Plough & Harrow in The Vale of Glamorgan

These days, there are few pubs that are worth making an effort to visit. The Plough and Harrow is an exception. It is in a fairly rural location, but there are some nice walks down to the coast, if that is your thing. The Plough and Harrow is at its best on a warm summer's day. There is plenty of outdoor seating where you can soak up the countryside. The menu is fairly standard, but good quality, and over the many times we have eaten here we've never been disappointed. The beer varies, but is kept to a very high standard, and there's almost always something new and interesting to try. Other than the addition of electric light (although candles are used a lot as well), the interior does not look like it has changed much for several centuries.

Has all the potential to be the perfect pub. But sadly the response to the dull guest beers never changing seems to have been the removal of the word 'guest'. Until they liven up the selection I'll sadly be giving it a miss

Lovely pub and very friendly landlord. Food was excellent and good value. The menu was varied, and a good mix of pub classics and different choices. The tuna steak was delicious.

Fantastic grade 2 listed traditional pub with excellent Ake ( and a range of ciders) and first class food If you like traditional country pubs you will not find better What's more it's in the heart of some lovely countryside with a selection of easy walks including coastal footpaths with amazing views. Why not bring a tent or van and camp on the lovely nearby campsite and make a longer break?

Amazing pub, beautifully laid out and lovely waiting and bar staff. Food was absolutely phenomenal worth every pound spent will definitely be visiting again!!!

I came on a lovely evening out with my missus and had the most amazing time, drinks prices outstanding, food was insanely good for the price, really really do get your bang for your buck so to speak bar and waiting staff were brilliant and served with a smile made it ten times better. Smashing evening out definitely will return.

One of the best pubs in south Wales without a doubt. Good food, real ale, a sense of history whilst also being a proper community pub. Lovely space outside to eat and drink, and just off the Wales coastal path for those who want to call in after a beautiful walk (hourly bus stop right by the pub)

Great pub, very friendly staff and food was delicious. We had a lovely dinner sitting outside in their covered garden. Everyone had a great time

A real independent pub/restaurant doing decent food at a sensible price, and a good choice of beers.

Beautiful and cosy little traditional pub, great curries!

Excellent food!!! Homemade flavors!!! Great presentation on a plate!!! Lamb shank - it melted in your mouth! This was my first lamb dish. I recommend it to everyone! ❤️❤️❤️

Popped in for a drink one evening the barman Ian is awesome!

This has been one of my favourite pubs in the world since I was a teenager..a long time ..

Very nice pub great food however facilities let it down. Dirty toilets and no changing facilities for children. Surprising as there are lovely family campsites down the road so would think it would be more accommodating

What a fantastic place to eat and drink. Excellent selection of drinks and a variety of food options. Great staff in this well run pub . The beer garden is perfect with seating in the shade and in the sun. The sturdy tables not too close together. The garden welcomes dogs on leads and has dog bowls and water available. Great atmosphere and think you'd go far to find such a gem.

Superb Sunday lunch, good portions cooked to perfection and lovely staff. All round winner with a lovely beer garden

Very disappointed today! Not allowed a tab to order drinks & meals in order to pay balance in full. Order taken then processed so quickly it most definitely was an attempt at warmup as must have been precooked .. as we ordered fish in batter which was not crispy but soggy warm & sausage dinner- considering cost of what is effectively a bar meal - truly was very poor quality & would’ve got much better elsewhere We have visited plough & harrow many times & always had wonderful quality food.. why? We will think twice now before we visit & such a shame as is lovely historical place !

Nice food. Let down by the staff. Not very welcoming , surly and reluctant to take orders or clear tables.

We’re all about finding unique pubs unchanged by time, authentic to the area, sell great ale and provide a welcoming hospitality. This pub is all that and more. That’s why we always visit with the Vale Real Ale Trail it’s a goody.

Awesome rural and historic pub. Inside is for winter and outside for the sunshine. Small but perfectly formed! Sometimes live music in the summer.

It was OK, chilli was quite good, but chips were not fresh and seemed hard as if they had been re-fried perhaps.

Great little pub which seems very popular given its secluded location especially when the sun is out. Good selection of drinks and food together with top notch service

Awesome food, really tasty and a big portion and a great price. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I went on a Monday so it wasn't too busy and they have a lovely beer garden with lots of benches, it was the perfect finish to a lovely coastal hike in the sun.

I'm a huge huge fan. What an incredible place and such an asset to its community. ❤️

Amazing find this place really enjoyed our meal and drinks together. Weather was perfect for the lovely beer garden they have. Dogs welcome too. Parking just up road. Highly recommended

Quick service even though very busy. Only had soup but very nice.

