delicious dining at the red cow
Our current menu with pub favourites and something for all is listed below - however the majority of our dishes are made daily with ingredients that are fresh and seasonal so there is always something new to familiar faces. Here are some sample dishes from our specials board:
Sample Daily Specials
Pan fried Salmon Supreme with Poached egg, English asparagus, Rocket, Crushed new potatoes & chive hollandaise
Griddled Black Bream, Wilted spinach Crushed new potatoes, English asparagus, Beetroot & hollandaise
Crispy Breaded Confit of Lamb, roast Sweetbreads, celeriac two ways, English asparagus, rich lamb jus
Pan fried Sesame Lemon Sole, Pak Choi, Edamame beans, coriander noodles, chilli teriyaki oil
Sample Daily Specials
Pan fried Salmon Supreme with Poached egg, English asparagus, Rocket, Crushed new potatoes & chive hollandaise
Griddled Black Bream, Wilted spinach Crushed new potatoes, English asparagus, Beetroot & hollandaise
Crispy Breaded Confit of Lamb, roast Sweetbreads, celeriac two ways, English asparagus, rich lamb jus
Pan fried Sesame Lemon Sole, Pak Choi, Edamame beans, coriander noodles, chilli teriyaki oil
starters
Starters
Smooth Duck & Orange Pate, Cranberry & Onion Chutney, Toasted Brioche £8.00
Warm Feta, Pea & Courgette Tart, Plum Tomato & Balsamic Salad £7.50/£14.00
Haddock & Dill Fishcake, Crushed Peas, Lemon Creme Fraiche £9.50
Roasted Plum Tomato & Smoked Paprika Soup, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Sourdough £7.00
Grazing Plate – Spiced Falafel, Haloumi, Lemon & Coriander Houmous, Nocellara Olives, Sun-Blushed Tomatoes, Pickled Onion & Crispy Tortilla £8/£15
Main Courses
Towering Red Cow Ground Beef Burger, Brioche Bun, Crispy Bacon, Cheese, Beef Tomato, Baby Gem, Homemade Onion Rings, Homemade Chips, Coleslaw & Burger Sauce £16.00
Plant-Based Vegetarian Burger, Homemade Chips, Burger Sauce, Cheddar, Baby Gem, Beef Tomato, Onion Rings & Coleslaw (Can Be Vegan, please ask the member of staff) £15.50
Breaded Wholetail Scampi, Crushed Peas, Sweet Potato Fries, Tartare Sauce £14.75
Honey Roast Cold Cut Ham, Local Free Range Fried Eggs, Rocket Salad, Hand Cut Chips £13.50
Crispy Beer Battered Fresh Haddock Fillet, Crushed Peas, Hand Cut Chips, Homemade Tartare Sauce
**Add Homemade Curry Sauce £2** Sm £14.00 L £16.50
Herb Roasted Pork Belly, Mash, Ale Braised Red Cabbage & Chestnuts, Carrot, Red Wine Gravy £19.50
Homemade Thai Red Tofu & Vegetable Curry, Jasmine Rice £14.50
**Add Prawns for an extra £4.50**
English Steaks
Rib Eye Steak 8oz - Fillet Steak 8oz
All Served with Homemade Hand Cut Chips, Onion Rings, Buttered Mushroom, Tomato
Steak Sauces - Peppercorn/ Brandy & Mushroom/ Garlic Butter/ Béarnaise £2.50
**Swap for Sweet Potato Fries for £1.50**
£27 / £30
Desserts
Blackcurrant Panacotta, White Chocolate Anglaise, Biscotti £8.00
Chocolate Orange Brownie Cheesecake, Vanilla Ice Cream £8.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding & Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla Anglaise (GF option available) £7.50
Affogato, Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso, Homemade Cookies, Baileys £7.50
Saffron Walden Ice Cream Selection £1.75/£3.25/£4.75
Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Salted Caramel, Rum & Raisin, Raspberry Sorbet, Blackcurrant Sorbet, Homemade Peanut Butter & Banana Ice Cream, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Mature Cheddar, Cashel Blue, Artisan Crackers, Rich Chutney 9.00
Smooth Duck & Orange Pate, Cranberry & Onion Chutney, Toasted Brioche £8.00
