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Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 4223 reviews

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Gastroranking-it
3.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Joel
15.08.2024 - 12:27

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...

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Harry
15.08.2024 - 12:27

Pipes 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...

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Julian
15.08.2024 - 12:27

This guy Nick is absolutely standing on business. Utterly delightful chap. Definitely give him a raise or two.

Mia
15.08.2024 - 12:27

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...

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Safia
15.08.2024 - 12:27

Very 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.

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4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Meda
24.07.2022 - 21:54

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.

Michèle
13.12.2022 - 07:14

Good place, decent atmosphere. they want to eat exactly the same and drink, for a lower price too, just go to spoons.

Logan
13.12.2022 - 07:14

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.

Jorgovanka
13.12.2022 - 07:14

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...

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Zoe
13.12.2022 - 07:14

Great place great and delicious eating!

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Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 909 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 102 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.8 ★ from 753 reviews
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3.8 ★ from 1465 reviews

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