We were camping just down the road at the Heritage Coast Campsite and stopped in the Plough and Harrow for Sunday lunch. I'd call it a proper country pub - lots of character, good food and some excellent drinks. There were a couple of real ales on tap (Jemima's Pitchfork was really nice), but for me the local ciders were the highlight - far too drinkable for their strength. The Sunday roast was very good, the beef, lamb and turkey were all lovely, and the Bara Brith bread pudding was really goog too.

Visiting from Aus and the Plough & Harrow is the quintessential & genuine pub experience. Staff was fab and food was really good.

What a fantastic pub this is! As always the bar service was brilliant and there is a large selection of beers and ciders available. The bar and restaurant are lovely but as we had dogs with us and it was such a lovely day we sat in the beer garden. The menu is terrific and there are always specials available. We ordered the fish cakes off the specials and the grilled tuna, with Greek salad. The tuna was delicious and beautifully cooked. The salad was fresh and tasty. I would highly recommend this pub to anyone

Delicious lunch great service. Will definitely be back.

A gem of a pub. We didn't eat however the menu looked amazing. A lovely little country pub with a great beer garden. Dog and children friendly.

This could be a great pub, it's in an amazing location. We booked a large table and I asked for two high chairs on the booking call. When we got there they didn't have any highchairs! So babies were passed around between adults who had to take it in turns to eat. We wouldn't have booked if they'd have told us that on the call, I don't know why they didn't mention it. The food was worse than home cooked. The burgers were very over done and the fish was soggy and floppy. All very disappointing unfortunately.

The last time I walked into this pub was 50 years ago when I lived in in the vicinity. I was delighted to find it still open and thriving on a sunny Spring weekend. The hospitality, food and beers are all excellent, as is the extensive beer garden. The interior is still exactly as I remember it - an authentic farmhouse feel. The only difference is that the Snug, which used to be filled with cosy armchairs, is now a Restaurant room. Highly recommended after a day at Nash Point or Monknash.

Excellent Sunday roast. Food is homemade and locally sourced. We had x2 lamb one turkey and a prawn cocktail for mains and apple pie, mint choc chip ice cream and a shared lemon tart for dessert. Food is delicious, staff attentive and service very good. Weather was lovely despite storm predictions so pub was unusually quiet. If you want to come here, please book to avoid disappointment. On a lovely day it gets rammed. Booking = guaranteed table and delicious food 😋

Lovely Sunday roast. Good portion of meat and plenty of veg. Dogs allowed in bar area. Free parking around the pub. Photos of brownie pudding and apple pie pudding.

Fantastic place. Gorgeous beer garden but always great no matter what the weather.

Not suitable for children. Only had 2 vegetarian options and one of them wasn't available. We didn't feel very welcome and wouldn't go back.

It was open which was the primary plus point. It was cosy inside. Good seating areas outside. Toilets were clean. Coffee was good.

Warm welcome to this lovely establishment Table next to the fire Good job I booked as only 1 spare table Choice of beer, & reasonable choice on menu Salt & pepper squid to share as a starter followed by 1x gammon & 1x sausages Oversized portions so I won’t need anything else to eat today 😂 Great flavours. Great host Great chef

Wonderful traditional pub with lots of character and great food

Excellent lunch, fantastic onion gravy with my sausages. Superb choice of ales and ciders.

Was lovely food after an afternoon at llandow circuit

Met up with some friends for lunch here today and was not disappointed, a lovely old pub with a bit of history attached to add to the atmosphere. From walking in and finding the open fire roaring to the delicious food served and the staff being very helpful and polite . We were very pleased and will definitely be visiting this place again and have no reservations about recommending this place. Well done P + H.

Probably the best pub we have been to in a very long time. Think of what you want in a pub, this place has it, in spade fulls. Service would embarrass top London places, outstanding. Great team there. The menu had something for everyone, and the food we had was top notch. Great selection of ales as you would expect. All wrapped up in a warm and cosy atmosphere. As punters we felt welcome and valued. Next time we are in Wales this amazing pub will be at the top of our list.

Always very happy with this establishment. Ate pie of the day accompanied by a dry cider. Sat by the fire and celebrated the 🎂 of one person in our party. A desert with candle was provided with the servers singing the birthday jingle.

Fantastic place.....we hadn't been back to the Plough for a few years, but it was wonderful to be back and find it as good as ever. Very friendly and welcoming, dogs are welcome in the bar , our lurcher was very happy. Extremely well kept selection of beers and ciders. Despitre it being pretty busy the food we ordered arrived very quickly and was fresh and tasty. Already looking forward to our next visit.

