The Plough in Rother

Stayed at the Airbnb above the Pub. Lovely rooms, highly recommend

I had the venison croquettes as a starter and they were ok. I really liked the ketchup. For main I had the pork rib eye. It makes flavour and it was a bit dry. Service was very good and friendly

Brilliant food and lovely service, would highly recommend. You leave feeling really good and very well fed. Highly recommend. Lovely sunday roasts too.

Absolutely excellent service. Attentive and friendly without being overbearing. Lovely decor and general atmosphere. Interesting and varied menu. Well kept beer. Beautifully cooked fish. Brilliant potatoes served with the fish and the triple cooked potatoes were good too. However, a side of "local greens with herb oil" was just some tenderstem broccoli - I was expecting something more. Served on a small side plate, it felt very underwhelming. The croquette starter was very nice but the presentation was lacking. The croquettes and a dollop of mayonnaise could have done with some garnish to lift the plate. The same for the maceral pate which was served with two pieces of Rye bread. I think perhaps a different bread would have been a lot nicer here than Rye bread. The pate itself served with dill oil was nice though. The hake dish, whilst perfectly cooked, could have done with a nice sauce to bring everything together. It was a decent enough meal, but my expectations were high based on the menu and unfortunately, the expectations weren't quite met. Cannot fault the service though with everyone being incredibly friendly.

Huge improvements have been made since our last visit. A very friendly welcome from a new member of staff who was clearly experienced in hospitality. He showed us to our seats and was on hand if we needed anything. The food was lovely and he ensured my husband’s pint of Guinness was poured correctly. It’s the little things that make a big difference!

Great staff, lovely atmosphere and very good food.

A beautiful roast dinner, tasty, hot and plenty of it. Good selection of vegetables. Desserts were good too. Impressive.

We went to the Plough last night for dinner .The food here is amazing , healthy modern and delicious .We had a selection of started to share and I had the lamb pie for main course .Sadly no room for pudding .The pub itself is warm and welcoming and the staff very friendly .We will be back .

I have eaten at The Plough three times over the past 6 months and it has been excellent every time. The menu is very thoughtful and different without feeling inaccessible. There is something for everyone and the options for veggies and vegans are as interesting as the rest of the menu. The pear and blue cheese salad is the best I've ever had. A great deal of effort obviously goes into the menu and the delivery of the dishes. The wine I had was great. The lunch set menu is incredibly affordable and delicious. Service was the exact right balance between professional and jolly. I recommend The Plough wholeheartedly!

A revelation in local pub food. Worthy of Michelin recognition.

The menu was varied with pub classics and some fine options. The food was very high quality and extremely well prepared. We were offered good gluten-free options. The bar us well sticked with good beers and we had a very nice family lunch. Thankyou to the staff in the Plough!

First time visiting the Plough, very busy but was given a table straight away, had the mushroom pate for starters, lovely, main I had the burger and fries , amazing. Lovely friendly staff

Good value, excellent food. The menu is varied with a good mix of pub classics and some finer offerings. The cooking was extremely good and food quality too. We had a lovely lunch and will be back!

Visited last night on our little weekend away trip to Rye, there had been a big village shoot day so the pub was heaving, but the waitress was lovely, apologetic and super informative. We had lamb pie , burgers and the fish and chips all which were brilliant and the small cheese plate to finish was beautiful. Everytbing was locally sourced and eventually it did quieten down so we could enjoy our final drinks. Would visit again

We where a party of 10 wine and sevice great the food was just awfull to say the least over cooked and very bland ,its such a shame as its so close to our home how can they get it so wrong . Its not difficult to produce good simple food , don't try to be to clever just serve tradition English food we all want , Great pub just needs some good management .

My family and I went for a Sunday roast and wasn’t disappointed Lovely food and friendly staff.

We called in for lunch on the off chance while driving into Rye. It was a wonderful surprise to eat such excellent food in a quiet and largely empty country pub. We could not fault anything from the top quality food to the attentive service and will certainly return.

My wife and I have had dinner in this pub many times before and enjoyed it but last night was very disappointing. The food was very average but what spoilt it was the temperature in the restaurant was miserable. We both kept our coats on throughout the meal, which isn't much fun. Apparently, there was a problem with the radiators but there were very few customers so maybe the owners decided it wasn't worth warming the place up. I would rather have stayed home with our wood-burner. Never mind.

