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Nestled in the quiet corners of Holborn, The Bountiful Cow offers a quintessential British steakhouse experience that combines a cozy, vintage-inspired atmosphere with top-tier beef dishes. This restaurant is a haven for those seeking a hearty, satisfying meal away from the bustling crowds, yet still within the heart of London. Its unique theme, decorated with retro movie posters referencing beef and cattle, creates an engaging ambiance that transports diners to a different era while enjoying modern culinary excellence.

The Bountiful Cow: A Hidden Gem for Steak Lovers in London

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The Bountiful Cow is renowned for its expertly cooked steaks, with the sirloin and fillet being standout choices. The sirloin, weighing 310 grams, is perfectly moist and tender, served with a selection of sauces like béarnaise or peppercorn, and accompanied by crispy chips. The fillet, known for its tenderness, is served with fresh field mushrooms and focaccia, making each bite a delight for meat lovers.

The restaurant also offers a variety of starters and desserts, with the duck rillettes and chocolate crème brûlée being popular choices among patrons. The rillettes, with its melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich flavor, is a must-try, while the crème brûlée, although a bit over-torched, still offers a satisfying end to the meal.

What makes The Bountiful Cow a must-visit in London? Its focus on high-quality, expertly prepared steaks combined with a charming, vintage decor makes it a standout choice for meat enthusiasts. Why visit? Because it offers a cozy yet lively atmosphere, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. What's nearby? The restaurant is conveniently located in Holborn, close to many legal and cultural landmarks, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed meal after sightseeing or business meetings.

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One of our favorite places in London.   It is tucked away and nice ambiance not like a lot of the other pubs.   Food was excellent!  Cannot wait to go back.

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The food was very tasty, and the service very cordial. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the place is recommended!!!

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I highly recommend The Bountiful Cow to anyone living in or visiting the Holborn area in London! 

I found it on Yelp (my go to app for finding restaurants) and thought the menu looked decent, so I booked a reservation. We got there and it was a small, clean-looking place, a little off the main road. It is interestingly decorated, but nothing indicated just how great it would be. 

We arrived a few minutes early and even though they were pretty busy, were greeted immediately and our table was already waiting for us. The waiter was so friendly and helpful! I'm pretty easy, but my wife and grandson like to "customize" their orders. My wife and I each had the sea bass and prawns, and our grandson had the steak sandwich; all were delivered quickly and were superb. You can't ask for any better!

GO HERE TO EAT!!!

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This place is in a non-descript area of Holborn and tucked on the corner of a building it doesn't at first sight look like the most exciting eatery but what a lovely place. 

Great food and service exceptionally good, quick not intrusive and friendly. 

Food always tastes better if someone else is treating and as it was a business meeting in the evening I got treated. I was advised by someone who regularly eats there to try the burger. Overflowing the bun, it was perfectly cooked and extremely tasty and served with a generous portion of nicely cooked fries. Other members of our party had the steak and enjoyed them too... 

All in all a great place, a little noisy, but very casual and decent prices for this area.
Will come again
Sorry to bore you all but another 5* review

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Low grade steakhouse with a movie poster themed interior. (All movie posters have some sort of reference to beef/steak/cows/etcetera).

Service was fine, but my steak was REALLY fatty, not the good marbleized fat that gives flavor, but the chewy, grizzled fat that suggests a low grade piece of meat.

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Highly recommended! The steak was exactly cooked (medium) and the taste was absolutely great. The staff was very friendly and dedicated.

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This Holborn pub and eatery is the 'other' pub of Roxy Beaujolais. Unlike The Seven Stars, its sister pub, the 'Cow' is a fairly characterless place. Most Fridays, and Thursdays, and Wednesdays the Cow is filled with lawyers from nearby offices which gives it a slightly cliquey feel. 

There are good points. As one might expect the menu is focused on beef. The burgers are huge pieces of minced prime steak that has to be one of the best burgers in London. It would be a little misguided to take vegetarians but the Welsh Rarebit is good nonetheless. The wine is decent and there are a few good beers on tap. 

It frequently fills up, and on a Friday night you need to book. It does not have the charm of The Seven Stars, or indeed the cat, but if you're looking for a good burger in central London the 'Cow' is worth considering.

