The Old Spotted Cow at Marston Meysey
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About The Old Spotted Cow at Marston Meysey
On The St in Marston Meysey, The Old Spotted Cow is a pub with a garden and a carpark where campers are permitted to stay overnight. The Sunday roast runs as a two-course meal with lamb shank and potatoes, and wood fired pizza also appears on the menu. Children's options are available off-menu, and the bar keeps multiple taps alongside real ale. Dogs are welcome throughout. The pub is run by a landlord, landlady and landson team.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, wood fired pizza, lamb shank and real ale.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, wood fired pizza, lamb shank and real ale.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws the most praise, with reviewers singling out the lamb shank and potatoes as standouts. Close behind, wood fired pizza and general warmth of welcome from the landlord and staff earn repeated mentions, alongside the garden and real ale selection. Several describe being welcomed after being turned away elsewhere, and multiple diners say they'll return.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws the most praise, with reviewers singling out the lamb shank and potatoes as standouts. Close behind, wood fired pizza and general warmth of welcome from the landlord and staff earn repeated mentions, alongside the garden and real ale selection. Several describe being welcomed after being turned away elsewhere, and multiple diners say they'll return.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“After being turned away as a walk-in by another local pub, we ended up at The Old Spotted Cow. Immediately we were welcomed so warmly. The food was amazing and the staff were very attentive and did everything they could to make our visit a pleasurable one. We will definitely be returning. Thank you so much.”
- Google user
“Stayed in the village for a weekend away, and this was the local pub and what a pub it was, great food, asbsolutely stunning setting and all the staff were so polite and accomidating. Highly recommend!”
- Google user
“What an amazing village pub landlord landlady and landson very accommodating nothing was to much Even the locals are friendly and welcoming Amazing food warm welcoming if your in the area go grab a beer or some of the amazing food on offer 10-10 See you again soon X”
- Google user
“Had Sunday lunch with family. Great food with great hospitality. Lovely friendly atmosphere.”
- Google user
“Popped in for a drink after a walk nearby, very pleased to find the pub open on a bank holiday afternoon when several others locally were closed. Lovely garden, friendly welcome, very good real ale! Will be returning!”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Pet-friendly
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Kid-friendly
- Bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Food at bar
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed
- Facilities· 3
- Free breakfast
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
Location
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- 4.4 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Spotted Cow at Marston MeyseyReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6367 | — | — | sunday roast, wood fired pizza, lamb shank |
| Heart In HandReservations · Good for kids | 4.7469 | 4.2 mi | £20–30 | roast dinner, chicken nuggets, cauliflower cheese |
| Arkell's Strawberry Thief, SwindonReservations · Good for kids | 4.0893 | 4.4 mi | £20–30 | wood-fired oven pizzas, dogs welcome in the pub, small portions for the price |
| Manor FarmReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.31,824 | 5.2 mi away | £10–20 | talia's service, traditional pub food, burgers and sweet potato fries |
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