Brilliant Welsh hospitality, what a friendly locals pub. Love it

Beer wasn't great,tried 2.it was quiet but service was thin . ordered a pint that didn't come and got charged for it.food was reasonable but not cheap.

Great real ale pub. Excellent local ale, real fire and great atmosphere. Landlord Ian made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be returning!

Lovely olde country pub, good food, really popular Saturday lunchtime/afternoon. Excellent choice of beers i.e. Real ale or premium lagers. Really worth a visit.

We were travelling from Australia and were shown this pub by our welsh relatives. This pub is a must to stop in after a walk along the beach nearby. There were great vegan/ vegetarian options for my sister, I had the fish and chips which I recommend. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating and the pub had the perfect cozy and warm atmosphere. If you’re near the area Plow and Harrow is a must do!

I've been going to this pub for 50 years. My dad's been going here for a lot longer! Judging by the meal we had this place is really well run right now. Not only were the usual menu items great but also the Faggotts (local butcher) were amazing. Exellent beer. Exellent food. Exellent service. If you've never been it's worth diverting off the beaten track to find it. A true ancient pub unspoilt by modern trappings. Also there's a good walk to a wild beach. No wifi, no phone signal, you have to talk to people ! This isn't a huge pub, sometimes it's quiet and sometimes it's overrun. If it's busy you might have to wait to be served.

A quaint old pub with good food and a blazing log fire

6 of us for a Sunday Christmas lunch get together. Good menu choice, roaring fire, attentive service. Nothing was too much trouble, including veg & gravy top ups. Can't wait to go back!

Firstly service was extremely lacking . And very dis jointed . Drinks were bland and over priced coffee which tasted like warm milk. Meals brought out wrong . Veg cold. Roast potatoes were like cubed jacket potatoes and fried . Dry and skins on. Yorkshire dry and not homemade. Gravy like water. Overall tasteless and not great value extremely overpriced . Service was awful . Don't waste your money . We left disappointed and feeling ripped off and hungry . We was really looking forward to it lovely pub with family get together..... such a shame .

Very disappointed. Food was cold flavourless and overpriced for what u recieve. Nothing about the Sunday roast was homemade. Gravy like water. Yorkshire's are bought in. Veg for cold and again probably frozen veg. Roast well what were they roast with skins on and dry as hell. Service was extremely poor. Pictures you see on Google reviews need updating the Sunday roast you see on here and expect to get is not what you have . £18 roast not worth it . Only good thing about the experience was fire was lit .

Booked a Sunday lunch here. We had one turkey and one roast beef. Cooked to perfection. Very good ingredients and produce. My beef was beautiful. All home cooked. Had nice prawn starters too. Ales on were Glamorgan Brewery Jemima’s Pitchfork, HSB…Wye Valley. Wine was nice too. Great pub, gorgeously atmospheric 14th Century building and friendly staff. Definitely one of the best pubs nationally. A real gem.

Great country pub. Great food and choice of ales and a friendly welcome as always! Need to visit more often and being dog friendly and having the bus stop just outside is a bonus. Da iawn

My wife and I were staying locally and wanted a pub to unwind and have a meal and a drink, after a long drive. This was just the place for us. Fantastic food, great atmosphere (next to a cosy log fire in the bar side of the place), with great service (thank you Dean) that was just enough, at exactly the right time and always friendly and engaging. We loved the food and we were made to feel really welcome. Definitely coming back. (For reference, we got the lamb shank, gammon steak, cheesecake, chocolate brownie, 2 pints of Inch’s cider and a large glass of white wine for £75.30 [02/11/23] and we thought it was excellent value 👍😃)

Great little pub with friendly and professional staff. We had Sunday lunch which was excellent. One star off which may be just personal to me, but the lamb was roasted with garlic. I have a severe garlic intolerance and would have appreciated a comment on the menu that garlic was being used. Otherwise, really pleased and will definitely be back. Well done all! .

Have been a frequent regular to the Plough and Harrow for years prior to lockdown and thought we would return to try the Sunday roast. Atmosphere was not very welcoming, staff seemed stressed and it has lost its relaxed vibe. Food arrived quickly. Beef and beef gravy was delicious and tender, the rest was a disappointment. The vegetables were obviously frozen and very under cooked, the cauliflower cheese was just a bland cheese sauce and there was sweetcorn, which is not a veg I would put with a roast. The Yorkshire pudding was hard and had been hanging around and the roast potatoes were reheated. It did not arrive hot, more luke warm. For £18 I would expect to be exceptional. We paid and left quickly. Sadly we won’t be returning.

