The Plough

A welcoming, family-​orientated foodie pub.
Although one of our areas most recommended pubs, this is the first time I have been in since the early 1980’s and it is very different!
The interior decoration/​furnishings are warm and customer-​friendly.
There is an impressive selection of well-​kept and well served cask ales, as well as the usual lagers and smoothflow keg beers. The range of non-​alcoholic drinks and spirits/​liqueurs is, likewise, comprehensive.
All of the staff we encountered were knowledgeable and friendly but, it being a Monday lunchtime, there were not many customers to talk to.
Perusing the menu is very rewarding; there are some good bargains to be had and the choice of meals is promising I have never seen T-​Bone pork steaks before!
Pricing seems a little variable on the drinks; Marston’s EPA is quoted on the menu as £1.99, yet we paid £3.06 for a pint from the next pump along.
There is a more than adequate car park and extensive outside seating with play area.

Food quality has suffered badly since re opening this year

I think this a tied pub but well done to the landlord for getting guest ales in.
Reasonable food and a pleasant interior and atmosphere.
Good value with a 2 for £10 menu.

This pub was recommended by a neighbour. The main business seems to be the restaurant side of it. We have visited it three times for a meal and not been disappointed. The meals that we had were tasty and excellent value for money, especially their 2 for £10 menu — e.g. 2 steaks + bottle of house wine £16.25! The staff are very friendly and polite. Even though it gets busy at times you do not have to wait long for your meal. The bowling green has tables on it now, so this would be a good place on a warm afternoon or evening (if we ever get one).

As usual a visit to a pub for a meal on Sunday during Christmas was a total let down. The Plough was recommended and we took a party of 10 on Sunday 27^th December 2009. Note the date! 27^th December 2009 was not a Bank Holiday yet despite this the management refused point blank to honour the 2 for £10 meals. Even the small print we were advised to read did not state this or any variation. the staff were as grumpy as hell. The chef’s definition of a rare steak was totally different to mine. Rare steaks are supposed to be bloody not bloodless. This was my first and last visit.