Cock Inn Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Great variety of menu items - high end rack of lamb down to burgers and pizzas - and all were very good for our party of 5."
• "Food was nice and they have a kids menu."
• "The food was very good. The starter came out very quickly, the main course less so but still within a reasonable time."
• "Went for the chicken roast that was great- huge Yorkshire pudding about £17."
• "Fabulous food, we had salmon and samphire with broccoli and spinach, all very fresh and perfectly cooked."
• "Food was delicious and reasonably priced."
• "The food was delicious, the staff were really friendly and helpful."

Cons:

• "The linguine was dry and tasted like anchovies and the scallops have since given me a dodgy stomach."
• "The only downside is the venue is in need of a refurbishment now as it's starting to look quite tired."
• "Food was ok although a bit expensive: wasn't impressed by the extra £2 for three (exactly 3) falafels on a bowl of salad that was already £10."
• "The chicken was dry beyond belief, I couldn't actually eat any."
• "Salmon and chicken were dry."
• "The pizza and steak were dry."
• "Food was over cooked and dry."

Service

Pros:

• "Waiter was very attentive."
• "The staff and service was great, really friendly, helpful, polite and efficient."
• "The staff were really friendly and helpful, the decor is really smart, quirky and cosy, and we were really looked after."
• "The staff were very attentive and friendly. Lovely atmosphere."
• "Our waitress Maisie made sure I was looked after at all times."
• "Always 5 star service whenever I come for food and drinks."
• "The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful, they really made sure everything went smoothly for our group and nothing was too much trouble."

Cons:

• "Both the managers were impolite."
• "Food and ambience is fantastic however we were let down by the robotic manager who very graciously spoiled the birthday party for trivial reasons citing alcohol policy."
• "Service was slow though."
• "They charge you 20% service charge - where from my point of view service is almost absent."
• "The young guy taking our order was pretty hopeless."
• "Service wasn’t good and my friend got a severe allergic reaction to an alcoholic food ingredient contained in her meal."
• "Very poor service. We pre-booked a table... waited for nearly 2 hours before getting our meals."

Ambience

Pros:

• "Next to us there was a fireplace and it was so calming and nice to have lunch in this pub."
• "Lovely pub with garden suitable for dogs."
• "Lovely indoor and outdoor spaces, dog friendly and free parking."
• "Quiet English pub/restaurant close to Cockfosters Station. It has a chic and elegant atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was lovely, sophisticated yet kid friendly. All the dishes were flavorsome."
• "This pub is a hidden gem! Very welcoming atmosphere."
• "Lovely local pub. Country side feel."

Cons:

• "A little disappointed no fuss was made of my mum’s birthday."
• "Shame it was understaffed on a quiet Sunday."
• "It was noisy with barking making us jump and distract from what was meant to be a peaceful afternoon catching up with friends."
• "So parking can be a nightmare here especially on beautiful sunny days as they have a large drinks garden."
• "Think it’s disgusting dogs are allowed inside the pub where food is served."
• "The music outside is so unnecessary (& bloody awful)."
• "Absolutely filthy place. Stained and dirty chairs."

Value

Pros:

• "Food was delicious and reasonably priced."
• "Prices are reasonable for London."
• "Service was great and prices really reasonable - we will definitely be back :)"
• "The food was great."
• "The food was amazing! The drinks were equally impressive."
• "Food and drinks were really good and we all agreed we will be back again very soon."
• "Staff are always friendly."