This is a lovely country pub and restaurant. The food is great, and their new menu addition of bara brith bread and butter pudding is to die for! There's a great variety of ciders or real ale available, and its cosy atmosphere makes it well worth a visit.

Great location, amazing beer, proper old pub. Good service, food average. Vegetarian options very limited, Glamorgan sausage contains only potatoes. Been visiting here for 40 years and won't be eating here again. Visited here more recently and I have to say that not one of the staff looked at all happy. No one thanked me for paying, borderline rude. Don't think I'll be back till it changes hands again!

We eat here a couple of times a year and have drinks a few more. Last week we took our son and our parents so six of us for Sunday lunch. We each had a roast and there were a choice of Beef, Lamb and turkey plus a vegetarian option. The food was delicious as usual. Each dinner is served with a generous portions of thickly sliced meat and bowls of fresh perfectly cooked vegetables. The pub was busy and our dinners came in ten minutes. Homemade desserts next and they were as good as the roasts. The service is pleasant and efficient with nothing too much hassle. The cask ales are excellent. We will be back!

Absolutely outstanding food and service. Definitely worth a visit 😃

Didn't eat so can't rate the food. Nice big beer garden. Always a nice glass of something when we visit here.

Flavoursome food, great cider options, would have preferred to eat in the restaurant side which was occupied by a private party, just personal preference. Paella served for the private party looked amazing. Good atmosphere, rugby was on, attentive and accommodating staff. Will be back if in the area.

Just a short walk from our camp site. Very popular at weekends so book early food of a high standard

This was my first visiting The Plough & Harrow but my wife has lunched there before. We received the warmest of welcomes and the food was delicious and good value as portions were generous. I had the cod and chips any my wife had sausage and mash in an onion gravy. Couldn't fault either dish; both were cooked perfectly. Will definitely visit again soon to sample other dishes on the menu.

Proper ploughman's, loved the lamb burger and a very pleasant informative bar man. All that you would want from a lunchtime visit

Nice old traditional pub. Only had drinks so can’t comment on the food. Although it was a sunny day, we sat inside because of the characterful decor. Expect it would be lovely in winter as there’s a large fire place.

1st time the fire was not lit, thank goodness as lovely warm day. Beer excellent and food good as always

Fantastic food on Thursday 24th August. Compliments to the chef, i had beef and ale pie which was the best I have ever had and my husband had curry. Would definitely recommend and will be going back. The staff were exceptionally friendly, we were gutted we couldnt go back Friday for the open mike night.

I have the greatest of affection for the Plough. Food has been greatly improved recently with the arrival of a new chef. But if only the beer lineup could be improved. The ‘guest’ selection has been in residence for years and the brief appearance of some alternatives for the recent beer festival proved to be a one-off. With so many inventive and deserving breweries nearby (Dog’s Window, Tomos y Lilford, Crafty Devil, Tiny Rebel etc etc) the endless homage to HPA and Jemima’s Pitchfork Is a massive disappointment. Please liven up the list and I’ll be a regular!

Had Sunday lunch not very good overpriced, underfed

firstly I've got to say I've had some very nice meals at the Plough and Harrow, however, Sunday lunch today wasn't one of them. The nut roast looked like a slice of cake and tasted of nothing. Very little veg provided. The two stingey looking parsnips were the same colour as before being cooked. The veg was indifferent. The Yorkshire pudding was cold and rubbery. I and my friend both found it very disappointing. I won't do Sunday lunch again there but will ago on a different day.

Sunday lunch nice beef disappointed with quantity of vegetables given

A traditional country pub in a coastal location serving a variety of unusual beers, outside seating and ample off road parking

Unfortunately the vegan option for Sunday lunch was awful. It was a spinach something ( not what was on the menu although we were told it had changed ). It come covered in a big mound of rocket to hide what looked like a small mound of Pedigree Chum. There was far too much sauce dolloped between potatoes on the plate, to pad out how little food there was. The accompanying veg came in a bowl far too small for 2 people. We were asked when it arrived if we wanted more and said yes, but it never materialised. In a world where there is such choice for vegans now, this was a poor option. I would have had a baguette but there was a choice of ham and cheese or Brie and bacon. Lovely pub, nice people, but need to cater better for non meat eaters.

Excellent as always. Great place to go for a ride out in the evening. Super lanes and great 'B' road.

Lovely food. We had two curries which were really tasty and quite spicy and our friends had gammon and egg, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Beers were well accepted. We will certainly return

Great Ploughman's and a stunning Steak & Ale pie, you didn't need to hunt for the Meat!! Service was great as was the Black Dragon!! See you soon.