The pub is lovely and the service was very good but our food was warm at best. When you pay £21 for roast lamb I would expect the food to be hot, so we were a bit disappointed.

Another great meal at The Plough- amazing food, lovely staff and a very cosy pub- great all round!

Everyone is so nice! Looking forward to be back

Great pub. Beautiful views, cosy vibe with wood burners and, importantly, delicious food with some unique tasty dishes. Lovely friendly service and immaculately clean toilets (always a sign of a high standard in my book). My partner had the set menu and I had the fish & chips which we felt was good value for money. Highly recommend as a beautiful relaxing country pub.

We recently called in for lunch and were not disappointed with either the service or the food. Both entrees and mains were tasty and generous, the lamb pie in particular. Don’t miss this little gem!

What a lovely place, beautiful surroundings, fantastic food, with locally sourced ingredients, which in my opinion adds to the quality. The staff were friendly and looked after us incredibly well. We met Jane and Alannah they were amazing! We stayed overnight, were given a DIY breakfast, which was delicious and had an evening meal next to the fire, everything throughout was fab. Would definitely recommend.

Food was excellent, service was very good

Very strange customer service on the day we visited. We booked Sunday roast for 4 at 12:30pm. We arrived at 12:15pm. The staff told us we can’t be seated until 12:30pm, even though the restaurant was empty. She acted as if it was outrageous to show up 15min early, huffed at us and sounded annoyed. She said we can wait around until exactly 12:30pm as she was very busy in the garden even though the pub had only been open for 15 mins… She didn’t come back at 12:30pm for us and we were served by someone else who was confused why we were told to stand and wait around… When we were taken to our table we was surprised to find only two other tables in the garden. The garden was not busy. Even though she claimed that it was extremely busy to the point we could not be seated. Otherwise, food was quite good. But the hospitality was not very welcoming and in fact rather rude.

This was an unplanned visit, just dropped in for lunch because we spotted it on our way back from Camber Sands with our four dogs. Good thing: the charming staff made our hounds very welcome with lots of water. Best thing: the food was sensational, all four of us (I mean humans) were agreed. Only slight criticism: the muzak. A place this good needs nothing but the sound of happy diners.

Absolutely brilliant - relaxed rural atmosphere, the menu is superb the chef clearly knows what they are doing with a lot of seasonal and local offerings. The array of nibbles ( try the anchovies they are top notch) before you even get to the starters - the ham and ashmore ( a local cheese known to local cheesehounds like us) croquettes are fabulous. The Romney marsh Lamb pie is quite simply the best tasting pie you will have ever had, and id eat the crispy cavolo nero everyday for the rest of my life it i could. The dessert and cheese of is beyond delicious, try the dark choc, hazelnut and blackberry one its divine. The staff are wonderful, friendly, relaxed, and help to ensure you have a very nice time. This place can match any restaurant in the area and the menu doesn't cost the earth. I could not recommend this highly enough, and everybody at our table agreed i should write this review because it was so well deserved.

Staff were friendly, prompt and efficient. 2 of us had the roast beef, 1 had the lamb. The ingredients were local and top quality. They were perfectly cooked, and the accompanying veg were excellent, with just a little twist to make them interesting. We will be returning.

The food was absolutely superb, we were very looked after by our waitress Really good experience- would highly recommend The Plough

Sehr Hunde und Kinderfreundlicher Pub. Wir waren zum Sunday Roast hier. Als Kaffee gibt es nur French Press, der sehr gut schmeckt (ist stark). Es gibt Lamm, Rind und vegetarisches Sunday Roast. Der Garten ist sehr gemütlich. Es gibt alkoholfreies Lager. Exzellente Musikredaktion!

