The Old Plough Inn in Newark and Sherwood

This was a wonderful find and I have been back on a number of occasions. The food is amazing and the staff and atmosphere is brilliant. The sad note to this is that it is closing soon and we will be missing yet another excellent pub due to lack of custom. I’ll be very sad to see the end of yet another amazing establishment.

The best Sunday dinner and the best salmon I have ever eaten in any restaurant as it is cooked fresh, not kept heated up and the little half moon dish of several vegetables is always a highlight for me - scrumptious!

The Old Plough always surpasses expectations. Excellent service and ambience accompanied by excellent food. It is a real pleasure to dine at the Old Plough

Overall we were very satisfied with the meal. Prices I would say are slightly more than your normal pub nothing outrageous these days. Plus point was mains were served piping hot on hot plates. So many pubs gets this wrong. I have seen a couple of reviews saying the staff were over keen but we found them attentive and there when you needed them. A very good experience and will go back

What an amazing place where attention to detail is clearly front of mind - after being delayed by an hour due to traffic, the staff kept the table and didn’t complain at all. The staff are amazing, the food is out of this world, we have a few starters and a variety of main meals polished off with champagne. Thanks all - we will be back.

Warm welcome, great menu and fabulous food

Would highly recommend food here, arrived on hot plates and was so tasty. Will definitely be back.

My husband and I visited the Old Plough Inn at the weekend and what a beautiful place it is! From the minute we walked in the staff could not have been more helpful and attentive. Were were not kept waiting to be seated and our drinks were bought as soon as ordered so we could have a drink whilst perusing the menu!! The food was absolutely delicious; you could tell it was freshly home cooked and the family atmosphere was lovely! We would not hesitate in going back and will definitely be returning very soon! Thank you so much :)

My first visit to the Old Plough Inn and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The home cooked food was fantastic and all the staff and owners were so friendly and attentive, couldn’t fault any of it. The atmosphere was lovely and it’s such a beautiful pub. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back!

Bit disappointed in our meal at The Plough last night Highlights: Cod prawn and salmon mornay was tasty; lamb and turkey were good and sticky toffee pudding also nothing to complain about. Low points: starters were small and quite pricey; food was slow to come out even though they weren’t that busy, and servers were constantly at the table interrupting conversations to ask if we wanted more drinks, clear glasses, check everything was ok; apples undercooked and bitter in the crumble and the crème brûlée was the worst I’ve ever tasted ( strange orange colour, odd texture , little flavour and far too sweet)

Quite wait for food to arrive. Wine came straight away. The wait could bother some but it didn't bother us. Big portions. Food very hot when it arrived which is a must for me. Asked for extra gravy came with lunch. Staff very good. Desserts were delicious

We visited last night for a meal on our mini break to the area. I have to say I WILL most definitely be returning! We had the most perfect experience here, the food was really very good and plentiful, the staff very attentive, nothing was too much trouble at all. I would highly recommend the Steak and Guinness pie from the menu... Very nice. It's been a while since we have had a meal out as good as this was, 5 stars but would happily give more if there was an option Thank you to all staff at the Old Plough Inn, Egmonton.

We had an excellent meal, great service, and a good selection of drinks. We will definitely return.

Arrived for pre arranged booking, with no where to wait, asked to wait outside. 45 minutes later( after several reminders we were there) on a sunny but cold afternoon invited to a table . Food served after another 45 minutes from a then limited menu.

We came here for the first time as a family party of 7 for an evening meal to celebrate my wife’s recent birthday. Atmosphere and decor is cosy but classy. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Service was quick. Good choice of real ales and other drinks. Menu has just the right amount of choice and range of dishes in my opinion - something for everyone! We all had starters, mains and puddings and we all agreed that the food was outstandingly good. I had one of the best sirloin steaks ever, with a fantastic Stilton sauce. The presentation of the dishes was also to a high standard. We will definitely be returning and I highly recommend it. Thanks for a lovely evening!

What can I say about this beautiful country pub food is always amazing. Highly recommend the staff and owner are so lovely. Will be back again soon. My dad really enjoyed his birthday meal. Thank you very much

Wonderful Sunday lunch . Was a recommendation and didn’t disappoint.

