Plough at 38 in Oxford

Ellie was amazing! Great service for me and my friends! She was very attentive and helped us if we needed anything. Amazing !

Our waitress grace was the perfect host. Great evening, very hospitable. The food was good, the sevice superb. Service with a smile

I came here with 50 high school students as part of a school trip. The food was great. The staff was extremely welcoming and kind to our students, going out of their way to celebrate two of our students' birthdays. A special thanks to Ellie, she was amazing!!

Superb fish and chips and a lovey location. Really nice pub

The Plough is our favourite pub in Oxford. We returned for a Sunday lunch with our son, and enjoyed another fabulous lunch experience. The food was superb (Mushroom Wellington, and trimmings, as good as I remember). Great drinks. The staff - Ellie and Hector - catered for all our requirements and were very attentive. If you are looking for a restaurant in the heart of Oxford for Sunday lunch - look no further! We will return.

Ellis was our server and she was absolutely fabulous! She helped with allergies and knew the menu well.

**Title:** Shocking Racism and Abysmal Service - Avoid at All Costs **Rating:** ⭐☆☆☆☆ I wish I could give zero stars. My recent experience at this restaurant was nothing short of appalling, marked by blatant racism, disrespect, and incompetence. As an Asian diner, I was treated with outright hostility from the moment I walked in. Staff repeatedly ignored our table while attending to others, made dismissive remarks under their breath, and even laughed when my group politely asked for assistance. The issues didn’t stop there. Despite being nearly empty, we waited over 45 minutes for a table, only to be met by servers who rolled their eyes at basic requests. When our food finally arrived, the orders were completely wrong—a frustrating pattern we noticed at neighboring tables too. When we tried to correct the mistakes, the staff argued instead of apologizing, blaming us for "not speaking clearly." The combination of racist behavior, inexcusably long waits, and unapologetically rude service made this the worst dining experience I’ve ever had. To fellow Asian patrons and anyone who values dignity: steer clear. This establishment doesn’t deserve your time or money. Management clearly has no interest in addressing these issues, as other reviews echo similar horrors. Save yourself the frustration and support inclusive businesses instead.

We came here for a Sunday roast and it was delicious! Ells was our waitress and she was very attentive and polite. We will definitely come back here if we’re visiting Oxford again!

Had fish and chips. And it was bad. The oil in which it was fried was not good and tasted stale.

Amazing staff! Our waitress Grace was very attentive and was made us feel at home!

I wasn't going to review this place as I don't like leaving negative reviews. First impression, nice as a larger man with glasses let me use the loo. Then because of his warmth and that I saw a prawn sandwich on the lunch menu I went back. Ordered 2 sandwiches and 2 procecos from a different barman. Procecco was flat as obviously bottle had been opened previous day. I asked him to change the glasses as they were flat, second glass had been finished off with new bottle, which I don't like. He changed one, begrudgingly. I didn't even feel like asking him to do other. Sandwiches came out and were possibly the worst prawn sandwichs I've had. Bread too thick with no butter and shrimp in way too much sauce and cost £10. Adequate side salad but wouldn't go back.

Visited this place with a group of about 30 people. We were on the 2nd floor and had plenty of room for socializing. Enjoyed fish and chips and other regional dishes.

Had a lovely meal at the Plough on Tuesday. The fish and chips and steak was delicious. The service from Grace was delightful. Will definitely be back!!

Good foodThere was 8 of us and we had booked. Had a table upstairs but they didn't open the upstairs bar which was a bit of a faff for so many of us up and down.

Always love the Plough. Ellie was absolutely fabulous. Couldn’t of been any better.

Wandered in here on a day out in Oxford. Fantastic service from Ellie and one of the best roasts we’ve had in a while. Lovely atmosphere too. Would recommend!

What a gem of a pub! Food is brilliant, cocktails are fantastic, even if you are not hungry - if you look at the menu I guarantee you will order some nibbles. Vicky was fantastic, thank you so much, I will definitely be back!!!

Nice seating area outside the Pub

Customer service was exemplary, helping me adjust my booking, adding an extra person and allowing us an earlier table when we arrived early. Food was delightful, especially the chicken wing starter, and i look forward to going back in the future.

