The Dun Cow

Name: The Dun Cow
Address: Purdy Street Salthouse, Holt, Norfolk, United Kingdom, NR25 7XA
Telephone: 01263 740870
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3069 Reviews

£26 to £40

Pub

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Great for scenic views
Dog-friendly
Neighbourhood gem

A proper pub! With a great range of ales and wines to wet your whistle after a long coastal walk and great team of chefs to appease your appetite
Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Pub, Seafood, Meat
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–20:30
Phone number
01263 740870
Website
https://www.salthouseduncow.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Purdy Street, Salthouse, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7XA
Area
Holt / Edgefield
Cross Street
village green
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Coast Hopper bus stop, opposite duck pond
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Cannellini Bean and Sweet Potato Dip, Chipotle Chilli Sauce and Crispy Paprika Tortillas£8.00
Beef Fillet Carpaccio with Caper Dressing and Freshly Grated Horseradish£11.00
Devilled Crab and Pea Tart, Pea Shoots£10.00
Rare Tuna Tempura, Wasabi, Ginger and Soy£10.00
King Prawn Caesar Salad£10.00
Burrata with Pesto, Toasted Pinenuts and Sourdough£11.00

Larger Dishes

Battered Haddock and Chips, Pea Ketchup, Homemade Tartare Sauce£18.00
Local Dressed Crab, Warm New Potatoes, Rocket and Cherry Tomato Salad, Aioli£19.00
Double Bacon Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Emmental Cheese, Bacon, Mayo, Lettuce, Burger Sauce, Fries£14.00
Fish Stew - Tomato, Fennel, Saffron & Chorizo Stew, Sea Bream, Sea Trout, Prawns, Squid & Aioli Croute£20.00
Sauteed Gnocchi with Rose Harrisa & Cherry Tomato, Black Olives, Capers and Crème Fraiche£14.00
10oz Local Rump Steak, Chimichurri Sauce, Fries and Caesar Salad£25.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream£7.00
Dark Chocolate & Orange Mousse, Homemade Shortbread£9.00
Traditional 'Burnt' Basque Cheesecake, Berry Compote£9.00
Goat's Cheese Truckle, Agrodolce, Candied Nuts, Crackers£9.00

Kids

Fish & Chips, Peas£9.00
Minute Steak, Fries, Green Beans£10.00
Pasta Twirls, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan£5.00
Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Fries£8.00

Sherry

Manzanilla Gabriella
- Glass (100ml)£5.00
- 1/2 Bottle£17.00
Fino Dodegas Cesar Florido
- Glass (100ml)£5.00
- 1/2 Bottle£17.00
Pedro Xeminez Enilio Hedalgo
- Glass (100ml)£5.00
- 1/2 Bottle£25.00

Sparkling

Prosecco
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Bottle£30.00
Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Bottle£40.00
Veuve Clicquot, Brut
- Bottle£80.00

Rosé

Provence Rose Elegance, France
- Glass (125ml)£7.00
- Glass (175ml)£8.50
- Glass (250ml)£12.00
- Bottle£36.00
Pinot Grigio Blush Apasserini, Italy
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00

White

Mark Lynton White
- Glass (125ml)£3.50
- Glass (175ml)£5.00
- Glass (250ml)£7.00
- Bottle£20.00
Picpoul de Pinet Grande des Rocs, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Albarino Abadia di Sam Compio Terras Gauda, Spain
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Pioneer Road Riesling, Australia
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Toru TWR Gew Riesling Pinot Gris
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Pinot Grigio Apasserini, Italy
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Viognier / Chardonnay Moulin de Gassac, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Tokaji Dry Furmint, Hungary
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Les Petits Clement Sauvignon Mauzac, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Limoux Toques et Clocher, France (Petit Meursault)
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Samurai Chardonnay, South Australia
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00

Red

Mark Lynton Red
- Glass (125ml)£3.50
- Glass (175ml)£5.00
- Glass (250ml)£7.00
- Bottle£20.00
Pinot Noir, Naciente, Chile
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Domaine de la Plaigne, Beaujolais
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
La Petit Syrah du Mas Montel, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Merlot Nordoc, France
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Tempranillo Rioja Montec, Spain
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Chianti Innocenti, Colli Senesi, Italy
- Glass (125ml)£8.00
- Glass (175ml)£10.00
- Glass (250ml)£14.00
- Bottle£40.00
Tesoro Black Label Malbec
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£7.50
- Glass (250ml)£10.00
- Bottle£30.00
Evolution Pinot noir, Oregon (Biodynamic)
- Glass (125ml)£10.00
- Glass (175ml)£15.00
- Glass (250ml)£20.00
- Bottle£60.00
Reverte Graciano Vinicola Corellana, Spain (Organic)
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£8.50
- Glass (250ml)£12.00
- Bottle£36.00
Pinotage Good Hope, South Africa
- Glass (125ml)£6.00
- Glass (175ml)£8.50
- Glass (250ml)£12.00
- Bottle£36.00

Dessert

Domaine L' Ancienne Cure, Monbazillac
- Glass (100ml)£8.00
- 1/2 Bottle£26.00

What 3,069 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Norfolk/Suffolk
Great for outdoor dining
Norfolk/Suffolk
Great for scenic views
North Norfolk
Best Overall
North Norfolk
Best Service
North Norfolk
Best Ambience
North Norfolk
Best Value
North Norfolk
Healthy
North Norfolk
Neighbourhood gem
North Norfolk
Great for outdoor dining
North Norfolk
Vegetarian-friendly
North Norfolk
Lively
North Norfolk
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Dun Cow in Norfolk offers a charming pub atmosphere with "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests love the "stunning views" of the salt marshes and its "dog-friendly" environment. While some mention a limited menu, the "specials are always interesting." It's a "great spot" for both locals and visitors alike.

