Plough & Sail, Paglesham in Rochford

Booked a table in advance for lunch , good move as they were busy. Charming small old pub . Attention from the staff was friendly and good. We mains and dessert from the daily specials. Beautifully cooked. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

Staff were lovely, service was great. Unfortunately, I had the cod and chips. The fish tasted of nothing and the batter was very sloppy. Told the waitress, she apologised but that was the end of that. Not a cheap place to eat, so I expected more customer care.

Came here for a birthday lunch, whilst the atmosphere was great, the food wasn't amazing (particularly the mains). Our starters were good as were the deserts. I think the main thing that let you down was the service. We had to keep getting up from our table and seeking out a waitress to get simple things like more water glasses (given 4 on a table of 8), side plates for the shared camembert starter, and finally the bill.

Had lovely meal four of us went for Sunday lunch very nice. Great service and atmosphere.

It's one of our fave restaurants. Scrumptious foods and friendly staffs.

Great food, lovely atmosphere 👍

Food was ok. Went with a friend, and it was a nice afternoon out.

little old pub. Great atmosphere inside. The food was very nice and suitable for all ages inside.

Fantastic food, service and venue

Great English country pub. Nice food and very helpful staff.

Food and staff lovely. Such a lovely pub!

50th birthday meal with some surprise family guests. I had a fabulous time. The food was amazing for all, and the service was spot on. Haven't visited for over 15 years and still can't fault a thing. Will return but alot sooner next time I promise 🙏

Fantastic food. I can recommend the steak and stilton pie especially.

Fantastic food and a friendly service was impeccable, if you tall, watch out for the wooden beams, Ouch🤕 , 😂

Very nice atmospheric, very old pub. Food was great whole rack of ribs amazingly good value. Will go again.

Invited to join family & friend for a lunch First impressions to departure Made an enjoyable day - memorable - excellent selection of ingredients that were superbly serviced and a delightful stock of bears / spirits / wines Well done proprietors Living down in Kent has made this journey repeatable

A special little pub at the end of a lane. Low ceilings in this ancient pub, with an outside area. Very safe for children, loads of parking. Friendly helpful staff.

We booked for a Sunday roast at 5 pm. When we arrived we were told that they had sold out at 2 pm. When I asked why we were not called to tell the situation the girl just said that this always happens... if this always happens why allow us to book a Sunday roast at 5 pm or make more so you cover the later slots, it's not brain surgery. Instead, we had to have pie and mash which was just average.

First time eating here. I heard many good things about this place, but it now seems quite overrated. The pub and surroundings are beautiful, but I was not impressed with the food or service. We were seated near the front door where we were completely forgotten, and many people struggled to take their drinks outside because of the latch (we frequently got up to help them). The pan-fried scallops were served cold and had no flavour. There were a variety of mains available, though the sea bass was oversaturated with fennel, which ruined the flavour. We ordered some desserts, including some ice cream, because of the amount of time we had been waiting and because it was busy, but there was no sign of a waitress for quite a while. I ended up asking for the bill (it arrived before dessert), and I had to cancel dessert and ask them to amend the bill as we were not willing to stay there any longer - it was loud, kids were screaming and running around, and we became tired of waiting. I also wanted to highlight that the person who picked up the phone when I made the reservation sounded like she couldn't be bothered and was quite rude. I understand it's a very popular and busy place a lot of the time, but the overall experience was very disappointing, and I don't think that I would return.

Visited with friends 24th September 23, beautiful place idyllic setting. We had a waitress called Molly who was fabulous, very chatty kind informative. Food was lovely for starters I had the salmon and cream cheese very generous portions. Delicious, for main had the roast beef it's was lovely but just a roast, will definitely be back to taste the rest of the menu. Went into the garden for drinks after where they have an Avery very pleasant area to finish off a lovely afternoon with friends.

Dinner for eight yesterday evening. Excellent food, generous portions and great atmosphere. Staff friendly and very efficient. Well done everyone - we will definitely return 👍👍

Excellent food and great service.

Our lovely Country pub,so good that we have it.

All staff are very polite and helpful

Traditional country pub with great food and ales, and lovely staff who always have a smile and some banter. I've also arrived previously by kayak via Pagelsham Creek, and the staff have not batted an eyelid with the wetsuit and paddle I turned up with.