This was by far and away the best meal my husband has had while visiting London. He had the trio of roasts and the plate was clean. Maria did an excellent job with all three of them. Our server was also great! I had pizza and it was huge and delicious! Five stars all around!

We had a private retirement celebration upstairs and the staff were absolutely fantastic. In particular jack and Aidan on the day upstairs serving us and jack and Vicky who helped plan the event and were very helpful with their communication. The whole team were faultless. Thank you so much!

Grace, Hector and Aidan was amazing!!!! Best service ever, will be returning.

Had the best roast with friends yesterday on a day trip to Oxford - very cosy atmosphere in a really central part of the city. We were served by Lucy who was lovely :) highly recommend if you fancy a wholesome Sunday lunch!

Tuve un almuerzo asado el domingo aquí con mi familia y fue increíble! Grace era encantador, gran servicio, sin duda volveremos!

Great Sunday lunch and drinks, food was very good for both of us. Very nice atmosphere in the plough and staff excellent especially Gracie who looked after us very well. Would recommend and definitely visit again next time in Oxford

It was a warm, cozy place. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was good and quick. You order at the counter, and they served you at the table.

My friend and I are foreigners, we are traveling and we didn't know much about where to eat. Everything was excellent! The food was delicious, the place was fantastic and the girl who served us was so kind and understanding with us! My friend and I were so nervous and he treated us super well! Super friendly and we left super happy with her. her name was vicky 🥰🥰

The food was fantastic, but the service that Vicky gave us was even better!!! She was very kind to my friend and me, we were not from here and we left delighted.

Had the most lovely Sunday roast at the Plough today. Amazing food and really nice atmosphere right in the centre of Oxford. And special thanks to our very kind and funny waitress Grace. Booked for next week already!!!!

Grace served me she was amazing, so helpful with menu suggestions and had such a great experience!

I enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly service. However, I was a bit disappointed with the roast :( The roast itself was dry and came with very little gravy—almost unnoticeable—unlike what was showcased on Instagram

Went for some food and drinks and our server Grace Ruczaj was incredible. So kind and helpful. Food was lovely and service was great! Definitely will come back!

Encantador almuerzo en una tarde fría de viernes. El sándwich de carne estaba delicioso y los scampi estaba caliente y fresco. Gracias a Aidan por cuidar de nosotros! ¡Volveremos pronto!

This is the one place I always go to for Sunday Roast with my family as it’s child-friendly, spacious, has delicious food and cocktails from a seasonal menu and they have boardgames and Shuffle board. The tables are always clean and it attracts a lovely and diverse crowd that’s there to enjoy good food and company and it’s not rowdy. Today, we were served by Ellie who had a beautiful smile, was courteous and attentive and I really appreciate that she took the time to acknowledge my child, which made us feel appreciated at customers. Thank you Ellie for making this weekend’s visit a brighter experience than usual.

Place to eat and drink, good beers and variety of cocktails and wines.

Recently visited for a Sunday Lunch with my family, the roast was exceptional and our server Ellie was superb and very friendly. Will be coming back!

Lovely Sunday roast in the upstairs with a great view of Cornmarket. Ellie was our server and was very friendly and helpful - amending our dessert ordering to include custard. A great dog friendly pub!

Skeptical for a high street pub, but had a smashing sunday roast! I had the Beef and it was proper. Waitress Elly was great with our kids and the service was fast. 10/10!

Lovely Sunday roast, really good size portion. Our waitress Ellie was really friendly and attentive, brilliant service

Reserva para el almuerzo, el lugar estaba ocupado, pero se calmó más tarde. La comida era buena, lástima que no tenían carne disponible, pero la hamburguesa era buena. Atendido y ayudado por Grace que era increíble en su trabajo - ella nos hizo sentir atendidos.

Great service, fantastic drinks, Imogen was so attentive and very helpful!

I am astonished nobody wants to serve you here, it’s not just that they look fed up and unhappy being here, they’re also rude while talking to you? Two guys at the front seemed that way at least. The ladies were at least nice and smiling. On top of that they automatically charge you 3 quids for service. Excuse me, for what exactly? Surely not coming back.