Visited this pub while staying near Rye, as I'd heard good things. I had the burger and my friend had the cod. I then finished with sticky toffee pudding. It was mid week and they were clearly expecting it to be quiet as only one member of staff on. But several walk-ins turned up and we did find she seemed a little stressed. Not the warmest of welcomes, but still polite and professional. Food was ok, but not quite as gourmet as the menu and prices suggest and beware, basic sides are extra. My friend said his crushed peas were cold and hard. Fries were super crispy though! Was disappointed with the sticky toffee pudding. It was light as a feather with good flavour, but no sauce! This left it a little dry, as the small scoop of ice cream wasn't enough to go with every bite. Overall I left a little disappointed. But on reflection I think mostly that was down to atmosphere. There simply was none. :(

As a restauranteur and bar owner I’m happy to write this review. Alana and Jesse are the kindest and professional staff members with an excellent bartender. They couldn’t be more helpful ! The food was perfectly cooked as were their deserts and they take reservations ( we were a party of 8 and a baby) Their Burgers !!!! ( being from the USA ) were the best our family have EVER HAD !!!! We took our visiting friends there too and EVERYTHING was perfect . A huge shout out to their Chef and kitchen staff , wow !!!! We’ll be back for sure ….. Thank you for making our trip that extra special. Until next time …. Much love and Thank you again .

Lovely pub. Friendly team and happy to let you add or substitute items as long as they are available. Dog friendly, too. The outside terrace has a great view over the surrounding countryside.

A fine little pub. The food is adequate, verging on slightly disappointing, but the staff were exceptionally friendly. Good atmosphere both nearly empty of people in the mid afternoon as well as nearly full after dinner time.

Delicious meal to celebrate a friend's birthday - all food freshly prepared, well presented and tasty. Excellent service, fair pricing for quality meal in the comfortable surroundings with beautiful countryside views.

Went for evening meal and the service and food was second to none. They aren'y lying when they say their beef burger as a reputation. Hand-made patty. Wonderful. Excellent value and high quality produce.

Siamo nei pressi di Rye, paesino molto carino, che merita una sosta. The Plough è esattamente in linea con la splendida campagna in cui è immerso. Tipico pub inglese, carino all'interno e all'esterno (dove abbiamo mangiato). La sostanza valida come la forma. Abbiamo mangiato molto molto bene! Il miglior fish & chips mangiato nei dieci di vacanza. Anche la lamb steak era davvero notevole. Menu per bambini (disponibile pressoché dappertutto) buono. Personale molto carino e disponibile.

Excellent service and food. Reasonably priced and slick operation running so food served hot without any lengthy waiting. Really tasty food- we all had a Roast Beef Sunday lunch. Roast potatoes perfect as was everything else in our plate. All home cooked and prepared. Highly recommend.

Came here on a Friday night for a friends birthday and was lucky to be able to dine in the garden before the restaurant became fully booked later on. The rib eye was perfectly cooked and superb quality, accompanied by the most heavenly rich gravy. Vegan options are also impressive and the artichoke and caponata dish was amazing, especially washed down w a glass of rose in the sun! This place is just the right balance of friendly local and special destination. Perfect country pub!

Always a favourite for dinner, never disappoints. Usually go every two months and is consistently good.

After two very poor pub lunches in recent weeks we had preferred to eat at home but the online menus of the Plough attracted us and yesterday it was certainly third time lucky. At last we had found freshly cooked food. We chose the weekday set menu of three courses for £22. 00. which was imaginative and delicious. A refreshing gazpacho was followed by a generous juicy loin of pollock and ended with a summer fruits fool with baked oats. We were very well looked after by Ethan who ran quite a busy dining room with friendly efficiency. This weekday menu changes every Monday and we shall be looking forward to seeing what the chef is cooking each week and am sure we will be regulars from now on. Well done and many thanks to all at the Plough for giving us a new incentive to eat out!

Spent a lovely couple of hours here one evening in May. Food was lovely and the service was friendly. Not overly busy when we were there and well worth a stop if you're in the area.

Popped in for dinner whilst staying locally at Extraordinary Huts…. The food was absolutely delicious, our starters - purple smoked asparagus with whipped cod’s roe,hogget croquettes, mains - cod and chips, poached smoked haddock with bubble n squeak, poached egg and mustard dressing was just mouthwatering!!! The hogget croquettes were so good we went back for another portion the next day!! Very friendly staff, all in all a great pub! Thank you so much! We will definitely be back!

Very nice place to eat our just have a drink. People very simpathetic. Quite and pleasent. The food it's very good. Veggie options.

Very good food and lovely staff, the only reason a four star is the fries are not true hand cut, I cannot understand why? Also no chicken dishes? The prices are on the high side for the portions.

