From Cow Roast Inn to The Artisan Bar
A Historic Venue Reimagined
The Artisan Bar, Grill & Garden occupies the site of the Cow Roast Inn, a notable 18th-century coaching inn in Tring. Once a key stop for travelers and livestock drovers, the inn’s name reflects its role in cattle trade routes. Over time, the building has been carefully restored and transformed into a Mediterranean-inspired open-fire grill venue. This evolution blends the inn’s rich heritage with a fresh culinary vision focused on flame-cooked dishes and a lively social setting.

From Coaching Inn to Mediterranean Grill
The Artisan Bar, Grill & Garden: A Heritage Renewed
The Cow Roast Inn, dating back to the 17th century, once served as a key stop for travelers on the London to Midlands route. Over centuries, it evolved from a traditional coaching inn into The Artisan Bar, Grill & Garden, blending its historic charm with a modern Mediterranean open-fire grill concept. This transformation honors the building’s past while creating a lively venue for dining and social gatherings.

From Cow Roast Inn to The Artisan Bar, Grill & Garden
The Cow Roast Inn, established in the 1700s, served as a key stop for travelers along the Roman road near Tring. Over centuries, it transformed from a traditional coaching inn into a lively Mediterranean-inspired venue. Today, The Artisan Bar, Grill & Garden honors this heritage by combining open-fire grilling with a welcoming social space, blending history with contemporary dining.