Wasn't very impressed. Booked for daughter in laws birthday 2 weeks ago.When we got there, had a drink before birthday girl arrived. Was told to move from where I was sitting due to table being booked. I did say we have booked for 8 people, moved anyway. Then to top that our table was given to someone else. It had our name and phone number on the booking but the lady said the other party said it was theirs. Waited for another table to be told no more roast dinners as sold out. What we did get Wasn't what I would call tasty and was overpriced. Will not be going back. Totally ruined the day for our birthday girl..

Very nice olde worlde style pub with low ceilings and nice atmosphere. I had the fish n chips which was very nice, fresh and plenty of it too. My wife chose a burger and was very pleased with it. Good selection of ales as well as standard lager/cider etc. Staff were efficient and very helpful. I would definitely go again

We love this 300 year old pub nestling in Paglesham East End, great food, local ales and plenty of walking routes along the River Roach.

Hearty food, big portions and great service. Any seafood dish here is a winner. The building itself is beautiful. Proper classic country pub.

We go here occasionally in the summer when we go for a countryside drive stop off. It's peaceful with inside and outside seating, we sat outside in the garden next to the big birdhouse, very reasonably priced drinks actually ,I had cola as was driving but the wife enjoyed her 2 bacardi and cokes. Didn't have food so can't rate but whatever was cooking smelt amazing! Lovely old building with exposed beams and a low ceiling. A real country pub that should be on your visit list.

Amazing place, lovely gardens to sit, enjoy your food, and drink 🍸

Excellent all round. Great food & generous portions.

Food is lovely,lots to choose from,also a specials board! Comfortable ,friendly staff,nice atmosphere.

So lovely place. Food was great

Excellent pub wish I lived closer

Excellent, you must book in advance on a Sunday. Food was fabulous and great size portions and very good value. Great real ale range. Lovely location, very remote.

Nice little pub. Not eaten here but food looked good.

Booked a table for 15 people for my mums birthday, on arrival we were on two separate tables & not enough seats for the amount of people their was so we had to all squeeze in which meant we were very uncomfortable, the waitress with the frizzy hair was so miserable and we felt everything we asked for was a problem she was so rude and me & my family won’t be returning again.

Always friendly and fabulous food! Book though!

Lovely little pub and friendly staff

It was such a nice pub/restaurant to visit. The staff are very friendly, the food is superb and there is plenty of it. Our 2nd weekend visit in 2 weeks. Plenty of space to sit out, and they have an overflow carpark, too.

Fantastic food, good beer and lovely surroundings. Can get busy at weekends.

We called in on our way back from a walk along the river. It was a Sunny day and the place was buzzing. The lady who was in charge of the restaurant was very polite on what was clearly a busy day and told me there would be a wait but in truth it wasn't that long and sitting in the sunshine was not a chore! I had scampi and chips and it was lovely.

Eaten here countless times and it’s always fantastic. Staff are all lovely. Food is incredible and cooked with care! The ribs, steak, roast dinners, Halloumi, tiger prawns, steak and Stilton pie, sweet potato burger, lamb, all fantastic! I’ve tried more from here but I can’t remember it all! The location is excellent too, and it’s not priced badly. Thanks very much

As good as ever! Huge menue of home cooked food. Took a few friends here and they were all delighted! Food reasonably priced, large portions. I had the steak and kidney pie. All their pies are fabulous! Massive choice of deserts too, you won't leave feeling hungry! Well done all the hard working staff, top meal! Geoff

Excellent service great food and very reasonably priced.

Great old pub, sadly problems with the food & had to send a couple of things back.

Lovely venue for our golden wedding celebrations with family. Lovely food & friendly staff.

Lovely place, great staff, but the food isn't as good as it used to be.

Excellent visit food was delicious and courteous service will return.

The pub is in a beautiful, relaxed setting. The bar staff are really friendly and accommodating. The food is delicious. I would definitely recommend it.

Nice views and surrounding places, great little out of the way pub for a sit down drink outside after a nice dog walk Wouldn't chose to eat food there again, the flagship burger left alot to be desired. And the calamari wasnt up to standard.

Went for dinner in a large party (12) the food was brilliant and the service was just right

Plough and Sail Pagglesham has been an old favourite of ours for many years. I have always given good reviews so it hurts me to say that our last visit was not up to standard. The steak and kidney pie had no kidney and didn't taste of any either. The steak and stilton also had little or no stilton which one cudtomer complained about and got it changed.

Nice place great real ale food is excellent

Food is always great, not your average pub food. Great atmosphere and location. Highly recommend

Food is lovely but it's was a bit cold in the pub where we were sitting enjoyed the food 1st class y

Don't visit . Landlord always drunk

First time good experience will return soon Rob

Very pleasant staff and atmosphere Food plentiful and reasonable price

Really lovely food,great atmosphere and lovely staff...