We wanted somewhere we could walk to from our Airbnb with our dog. We were welcomed by the owner & although busy was very attentive. We chose the set menu. Outstanding value & loved the use of local ingredients. We will definitely be back when...

We went to the plough for dinner and it was wonderful great service and the food was delicious can’t wait to go back again.

9 hours ago NEW Popped in with friends last night for a pint and a meal...most of us left quite hungry!!! Hock Terrine-more like hock terrible. Sardines on toast- when it arrived we honestly thought it was side dish! The tiniest,most miniscule Sardines ever, not...

Cannot recommend highly enough. Family get together incl babies and dogs and catered for by wonderful staff. The food was superb and can highly recommend the fish and chips and the wine was delicious. Even the fussiest member of the family, couldn’t find anything to...

If Michelin Stars were attuned to English country pubs, the Plough (and it’s restaurant twin for that matter, the Union in Rye) should have at least one(….each)! For family, dates, a meal with friends or a pint with your dog, it is the place that...

We visited the Plough on a Saturday evening, the food was really lovely. I had the salt baked celeriac and my partner had the beef burger - both were delicious. The sticky toffee pudding was also a highlight. The staff were so lovely and friendly...

The staff were very friendly and helpful,the food was well presented and was delicious,very good value,will certainly recommended to frienda

What a fabulous little find, we managed to booked a table online which was very handy. After a long day in the rain, we was welcomed to a cosy local with a real fire. The Plough also welcomes your furry friends so if you are...

We had a lovely Sunday Roast Beef . The staff were amazing and such a lovely venue. Throughly enjoyed ourselves

The Plough cannot be called a HIDDEN gem but definitely a gem. So glad we happened upon it. All the previous good reviews are not wrong. I might change some of their words to excellent or superb . What's not to love about this place...

brilliant, dogs are welcome, the waitress warmly welcomed our 2 dogs. the service was good as was the food. Looking forward to next visit

Our first visit here and we were very pleased, will go again. Food was good and reasonably priced. Great views from the outside area too.

We came here with our three teens and our dog the first night of our holiday, and everything we ate was delicious. We had the sourdough bread and scotch eggs for starters, and I had a steak for my main. Perfectly cooked to medium rare,...

Things started well, both starters ( scotch egg and tempura vegetables) were excellent but the rest of our meal didn't live up to that high standard. The chicken Caesar was far too salty and the steak although cooked medium rare, as ordered, was very dry....

Visited Bank Holiday Monday. Told we had to sit outside when indoors was fairly empty (but outside turned out to be very pleasant anyway). My partners Buttermilk Chicken Caeser salad was first class and my beer battered fish was perfect. But like a previous reviewer...

Came here on the recommendation of the property owner of the cottage we were renting nearby. Great choice! Friendly staff, clean premises with a lovely beer garden. Suitable for families. A different and interesting menu. Good food, well presented and value for money. 2 people,...

Friendly service, great simple meal and very accommodating of two young children. That’s how we found The Plough when we booked for a family Saturday dinner in summer. We moved tables to avoid the sun, which was no bother. We arrived early, again, no problem....

Two friends and I had a wonderful lunch at the Plough today. My friends had the roast beef and I had the roast lamb. Delicious all round with lovely seasonal vegetables. The staff were lovely and attentive, without being obtrusive. Perfect, in fact. The atmosphere...

Wonderful Pub with good food, ambiance and great scenic views. Staff are lovely too. A shout out to Caroline who looked after us. Will return there if in the area again.

Wow! Amazing service and amazing food. We had the sea bream which was delicious and then the berries and meringue for pudding. Such amazing flavours. We were seated and had our drinks and food within 15 minutes of arriving, great service , we will be...

Having been told by the waitress who wlecomed us that we should go to the table we chose outside, choose from the menu given us and return to order from the bar, giving the table number, this was later contradicted by an apparently more senior...

This pub is a must visit for atmosphere and quality of food, all local ingredients, the staff know their stuff, lovely views from the back

Das Plough ist ein ganz hervorragendes Restaurant. Bedingt der Lage direkt an der Strasse hatten wir etwas bescheideneres erwartet. Stattdessen...

