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Cow, The (Cambridge)

The Cow, is unappetisingly named but the pizzas they serve are the opposite. The Cow's pizzas and have achieved a legendary status in Cambridge, particularly pleasing punters with

they have built up such a name for themselves we had to try their famous pizza

their two-for-one Tuesdays. Part of the BRB chain, the The Cow is equally a bar as a restaurant and is an inoffensive place for the mostly youthful clientele to hang out, with a stainless steel bar, open kitchen, open brickwork, ex-church chairs, formica tables and ever-changing art work with an urban edge from local artists.

Up until 2002 the venue was home to the more traditional Red Cow, but now the BRB chain has taken over bringing a stone-bake pizza oven as well as a total refurb. The best seat in the house is the table by the big bay window, great for people watching with a window seat couch good for lounging.

Salads, wraps and tapas plates are on offer as well as pizza but as they have built up such a name for themselves we had to try their famous pizza. We went for the Goat and Nut which boasts an unusual combination of goat's cheese and walnut. These strong flavours won't suit all palattes but we found it a tasty treat, nicely set off by black olives and red onion. The good reputation comes from The Cow's visible stone-bake oven, which achieves a crispy base.

They have club nights and private parties downstairs, but as The Cow are yet to invest in their own sound-system the sound quality can be dubious.

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We went there for pizza one day while pootling about town - I thought it was delicious, and well priced. Regarding the 14th feb comment, Ive also been to private parties at this venue and found the door staff to be just fine.

Caz…27 Oct 2009

We visited this venue for a private party downstairs. The bouncer on the door did not let my partner in. She had a prove it ID card, but he said that he would only accept driving licence or passport, niether of which she has. How are you supposed to get in if you do not drive or have a passport? The bouncer was extremely rude, threatening and unpleasant. I would not set foot in this place again and hope that they go out of business soon. Def NOT a place to go for a romantic meal. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

Bruce…14 Feb 2009

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