A friend and I each enjoyed the delicious 'seafood basket' (calamari, prawns & white fish bites, with superb chips,salad & coleslaw). Service was excellent, too.

Lunched in party of 15 excellent food, all plates cleared, great service, thoroughly recommend 👌

Stunning little pub, will definitely be back

the plough and sail has amazing food and I love it here. they don't do enough vegetarian options though.

The service here was fantastic. We had a party of over 30 people, which included children and various dietary needs. Everyone was well catered for and welcomed into this lovely old pub. And the food was awesome.

Lamb chops and Biscoff cheesecake, lamb good, cheesecake not quite set

Lovely home cooked food and lovely ambience. All staff are friendly and go above and beyond

Best, home-cooked grub out there steak and still in pie out of this world. Five stars

Excellent food in a very nice setting. Good portions were a very nice size for the price charged. Service was unobtrusive but you were still served at the appropriate timings. Advisable to book in advance as it can get busy.

Lovely meal , great service and atmosphere. Food all very good and hot. Good value and all staff very polite and efficient

I love this place. The atmosphere, the service being just great with a smile all the time despite the fact that the place was full up. And good food too, even if a bite more flavor on the fish would have been welcome...though the cooking of the fish was really good.

I went there today. Food and service was excellent. I will definitely go again.

Almost the perfect vision of a pub and lovely English pub food, always worth a visit

Great food. Nice atmosphere. Polite and friendly staff. Lovely location. Good value. I had no idea this pub/restaurant was owned by the Oliver family but not surprised as the food was excellent! Would definitely visit again 🙂

Lovely food lovely pub in gorgeous countryside, just wish it wasnt so far away. As I would love to be able to visit more often

Little gem , well worth a visit particularly after a countryside walk

Loved it every time can't wait to go back 🙂

Excellent value for money lovely home cooked food good sizes and wonderful desserts 🍨

I used to come here as a child and loved watching the caged birds, which forty-five years later, are still here. This is a lovely venue for lunch or dinner, especially a celebratory one. I would imagine it to be quite cosy in winter. I enjoyed the cottage pie and apple crumble, followed by a relaxing drink and coffee in the gardens. Staff were polite and efficient and food was served in an atmosphere that facilitated conversations with diners on adjoining tables. This is a beautiful venue with quality food and drink to which I hope to return next time that I am in the area. Places like these are the perfect ambassadors for our country - one glance at my photos and you will be sold.

Great little pub - good Sunday lunch

Lovely old pub, great service and excellent food. Reasonable prices. Can't wait to return.

Most reliably fantastic restaurant I’ve ever visited. I have eaten here many times with my family. They serve a perfect 3 course meal every time, even when dealing with large tables. Meals are never late and staff are always so polite. Also, the gardens are beautiful, with plenty of space. Would highly it recommend to anybody visiting the area, or to anybody looking to go out for that special meal.

Great venue with lovely atmosphere. Polite staff and great food at reasonable prices. Comprehensive choice of drinks. Liver slightly overcooked, moules fabulous

We went there for lunch Absolutely brilliant food 👌 clean and very authentic It was full to the brim We will definitely go there with friends x

Firstly, the service is amazing. I got serviced by a boy who looked no older than 12-13 with strawberry blonde hair. The food was lovely, however, Me and my Granny 'Armisha' choked on abit of Halloumi. Yet, great atmosphere but could soften up the hallouimi sticks lol

quality food friendly staff 100% recommend

A really lovely pub, with fantastic food. I have been to the plough and sail many times, have never been disappointed!

Lovely food pleasant staff and beautiful gardens perfect !

Excellent food. Huge menu for starters, mains and puddings. We all had a delicious lunch. Very attentive staff. Highly recommended.

Always a treat to visit this place, lovely circular walk followed by a great choice of real ales and sit in the lovely garden. Back soon.

Lovely pub, the food and service was great

Gorgeous little gem of a pub, beautiful surroundings

Says gluten free on menu , but its not as only one fryer is used, this resulting in cross contamination..avoid if coeliac...

Excellent menu. Superb meal and service. Nice atmoshere. Easy parking. Well pleased and very satisfied. Well recommended.

Great food and staff one of the best I have been to.

Very nice country pub, prices good staff very nice

Cute little pub, with lots to offer. Friendly service, lovely menu selection & food was delicious. All in all a lovely lunch out.

Lovely pub with excellent food, very friendly staff.

Nice atmosphere, lovely food and great desserts. Just mind your head!!