The Cow

"Contrary to its name, The Cow is a pub and dining room near Notting Hill that specialises in seafood, not beef. One of the go-to orders here is oysters and Guinness, but you’ll also find a deluxe seafood platter, fresh crab tagliolini, and The Cow’s fish stew on the menu. This namesake stew is a volcanic orange colour with mussels, prawns, and white fish bobbing about—and comes with a giant crouton with a big dollop of rouille on top. If you’re more of a traditionalist, look no further than the pint of prawns and a bowl of whelks." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, daisy meager

"A pub-cum-bar with a Lynchian scarlet dining room upstairs, The Cow has been a favourite among Notting Hill locals, celebs, and those seeking a pint of Guinness with half a dozen oysters for years. The seafood-focused menu suits the moody saloon bar to a tee—where you’ll find groups of mates or solo regulars tucking into a bowl of their fiery fish stew—while upstairs is tailor-made for long lunches and burgundy-fuelled dinners. It’s on the Westbourne Park side but, if you’re 20 minutes the other way, don’t let a walk put you off." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

"You might think that a pub called The Cow would specialise in beef, but you’d be wrong. Plot twist: this upmarket pub and dining room near Notting Hill actually specialises in seafood. One of the go-to orders here is oysters and Guinness, but you’ll also find a £99 seafood platter and fresh crab tagliolini on the menu. When it comes to the space, it looks like it was designed by a super-fan of both Moulin Rouge and The Apprentice. Basically, it’s a bit luxurious, a bit retro, a bit French, and a lot of bright red leather. " - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna

"The Cow Special is undoubtedly the best food and drink combo in London. Forget whether Tom Cruise or one of Jude Law’s angular offspring are in the corner of this celeb-favourite pub and restaurant in Notting Hill, and just focus on what’s in front of you. Specifically, the six Jersey rock oysters and a pint of Guinness. They’re delicate and crispy, and the perfect foil for a creamy pint of the black stuff. Which is, incidentally, expertly poured too." - heidi lauth beasley, sinead cranna

"There’s a feeling of mischief seeping out from every floorboard of this Americana-feeling saloon bar and red dining room in Notting Hill. It’s just one of the reasons The Cow is a scene that you can’t help but want to be a part of, whether you’re sinking pints at the front or staining white tablecloths with smoky fish stew upstairs. If you nab a spot with your Portobello Road Market haul on a Saturday, know you’ve done very well and order The Cow special: six oysters and a Guinness. " - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley