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Once known as the Railway Tavern, the pub was reputedly renamed after a former landlady with attitude. An equally plausible explanation is that drovers and their livestock passed this way headed east to London's Smithfield Market. Whatever, 'eat heartily and give the house a good name' is the sound philosophy of the pub, which specialises in oysters, Guinness and Cuban cigars. Seafood figures strongly, and a seafood platter for two includes native and rock oysters, whole crab, prawns, clams, whelks and winkles. Other favourites are the Cow fish stew, and grilled razor clams with chilli, garlic and parsley. Alternatively, try blackboard specials like lamb's kidney, black pudding and mustard sauce, or slow roasted belly of Old Spot pork with wild mushrooms. Arrive early for a good table (preferably in the upper dining room) as it gets very busy. Drinks include Fuller's beers on tap and some fairly priced wines.
Principal Beers; London Pride, Guiness, Hoegarden, Budvar
AA guide 2006
Most famous as one of the best places in London to sup a pint of the black stuff over half a dozen oysters, Tom (son of Terence) Conrans atmospheric Irish pub is also home to an accomplished first-floor dining room, eccentrically kitted out with mismatched furniture set upon a lino-covered floor. Some visitors complain that, although very good, the food is overpriced at upwards of 15 for a main given the cramped surroundings, but portions are huge & the kitchen puts more thought into what it serves up than most full-blown restaurants, so youre always likely to find a combination of judiciously paired ingredients youve never tried before. Seared scallops & cucumber with sorrel & watercress, roast crown of wigeon with bubble & squeak & Cumberland sauce, & almond tart with stewed greengages & Jersey cream are typical of the seasonal British approach. A cheaper & more seafood-orientated menu is served in the pub downstairs.
Square Meal 2006
Really in Westminster, but who cares as it's only a few minutes walk from Portobello Road?! High praise from all guides, the pub was founded by Tom Conran of Conran family fame. Irish pub with good, reasonably priced food, especially fish and oysters. Afternoons in this place are reasonably quiet; if you go on a summer evening, except to have to fight your way to the bar.
thehill.co.uk
The Cow is hugely popular with locals, and it's easy to see why. Wonderful, seasonal food comes in huge, steaming portions, the service is friendly and efficient, there's an impressive wine list and happy faces all around. The seafood sourced from local Notting Hill fishmongers is especially good. For a gastropub it really is rather expensive, but everything about this place is spot on.
londontown.com
Well, apart from the emphasis on fresh crustacea! The Cow is always busy, the seafood is fabulous and the Guinness is some of the best kept in town. Definitely worth a visit. viewlondon.co.uk
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