Ellie was absolutely amazing! I have severe allergies which make it difficult for me to eat in restaurants, and Ellie was communicative, caring and thorough whilst serving us. Thank you!

Very friendly good atmosphere.And nice and warm

The welcome and service from Isabella and especially Graham was superb. My wife has specific dietary needs and they bent over backwards to accommodate us. The view of the Cornmarket through the windows was great fun and the atmosphere was very friendly.

If you want to go order at the bar and take your drinks and cutlery to the table, this is your place (remember your table number to place the order). The waiters only serve the dishes and collect them, the rest you have to do everything yourself. They don't even bring the menu to your table!! The service is practically that of a fastfood restaurant but with a la carte restaurant prices.

We recently visited The Plough, and I must say it was the best meal we've had in a long time. The food was excellent, the service was impeccable, and they offered a great selection of drinks. We will definitely be coming back!

We held a Xmas party for a large group at The Plough, and it was the perfect venue! The food and service was great, staff were super helpful in the run up to the event and the atmosphere on the night was great. The venue is charming and spacious, and the shuffleboard especially went down a treat. Thank you!

Das Essen war ok, aber auch nicht mehr. Wir hatten Fish & Chips. Die Panade war sehr hart und alles andere als lecker. Pommes waren auch so la la. Der Pub an sich war ok und das Personal freundlich.

Let’s call it a tourist trip food was okay and in return it contained also the Service ingredient of I guess 15% that we have more realised on the bill.

Reservado aquí con la familia al mediodía un domingo. Los asados dominicales en el menú eran atractivos para nosotros. Reservamos una mesa de antemano y nos llevaron arriba a una zona de estar más grande. El servicio rápido para ordenar y la comida salió muy rápido después de esto. Los asados eran agradables, no se pueden quejar y buenos tamaños de porciones. - 1 estrella debido a los inodoros, solo cubicaje de inodoro masculino estaba fuera de servicio (eso me han dicho) y también cuando caminas más allá de los inodoros masculinos se puede oler la orina! También nos quedamos después de haber servido las comidas, tuvimos que pedir la factura con platos todavía en la mesa. Pub sin embargo tenía una buena sensación, muy social, un montón de juegos para pedir prestado y usar alrededor. Puede imaginar si un buen lugar para venir con amigos para unas copas.

very pleasant service and great food!

Fue nuestra comida de Navidad del personal, la comida, sirve y el entorno era perfecto. Estuvimos bien cuidados y todos disfrutamos de la noche y una gran manera de terminar 2024. Gracias al equipo de The Plough Inn

Amazing food, beautiful building and a prime location. The food is a bit pricier, but so worth it!!!

Vino con la familia a cenar camino al teatro. Sentado arriba, buen ambiente, fácil de encontrar una mesa (lunes por la noche). La aplicación para la comida no funcionó 🙄 así que se dirigió abajo para pedir comida y bebida que era sencillo. La comida llegó muy rápido. 2 x hamburguesas y los niños compartieron una de sus pizzas rectangulares grandes. La comida era buena sin ser increíble, pero era justo lo que necesitábamos y en £ 66 era una buena relación calidad-precio para 5 personas. Lo recomendaría.

A good pub, very well located, the pizzas are good

Beautiful pub. If you want to eat there you'll need a reservation! We managed to walk in and order the festive Sunday roast which was divine. If you don't book, you'll likely be on the high bar chairs which wasn't an issue for us.

En nuestro primer viaje al bar para pedir comida nos dijeron que el menú en particular se había dejado fuera por error y no podíamos pedir de él. En nuestro segundo viaje nos dijeron que los cócteles que habíamos elegido no estaban disponibles! Esto fue bastante decepcionante ya que acabamos de llegar a Oxford para nuestro fin de semana anual de Navidad, pero luego llegó la comida. No entiendo por qué platos de comida que son tan pobres se les permite salir de la cocina. Mi amiga dijo que lo calientes que estaban sus papas fritas y las mías eran frías y claramente las últimas de un lote. Incluso comenté que para el fish and chips seguramente el plato debería tener más chips. La masa de los peces era tan espesa y dura que me costó encontrar el pez real. Sí, debería haber dicho algo, pero estábamos allí para un fin de semana encantador y no quería los sentimientos incómodos. Por favor piense en la calidad.

