they could offer lunch for three (we hadn't booked). At first it was looking unlikely due to a large booking, so we bought a drink anyway as we had arrived, and within minutes of sitting were informed we...could be squeezed in. The roast was fab, lots of variety in veg and the meat was too much (the dogs at home were pleased!) One had pudding (sticky toffee/sauce/iceceam which was a delight according to my dad!) Very friendly staff, lovely food and cosy little pub. Would definitely recommend.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Response from John J | Reviewed this property |
Yes, dogs are allowed in the bar but don't expect to all eat together if you have children with you. They are only allowed in the restaurant - apparently. How archaic.
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Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, the pub is accessible to wheelchair users - no steps either on the way in, or inside the pub. The front door is a little narrow but, other than the really big motorised wheelchairs, most... More
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THE OLD SPOTTED COW AT MARSTON MEYSEY - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

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The Old Spotted Cow at Marston Meysey is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4