The Cowper Arms offers a menu of traditional English pub classics, with internationally inspired specials hand-crafted by our chefs in house. Our food is paired with local McMullen Ales brewed down-the-road in Hertford and a selection of fine wines. The Cowper Arms - part of FAR Management - will be the only ones who see information you choose to share with us - we never pass on your information to third parties.
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We know many vegetarians and vegans are tired of going to the pub and being forced to eat the one meal that's on offer for them, so we're working to continuously improve the range of options. This is good news for vegans, good news for people who like to find new and exciting dishes, but bad news for indecisive vegans.
If you're celebrating with a large group but don't want the formality of sit down meal, why not join us for a buffet? We have three different areas of the pub that can be hired for exclusive use, making them your own private function rooms, but still open-plan so you don't miss out on the atmosphere of the pub.
Does anybody remember pubs? They were a place you could go in the olden days and you could have proper beer from pumps, proper lager and cider on taps which is cold even if you haven't remembered to put it in the fridge (home drinking sucks!), as well as a whole ton of gins and wines, and someone else would do the cooking and washing up for you while you had a good old chinwag with your friends.
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak, if you're reading obviously this doesn't apply to you, but to everyone who didn't have the foresight to join the Bullingdon club, here's the new rules from today. NO MORE LIMITS ON TABLE SIZE other than how many friends you have and how many chairs we have. TABLE SERVICE ONLY FOR FOOD, AND MAYBE FOR DRINKS We really like table service.
Reviews (12)
Jenna Owen-Brown
Dec 20, 2021
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Thank you so much to the team accommodating my wife’s 30th birthday meal at late notice due to some other plans falling through. We enjoyed a Lovely meal and although quiet in the pub a very festive atmosphere… and all the staff so helpful and kind. Felt very safe and had lots of space - needed it to rock a sleepy baby so thank you for that! Wishing you all a lovely Christmas from our family, stay safe x
Rob H.
Dec 08, 2021
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Lorraine Melton
Nov 14, 2021
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My husband and I called in on the off chance, they found us a table for 2. plenty of choice of beer and wine selection. Both of us had a beef roast dinner with roasted potatoes, delicious vegetables and homemade gravy. Excellent service. Food was amazing. would definitely recommend a visit you will not be disappointed.
Val Aitken
Nov 08, 2021
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Cavey Rovers
Nov 07, 2021
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Kara Mills
Aug 22, 2021
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I loved that there was a vegan and vegetarian menu and the sentiment behind it (written on their website) - basically, try something yummy. I liked that it wasn't fake meat heavy too!
We ordered the tapas deal and a burger, which was frankly too much food for two people, but it was delicious and a special occasion.
I really liked how well spaced the garden was and there was a nice atmosphere throughout.
I'd recommend it here.
We ordered the tapas deal and a burger, which was frankly too much food for two people, but it was delicious and a special occasion.
I really liked how well spaced the garden was and there was a nice atmosphere throughout.
I'd recommend it here.
Angel Nash
Aug 18, 2021
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I love when I visit the Cowper Arms, not only is it very dog friendly, the humans all have a lovely time too! Fab food, everything from Chef Specials to Tapas, Pizzas, Pub Classics and a very good Vegan/Vegetarian menu. A super atmosphere, especially on quiz nights (Usually Sundays). Mummy says it is a 'hug of a pub'. I see everyone is made very welcome and comfortable; it could before just a quiet drink alone, with a group friends, or family groups of all ages.
David Watkins
Aug 09, 2021
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First time back in the Cowper Arms for a while, booked a Friday night and had to wait for the drinks order but it was busy with staff busy around all the tables. Once we ordered the food and it arrived it was well worth the wait, wow, the sharing starters are fantastic we had the meat and chicken platers. Lovely ribs, steak, chicken wings, fries, slaw and sausages, this is by far best starters I have had in a pubs for years. Well done Cowper, hats off to you. Maybe hold off ordering your mains until after the starter.. will you have space?
Pavlina Koba
Jul 03, 2021
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Rachel Jones
Nov 05, 2020
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Jane Toogood
Sep 22, 2020
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After a poor meal on August Bank Holiday, Dan invited my husband and myself back for a free meal, and we went back last night. We both had the Tapas which was really good and really good size, you can have 4 for £20 or £6 each. We had 2 lots of 4 which was a bit too much for us. Our waitress was very attentive. *****
Stoked Yeti
Jul 03, 2020
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Sunday roast was fantastic. My wife had the Nut-roast which she said was very nice. She also ordered cauliflower and cheese extra. This was a large portion that was big enough for two.
I had the mixed roast which was a very big portion with an enough Yorkshire pudding on.
The food comes with a plate of vegetables.
The food was extremely nice and plenty of it.
Good friendly service with staff coming around to make sure everything was ok.
Attentive good service. Nothing to complain about. Overall good experience.
I had the mixed roast which was a very big portion with an enough Yorkshire pudding on.
The food comes with a plate of vegetables.
The food was extremely nice and plenty of it.
Good friendly service with staff coming around to make sure everything was ok.
Attentive good service. Nothing to complain about. Overall good experience.