I recently visited the Plough Inn and I was put off immediately when entering as we had booked for 4 and two chairs had been taken from our table. Which isn't a problem as it's a busy period but the staff didn't seem happy to help and begrudgingly got two chairs for us. We ordered a starter and a main course which both came at the same time and the staff again didn't seem bothered by this mistake. The pizza was very nice and perfect size for sharing although adding 3 topping set us back £16 ontop of a £15 pizza which is a joke. We were told there was no table service however, the table next to us was waited. Very disappointing experience overall.

Went here on Saturday 14th Dec, wasn't really impressed with the stuff, on bar all look sad and smiles or customer service really. Didn't have a meal, then didn't have drink. Had the Pie which was OK but it was swimming in gravy not for me.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and fast service

We had our staff party there last weekend and had a great time. The team were extremely organised and accommodating. The food was very tasty - the best we have had for a staff meal. will definitely be returning.

Absolutely beautiful pub with a gorgeous upstairs bar. Great service from Pav, we'll definately be back and recommending this gem

We had a wonderful evening at The Plough. The pizzas were huge and delicious. Super friendly staff. Thank you

Great pub in the heart of town. The foot was delicious and the service excellent.

Called in for a drink and food looked so good ordered a Sunday Roast. Absolutely fantastic Roast. Every item on the plate had great flavour and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend

Over priced for below average food. Beer over 6.50/pint Better places to get ripped off

Got a lovely beer with peach (!) on a quiet Thursday night - chill vibes and good for a meet-up with friends.

Lovely place to have a drink and/or something to eat and catch up with friends !

I had read the reviews and was happy so 6 of us met for lunch. Lack of staff serving so wait to order at bar was very long and no lunch menus available. Eventually found one for all 6 to share! The food was served quickly which was the best part of the visit. The soups and salad were good but the sandwiches were very poor. Made with supermarket cheapest white sliced bread (would've preferred brown but no choice given). The hot club sandwich was stone cold and just a basic chicken and bacon sandwich so no idea why it was advertised as hot. The beef one had lots of beef but again on the cheapest bread available as was the cheese one which was unremarkable. Should've complained but didn't like to upset the ambience. Never again will I bother as I could make a better job at home with far better bread!!

Cool pub, great location, amazing atmosphere.

Miserable bar man - no eye contact, no conversation, dull! Not a very welcome Table was cleaned by Lucy on arrival and she was very lovely , put her behind the bar 😀

Modern pub, so there is less atmosphere. More expensive category

Vinimos a comer tarde el lunes 21 de octubre. El pub era frío, el personal antipático y poco servicial y la comida fue muy decepcionante. La pintada de mi madre era dura y la col rizada cruda y el pescado de mi hermana enormemente sobrefrito - un montón de masa y muy poco pescado. Mi pastel no parecía estar bien cocinado y la comida era tibia en el mejor de los casos. ¡Las patatas estaban buenas! Los precios eran indignantes por esta calidad. Nadie verificó si nuestra comida estaba bien. Realmente se sentía como si todo hubiera salido del congelador y tirado en el microondas.

Cozy place with great food! I had the goat's cheese and fig salad and my husband had the chicken, ham and leek pie. Both were delicious! Our company had the fish and chips and it was enormous! Will be certainly looking for the same pub in other locations in the UK.

Great Sunday roast here and a new favourite in Oxford! The pork belly was very tasty and the Yorkshire puddings are amazing, very satisfying after being disappointed by a few different pub roasts in town. Our server was great, the only downside was one rude member of staff who looked like he could be the manager, marching over to our table when we’d already been sat down for 20 minutes and rudely saying “this table is reserved for [name]” and I replied “I am [name]” and he marched off without even apologising to us. You have a booking system for a reason, maybe check it before you start accusing people of stealing tables or at the very least, ask politely and don’t be rude! 😂 Other than this guy, it was a very pleasant experience being seated upstairs.

