The Plough in Waveney

A lovely place with amazing people. Such a great little place we found to visit for lunch while staying at Hopton Holiday Village. I couldn’t recommend highly enough. Great food, great prices and just as lovely staff. So accommodating with a large part too.

excellent staff so friendly and efficient food was excellent well presented and well served certainly coming back whenever in the area

Visited at the last minute as staying in Corton, and checked what was around the area. The pub was very nice. Friendly staff, excellent Sunday roast, family friendly too.

Lekkere traditionele gerechten en wisselende kaart. Vriendelijke bediening. Bij lekker weer veel ruimte buiten en grote parkeerplaats.

We came here for a Sunday roast as we’re staying at Haven Hopton down the road. We were warmly welcomed on arrival. We were unsure of what wine we wanted and were offered tasters before we purchased the bottle, ALL staff were so accommodating! We both had the roast lamb and wholeheartedly felt that it was one of the best roasts we’ve had out. Every component was perfectly cooked, a great selection of vegetables and delicious meat and gravy. The place itself is lovely, a quintessential and unpretentious pub - a lovely place to eat or drink! It was great value for money and we’d definitely go back.

Large group of friends gathered for a pre Christmas meal. The heating is now fixed, the food was absolutely sensational ( and good value) , the service was brilliant and all in all 1st class! Well done the Plough!

Booked for our annual pre-Christmas dinner with family visiting from Aylesbury. With no direct criticism of the two staff on duty, our experience was not great. There was no adequate heating due to a boiler being replaced, an open fire was a welcome feature but the environment was still uncomfortably cold. Service was slow due to the inadequate number of staff on duty, our food, when it arrived was only just hot enough to eat. Our table was adjacent to an exit door which was constantly being used by customers coming and going, each time causing an icy draught to swirl around our table. Intrusive noise from workmen, fixing the broken boiler did nothing for the ambience. Overall a disappointing experience and a stark contrast to previous visits which have been excellent.

We called in Friday lunch time and had two excellent meals. One was off the specials menu, Cornish sole which was delicious. So went back on Saturday for lunch again. Staff very friendly and attentive. We were here for a long weekend but would highly recommend The Plough.

I Called before arriviving to check they were serving food and was told they would be till 20:15. I did not book a table but upon arrival they had reserved me a spot incase I did still came. Lovely table near fireplace and I was surprised to see they went to this effort even though I made no confirmation. On arrival I was greeted by a lady called Lisa who was fantastic and gave exceptional service the whole way through my experience. The food was delicious and the staff and surrounding customers were a real pleasure to be in the company of. Overall I highly rate this place to anyone looking to enjoy a few hours away from home as it offer a genuinely authentic pub feel how it used to be and from what I can tell has never lost its roots. In addition I felt the prices to be incredibly reasonable and has a lovely beer garden for those summer days too. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and can not wait to go back and try their sunday dinners on my next arrival. 5 Stars all round

We went here for lunch, didn't book but just dropped in and got a table just in front of the roaring log fire. Staff were really pleasant, food arrived promptly and there was plenty of it - especially the gammon egg and chips and for my meal the veg were cooked just right. The food was delicious, couldn't fault anything and for what we had the price was reasonable.

A nice village pub doing very nice food. We ate at the Plough by chance and we’re pleased to say it was a good choice. The food was excellent, piping hot and good size portions. We would have no hesitation in recommending.

Great to eat at a proper, traditional pub. Very friendly staff, beautiful home cooked food, excellent ales, served quickly in lovely atmospheric surroundings. Highly recommended.

We returned to The Plough following a visit in Dec 2017 and enjoyed another good meal. Reading a selection of the reviews it is difficult to judge what your experience is going to be. Having said that we would go again. We had Hunters Chicken which was as expected and the other chicken main which came with seasonal veg' and a creamy mushroom sauce. Both were well cooked and tasty. Also the Timothy Taylors was much appreciated too. Apparently no other pub further East in the country sells it.