Great place to eat, Our daughter has dietary requirements the staff were accepting and accommodating of this which allowed her to take part in a family day out without the worry of having to feed her separately. Our server is always helpful, attentive and nothing is ever to much trouble for them. Food was great, hot and fresh, delivered quickly to the table with minimum of fuss , drinks were refilled quickly on request. A great place for families with children, evening out with friends a special occasion or anything else .

Me and my partner came for his birthday tonight, wow is all I can say! The decor is lush, the staff were lovely, always checking everything was OK. The calamari was so nice, we both opted for pie and this was so filling. Along came our deserts - choc brownie and ice cream, and sticky toffee pudding, these were amazing! There's a huge gin menu too, I cant understand the negative review, its clear that they are typical moaners as there's not one nice thing to say in their review. Try this place for yourself, you won't regret it :)

Nice setting. Went for Sunday lunch to celebrate mum's birthday. Positives - waiting staff are young adults and very polite and attentive. Nice wine glasses and nice wine served at the correct temperature .Negatives - food is bland. Tables are too small. We were crammed in a table for 6 people with 4 adults and 2 older children.

Warm welcome, extraordinary food, amazing hosts! From the minute we stepped into this tastefully decorated old inn we knew we had made the right choice. Outstanding menu and food. A birthday celebration for the three of us was made extra special by a genuinely attentive team of staff and family owners. The venue was perfect, cosy without being too close to other diners, and comfortable furnishing and impeccable loos. We had travelled some distance so were glad to be able to book ahead and received a lovely welcome despite arriving earlier than our booking. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this lovely family-run venue.

Really lovely country pub. Food was 5* and very reasonably priced. Lovely staff and great service. The only thing that let it down was that it wasn’t dog friendly. So our pooch had to stay in the car. Was surprised for a rural country pub.

Great food and drink, excellent service - thanks!

The food, service and surroundings were excellent. Not the cheapest but really good value for money and I must have put on half a stone it was that good. 👌

What a fantastic find! We were looking for a Sunday roast on our way North. Saw this was just off our route. We were lucky and they had space. Perfect location, stunning food, plenty of it. All served with faultless charm in a bright, clean environment. Would strongly recommend to anyone. ❤️❤️❤️

Lovely pub and atmosphere and amazing food.

Warmly welcomed, sat down in a lovely warm cosy room. The staff are exceptionally efficient and nothing is any trouble. The food choice was plenty and was well presented, even an extra jug of gravy and cauliflower cheese to add to the already well portioned meals. This is a great place to eat as a couple or with family and friends. Booking is recommended as It was full, however the service never falted even though busy. The manger is lovely and the staff clearly enjoy working for her. Will definitely be returning soon. Thanks for looking after us. delicious

Came here early evening today with friends and the staff were really welcoming and warming who served us. Credit to all of them and would recommend coming here for drinks or food. In a lovely location as well. Can't wait to come here again. Oh would have the 0% Heineken again 👍😁... cheers to the lovely tall dark haired guy who came over and asked me how it was. Honestly it was perfect 🙌. Thanks again. Stephen McNulty.

Excellent Sunday roast on Mothers Day with the family. Fabulous efficient helpful staff. Beautiful tasty food. Lots of choice.

Great food and service, highly recommend

Absolutely fabulous. The food was great and the staff were so friendly and welcoming x

What a wonderful place, excellent food, a friendly welcome from all the staff who provided a service second to none. The steak was amazing. Would highly recommend and will definiteiy be returning 😊

Without a doubt,one of,if not the best Sunday lunch I've had in many years. Beautifully cooked fresh food and plenty of it too. Would highly recommend. All three courses were absolutely perfect. Staff were friendly and polite and the atmosphere was excellent

We was planning on going to the Dovecote inn, but we got such a dreadful welcome from "feral" locals who was having an altercation with "outsiders". One of the locals was armed with a knife!! Anyway normality was resumed when we arrived at this truly lovely pub. We was well cared for by friendly staff and had a memorable meal Thank you.

Outstanding food. The steak pie was so full of flavour. The pub was so cosy and welcoming. The staff were so friendly and helpful too. Planning to return in the new year.

