Cow & Sow (Queen Square)
Bristol
At a glance
Situated at 63 Queen Square, Cow & Sow provides a culinary experience that brings a contemporary twist to classic British fare. The venue embraces a modern British cuisine style, focusing on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Known for its warm and inviting atmosphere, Cow & Sow offers a stylish setting that mixes the charm of a traditional British eatery with modern touches. The décor combines elements that are both rustic and chic, which contributes to a relaxed and welcoming environment. This makes it an excellent choice for various occasions, whether it's a casual meal or a special gathering. The venue is well-suited for those who appreciate a focus on premium quality meats and creative interpretations of British classics. Furthermore, the attentive service enhances the overall dining experience, allowing guests to enjoy their meals in comfort. Located in Bristol's historic Queen Square area, Cow & Sow is strategically placed for visitors exploring the vibrant city. With a commitment to quality and style, this venue caters to locals and visitors alike, adding a fresh perspective to traditional British dining.
Reviews
Food is amazing beef brisket appetizer, then the skirt steak perfectly seasoned, perfect beef and preparation. The blue cheese sauce was great I was eating half the steak without the sauce and the other half with. The miso cabbage side was so flavorful and fresh , nice to cut through the beef.
Booked for Saturday afternoon, for 4 people. Really hot weather outside but nice and air conditioned inside. Food was great, had the tomahawk 1200g between 3 of us and was cooked to perfection. The seasonal greens, chips and sauces were all delicious. Tatti and Kayla were our waitresses and were great. Always enjoy our food here and will definitely be back again.
Absolutely amazing Sunday lunch. The Chateaubriand was cooked perfectly. Amazing roast potatoes, vegetables and yorkies. Had a couple of sides, crispy blossom onion with black garlic mayonnaise and cauliflower cheese. Rather expensive wine list but that aside our wine was tasty. Excellent service.
Hands down the best steak I have ever eaten. Highly recommend choosing the meal for two where you order steak by weight and then it comes with two sides. Never have I felt like I had a moment when I put steak in my mouth like I did here. Preparing steak well can’t be rushed, and we were warned it would take about 40 min for our steak. Our server Amelie was spot on with the timing and our steak came out perfectly at that time. We didn’t order another appetizer but did ask for our crispy onion blossom side to be served as our appetizer (you know in a pure American Outback Steakhouse sort of way) and Amelie was nice enough to accommodate us! Now don’t let my Outback Steakhouse reference deter you, this is nothing like that. This was so fresh and lightly fried, it for sure would have been amazing with bites of steak, but we may have eaten the whole thing because we were starving! Our drinks were also great, fresh and light and well balanced. The apple and basil smash was my favorite! We didn’t have a reservation, and while we were seated right away it almost felt like we had made a mistake by not booking ahead. There were tables available and even by the time we left 2 hours later there was still no wait, so this feeling that somehow we had been rude by coming in without a reservation seemed strange. That paired with the fact that we felt a bit ignored through our meal (were we never asked if we wanted another round of drinks or checked on after our steak was delivered) makes this a 4 star for service.
Had a fabulous time!! Food was amazing and staff very accommodating to individual tastes. Between 4 of we had the steak which was cooked to perfection 👌, the fish of the day which was cod loin, leeks and steamed broccoli. Lovely atmosphere with a mix of people - couples, families, young and older people. A real example of you get what you pay for!! One of our party will be returning for a second sitting tomorrow!! Thanks for the complimentary glass of wine for the birthday girl 🎉
