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The Cow Shed

53 Northgate, Wakefield WF1 1BP, England
01924 291044
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Ranked #11 of 173 restaurants in Wakefield
Price range: $30 - $78
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: The Cow Shed focuses on serving local seasonal produce, cooked with a modern English style – presented to you in our cosey and intimate dining room by a professional team of attentive waiting staff, and accompanied by a wide selection of wines.
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Wakefield, Yorkshire
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Finding our favourite Friday night restaurant unexpectedly temporarily closed, we didn't quite know whether we should just head home and order some take-out food or try to find another venue in Wakefield city centre. In the end and after much debate, we decided to try and find somewhere else and thankfully we opted for the Cow Shed. We have always... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Beautiful lunch, fantastic food and presentation. Took my gran who was recognised and greeted warmly, and the staff were lovely. Really nice hideaway in the middle of Wakefield.

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darcheryorks
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

What a gem this is in the centre of Wakefield and not sure why we have waited so long to visit (think it is because we thought it was just a steakhouse). Enjoyed a fabulous evening with my sister and her partner. Service was really good, friendly but not in your face. Food was excellent. We all had fish for... More

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Wakefield, United Kingdom
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10 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

My husband treated me to a special meal. It was fabulous !!! As I wasn't sure what to have I've asked manager to surprise me !!! He truly did !!! The starter was delicious and tasty :mussels in wine. Food,service and ambiance unforgettable. My husband had a toffee sticky pudding that he loved , which was perfect ! I thought... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Chose it for a treat lunch and we were very happy. Good service nice feel to the place. The food was very good and the prices were fair. Felt well treated and would recommend

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See 3 more reviews by robwed for Wakefield
London, England, United Kingdom
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I have visited the Cowshed on many occasions now ranging from family meals, New Years eve dinners and lunch after our legal wedding (for which it will always hold a special memory) The restaurant itself is beautiful inside and out and the staff could not be any more helpful or friendly. Service is always excellent. We live in London and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

I have visited the Cowshed on many occasions now ranging from family meals, New Years eve dinners and lunch after our legal wedding (for which it will always hold a special memory) The restaurant itself is beautiful inside and out and the staff could not be any more helpful or friendly. Service is always excellent. We live in London and... More

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Wakefield, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We booked for an early bird special at the Cow Shed and really enjoyed it. I must admit, when we arrived and were asked if we would like to take our table upstairs, my heart sank. This is because usually when you eat out in Wakefield being asked to "go upstairs" is usually a prelude to being ushered into a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Have been here on several occasions for the early bird menu with a group of friends. The food is very good which is the reason we keep going back but I think it is a tad expensive outside the early bird time. The only slight negative is the the first time I went I was not sure which door to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This was my second visit and thoroughly enjoyed it. Went this time for the early bird menu with friends from work and really lovely and reasonably priced. Service was prompt.

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