Staying in Holbrook on holiday and this pub was was lovely selection of real ales and good food plus friendly staff what more could you ask for

  The new Manager took over about a week before lockdown, so unlucky, but she and the team have done a cracking job on the reopening. I've never seen the pub... read more so spotless and the social distancing measures are excellent and enforced in a friendly way. Food was as delicious as ever, really good value and the team coping well with new restrictions ans still managing to smile. Well done and thank you!

  My wife, son, his partner and I have just had a meal in this delightful pub. The food was first class and very reasonably priced.

Lovely to see... read more a really successful community owned pub.

  Went to spotted cow Friday night after completing village run. Wow. What a fantastic atmosphere. The staff worked tirelessly, professionally and patiently to serve the vast number of people that... read more descended on the pub. Yes it was busy and it took a bit longer than usual to get served but so what? The atmosphere was great and I am so pleased the pub was at the heart of it. The lamb curry was absolutely gorgeous as was my pint of ‘smiling assassin’ (very well kept, by the way). Karaoke at the back for the kids was a nice touch. Paul, Cheryl and their staff work tirelessly to make this pub work as well as it does; I recommend a visit whenever you are in this beautiful part of the world ( and yes I do live here so may be a bit bias in that bit of my review!)

  My wife and I was visiting her father who lives in the village and we visited the spotted cow for our evening meal, the staff was very helpful and pleasant,... read more the beer was spot on and the meal was excellent could not find any thing wrong, well done spotted cow full marks

  Love this pub ! The atmosphere and the people x my husband and I are local and drop in for a few drinks when we are not at work x... read more we always get a warm welcome x especially our dogs who drag us in when we walk past knowing that a gravy bone treat awaits them from Paul or Cheryl . My husband loves the pedigree and I love the cider . So win win for us all .

  Had a lovely evening meal with 20 people. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Lovely pub food classics and the beer was excellent. Also have nice wines by the glass!
... read more /> Went again for lunch the day after. Sunny day in the beer garden with a lovely view. Lunch was superb. Would highly recommend calling in.

  We dropped in for a drink but stayed for food in the end. The food was freshly cooked, still hot, and very tasty.

  Looking tired!
Having been visiting this village pub since it’s reopening it is sad to see how tired the place is looking. The windows need updating and the ‘shabby chic’... read more look is now looking tatty.
I seriously doubt a wheelchair got fit into the disabled toilet and it must be the only loo that you can dry your hands whilst sitting on the toilet, before you wash your hands!
The committee who run the place need to look at these things as I for one will not be returning!

  We had a fantastic meal in this wonderful pub.
The young lady behind the bar was lovely and chatty we got a very warm welcome.
The pub itself oozes old... read more world charm whilst still has a large TV to watch sporting events.
Our meal was excellent. There were specials on the board and the normal menu.
My husband had the best pie he had ever had and trust me he is an expert. Huge chunks of steak in a rich ale gravy with lovely homemade pastry. The beef was melt in the mouth tender this was £9.95 This was served with chips and veg . I had an amazing burger at £8.95 Lovely and moist with plenty of flavour. This was served with an onion ring, homemade coleslaw and chips. I chose to pay a £1 extra for stilton.
The only way to improve would be to serve homemade chips rather than frozen, but this does not stop it getting top marks.

  4 of us went last night for a meal at The Spotted Cow and we were told there would be live music during the evening.The meals we all had were... read more super,hot,full of flavour and the staff were all lovely. The food in a good price and a good menu to choose from. The band playing was good but far,far too loud for the room and you couldn't even talk to staff let alone the friends we were with. We would return for another meal if there were no live music playing.

  Excellent food, drinks choice and service from the staff. Felt comfortable and safe with the social distancing guidelines and all things considered the pub is doing fantastic. Excellent service from... read more my waitress holly who was very attentive and polite. Definitely will be returning