Warm Feta, Pea & Courgette Tart, Plum Tomato & Balsamic Salad £7.50/£14.00
Haddock & Dill Fishcake, Crushed Peas, Lemon Creme Fraiche £9.50
Roasted Plum Tomato & Smoked Paprika Soup, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Sourdough £7.00
Grazing Plate – Spiced Falafel, Haloumi, Lemon & Coriander Houmous, Nocellara Olives, Sun-Blushed Tomatoes, Pickled Onion & Crispy Tortilla £8/£15
Main Courses
Towering Red Cow Ground Beef Burger, Brioche Bun, Crispy Bacon, Cheese, Beef Tomato, Baby Gem, Homemade Onion Rings, Homemade Chips, Coleslaw & Burger Sauce £16.00
Plant-Based Vegetarian Burger, Homemade Chips, Burger Sauce, Cheddar, Baby Gem, Beef Tomato, Onion Rings & Coleslaw (Can Be Vegan, please ask the member of staff) £15.50
Breaded Wholetail Scampi, Crushed Peas, Sweet Potato Fries, Tartare Sauce £14.75
Honey Roast Cold Cut Ham, Local Free Range Fried Eggs, Rocket Salad, Hand Cut Chips £13.50
Crispy Beer Battered Fresh Haddock Fillet, Crushed Peas, Hand Cut Chips, Homemade Tartare Sauce
**Add Homemade Curry Sauce £2** Sm £14.00 L £16.50
Herb Roasted Pork Belly, Mash, Ale Braised Red Cabbage & Chestnuts, Carrot, Red Wine Gravy £19.50
Homemade Thai Red Tofu & Vegetable Curry, Jasmine Rice £14.50
**Add Prawns for an extra £4.50**
English Steaks
Rib Eye Steak 8oz - Fillet Steak 8oz
All Served with Homemade Hand Cut Chips, Onion Rings, Buttered Mushroom, Tomato
Steak Sauces - Peppercorn/ Brandy & Mushroom/ Garlic Butter/ Béarnaise £2.50
**Swap for Sweet Potato Fries for £1.50**
£27 / £30
Desserts
Blackcurrant Panacotta, White Chocolate Anglaise, Biscotti £8.00
Chocolate Orange Brownie Cheesecake, Vanilla Ice Cream £8.50
Sticky Toffee Pudding & Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla Anglaise (GF option available) £7.50
Affogato, Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso, Homemade Cookies, Baileys £7.50
Saffron Walden Ice Cream Selection £1.75/£3.25/£4.75
Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Salted Caramel, Rum & Raisin, Raspberry Sorbet, Blackcurrant Sorbet, Homemade Peanut Butter & Banana Ice Cream, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Mature Cheddar, Cashel Blue, Artisan Crackers, Rich Chutney 9.00
Lunchtime
Served Lunchtimes
Tortilla Wraps Served with Fries & Dressed Mixed Leaf Salad £8.50
Honey Roast Gammon & Mature Cheddar with Mild Mustard
Goats Cheese & Onion Chutney
Atlantic Prawn Cocktail, Marie Rose Sauce, Crisp Lettuce
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Chutney
Tortilla Wraps Served with Fries & Dressed Mixed Leaf Salad £8.50
Honey Roast Gammon & Mature Cheddar with Mild Mustard
Goats Cheese & Onion Chutney
Atlantic Prawn Cocktail, Marie Rose Sauce, Crisp Lettuce
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Chutney
younger diners
All meals come with a free squash and ice-cream cone dessert.
Fish & Chips
Steak & Chips
Burger & Chips
Choose Baked Beans, Peas or Sweetcorn - £8.00
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Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Pasta with Ham & Cheese Sauce
Sausage & Chips
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Fish Fingers & Chips
Garlic Bread
Ham Sandwich/Cheese Sandwich & Chips
Choose Baked Beans, Peas or Sweetcorn - £5.00
Steak & Chips
Burger & Chips
Choose Baked Beans, Peas or Sweetcorn - £8.00
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Pasta with Tomato Sauce
Pasta with Ham & Cheese Sauce
Sausage & Chips
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Fish Fingers & Chips
Garlic Bread
Ham Sandwich/Cheese Sandwich & Chips
Choose Baked Beans, Peas or Sweetcorn - £5.00