Party of 19 celebrating an 80th birthday. Seated in the room to the rear, small but functional. Service was good and friendly. Three course meal was excellent and not a single complaint from any of our diners. Great to experience a family friendly pub offering great service and great food. Will be back for more.

Nice place with lots of character but we found that the service was poor and the food was worse. Had gammon and everything on my plate was straight out of the freezer except the fried egg. The chips were a massive dissapoinment, I could have done better at home in 20 minutes. Service died off to zero for half an hour as we finished our meal. The waitress was having a chat at the bar. Would we go back? No! They are charging premium prices but serving budget food.

Staff not that attentive but food was excellent. We went early week and from recommendation, lovely area and friendly pub.

Amazing service from bar and waiting staff couldn’t help enough chefs are very competent with their trade I’ve ran kitchens and worked kitchens alll my adult life and they intellectually added seasonal veg to meals and cooked to perfection many thank you the BLUNDESTON PLOUGH and all staff for making it a magical experience

Great food beautifully cooked and presented. The excellent and friendly staff are always helpful with a warm welcome.

Took Sunday lunch today at The Plough Blundeston. Booked by telephone and received friendly and effective communication. On arrival bar service was prompt and friendly. Food (Sunday Roast) was excellent tasty with a good selection of veg. Had a dog friendly table in the bar but restaurant on site too. Had the feel of a friendly local pub. Well done The Plough Team

Very accommodating lady took the booking on the phone. Warm welcome on arrival. aNot a huge menu but still plenty of choice. Some good old fashioned favourites on there. My husband had steak pie. Lovely and homemade served with creamy mash and veg. I had the lambs liver also served with mash and veg. All the food was cooked to perfection. Good sized portions. Saved a little room for desserts. They were equally as delicious. The staff were attentive and checked all was okay. Absolutely nothing to complain about. We will definitely return. Thank you for a great experience.

Our family have been coming here for years, it's always been fantastic. Unfortunately they have changed the menu and upped the prices, which is fair enough, but to pay £6.75 for tandoori chicken starter, and when it came out was so small it must have come off a budgie £13.75 Catch of the day was cod cooked lovely very fresh so fresh in fact it had eaten most of the chips as it was coming to our table. £12.95 for a veg pie for the wife, had a very slimy base. The drinks are also very expensive £4.10 for a 20oz lemonade and lime £3.50 for a pepsimax So if you like good pub grub at reasonable prices Unfortunately somewhere eles.

We booked our meal at the plough on a Friday night. The bar area was busy. So we were seated in the restaurant. The staff were quick at keeping our drinks topped up and bringing food over. 3 of us had the pork belly on the specials menu and 1 x steak. The pork was received very well. The steak was a bit over priced for what it is.

I would have rated our experience here to very good, however what let down our experience was the food was not very hot when served, apart from this everything else was very good. The plates were not heated, this did not help keeping the food...

Found this pub on TA. We were staying nearby so gave it a go on a Wednesday evening. We were greeted by friendly staff and directed to a large table in what was once the pool room. Staff apologetic that it was only space for...

We had a table of 10 people, and both waitresses were exceptional. Very warm and friendly atmosphere. Great menu, I just had the hard decision on knowing which meal to pick! Once the food came out we were surprised at how large the portion sizes...

Went to the Plough as we heard good reviews the meal I had was awful.Three cheap horrible sausages on a dollop of really sloppy mash.There we re three tiny carrots & I mean tiny ,a pile of peas swimming about in lots of tasteless gravy...

Booked a table here on Saturday evening as in the area on holiday, what a great find! From the first phone call to book the table to the service whilst we were there, the staff were so friendly and competent, nothing too much trouble. All...

We had a lovely lunch here and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Lovely outdoor space too in a beautiful village.

