The Cow, E20

David Walton left this review about The Cow

Visited 08/09/25. Visited previously 28/04/23.

Cask offering of Original, Special, Hophead and Ghost Ship. Keg offering of Guinness, Jubel Peach lager, Neck Oil, Peroni, Madri, Estrella, Pravda, Camden Hells and Faith a hazy pale ale from Northern Monk.

Busy Youngs pub on the fringes of the shopping centre. Bar counter with zinc like top and boarded frontage occupies the middle and rear left-hand corner. There is a patterned tiled skirt at the bar counter but otherwise there is a (vaguely) polished concrete flooring. There are some leather banquettes down the right-hand side serving some small round tables with leather chairs the other side thereof. Otherwise, a mixture of seating including some tall tables and tall stools in the front left windows. There is a mezzanine seating area and a suggestion of a larger dining area but I couldn’t be asked to venture upstairs. There is a covered seating area at the front and the front part inside has some interesting beams juxtapositioned with modern industrial ducting. TV’s switched off and very background music, the noise and atmosphere here was provided by the chatter of the groups here. Maybe they saw something great in the beers that I didn’t quite spot. Twas a lively spot for sure and given it is the only venue in E20 offering cask ale other than the clear pacesetter for the area, Tap East, you can't knock it too much!

On 21^st February 2026 - rating: 5
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