3,069 Reviews

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Jayne
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Faith restored an excellent lunch at the Dun Cow, with a great specials board
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Andrew
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Great location. Fantastic. Well done.
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Sarah
VIP
London
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As reliable as ever, and with very friendly staff.
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Jo
Cambridge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, atmosphere and service. We will be back. Thank you
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Paul
Norfolk/Suffolk
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service by all staff and made to feel very welcome. Great food-recommend the Burger!!
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Linda
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm friendly welcome with a wide choice to cater for all tastes. Everyone was pleased with their choice and we didn’t feel pressure to leave as soon as we were finished, which was great! Thank you - a lovely evening.
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David
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had lunch on a cold December day.The food was great, especially the Christmas pudding. Service was cheerful and timely. The restaurant was a bit chilly, otherwise we would have rated it 5 star.
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karen
VIP
Birmingham
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great GF selection- we love the sticky toffee pudding! Cozy atmosphere
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JANET
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was lovely, Christmas decorations were being put up, and everyone was enjoying the evening. The service was excellent, both our waitresses were very attentive,even though it was very busy. This is obviously a very popular restaurant in the area. The food was excellent,but we thought a little expensive. It is certainly worth a visit if you are in the area. A coach load of young men were about to enter as we left, not sure how that changed the situation .....
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Ruth
Cheshire
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exactly what a Sunday lunch should be . Great friendly service. Brilliant atmosphere, lovely food. Couldn't ask for more. Only negative is that parking was a bit iffy .
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The Dun Cow is rated 4.5 stars by 3069 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Purdy Street, Salthouse, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7XA

Additional information

Cross Street
village green
Area
Holt / Edgefield
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–20:30
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Pub, Seafood, Meat
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Coast Hopper bus stop, opposite duck pond
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
https://www.salthouseduncow.com/
Phone number
01263 740870

The Dun Cow

Make a booking

Additional information

Brancaster Oysters

Brancaster Oysters

Snacks & Sides

Olives£4.00

Gildas - Guindillas Chilli, Olive and Anchovy£4.00

Halloumi Chips, Maple Mustard Mayonnaise£7.00

Garlic Bread£4.00

Green Beans and Tenderstem Broccoli£4.00

Marinated Chicken Wings, Banana Ketchup£8.00

Cup of Skinny Fries or Fat Chips£3.00

Smaller Dishes

Cannellini Bean and Sweet Potato Dip, Chipotle Chilli Sauce and Crispy Paprika Tortillas£8.00

Beef Fillet Carpaccio with Caper Dressing and Freshly Grated Horseradish£11.00

Devilled Crab and Pea Tart, Pea Shoots£10.00

Rare Tuna Tempura, Wasabi, Ginger and Soy£10.00

King Prawn Caesar Salad£10.00

Burrata with Pesto, Toasted Pinenuts and Sourdough£11.00

Larger Dishes

Battered Haddock and Chips, Pea Ketchup, Homemade Tartare Sauce£18.00

Local Dressed Crab, Warm New Potatoes, Rocket and Cherry Tomato Salad, Aioli£19.00

Double Bacon Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Emmental Cheese, Bacon, Mayo, Lettuce, Burger Sauce, Fries£14.00

Fish Stew - Tomato, Fennel, Saffron & Chorizo Stew, Sea Bream, Sea Trout, Prawns, Squid & Aioli Croute£20.00

Sauteed Gnocchi with Rose Harrisa & Cherry Tomato, Black Olives, Capers and Crème Fraiche£14.00

10oz Local Rump Steak, Chimichurri Sauce, Fries and Caesar Salad£25.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream£7.00

Dark Chocolate & Orange Mousse, Homemade Shortbread£9.00

Traditional 'Burnt' Basque Cheesecake, Berry Compote£9.00

Goat's Cheese Truckle, Agrodolce, Candied Nuts, Crackers£9.00

Kids

Fish & Chips, Peas£9.00

Minute Steak, Fries, Green Beans£10.00

Pasta Twirls, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan£5.00

Cheeseburger, Brioche Bun, Fries£8.00

Sherry

Manzanilla Gabriella

Fino Dodegas Cesar Florido

Pedro Xeminez Enilio Hedalgo

Sparkling

Prosecco

Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut

Veuve Clicquot, Brut

Rosé

Provence Rose Elegance, France

Pinot Grigio Blush Apasserini, Italy

White

Mark Lynton White

Picpoul de Pinet Grande des Rocs, France

Albarino Abadia di Sam Compio Terras Gauda, Spain

Pioneer Road Riesling, Australia

Toru TWR Gew Riesling Pinot Gris

Pinot Grigio Apasserini, Italy

Viognier / Chardonnay Moulin de Gassac, France

Tokaji Dry Furmint, Hungary

Les Petits Clement Sauvignon Mauzac, France

Limoux Toques et Clocher, France (Petit Meursault)

Samurai Chardonnay, South Australia

Red

Mark Lynton Red

Pinot Noir, Naciente, Chile

Domaine de la Plaigne, Beaujolais

La Petit Syrah du Mas Montel, France

Merlot Nordoc, France

Tempranillo Rioja Montec, Spain

Chianti Innocenti, Colli Senesi, Italy

Tesoro Black Label Malbec

Evolution Pinot noir, Oregon (Biodynamic)

Reverte Graciano Vinicola Corellana, Spain (Organic)

Pinotage Good Hope, South Africa

Dessert

Domaine L' Ancienne Cure, Monbazillac

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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