Not many people drive past this out of the way pub/restaurant but if in the Lowestoft area it’s worth checking out. Covid friendly surroundings and attentive staff added to the large menu made for an enjoyable luncheon

Excellent service, when I left a message on their phone, they called me and made a booking. Lovely food and good social distancing etc. Still a great atmosphere, brought drinks to our table, dog friendly. Very welcoming and attentive, in a very old authentic pub.

Nice local pub. Booked table after looking at trip advisor for local pubs. Friendly welcome even tho we were a little late. Starters and mains very nice. Reasonable prices.

We popped into the pub post a family day out. We chose to sit in the lovely pub garden, where there was plenty of space for those wanting to distance. The service was excellent and the food great. The portions were generous and tasty. Shame...

We initially came here for a couple of drinks, I got a little peckish so ordered just chicken goujons from the starter menu. After placing the order they realised they didn’t have any, but they kindly asked if they could upgrade it to the chicken...

Went to this pub with family, which consisted of 4 children and 4 adults. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The meals were lovely and all freshly cooked. They have a large garden area. Good social distancing in place. Will definitely be returning to...

Visiting the area and thought we would give it a try Friendly staff and good food and drink Plenty of outside space to cope with the Covid situation

Staff very friendly and efficient the drinks were served very quickly but the food took ages the beef was very tough but in fairness they offered to replace it but I refused we ordered desserts which also took ages to come out.

Nice local pub. Quite expensive. Pool table available. Nice area outside to sit during sunny summer.

Stopped here for lunch recently. Lovely cosy dog friendly pub with great food. The dog enjoyed his sausages!

We are local to the area but thought we'd go and try the new menu. Love going to the plough always welcoming and cosy esp in the winter with a fire ❤ It was friday fish and chip night and I had the red snapper... it was delicious. And well worth the price which included a wine.. loved it..thku all

Went for meal last night sat in bar area charming cosy open fire such nice atmosphere staff really friendly which is so important to me food was lovely will definitely go again and recommend to friends

Odd title, but a complimentary one. The Plough is as they used to be in the late 70's the one armed bandit may have gone but everything else is still there, 'Olde Oak' furniture, swirly carpets and decor that one wouldn't want at home but is just perfect here, with the lovely friendly landlady serving yummy pub grub. A real locals haunt and no wonder everyone loves it.

We were staying in the area recently and ate one night in the Plough.I had the special which was Haddock and chips which was fantastic especially as it came with a glass of wine. It was such a big portion that i shared quite a bit of it with Mr Sc as he had chosen the Chilli con Carne and he didn't find it had much flavour which was a shame.We liked the pub and the service although slow was friendly.We tried to book for the Sunday to give it another try but it was fully booked sadly.

not the cheapest or the best but not too much to complain about. It is pub grub so don't expect anything more and you wont be dissapointed

Stayed nearby in an Airbnb and needed somewhere for a bite to eat. Pub was very friendly and food was absolutely fine. Pub quiz was on (Thursday) which was great to do, but aimed at a much older audience (we were in our late 20s, aimed at 55+) thankfully a local table adopted us for the night and helped us out.

The Plough is a very lovely pub. It's oozing with history and character. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and there is a huge outside area to enjoy. The staff are very welcoming and efficient and there is a really good choice of beers. There is a restaurant and food is also served in a bar. The cold months bring a roaring log fire. What's not to like?The food.It's very average quality and the menu hasn't changed in years. This pub should serve great food but it doesn't. It's simple and bland and quality is inconsistent. It could be so good. The Plough should be a destination. It isn't.

We called in here around 5 o’clock in the week after visiting nearby for an early tea. I chose the bacon and brie sandwich which was basically some reheated bacon with a huge slab of brie in the baguette. No effort was really made to try and melt the brie as it would normally be due to this I left quite a bit of brie. A partner chose a jacket potato which generally you can’t get wrong however this was quite hard in the middle and not particularly hot. I would imagine they were pre-cooked earlier and just reheated when people came in. The first beer that I had had a very funny taste however that was changed no problem. With such a huge selection of pubs around we certainly wouldn’t bother coming back

What a little gem this place is nice friendly staff , a good selection of real ales and nice larger , my son had fish and chips and he said it was better than the chip shop !!!

