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I went for the anchoive and caper pizza and it was delicious. A bit light on the toppings, they could double what they put on but the pizza was hot, the base su...
read morePipes for draft lagers need to be cleaned. I have been attending the Cowley Retreat since September, mentioned to staff various times of pints being flat, not c...
read moreThis guy Nick is absolutely standing on business. Utterly delightful chap. Definitely give him a raise or two.
As a Brookes student, Cowley Retreat has always been the go to spot for social drinking, but after my most recent experience, it’s safe to say that I will not b...
read moreVery much a student pub, not great food but nice drinks and staff are ok, sometimes a little cliquey bit that is expected with a student pub.
The Cowley Retreat offers lovely and affordable drinks, but disappointingly lacks inclusivity with a disabled toilet being used as storage. A negative experience involving a bartender's racist remarks left a Brookes student vowing not to return. One visitor encountered rude staff and dirty toilets, while another enjoyed top-tier food and attentive service, receiving a free drink due to a meal delay. Despite some issues like blocked urinals and a rude individual, the value for money at this pub remains impressive, with delicious food offerings and excellent espresso martinis. Overall, the pub receives mixed reviews ranging from pleasant visits to unfortunate encounters.
Very average pub. the doom bar was unimaginable, xt and guinness were ok. the personal is friendly and efficient. it must be better to take care of her beer.
Good place, decent atmosphere. they want to eat exactly the same and drink, for a lower price too, just go to spoons.
Friendly staff I went into there for the toilet, but at the end a drink, because the staff was so friendly to me, will be back.
Only there are 4 stars because it smells like color and only sell mojitos in a crippled as full adult who is almost in her 50s, I should know better than hit co...
read moreGreat place great and delicious eating!