The Red Cow Hotel

The Red Cow Hotel Meet you at The Cow! Classic pub food, bevvies & live sports
Courtyard & function spaces available Back in 1815, The Red Cow Inn was established at Ropes Creek.
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It was one of the early coaching inns and was well patronised by the passing wagon drivers, coaches and riders on the Western Road as they travelled to and from the Nepean area. By the 1840’s, Thomas Smith was the licensee and so remained for over fifty years. He was an astute businessman, and with rumours of the proposed railway station to be built at Penrith, Tom Smith purchased a parcel of land

in 1860. The gamble paid off. He built the hotel and when the railway arrived in 1863, the station was built adjoining Tom Smith’s pub, The Red Cow Inn. The original building of the inn was a low, flat roofed brick building, quite unpretentious. There was a more elaborate reconstruction in later years using materials from the demolition of Sir John Jamison’s home “Regentville”. The hotel became a starting point for the coaches over the Blue Mountains and for four years it was also the terminus of the Western Rail Line. So continued the career of Mr and Mrs Smith who personally managed the hotel, first at Ropes Creek, then at Penrith, for fifty years. Mr Smith was a much respected member of the community. He was also an Alderman on the first Penrith Council where he remained so for many years.

This Sunday, we go ringside 🥊Spence vs Tszyu. From 11am. Sunday July 26.Score our Fight Day Box for $21 while you're at ...
23/07/2026

This Sunday, we go ringside 🥊
Spence vs Tszyu. From 11am. Sunday July 26.

Score our Fight Day Box for $21 while you're at it - loaded with a Southern Fried Chicken Burger, Crispy Popcorn Chicken, Creamy Slaw, Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce, plus a schooner of GNSC.

Book now to secure your spot.

23/07/2026

Meet Chloe! 👋

The friendly face behind the bar and the person helping bring your next function to life.

(It's safe to say we're a little obsessed with that Tommy's Marg btw).

Some places you try once. Others become your go-to (that's us).There's nothing like hearing great feedback from locals -...
21/07/2026

Some places you try once. Others become your go-to (that's us).

There's nothing like hearing great feedback from locals - we'll be sure to tell Pete the good news 🙌

Same pub, better way to stay in the know.Sign up to the PubLife App and receive✅ 10% off all bar purchases✅ Bistro disco...
19/07/2026

Same pub, better way to stay in the know.

Sign up to the PubLife App and receive
✅ 10% off all bar purchases
✅ Bistro discounts on select purchases
✅ $10 voucher when you sign up

PLUS stay up to date with deals and what's on at the Cow.

📱 Free on Android and iOS.

Not built for winter? Don’t worry, we are.Think hearty pub classics and hot plates straight from the kitchen. We're talk...
17/07/2026

Not built for winter? Don’t worry, we are.

Think hearty pub classics and hot plates straight from the kitchen. We're talking steaks, schnitzels, pasta.

Round up the crew, brave the cold and settle in for a night at the Cow this weekend.

15/07/2026

What's better than Happy Hour? Free popcorn to go with it.

Join us for Happy Hour:
Beer & Wine Mon-Fri 4-6pm
Cocktails Mon-Sat 4-7pm

🚨 Clear your schedule this Sunday 🚨Catch McGregor vs Holloway tomorrow from 11am in the UFC 329.
11/07/2026

🚨 Clear your schedule this Sunday 🚨

Catch McGregor vs Holloway tomorrow from 11am in the UFC 329.

Weekend plans? Sorted.Good vibes? Covered.Next round? Ordered.Gather with the gang in the Beer Garden, or head upstairs ...
09/07/2026

Weekend plans? Sorted.
Good vibes? Covered.
Next round? Ordered.

Gather with the gang in the Beer Garden, or head upstairs for a more intimate catch-up.

State of Origin. The decider. The Cow.🏉 $6 schooners (Tooheys New & Hahn 3.5)🥩 $20 steaks📺 Live & loud from 8pmBook your...
07/07/2026

State of Origin. The decider. The Cow.

🏉 $6 schooners (Tooheys New & Hahn 3.5)
🥩 $20 steaks
📺 Live & loud from 8pm

Book your table now and back the Blues with us tomorrow night.

Taking 'good pub near me' searches to a whole new level.
05/07/2026

Taking 'good pub near me' searches to a whole new level.

03/07/2026

Not every meal needs a special occasion 🍺

Sometimes you just need a good feed, a cold drink and a table with your name on it.

(That's where we come in).

It's never just been about the food or the drinks for us.For over 100 years, The Red Cow has been the go-to spot for loc...
01/07/2026

It's never just been about the food or the drinks for us.

For over 100 years, The Red Cow has been the go-to spot for locals to come together. For celebrations, quick dinners, game days, and everything in between.

📍 The Cow - where all roads meet.

Address

9 Station Street
Penrith, NSW
2750

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 1am
Tuesday 7am - 1am
Wednesday 7am - 1am
Thursday 7am - 1am
Friday 7am - 3am
Saturday 8am - 3am
Sunday 10am - 12am

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