We ate dinner at the Plough on a few occasions during our stay in the area found the food to be well prepared and good servings. Options of dinning in either the bar or restaurant were available, friendly environment and service.

Nice location and beer on tap. However the Sunday lunch for the 4 of us was a 5 out 10 in our opinion. I guess as it doesn’t do big covers the meat is portioned and not from a Calvary joint. My beef was chewy. Sunday lunch is a very competitive market and I am afraid I will see other places for this meal next time.

We were nearby and decided to have dinner here, we did not have a reservation, but had the choice of either bar or restaurant, we sat in bar area. Service was quick, price was reasonable. Thanks to Helen for great service

We have eaten there a few times now and have never been disappointed. The soup is always really lovely and a good choice after a walk around the countryside. Nice ample sandwiches, though not worth swapping crisps for chips as hardly any chips for that extra £. Lovely bread and baguettes.

Went for a late afternoon gig and saw the Sunday roast and had to try it. Choice of 4 meats. I had Lamb and my wife had Turkey both with fresh vegetables and cost was £17.00. Quite good value although could have done with a bit more lamb.

We turned up on a Friday night without a booking for drinks but decided to get food, restaurant was fully booked but managed to get a table in the bar area, food was good and reasonably priced

We went las month on a Friday for fish and chips brilliant could not fault it good price staff really good

Come here for a drink during the day as we often do. Great village pub, familiar faces and good quick service.

Just back from Sunday lunch, welcoming staff & cosy surroundings, ordered two turkey roasts cooked well with ample portion size, partner had cheesecake for dessert, no complaints about anything so will definitely return.

Delightful pub serving excellent food. Warm cosy atmosphere and polite and friendly service. Well worth a visit for lunch or evening meal.

The Plough at Blundeston had a welcoming log fire when we visited on a Friday evening in February. Our table for seven was ready and the staff were welcoming and friendly as they quickly served us drinks.

Been several times tried most things on the menu the Thai fishcakes or fish and chips are my favourite! Always good food! Excellent service and very friendly atmosphere

Working in the area and look for somewhere to stop to have lunch. To me it’s a old traditional pub with a lovely open fire, how pubs should be. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Food was very nice.

I really enjoy the pub because it's got a very cosy feel, with an open-fire place, and an outdoor terrace. Actually, the lunch is very good, everything feels homey, and the service is friendly. My favourite pub in area, that has loads of vegan and vegetarian options.

Myself & my mum visited The Plough Monday evening 17th we had Hunters chicken & Sausage & Mash it was lovely!! the girl who was working was very kind, warm & friendly she said she usually worked at The Bell but she was just fabulous that evening.

My wife and I were in Lowestoft for one night and wanted to avoid Harvesters and such. I found The Plough on Google and was glad I did.

Visited for casual lunch with friend And took my dog.dogs are allowed in bar area only and a small beer garden to walk him or sit outside.baguettes were delicious and service was good.friendly staff Would recommend to visit

Went for Sunday lunch on a booked e mail reservation which had been answered almost immediately so that was a good start. Food in generous portions and well presented and promptly too as the restaurant was pretty busy. Overall a pretty good impression and have no hesitation to recommend.

We were on a self-catering weekend at a caravan park but wanted a nice pub lunch on the Sunday. Googled pubs near Lowestoft and fancied the look of this one. Went there on the Saturday evening to check the place out and were recommended to book as it can get very busy on a Sunday which we took to be a good sign. We were not disappointed with two brilliant roast dinners, desserts and drinks served by friendly staff all for under £35. Would definitely recommend as this was great value..