Loved the pub, the staff were very friendly and the food was awesome. Would definitely travel back there for a meal. Catered for dietary requirements without any issues. Highly recommended

We popped in for a late lunch on our route home and were not disappointed and pleased to see the menu offered substantial main courses for lunch, as we were ravenous. We all had Beer Battered Fish n chips, it was delicious. The batter was...

Came here over the weekend as we were heading back to Rye from exploring the area. Glad we made the stop! Our kids had space to play outside while we waited for our food. Unfortunately the weather started to change so we ended up eating...

Had a wild garlic risotto with slow cooked beef on top - Absolutely delicious!

Dit is zonder twijfel het best restaurant in de omgeving van Rye. Gezellig en licht interieur, een erg hartelijke bediening...

Nice pub with lovely views from the garden area. Staff friendly and helpful. Food disappointing with a very limited menu as I gather they had a temporary chef in last minute. Chips need to be chips not chipsticks.

went here for my birthday. wasn't very busy. got a nice table outside. they forgot my order but it turned up quick enough. burger was nice.

Excellent locally sourced food, great staff.

Family and dog-friendly pub with wonderful service and loads of character. Highly recommended!

Great place for a really excellent roast.

Popped in on a busy Saturday night on the off chance to grab some food as staying locally. The pub was packed but the friendly helpful bar staff managed to get us a table and told us that we would have to wait to order...

Delicious food, amazing service, beautiful location. You couldn’t ask for much more!!

Great lunch on the terrace - well done 😀

Dropped in for lunch after a day out in Rye with my mother. The pub was well laid out and very clean. The toilet was clean and tidy, always a good sign that the place is taken care of. We both went for the steak...

An amazing eating experience. Service was great, food was amazing and for me the best burger I've had from a independent pub! My only gripe is it gets busy quick and parking could be a problem - but this can't be helped.. Well done the plough 👏

Went for dinner on Friday night and it was wonderful. The scotch egg was amazing and chicken/bacon salad was equally awesome. The staff were so lovely!! We had such a good time we went back for lunch the next day, and it was equally as...

Fantastic Sunday roast. Staff very welcoming. Look forward to going on a summers day and enjoying the view from the garden.

Great food, warm and attentive staff.

We wanted a carefully prepared Sunday lunch and The Plough provided it in spades. Tasty food at a good price in a warm pub. What's not to like? Recommended and we'd certainly go again.

Midweek family dining at its best. The pub was very cosy and warm with 2 log burners. The haddock, poached egg and bubble and squeak was really very good and much larger portion than I was expecting, as we're the burgers. We all thoughoughly enjoyed...

Gastropub with great food and beer. Always a fire going in the winter

We enjoyed a beer, a cider and a very nice evening meal. The staff were friendly and the food was served quickly. We chose porc belly with mash which was nicely presented and very tasty. We followed up with sticky toffee pudding which was perfect...

We came to The Plough for a traditional Sunday roast after walking our dog on Camber Sands and visiting Rye. The open, well decorated and wood fire warmed bar was immediately inviting. Service was quick and polite. The pressed pork belly roast was the best...

We visited 2 evenings whilst staying in Rye the food was cooked to order and was amazing, served by Tom who was very attentive and professional

We had a delicious family meal here on Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere was warm and cosy and exactly what we were looking for, with wood burning fires, dogs welcomed, and great Bloody Marys. I had a roast and sticky toffee pudding, both of which were...

I took my Dad here this evening for his birthday and the menu was the best bit about the meal. It was very underwhelming experience. I had the £16 pork belly which was tiny and came only with mash. When I asked if I could...

Lovely views. Limited menu. Average food.

Is this pub under new management? It’s the only thing that might explain why it was so empty and the food and service so awful tonight. Used to be fantastic. Burger was dry, bacon burnt, no cheese in burger, just a plateful of skinny fries....

Food was great as was the service. They could improve on the heating though as it was a little chilly.

Warm, welcoming pub with good food We had a lovely lunch and the restaurant was able to accommodate us on short notice. The ploughman’s was a little bit small (or a little bit expensive) for was was received and we did need to wait for over 40 minutes for food to arrive. Everything was tasty and we enjoyed dessert as well.

Well staffed well run pub very clean with two open fires and with a nice well balanced menu.. Very good Sunday lunch atmosphere.