Welcome
Welcome to the Moody Cow
In 2011 we saved the Moody Cow from closure. Since then we have adopted a simple vision, to create the experience for our guests that we would like ourselves when we go out to dine. To us, this means authentic home made food cooked with care, using the finest most local ingredients in an inclusive, welcoming environment, and that includes your family pet!
You may already be aware that we have always done a great deal to reduce our impact on the environment by sourcing our ingredients as locally as possible, often using ingredients from our own kitchen garden, composting our vegetable waste, recycling over 90% of our general waste, reducing our consumption of single use plastic and using renewable sources of energy.
In the last eighteen months we planted over 5000 trees in the developing world and during 2024 we will be donating 1% of our net profit to local sustainability projects
We care about the environment but we are also passionate about our cooking and we are confident that you will be able to taste the difference.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Moody Cow soon
In addition to our classic menu we also offer a couple of unique experiences, in each case we will need 24 hours notice and the Gazebo will need to be available
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Countryside Alliance Awards
Attention Moody Cow patrons! We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been nominated for the prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards, in the Rural Enterprise category, and we need your support! As a cherished gathering place in the heart of our community, we’ve always strived to provide not only exceptional locally sourced food and drink but also a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Your vote would mean the world to us and further solidify our commitment to serving you with excellence. Let’s showcase the spirit of our beloved pub and demonstrate why The Moody Cow stands out among the rest. Please vote for us today and let’s continue to celebrate the charm and character of our countryside gem together!
Black Rock Cooking Stones
If you like to be in control, and the idea of a block of hand carved lava rock heated to 440 degrees doesn’t sound a bit scary, our Black Rock Cooking Stones might be just the thing for you. We will make some awesome sauces, marinades and salads, we will sear one side of your steak, by the time it reaches you the other side will be seared too.
You can then finish cooking every fork full exactly how you like it, right to the very last bite. If you choose the duo we will also serve a portion of prime, 28 day aged Hereford beef fillet, in a lime and ginger marinade, so, when your stone has cooled just a little you can finish the job. If you choose the Surf n’ Turf we will add three shell on king prawns.
Naturally you can select starters and desserts from our main menu.
It will get a little smoky so we offer cooking stones in the timber gazebo, this is a covered outdoor space with a wood burner when it gets chilly, you will be offered a blue tooth speaker so you can create your own vibe.
We need a special oven to heat the stones, so we request that you are a party of four to six and you give us a minimum of 24 hours notice, so that we can prepare the unique ingredients and prices start from £38 per person.
Torro Pazzo wood fired pizza
You get a group of friend’s or family to book the gazebo, we will then wheel in the Torro Pazzo wood fired pizza trike which will come with a kit to make your own stone baked margherita pizza’s, we will also include a bucket of ice cold Birra Moretti to share. The trike also comes with a well stocked mini bar and wine rack, you just settle up for the drinks you take.
You will have great fun stretching and forming your pizza bases, adding your toppings and taking it in turns to stone bake your own pizza. We are confident you will get flour everywhere and don’t worry, we will show you the ropes and give you some tips on how to make the perfect margherita.
If you would like us to prepare additional toppings just let us know when you book.
Afterwards, if you have room, you can choose desserts and ice cream from our pudding menu.
The cost per person, for the basic kit, which includes ingredients to make two margherita pizzas per person and a bottle of ice cold Birra Moretti is £30.
We will need 24 hours notice, there will need to be a group of four to six and it is much more fun for the chef if the weather is dry!
We look forward to welcoming you
Our Story
WHO WE ARE
Over the last twelve years our Head Chef, Tom Piper, with the help of his dedicated team, has earned a reputation for consistently creating innovative dishes, packed full of flavour, using the finest ingredients, many from growers and farmers right on our doorstep.
We take great care where we source our ingredients, only the very best, freshest ingredients will do and providing the quality is right, we select direct from farmers, growers and merchants within thirty miles.
Our wine list is carefully selected from the classic and new world, and features some stunning wines, our cellar is well kept and features cask conditioned ales from breweries as close as seven miles away, premium continental lagers, local cider and Guinness.
Our service is attentive, but informal, Children are most welcome and we love it when you bring your pet dog too.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Moody Cow soon.
Chris, Tom and the team
Here to serve you
OPENING HOURS
Wednesday
Lunch 12.00 - 15.00
Dinner 18:30 - 21:00
Thursday
Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Dinner 18:30 - 21:00
Friday
Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Dinner 18:30 - 21:00
Saturday
Lunch 12:00 - 15:00
Dinner 18:00 - 21:00
Sunday
Lunch 12:00 - 17:00
Our delicious food
MENUS
Here at The Moody Cow we’re passionate about good food, cooked well from fresh quality ingredients.
Click the link below for our full menu and to book a table.
Quench your thirst
OUR DRINKS
Our selection of cask ales are kept in superb condition, and will always feature a locally brewed beer. As well as our popular ales, we stock a range of continental lagers and local ciders. If you are driving we have created a super non alcoholic cocktail and a couple of fantastic almost alcohol free bottled beers.
Our wine list is carefully selected to include classics from the old world, some delightful wines from the new world and a couple of good locally produced wines.
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The Moody Cow
Upton Bishop
Ross on Wye
HR9 7TT
01989 780 470
chris@moodycowpub.com
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