Old Spotted Cow, Waltham Abbey  rated2 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Waltham Abbey

address:

Fountain Place, EN9 1RW

phone:

0871 258 7758*
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how to find it:

Waltham Abbey has no train station (the nearest is Waltham Cross, from where there are regular buses) but from the main market square in Waltham Abbey, Silver Street is over in the south west corner (over the zebra crossing) and the pub a sort way down on the left.

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picture of Old Spotted Cow
One of the more charming looking pubs we've reviewed, the diminutive size and ancient tiling make this look like a wonderful, well preserved back-street pub. It doesn't quite live up to this initial promise, however, but is still fine for a drink. Hidden away off the main Waltham Abbey thoroughfare, this is a traditional McMullen's pub with a two bar arrangement and the usual good compliment of their own ales. On our Sunday visit, the public bar was filled to capacity with locals of all ages (and all brands of sportswear) watching some sporting fixture or another, which spilled out into the back yard. Consequently we drank in the small but virtually empty Saloon bar. We would've expected to a more enjoyable visit than we experienced, so we'll probably try another visit soon, perhaps during the week.

reviewed:
23/09/2007
reviewed by redcat

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

good beer served - click for explanationreal ale - all McMullens
TVs - click for explanationSky TV
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationoutdoor seating
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