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Pub in [[Locale Cockfosters|Cockfosters]].
[[Category Good Beer Guide|Good Beer Guide]] pub in [[Locale Cockfosters|Cockfosters]].
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It used to be called the Cock &amp; Dragon <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/1458968929/ photo]</small>, and was part of a chain run by the Orchid Group (see <a href="http://london.randomness.org.uk/wiki.cgi?id=Cock_Inn%2C_EN4_9HU&version=11">earlier version of this page</a> for more details). However, it has now been taken over by [[Category Mitchells And Butlers|Mitchells &amp; Butlers]] and renamed to the Cock Inn.
<b>Note:</b> When we last visited, it was part of a chain run by the [http://www.orchidgroup.co.uk/ Orchid Group]. However, the pubs in chain have mainly now been transferred to other operators. This may also be the case with the Cock &amp; Dragon, and hence some of the information below may be out of date.
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It's quite smart inside, with subtle decor in shades of light grey. Large stone tiles cover the floor, giving way to interesting abstract designs further back. Entry is into a bar area with comfortable seating, and the space leads around to the left to more seating; at the very back, through an ornate wooden arch, is the entrance to a restaurant area.
They serve regular pub food at lunchtimes (noon-2:30pm) and Thai food lunchtimes and evenings <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/kake_pugh/1459086415/sizes/l/ photo of the Thai menu as of September 2007]</small>.
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[[Kake]] visited on a Thursday afternoon in November 2017. There were a fair few people in when I arrived around 2:15pm, including a large group just finishing lunch. Music was playing quietly, and there was a good buzz of conversation too. It quietened down as the afternoon went on, until there were just two other customers when I left at 4:45pm.
[[bob]] visited on a Saturday afternoon in September 2010. The real ales available were Woodforde Wherry (&pound;3.40/pint), Greene King IPA, and Young's London Gold. The Wherry was fine.
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Two of the four handpumps were clipped, for London Pride and Brains' The Rev James Gold. A pint of lime and soda was &pound;2.
I also tried some food; the pad ped gaprow neau (&pound;6.90) <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjw1/5001244956/ photo]</small>. This was hot enough even for my palate, and came with a lot of gravy.
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They have WiFi via O2, which is free but requires registration.
According to the 2011 Good Beer Guide, they have an extensive rear garden including a covered heated area.
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Accessibility: Two steps at the front entrance, one of them quite large. There's a short but steep ramp round the side leading to a fire exit which might be able to be used for step-free entrance with advance notice, but we haven't checked this. Once you're in, there's no steps to the ladies' (but there are two heavy doors and a tight turn), and the cubicle doors open outwards.

According to the Cock Inn website as of November 2017, food is served noon-10pm Mon-Thu, noon-10:30pm Fri-Sat, and noon-9pm Sun.

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* [http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub1967.php Fancyapint review]
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* [https://whatpub.com/pubs/ENF/7282/ WhatPub entry]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kake]], November 2017. Opening hours taken from the Cock Inn website, November 2017.</div>
Accessibility info: Disabled entrance at the side. Toilets on the level inside.

<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[bob]], 18 September 2010. Opening hours taken from the 2011 Good Beer Guide.</div>
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Good Beer Guide pub in Cockfosters.

Note: When we last visited, it was part of a chain run by the Orchid Group. However, the pubs in chain have mainly now been transferred to other operators. This may also be the case with the Cock & Dragon, and hence some of the information below may be out of date.

They serve regular pub food at lunchtimes (noon-2:30pm) and Thai food lunchtimes and evenings photo of the Thai menu as of September 2007.

bob visited on a Saturday afternoon in September 2010. The real ales available were Woodforde Wherry (£3.40/pint), Greene King IPA, and Young's London Gold. The Wherry was fine.

I also tried some food; the pad ped gaprow neau (£6.90) photo. This was hot enough even for my palate, and came with a lot of gravy.

According to the 2011 Good Beer Guide, they have an extensive rear garden including a covered heated area.

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Accessibility info: Disabled entrance at the side. Toilets on the level inside.

Last visited by bob, 18 September 2010. Opening hours taken from the 2011 Good Beer Guide.

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