Recently had Sunday lunch. Great service and excellent food.

Fabulous Sunday lunch. Great taste. Extensive choice. Amazing efficient staff. Best Sunday lunch always. Squeezed us in at last minute, and so grateful. Thank you.

17/9/22 Staff were really nice and very professional as the reviews have pointed out, but we were a little disappointed with the food? I really expected more, we booked on the back of the reviews, but it was just average on the night..

Good time good food excellent service

We love this restaurant. The delicious, varied menu is the best anywhere! Imaginative food, freshly prepared and beautifully presented, always. Efficient, courteous service and attention to detail. The decor is very attractive and tasteful and we always receive a welcome from all the staff. We had wonderful meals tonight , again,and it really is Simply the best.

Although we live around 40 minutes away by car, we can't help but keep coming back to this Pub for their fabulous choice of dishes, all executed with care and attention and the very best ingredients. Fabulous choice of several dishes for vegetarians too. The...

Me and my wife Maria have dined at the old plough for the last 3 Saturdays ,the food is always amazing and the staff are brilliant, can't wait to come back thank you 😊

This village pub is producing food way beyond what you’d expect from a small village pub. The Interior is probably what you’d expect - clean, well cared for & comfortable. The food is where it exceeds expectation - menu choice good with interesting variations. The...

What an absolute gem of a place to find. Just had the most amazing meal! Highly recommend this beautiful restaurant. Fantastic food and service. Thank u!! 😘 Xxx

This chef is producing good plates of food. Fresh seafood, well prepared & good flavours. Scallops, prawns & calamari all very tasty. Rump of Lamb & asparagus & plate of risotto very good. Fresh Eton mess with raspberries & cheesecake made the ending to a...

Excellent meals and service. Found on off chance, went back 2nd time.

Just had the most amazing meal here. Made complete pigs of ourselves as there were so many lovely items on the menu. Really can't recommend this place enough. If I could give ten stars. I would. Without a doubt. Thanks to all for the best meal out we have had in ages.

A truly wonderful experience! Great food , well presented and plite staff and even better value for money enjoyed every minute 😀 👍

Close by to us, it’s a great atmosphere! Has the village pub feel with gastro style food. Great friendly staff. If I’m the area take a look!

I could only eat half of my meal and asked to take the rest home. My left overs were thrown away and as a solution I was offered left overs from other peoples plates. It was also poor value for money and very much doubt...

Always excellent menu and food, beautifully presented and great service from the whole team in your lovely restaurant. Every time. Thank you all.

Fabulous food and drinks lovely friendly staff, Great 👍😋

Fabulous food with as much consideration for vegetarians as they have for meat eaters, truly delicious food. The staff were friendly and we cannot wait to come back for more family get-togethers.

Beautiful Sunday meal on a stormy wet cold day! Fires were on which made it very warm and cosy. Excellent food, lovely staff very polite. The lemon cheese cake is to die for! But my favourite is the gravy !!!!! Say no more. Returning soon...

Your food was a huge disappointment. Greasy, bland and lacking. We were made to feel like liars because you checked if everything was OK after 5ins of eating and we said yes. We then realised items ordered not on our plate . Apparently 2 members...

Can’t recommend this restaurant more highly, food is always fantastic and the family run waiting staff are friendly and efficient. Worth a visit!

We love this place. This is not the first time we have celebrated Christmas Day here and because of COVID this year was special. Once again LISA and her staff went out of their way to make it exceptional. Because of the uncertainty our booking...

Fantastic pub. Lovely food, great service. Honestly couldn't fault it. Such a lovely evening. We'll be back. 🤩

Lovely meal and service. Beautifully decorated bar and dining area . Really felt welcome. Will be back.

Great food, friendly service, would highly recommend

1st time at the Plough Inn and it was Absolutely lovely, great service and lovely food, will definitely be returning soon.

We booked this pub for 6 of us for a special occasion… In this post pandemic era where all bars and restaurants are desperate for new business, one would assume that customer service and quality food would be a priority to any business. However, what...

