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Cock Inn at Wishaw, The Summary

  • Cuisine(s): English, Modern British, Gastropub
  • Opening Times:
    Mon - Sat (bar): 12:00 - 23:00
    Mon - Sat (food): 12:00 - 14:30 18:00 - 21:30
    Sun (bar): 12:00 - 22:30
    Sun (food): 12:00 - 16:30
  • Avg Price: £28.00
 

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)

Cock Inn at Wishaw, The Description

cock inn at wishaw

The Cock Inn has recently had a major facelift and those who knew it before will find considerable changes, all for the better. Such features as an open kitchen, stone fired ovens and log burning fires all combine inside to make this a friendly local that draws people in from a wide area. The landscaped decking outside provides a good spot for dining al fresco, or just enjoying a few pints as the velvet night soothes the mood.

The proximity of the internationally renowned Belfry Golf Course means that the odd celebrity may be spotted, and walkers enjoying the magnificent countryside between the pub and the golf course find welcome refreshment at the pub.

To set the right note of fashionable sociability there are sharing plates, baked Camembert with rustic bread, Greek mezze of taramasalata with humus, tzatziki, feta and flatbread, or a pizzette with garlic, rocket and Parmesan.

Amongst the starters, there is baked French onion soup with gruyere cheese, smoked haddock with bubble and squeak, seared pigeon with roasted beetroot or red onion and apple tarte tatin with rocket. The salads - sorry, that should read 'leaves' - offer chicken Caesar with marinated anchovies and parmesan, for the seafood fiends some seared prawns, chorizo and baby spinach or Dolcelatte, honey roast pears, chicory and walnut salad.

These days no self-respecting gastropub can afford to be without its pizza range; expect to find a classic Margherita of tomato, mozzarella and basil, another with pepperoni, chorizo and jalapeno. Pastas include spaghetti with salmon, peas, spinach and cream or chef's choice risotto.

For the big event, there is always a fish of the day on request. The line caught swordfish with warmed salad of pak choi, shitake mushrooms and mango is worth trying too. The lamb burger with minted Greek yoghurt and frites is popular, a sign of the times and improving taste in eating. For hearty eaters there are good fillet steaks with flat mushroom, pate and mash.

A wide range of supporting dishes includes Belgian frites, creamed potatoes and sautéed green beans with a garlic tomato sauce. For desserts resort to the blackboard, where there is always a good display, often with some of the local cheeses to set the buffs alight.

A sensible wine list that matches the cuisine to perfection trawls the world and comes up with some pretty interesting numbers - almost as interesting as the laconic descriptions, mostly one word but very accurate, even if 'soft, rich and bountiful' does sound rather like a generous heiress of infinite promise. One of the most expensive bottles - and even then it's only £30 - earns the appellation "heritage, unbelievable depth, flavour". Again, I think I get the message.

Check regularly on their Website for menu changes and arrangements for special occasions like Christmas and Valentine's Day. Please note that the E-Mail Contact is for enquiries only, not for bookings.


Your Reviews of Cock Inn at Wishaw, The

Tony (17 March 2008)

This is the first time I've written a review for a restaurant and I felt the Cock Inn at Wishaw had earned one. If you're tired of the usual pub-grub fare, environment, service that typifies the pub dining experience throughout the UK and you want something better which doesn't over-stretch your pocket then the Cock Inn ticks all the boxes.

As you walk in you immediately feel it is more upmarket than the usual pub. We were the first to arrive and within a very short time the place began to fill up, it is evident that this is a popular dining venue. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and a full table service is provided which, although busy, was responsive, unhurried and friendly. The meal was first rate. My wife and I had the standard Sunday roast and our friends each chose something a little more adventurous. We thoroughly enjoyed our respective meals - particularly the sweets.

When the bill arrived I was extremely surprised to find it was less than I thought it might be. We found the portions were just the right amount. So make a reservation and try it for yourself. I doubt you will be disappointed.

Dean (11 April 2007)

I've eaten at the Cock Inn many times over the past few years. Apart from the very occasional glitch, the service and food are well generally good but the thing I like most is the lively and informal atmosphere. It's a fun place to dine out and even though my work requires me to eat out a lot, often at so-called swanky places, the Cock Inn remains a favourite.

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Additional Info for Cock Inn at Wishaw, The

  • Yes Children welcome
  • No Groups allowed
  • No Air conditioning
  • Yes Outside seating
  • Yes Reservations
  • No Cover Charge
  • House red: £11.95
  • House white: £11.95
  • Service charge: Not included, 10% (optional) for 6 or more
 
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