Lucy the waitress, is the most humble and sweet worker at this cool establishment. I love the chicken wings, the neck oil beer and the music. I will come back!!!

You have to go upstairs to order, but that is not mentioned anywhere. The food took a very long time due to an error in the system but they got it. This was resolved very neatly. The food is also good, fish and chips were excellent. The chicken was a bit dry but the taste was fine.

Without infamy and without praise. Interesting looking pub on the outside, renovated inside so standard modern style. Sufficient service. Okay food.

Went in to watch the football (after seeing a sign saying they were playing the game) a good hour before KO. 20mins into game and still no sight of the football on the TV (which was playing some looped Guinness book of records video), we again asked and was told “we are dealing with customers first then will put on” several other angry punters all waiting. Turning the channel was too difficult so my group all left. Next time go the Grapes, much better service.

Excellent food and great cocktails with a friendly atmosphere!

Great place to see and to sit, however service is not that great and food is quite expensive if you look how much you receive. It was ‘normal’ good, not that special.

Best fish and chips I ever had. Service was ok but we got charged 12% extra for it without being informed before paiement.

We had sunday lunch, beers and wine. Sat outside for beers then inside for lunch fab food, thanks for making our day in your beautiful city

I ordered a double baileys and was given 50ml of liquid instead of 100ml even though it states on their price list a single measure of baileys is 50ml the issue could not be resolved to my satisfaction and I received my money back which was good but I went away thinking how many people have been ripped off?

Great service and great price for beer and all kings of food items! We only have 15 minutes to spare, so we stopped by here to get a couple half pint of a beer to take a break! The bartender was very nice that served our drink and soul one of their glasses to me which I am a beer. Glass collector was very happy.

Cenato due volte in questo classico pub inglese, situato lungo il corso principale di Oxford. La prima sera hamburger, la seconda sera la "pizza quadrata" che ci aveva incuriosito la prima sera. Di solito mangiamo sempre piatti del luogo e mai cibo italiano per evitare confronto ma, alla fine, la pizza è risultata buona. Servizio puntuale e prezzo nella norma.

Quiet place with good food and good beer! Amazing pizzas!

Good food selection for a Sunday. Situated perfectly in central Oxford with nice decor. The pizza was particularly impressive.

I hate this place, VIP customer service, good food and price. I hate beacouse I'm back every weekend.

Good place Staff understanding with non-English speakers To visit...

Friendly staff and good food. Good value for money.

Food would have been just OK ( if a bit bland) if it was hot - lamb steak came out cool, lentils came seemingly out of a freezer. Still decent, but got the feeling this sat on someone else's table for quite a while🤨 Cocktail was good, though. Feels understaffed - proper staffing would solve most issues. Would give it another chance.

The bavette steak was good, the burger was slightly burnt and the fish'n chips were embarassing - fish was tiny and they tried to compensate with a thick layer of dough. The venue is nice and the tables outside are even nicer weather permitting.

great location for outdoor eating. You have to order at the bar with your table number ( seating is really the highlight, along with people watching. Right across the street from a famous building, so everyone stops to take a photo.

Si estás visitando Oxford, este es un lugar muy en medio del pub. Convenientemente situado en el centro de la ciudad con asientos exteriores y un agradable aspecto histórico en el interior, hará el trabajo. La selección de cervezas ha empeorado un poco desde que abrieron, pero supongo que están atendiendo a sus clientes. La comida está bien. Un poco caro, pero no está mal.

Estaba ocupado y quizás necesitaba un poco más de personal para ayudar. El personal que estaba trabajando era muy acogedor. Había varias mesas que necesitaban autorización, lo que significaba que los nuevos clientes atendían mesas sucias, lo que no era ideal. Pedimos ensaladas César. No es lo mejor que he tenido, pero no lo peor. Para el pudín teníamos el Eton Mess que fue una gran decepción. Un total de tres frambuesas (deberían haber sido fresas). Y solo una pequeña cantidad de merengue y crema. No lo devolvimos porque estábamos en un límite de tiempo.

Went to play shuffleboard...had a great time!

Dirty tables. Rude staff. Expensive and the beers are poorly poured.

Lovely food and great singing by Marios!! Thank you!