Our family came here to enjoy lunch on Tuesday afternoon. Service was good & friendly. Food was good all round, no complaints. Friendly faces in the pub. Thanks

Visit every few weeks, usually for a roast dinner, although recently in this hot weather been having a jacket potato and sitting outside. Friendly staff and very fast service. Very reasonable prices. A lovely cosy fire to sit beside in the winter. This pub welcomes dogs in the bar area, where we prefer to sit but there is a restaurant too for non doggie people. Lots of car parking spaces, beware a step at the rear entrance for disabled visitors, but parking at the front of the pub and using the front door may be easier to access.

Had fish and chips excellent! Rump steak presentation excellent chips superb !

Always wondered what this pub was like? All I can say is the food was great and the service was fantastic. There is plenty of room outside if the bar and restaurant are full. Really great meals. We will definitely be back for another visit. I need to try the real ales.

Visited recently and had a lovely lunch in a pub I have visited many times before. There was a good choice of real ales but as before at £3.70 a pint it is more expensive than a lot of its competitors. It is though a nice place to stop

After a long hot and very hard day at work we fancied popping out to our local for a coke and some food BUT strangely it was shut!!!! So we went to the Plough for the 1st time and was really happy we did.

Old pub with original features ,wood fire ,friendly staff ,good range of beer ,ordered suet topped pie with chips ,lovely large meal very nice and good value ,pub as pool table room and bar skittles table ,will be back

This pub has a very welcoming atmosphere. The menu is varied, the service excellent and the food itself tasty and wholesome. Everyone was very friendly . We will definitely go again

This pub has some historical connections with Charles Dickens - Barkis left from here to meet David Copperfield in the novel of the same name. The pub has a large car park and plenty of room to sit and eat,

We recently visited this lovely village pub as a family of 10 without pre booking. The staff where very friendly and accommodating and the food & drink was absolutely amazing. Really loved this cosy pub with its open fire.

We visited with family for dinner. It was lovely food and our requested changes to the dishes weren't a problem. There was an open fire and a friendly atmosphere. Would recommend a visit

Had many meals there and the sausage and mash is very good, will return again soon Staff are welcoming polite and helpful and very good at their jobs thank you

Went here for lunch today and really enjoyed it. I had steak and ale suet topped pie and was lovely . My wife had sausage and mash lovely . The staff were very welcoming . Will return very soon .

Was visiting family in the area and came for dinner. Atmosphere and food were fantastic. Staff were very friendly and...

Went to visit Burgh Castle and looked up top pubs with a few miles and found this place. It’s great,...

We had lunch today and would not hesitate to return. Steak and ale pie with suet crust very scrummy, mushroom...

We visited on the 2/12/17 for my mum's birthday. It was very busy. There were only two ladies serving at...

Lovely friendly pub. Staff made you so welcome when you walk in. Had a lovely meal and drinks. Food was...

We had booked as it was Saturday evening and glad we did. We were welcomed and offered a choice of...

We were staying in a local caravan park and after travelling all the way needed a good meal. We found...

The Plough is a lovely pub with a lovely restaurant, the food is 1st class . The fish and chips are the best around , on Fridays fish and chips and a drink £11.95 , big portions and well cooked , the menu has plenty to choose from plus a specials board from which I had belly of pork , it was beautiful . All the staff are very friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend it

We went for a meal last Friday, just my husband and myself and the special vegetarian meal that day was mushroom bourguignon, which I opted for. When it came it was well presented and tasted delicious. It was served with mashed potatoes (the real stuff) and lovely crisp cabbage. The flavours were amazing and I could happily eat it again. We will definitely be going again if all the vegetarian options are as good as this was. Just as a further note, my husband had a meat dish which had also been prepared fresh and he said this was very good as well.

We visited the plough on a Sunday in October as a party of 11 - the staff were courteous and really prompt and efficient with our food which was delicious! Very large portions and the price was also very reasonable. A friendly relaxed atmosphere awaits you in an oldie worldly type village pub. I would highly recommend this.

As a family on holiday (6 adults,2 children) we often look on trip advisor for places to suit us all,came across the plough so gave it a try,we were not disappointed.

