Dun Cow in Rugby

Very disappointing meal at the Duncow last night, the food was not cooked correctly, portion size small and presention poor. A real shame as the atmosphere and waiting staff were great. Will not be eating there again, being offered a free pudding just doesn't cut it, when you have already had a bad experience with the main why would you want to eat more!

Waiting staff were great. The food was not great. Lunchtime meal with friends: all of the green veg was way overcooked and we suspected left overs from the evening before! My new potatoes were crinkly and dry on the outside, mushy in the middle. Chips despite looking nice on the outside were mostly not cooked. My fishcake was unlike any I had had before, they were just about holding together and covered in oil - obviously deep fried. We really couldn't be bothered to complain until the plates were collected, as we were enjoying nattering and didn't want to mar our time together.

I hadn't been to the Dun Cow for a long time. Very good menu not just the standard pub fare and not too expensive. The place was nearly full and for a Wednesday lunchtime this speaks volumes.Staff were friendly and very helpful especially dealing with an allergy issue. Definitely recommended

It's a very disappointing meal tonight. The steak was fatty with very little meat on it. The side salad (I was expecting peas) was a bunch of limp leaves with no dressing, which looked like it had been thrown on, and the chips consisted of bits in a bowl. The waiter commented on what I'd left on my plate and apologised, and I was given a free pudding as goodwill. I was okay with this as I had a voucher for 40% off mains; otherwise, I would have insisted on a replacement meal or refund. I have been to Dun Cow several times and always had a great meal, so I won't let this put me off returning. I just will not order a steak again. Staff are always courteous, and the open log fire was lovely to snuggle up against on the very chilly night I visited 😀

Oops, that was the wrong review! This is the correct one: Our short break, staying and dining at the Duncow was excellent; comfortable, well appointed and spacious rooms. Spectacular service, both for evening meal (spent with family) and breakfast. I would highly recommend this venue for short breaks.

Love this place. Good food, good beer, dogs and children allowed in. (Not sure if there's a child curfew though!) Nice friendly family pub.

The Dun Cow is a superb venue for many reasons. Named after a local myth the legend has it that the Dun Cow was a "monstrous beast four yards high and six yards long" which provided milk to the locals. A witch made it go murderous & it rampaged until slain by Guy, Earl of Warwick.......so the story goes.Dunchurch the village, was once located at the crossroads of the coaching roads between London and Birmingham and Oxford and was for centuries an important staging post. At one point, there were no less than 27 coaching inns there to cater for all the travellers. Two of these still remain; the 'Dun Cow' and 'The Green Man'My two visits there were one just for drinks with my daughter in law, who introduced me to the place and then the following day for a solo lunch. I can't complain about either event. The beers on both visits were in excellent condition - well justifying the Cask Marque accreditation awarded and the day followings lunch - not by reservation - but was accommodated, despite being almost totally committed by those who had, sensibly, phoned ahead.The pan fried seabass fillet, king prawns, potatoes and samphire, was excellently presented, looked good and tasted as good as it looked. Compliments to the chef were forwarded.Definitely on my repeat visit list, the next time I travel up from Somerset.

This is a middle of the road restaurant with a good ambience & if your near a fire can be warm on a cold winters evening unfortunately this time we were by a large window & it was cold & drafty. Have generally had a good meal and staff are pleasant & helpful but service is always a bit slow although plenty of staff on. Five of us went this evening (including two children) so table booked for 5 pm. Drinks took a long time & food eventually arrived at 6.10pm. Have always been pleased with meal but my sea bass had obviously been on or under a hot plate for a long time as very crisp & leathery & burger buns were similar. Did not complain as it was getting late for small people & didn’t want to wait any longer. We had a good time but a pity about the food & time as two boys were very hungry,

Great food and service for my family which includes 2 toddlers (so for those who need to know yes there are high chairs here). Very friendly staff we will definitely be going back there soon!

Oh what a fantastic place to stay from the moment you walk in the door we had such a lovely warm welcome. Staff are so friendly and helpful they could not do enough for us. We were visiting from Kent and our stay was so lovely couldn't ask for any better 5 stars for everything. The rooms are so lovely clean and welcoming. Breakfast was delious. Can't wait to return in the new year. Happy Christmas to all the lovely staff.