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Tucked away behind Red Lion Square glows a red neon sign that doesn't do justice to the pub it represents. Fortunately the typical association of neon signs and tacky tourist joints that fail to deliver on both atmosphere and food doesn't apply to The Bountiful Cow. Better yet, it's out of the way location means that the place errs on the side of bustling, rather than bursting on a Friday evening. I guess most people know about it through word of mouth.


 The Bountiful Cow's beef-centric theme runs strong throughout their ground floor dining room, that also acts as the main bar for those just drinking. They also apparently have a room downstairs but I never made it down to validate that fact. The walls are mostly bare except for hanging retro movie posters all with some sort of beef-related title such as Mad Cows or Cattle Drive. It's something that should be too cheesy yet I think they still manage to pull off a contemporary look. Their bright downlights probably help as do the small button-like seats by the bar, and the glass doored fridge at the entrance showcasing the cuts of meat from the menu (with the largest burger patty I've ever seen).


 We started with the (£7) rillettes of duck (a cool terrine of slowly cooked shredded duck, with toast) and the (£7.50) sphardic pate (chopped chicken liver, onion, eggs and aubergines, with toast). The pate was a generous serve, rich and very tasty with the toast and served with tiny gherkins skewered to toothpicks. However I have to recommend the rillettes of duck to anyone that eats here. I could still sense each individual of fibre of meat with each mouthful yet it also was perfectly melt in the mouth soft and jam packed with flavours. We all agreed that it was so good that we ordered a second helping to share between the four of us.


 For our main meal, we all decided to go for steaks despite the look of the king-sized burger. Apparently Mike had been here before and experienced an overcooked steak, and out of fear of a repeat performance we asked for one steaks to be done one level down from what we all normally preferred (rare instead of medium rare for me). It was a good thing we did this as well since it came out perfectly cooked, moist and full of flavour. My 310g sirloin steak (£16.50) came with a serve of chips and a choice of sauces (bernaise or peppercorn) or melted goats cheese although the fillet steak comes with field mushrooms and focaccia instead of the chips. The steak really hit the spot and I thought the price was fairly reasonable for a steak that big (confirmed by the waitress as coming from some part of Scotland)


 Desperate for some more greens, I ordered a side salad (£4) and for the price I expected something much grander than a bowl of simply green leaves and a creamy white dressing sitting in a bowl nested at its centre. Frankly I don't understand why steakhouses continually overcharge for something that costs them so little and I regret ordering it.


 My only other dish I regretted ordering was the creme brulee (£5.50) Vanessa and I ordered. It looked promising but a single spoonful and I knew immediately it wasn't one of the better ones I've had. Its texture lacked the consistent smoothness I'd expect in a set custard, instead noticeably chunkier than it should be. It also didn't really help that they had set the blow torch too much on the top and many parts of the sugar toffee crust had become too bitter. I'd stick with just the steak next time.


 As far as steak places go, I'd definitely return to The Bountiful Cow since it's so central, has that unique atmosphere and what they focus on as their mains, they did really well. I heard they even have jazz music on Saturday evenings for free that might be worth sitting and listening to for a while.

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A very cozy restaurant (downstairs), with an amazing choice of starters, main courses and desserts. The ordered food (Steak Tartar and a lamb steak)  was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed every bit.

We will definitely return to test the starters and other main courses.

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Wow....
SO full right now
It's like I ate... a COW!

The burgers here are bountiful indeed, and come piled high with chunky chips and salad. The interior is like a vintage poster gallery meets pub (that is if your posters contain any bovine-related material, whether it be laughing cow or a matador's triumph...) Very comfortable and cosy hideout, they seated a large table with no booking on a Friday night... service was a little bit icy, but nothing I can complain about too much. A good burger find.

The Bountiful Cow: Top Steakhouse & Cozy Pub in Holborn, London

A meat lover's haven tucked away in the heart of Londonderry, The Bountiful Cow offers an authentic and hearty steak experience, bolstered by a cozy, vintage-inspired atmosphere. This restaurant is renowned for its dedication to beef, with a focus on quality cuts and traditional preparation, making it a must-visit for steak enthusiasts and casual diners alike.

Savor delicious dishes at The Bountiful Cow in Londonderry's heart. Discover cozy ambiance and mouthwatering flavors—your perfect dining adventure awaits!

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