I don't know if the Plough has changed hands in the last twelve months, but I can only say that our experiences, on two evenings during the week we were in Suffolk, were nothing other than positive.If I knew nothing else about the place, the fact that it is very popular with the local residents - many of whom are known and welcomed by name - would make it worthy of recommendation.The very busy lady behind the bar (yes, she could do with another pair of hands to assist her, to be honest) made both us and our dog very welcome. Indeed, on the second evening, there were already a couple of other dogs in the bar area when we arrived.Delicious hot food, served in good time was available both from the varied menu (copies of which are readily available on the bar) or from the daily-changing "Specials" chalk-board over the fireplace.Criticisms of the decor being tired are, in my opinion, unfounded. The Plough is a popular and well-frequented country pub in an early 19th century building. Indeed, it is featured in one of Charles Dickens' novels. So if it shows a few minor signs of wear and tear, that should be no surprise. But as far as we could see, it appeared well-maintained throughout. Readers of my reviews will know that my overall assessment very often hinges on the state of the toilets which can sometimes let a place down badly. In this case however, they were spotless and sweet-smelling. Overall a very pleasant experience. We have already been twice. I can see no reason why we would not visit again if we are in the area.

We had a lovely traditional meal. Juicy thick gammon steak, proper chips, lovely thick sausages with a decent mash, followed by old school spotted dick and custard. Dog friendly,we had a nice table in the bar. Warm friendly atmosphere. Would recommend and look forward to our next visit.

Not eaten here for a long time. The food was absolutely lovely and not mean on the portion size as some places are. My sister and I had the Hunters Chicken it was lovely. The guys had fish and Chips and enjoyed it. I phoned on Friday to book a table and ask if they would have cod as one of the guys is a fussy eater. I spoke to a lovely lady called Helen who said they would make sure they had a piece of cod for him. You always have your doubts when you arrive to weather they have or not. True to Helen's word there was a piece of cod waiting for him. To say we were impressed was an understatement. The apple and blackberry crumble was gorgeous. Our waitress was lovely couldn't do enough for you. I highly recommend the Plough the place is lovely and so are the staff. Thank you to you all.

Lovely pub with a large garden with seating so ideal if you ave a dog. Large car park so plenty of parking. Two roast dinners for £15 and it was very tasty. Plenty of vegetables which were not over cooked. Staff were friendly and welcoming.

I was one of over 50 people who went here to eat, and my goodness were we pleased we had been booked to eat there. Exceptional service great staff and the food was wonderful I would highly recommend this place.

Popped in for lunch while in the area visiting family. Haven't been for a while but always liked the place. Never been overly impressed by the food on previous visits but today WOW! Were so pleased with the quality and value of our lunch that we went back on the evening for dinner. Food is fantastic, beer garden is gorgeous and the staff are so friendly. Makes me wish I lived closer as I'd definitely be making myself a regular!

I enjoyed my meal and evening at The Plough; the atmosphere, staff and food are all of excellent standard. The food was delicious and I spent the longest time admiring and complimenting the decor. I have no faults at all and hope to return some time!

Lively atmosphere, bar maid friendly, food was good value for money two breaded seafood platters and two pints for £20.

wonderful food at a reasonable price the staff very friendly will definitely be returning.it has a nice country feel about it.

If you are going to The Plough as an adults only group the food is ok. However, if you are planning to visit with children I do not recommend this pub/restaurant. We went yesterday, 4 adults and 5 children. We could not have been made less welcome. We were put into the restaurant on our own as it was clear they didn't want children in the bar, this was fine. However, the staff were so rude to our children, who were being well behaved and polite. Eyes rolling when orders being placed, sighs because the children wanted water rather than the fruit shoots offered and when a 5 year old girl asks quietly for ketchup she was told off for not saying please....I think that's my place to say, not the waitress. We spent £100 in here and I expected more from the service. Please don't have a children's menu if you do not want children dining.