Went for our monthly food club and choose very well , excellent food and friendly service , also was busy which is a good sign , will look to visit again

Good tucker and good Sunday roast

Literally just ate there for Sunday Lunch!! Best sunday dinner I've had in a long time!! Vegetables cooked perfectly, and the beef was so succulent!! All 3 of our dinners were equally as good. Staff are great, and efficient. Great experience will return.

When the menu says whale, trust me you get a piece of fish the size of a whale. It was the best fish I have ever had, compliments to the chef it was amazing.

Absolutely amazing food 😍 will definitely go there again 😋

Lovely friendly staff, great food, will definitely be back

The food is amazing, will definetly be going again xx

Great fish & fries hubby had cod loin which was yummy too 👍😋

Our first time there won't be the last staff very helpful and friendly food was delicious would recommend in a heart beat

Excellent meal with high standard of service, will definitely be returning.

First time at The Plough, a friend recommend we try it. Not disappointed at all. Lovely surrounding, gorgeoys fiid and staff very attentive. Definitely will be going back.

We visited yesterday evening, our first meet up with friends since last year, and had a wonderful meal. We had a good variety of starters and main courses, all of which were beautifully served and delicious. From arriving and been made very welcome the evening...

Great place lovely food and staff

We often come here and always enjoy our food/experience. We came for a meal last night and sat outside, the food was amazing; we could not fault it! The waiting staff were so polite and helpful. We didn’t catch his name but the young lad...

The place itself is lovely and we were seated quickly. Our original waitress was friendly, but the second waitress did not seem to be bothered at all. We had to ask twice for a wine list and felt like we were causing her a burden....

Excellant food service hospitality .

Lovely place, staff were extremely helpful and the food was excellent. Would definitely recommend.

Very nice food lovely people great beer great atmosphere whats not to like .First meal after the depressing lockdown did not disappoint

Good food, fast friendly service, good, heated outdoor area

Beautiful, welcome, food, drinks, garden area and friendly locals. First class in every way. 👏👍👏

Beautiful Meal sat around the fire pit. Really cosy. Definitely recommend The Plough offers a great menu choice,the staff were pleasant & efficient.

Just had an amazing meal, fish and chips to die for and chefs curry bowl !! Delicious.... brilliant beer garden with fire pit, and jolly boys real ale, 10/10 highly recommended

Always amazing food every time , friendly service.

Fantastic food ,friendly helpful staff , will use excellent take away service during lockdown .

Great pre lock down meal, lovely to be out in such a nice pub.

Lovely meal yet again. Shame it wasn't as busy as it could have been due to Covid 19. See you again in December after lock down

Great food and service, staff are helpful and friendly, food cooked very well our group of 4 had different meals from fish and chips gammon ,roast pork ( black spot ) and roasted brisket of beef all meals came we fresh veg and 2 types potatoes and all the trimmings .I would definitely recommend a visit if in the area .

Service excellent, food fabulous, could not fault anything.

Great food, nice surroundings,good atmosphere,friendly staff

We were greeted with the sight and sound of a local steel band, which created a wonderful party atmosphere on a sunny bank holiday afternoon. Our large group all enjoyed a delicious meal including main and dessert and the three ladies that served us were...

Food excellent, but was sat outside in the marquee which was a bit chilly, it would have been nice to have been warned. Had the prawn pil-pil which had a lovely sauce but came with a piece of sliced supermarket bread! Then we were given...

Fantastic food and great service will definitely return.

Amazon food served by wonderful staff

Don’t go to Spain instead go to the Old Plough in Egmanton and sit in the evening sunshine on the decking outside the marquee and enjoy the most brilliant authentic Tapas with your drink . If you are a real ale lover the Pale Rider...

Lovely food, great value with 50% off

We would highly recommend. Fantastic steak! Very professional and friendly staff. Staff coped very well working within current guidelines and we certainly felt very safe. Will definitely be back for return visit.

It was great to be able to get out to the pub as not been able to for 3 months or so, great pub, and great ale too👍🍻

Our first meal out in 4 months and it was worth waiting for. First we had pre-dinner drinks in the decked area at the front of the amazing new outdoor marquee, then moved into the main dining area for our meal. The food was amazing,...