Cock Tavern
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About Cock Tavern
Cock Tavern is a pub on Great Portland Street in London, open daily on a walk-in basis with no reservations taken. The menu runs to 48 dishes, with house olives, chips, and skin on fries among the options at the bar. Coffee is also served, including a latte, an espresso, and a cappuccino, alongside the pub offering. The room tends to be quiet, a pattern that holds even on Sunday afternoons, making it a straightforward stop for a drink or a plate of chips without needing to book ahead.
Menu & Prices
48 dishes · mains £4–31- House Olives£5.25
- Chips£6.00
- Latte£4.05
- Skin On Fries£6.00
- Espresso£3.60
- Cappuccino£4.05
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention quiet atmosphere, own-brewed beers, carved wood interior and upstairs private bar.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention quiet atmosphere, own-brewed beers, carved wood interior and upstairs private bar.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers highlight the pub's own-brewed beer and its historic interior, with carved wood and a fireplace drawing repeat praise. Staff are called friendly and attentive, and one visitor notes food and drinks arrived quickly despite a busy crowd. Others describe it as eerily quiet on a Sunday, wishing food service ran longer. One reviewer reports a pre-booked private upstairs event that went poorly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers highlight the pub's own-brewed beer and its historic interior, with carved wood and a fireplace drawing repeat praise. Staff are called friendly and attentive, and one visitor notes food and drinks arrived quickly despite a busy crowd. Others describe it as eerily quiet on a Sunday, wishing food service ran longer. One reviewer reports a pre-booked private upstairs event that went poorly.
Featured reviews
- Lorraine Wilson
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a fantastic visit! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the staff, specifically AJ, very funny friendly dude, were friendly and attentive, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The food and drinks were great, and everything arrived quickly despite the pub being busy. A brilliant place to relax with friends or family. We’ll definitely be returning and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a great pub with excellent service.”
- Michael Devlin
“Sam Smith's, the marmite of the pub scene, you either love them (I do) or you think they lack atmosphere and are far too quiet (my wife). …”
- Bianca Smith
“I turned up last week, along with 30-odd other people, to this lovely pub for a pre-booked, pre-arranged, private meeting in the delightful upstairs bar. Organised by a reputable association, this event was to feature a talk by an eminent …”
- Colette Makambila
“How can a pub be so eerily quiet on a Sunday afternoon!? A beautiful setting, ideal for a drink and good conversation. They really need to consider serving food until a certain time to attract the crowd into the pub. Lovely staff, but the place is too quiet!”
- Y M
“Wonderful traditional pub with beautiful old interiors — the carved wood, tiled floors and fireplace give it a real historic London atmosphere. It feels authentic and full of character. We stopped in for a drink and enjoyed one of their own beers, which was excellent. It’s great that they brew their own range — you don’t see that very often in pubs today. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and a lovely place to sit with a drink and soak in the surroundings. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy classic pubs.” 🍺🔥”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
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