The plough and Harrow is an oldie worldly pub tuck away in beautiful country side. Dog friendly gardens and bar area. The staff welcome is genuine from all staff, always attentive to make sure your order is fully enjoyed, their knowledge of the beers and wine are excellent as is their knowledge of the food menu. Within in minutes of arrival we were given a warm welcome and made to feel at ease. We were lucky enough to book one of the holiday let’s just across the road. Over a three night visit we had different but wholesome meals, with small wait times. Food tasted great and looked home cooked with local produce. The accommodation was modern with a no nonsense furnishings, very clean and bright. The bed was extremely comfortable. So all in all great accommodation with fantastic staff great ale and local food. We will be back. This was a fantastic find. The last thing I noticed they had a good local business where holiday makers are made to feel welcome

Gorgeous traditional pub, serving delicious food and a fantastic selection of drinks.

Great friendly. I will go back to eat next time. Great beers and spirits fab old building, great pub like great old days

Surly, miserable staff, particularly landlady. Large group of very rowdy customers continually shouting and using bad language. Met another couple visiting Wales for the first (and probably the last) time. Staff made no attempt to control this behaviour. Will not be returning and will not recommend.

We had a fabulous meal on Friday night, the linguine was delicious, my husband enjoyed his fish and chips, our waitress Izzy was very attentive. Thanks for a lovely night.

Impressive in the Summer. A Great beer garden and very tasty food on our visit. A very nice find indeed Food was great no frills just good food and nice atmosphere. I will definitely return.

Great atmosphere. Atmospheric with possible presence of monks and rescued wrecked passengers from wrecking

Nice country pub with a friendly vibe. Plenty of outdoor seating in a large peaceful garden at the front, perfect at the end of a long hot summers day. Good food, in particular the chicken curry (a firm customer favorite I was told). Easy to find with lots of parking.

What a great pub this is!! We have eaten here twice in the last week and we were not disappointed. It’s tucked away nicely in the lovely countryside and has a wonderful dog friendly beer garden. On both occasions the reception from the bar staff was fantastic and there was a good selection of beers to try. The Butty Bach was excellent. The food is terrific and the menu extensive. My wife had the fish cakes on both occasions and said they were excellent. I had the faggots and on my return I tried the ploughman’s lunch and they were both delicious. There were also specials available. We will definitely be returning

Called in for Sunday lunch on the of chance They managed to fit 6 of us in for a late Sunday Lunch which was absolutely wonderful Food Great Drinks Great (especially the HPA straight from the barrel Staff wonderful and very accommodating Thanks for making it a memorable Sunday

Food was OK- but didn't live up to the old reputation this pub had as a fantastic food venue. Staff were OK- ignored us when first walked in but OK after that beer was good

I have never experienced a more fantastic pub restaurant than the plough and harrow, the food is bespoke and beyond delicious, the staff are are friendly without hovering, and the atmosphere is beachside easy going, locals and higher class mostly, fantastic! I have never rated somewhere as 5*, this place deserves it!

It might seem odd that I rated the Plough & Harrow 5 stars but only gave the food 3 stars and the service 4 stars. All I can say is go there and you'll probably understand. It is an amazing old boozer, great beers, chock full of character and history, perhaps more so than any other pub I've ever been into ... and I've been into a lot (a lot!) of pubs. We've been going to the Plough for a long time now, sporadically rather than regularly, but enough to know it well. Like all pubs, there are times when they go through changes and that is what is happening to the Plough now. The food, where it was once reliably good pub grub, is now a bit not reliable. For example, my lamb burger was overdone. And then the methodology of getting the plates to the table, where the slightly frazzled slightly communicatively reticent co-owner stands by the door and bellows out the order numbers, is a bit, well ... could do better.

Lovely country pub with great food and ale definitely worth a visit if you'rein the area

Wir haben gemütlich draußen gesessen und die leckeren Speisen, Hamburger und Lasagne, genossen. Die Preise sind fair, die Portionen ausreichend groß und der Service freundlich.

The baguettes were lovely and the chips were amazing

Sunday Lunch - very bland , vegetables came in a dish all covered in Cheese , carrots , brocoli, cabbage, parsnip, - never had covered in cheese , don't like cheese but no one told us . The dish of VEG served for 4 people...

Wonderful old Inn & Restaurant. Excellent staff who were very attentive. Food was extremely good and the pub/restaurant had a good choice of beers and other drinks. It was a family occasion which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely come again.