The Brown Cow has been serving as a hostelry in Bingley for over a hundred years. This family run pub provides traditional & innovative home cooked food, individually selected wines & award winning cask conditioned ales from local brewer, Timothy Taylor's. We are one of the few pubs serving all seven beers.

Situated just two minutes walk from the town centre, alongside the river with views under the bridge, The Brown Cow is the perfect choice to drink, dine and unwind. We believe supporting local suppliers is what gives us our edge and there is no exception with the beers. Serving all of Timothy Taylor's award winning cask ales, a loyal regular trade can be seen at our bar.

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We pride ourselves on our locally sourced food that we make fresh, in house, with our own fair hands. We use only the finest ingredients to create, what we consider to be, traditional food with very innovative design. We also like to try and keep every body happy with a large meat selection, vegetarian options and ever changing specials boards to really show off the flair.

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We believe that supporting our local suppliers is what gives us our edge, and this is no exception with the beers. With all seven of Timothy Taylor's award winning casks, a loyal regular trade can be seen at the bar. A well-balanced, genuine Yorkshire Bitter, with a full measure of maltiness and hoppy aroma - Boltmaker is first choice for the discerning drinker - on both sides of the Pennines.

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Being situated in such a great place, we have numerous walking & cycling routes near by that can be undertaken by those wanting a gentle stroll to others looking for more of a challenge. As for the cycling, a short climb up the hill will get you to some of the best routes in the county heading right up over Cullingworth moor and up towards Haworth.

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We're a family run, Bingley based operator, passionate about food, drink, hospitality, and anything else to do with pubs. We started the business in 2014 at The Brown Cow in Bingley. We built up a steady trade there and now it's well known for it's great Timothy Taylor's beers, amazing (and enormous) steak pies and the best burgers around.

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Scott Bowers

Jan 26, 2022

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Brilliant pub. We call in from time to time with our Cocker spaniels and always feel welcome. Nice atmosphere and cosy fire.

Sue Morris

Dec 26, 2021

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In these extraordinary times I was tempted to hold back. However I’m mindful that the public use this site to make decisions about where they spend their harm earned cash. So I’m being honest. The food was warm, a plus. The starter chicken terrine was a jellified grey lump which resembled something the cat played a role in. Unappetising but in fairness tasted ok, wouldn’t recommend. The main (Xmas dinner) very uninteresting/bland. Desert ok nothing special.
But far and above what stood out was the terrible service. The staff were surly bordering on aggressive from the outset with a ‘can’t

Joshua Tempest

Dec 17, 2021

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Top quality home cooked food. Some of the best roast potatoes I’ve ever eaten 😋 and or course, many fantastic pint to be sampled with it being a Timothy Taylor’s pub 😃

Vicky Baird

Nov 05, 2021

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Nipped in for lunch after a walk round St Ives. The food was really nice but staff were a little bit slow. Would definitely go again.

Dianne Robinson

Oct 24, 2021

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The best roast dinner! Absolutely delicious. Can't wait for our next visit.

Goo Gul

Oct 17, 2021

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The food was incredible, so freakin tasty! The waiting staff were also very attentive and relaxed such as the pub atmosphere.
Really lovely way to spend two family birthdays.
From a fellow chef, biggup yourselves because you're doing it so right!

Alan Rose

Oct 06, 2021

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A Timothy Taylor pub with great beer and a magnificent menu using local fare at a great price. Nice atmosphere and dog friendly with treats and water. Plenty of parking. What's not to like?

Tim Deka

Oct 03, 2021

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The food was amazing! Highly recommend the risotto starter and maple pork loin main, from an ex chef and big foodie I thank you guys very much for the perfect meals!

James Mclaughlin

Aug 05, 2021

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Went for a Sunday roast. I only wanted meat which seemed abit confusing to them at first. Ended up bringing me half a cow and the same portion of pig. Absolutely delicious and the waitress was lovely. Highly recommended

Jen Armstrong

Jul 25, 2021

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We went with a group of friends last night. We had great food, the staff are so friendly, chatty and very helpful. It's a lovley pub with a great atmosphere and I would highly recommend coming here.

Kris Barnes

May 11, 2021

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It’s a nice gastropub in a great location. The service was good and the food was nice. The flat iron steak especially was delicious - tender, tasty and melted in the mouth. The steak and ale pie too was delicious.

Claire Farmer

Apr 18, 2021

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Came for a couple of drinks today and had the Shrimp and Chicken starters. It was absolutely gorgeous! Great service from the team too. Well done team! Our first....bit definitely not our last visit.

Claire Dalgleish

Apr 18, 2021

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After lockdown a prebooked table well worth it .. great food beer and wine and lovely staff ..all very wel run

Gemma Roderick

Jan 10, 2021

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Went here for lunch for our first visit. Pub was nice, staff polite and quick to take drink orders. Menu was up on wall so easy to see. Our server was great at checking ingredients to ensure no dairy. My partner and I ordered local sausage sandwich with red onion relish and mustard meyo with fries and onion rings. Sausages were lovely, fries crisp and onion rings tasty. Will definitely visit again