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Nº 52 in 440 in Basingstoke and Deane

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English country pub with an unspoilt interior serving cask ale. Really good experience. A range of baguettes are served that are excellent value, but only at lunch time.

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Nick Monaghan . 2024-12-04

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A proper country pub. Special note of appreciation for the great Guinness it serves.

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Paul Fearon . 2024-11-24

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An old style pub with a decent range of beers, but limited menu. Only accepts cash.

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Douglas Law . 2024-11-03

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Great old fashioned pub with a welcoming atmosphere. The best place to pop in for a drink and a snack after a country walk, just remember your cash.

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Ollie Fitton-Cook . 2024-10-30

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Uniquely old world pub. Only lunches served (baguettes). Great beer. Great host and staff.

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Nick Wiseman . 2024-10-11

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Really friendly local pub. Good beers and cider.

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matthew hughes . 2024-09-30

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Lovely old authentic pub and very friendly people. Dog friendly too.

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Steve Denney . 2024-09-12

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Cosy pub with great selection of real ales, bitter and now gin. They have music nights, darts and crib nights. Cash only bar

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Laura Bartlett . 2024-09-02

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Lovely old-fashioned pub, great little beer garden, good range of well-kept beers, lovely staff, and fantastic baguettes! Bring cash...

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Adam Steele . 2024-07-07

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This lovely pub is as good as ever.

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Gaufrey Appleby . 2024-05-19

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any live football broadcast pls?

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f y . 2024-04-10

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Great little pub ! Excellent sausage baguettes.My visit was with local family when on a little break in Bramley over Easter weekend. Our hosts suggested a quick walk to the Plough - which we did and the Plough shimmered like the proverbial crock of gold at the end of the Rainbow. We weren't disappointed an excellent old school pub with good beer and lunches. We left far too soon as I would have stayed all afternoon. Well worth the trek !

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GWYN33 . 2024-04-02

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I tried to book for a meal but was dismissed at once, telling me "politely" that they do not do food in the evening. I was about to ask if they only do lunchtimes but the man put the phone down on me, without any further explanation. I would not call this attitude very customer friendly. In any other country, they would be out of business. I read that they only welcome locals and I have just experienced that. A real shame that they don't open up to customers but I guess that reflects the whole mentality of the owners or managers. PS:I had to put one star but obviously would have been none if allowed!

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Catherine . 2024-03-24

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The good reviews led us to this pub after a very long muddy walk at Pamber Forest with my dog and a friend. Unfortunately we did not feel welcome, it didn’t feel warm. It felt snubby like “local pub for local people”. It was quiet when we came around ~13:50 on a saturday afternoon. I asked if they are serving lunch, i was told they stopped serving food at 2.. (checked my watch and it was only less than 10min to two). We were also told they only accept cash. It would help if they put somehere in the details to say only accepts cash. I would have gone with cash in hand! Overall, just very disappointed…the lady behind the bar came across like she did not want to serve us. We were desparate for drinks or just water as we were walking for ~10kms and got lost in the way just to get to this pub. Shame.

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Shy Lelis . 2024-01-27

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Cash only. If you are not local you’d likely to be turned away to be told they only accept cash. Somewhere here must say this pub only takes cash so people are aware and bring cash with them. It’s frustrating to finally get to here but turned away because they don’t take cards!

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Andy Gelder . 2024-01-27

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Worth a visit. Traditional pub serving a wide selection of draught beers on pump and from barrel. Lunch consists of fresh baguettes stuffed to overflowing with a choice of a dozen or so fillings.

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Robert Humphrey . 2024-01-25

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Very tasty baguettes , friendly service, lovely old pub

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Marjorie Allen . 2023-10-26

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I cant go often enough to this pub. The beer is excellent, as are the baguettes (I recommend the coronation chicken). None of the atmosphere-ruining appendages to be found in too many pubs today. It’s just so pleasant to be sat there. It is friendly and relaxed. People even talk to you, imagine that!

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John H . 2023-10-11

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Lovely pub, we have been visiting for years. Terry is so welcoming, a great selection of ales (and gins!) each time we've visited. The baguettes are always filled to the brim. Can't speak highly enough of this pub

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Nikki Lansley . 2023-09-20

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Loved this pub, they are very welcoming and my baguette was fab.

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geraldine veal . 2023-08-18

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One of the best pubs in my neck of the woods - just a little too far away to be a regular unfortunately. Completely unspoiled country hostelry always offering a warm welcome, excellent ales and food in the cosiest of "olde worlde" interiors. I'll be back. Also a favourite venue for the Kennet Morris Men, and Terry, mine host, seems to like us too!

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Peter de Courcy . 2023-08-15

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Proper old fashioned pub. Take cash !!

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Allen Thomson . 2023-08-14

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Nice pub very friendly good service owners very friendly will go there again

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Alan Morcom . 2023-07-09

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Lovely pub, great location nice and simple lunch menu!

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Calibra Tree . 2023-06-21

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Lovely staff, lovely selection of beers, lovely baguettes, lovely pub!

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Joshua Young . 2023-06-21

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Proper pub, with cosy unspoiled interior. Ales and cider on gravity, limited but tasty food options limited to baguettes.

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Andy Gladstone . 2023-06-20

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Lovely authentic country pub in a great location

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Tony Boys . 2023-06-15

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Lovely traditional pub. Always great beer perfectly kept.

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Mick Simmons . 2023-05-30

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Proper landlord, proper beer and proper pub....Was my review years ago not sure? Nothing to add, as good as a it ever was. Please don't visit so I have a seat when I go.

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Andy Driscoll . 2023-03-04

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A delightful pub with an amazing host, great proper beer and a very friendly ambience. Good food and excellent service too, it was super warm on a cold day with log burner on. Thoroughly recommend, nothing was too much effort for the barman either.

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Kenny D . 2023-01-15

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Best pub ever, like stepping back in time… Cosy, untouched or modified by companies that want to turn every old rural pub into some kind of cute cottage style restaurant. Amazing baguettes 12-2 on weekday. Pretty garden to watch sunset in. Fires lit. Dogs welcome. Friendly service. Friendly customers. Perfect!

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Nicole Corrine England . 2022-11-12

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Absolutely amazing little country pub with era atmosphere, quiet, peaceful locals are super friendly and owners are very welcoming passing through and instantly needed to stop and check it out, while here tooke some photos and ordered a coffe and an amazing Ham & Cheese in an Aga oven baked Baguette bliss

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P N . 2022-10-12

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Great lunchtime baguettes and some of the best beer you will ever taste. The perfect country pub. Very friendly clientele who are always up for a chat. If you are ever in the area it's well worth a visit.

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John Dixon . 2022-10-11

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Very pleasant BLT baguettes in the beer garden, with a glass of real ale. Perfect setting, delicious food , would certainly call again if in the area.

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Andrew N . 2022-09-03

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Although it is 9 miles away, I consider it to be my 'local'. So good, its a proper pub, best in the area and its IPA, 'Rebellion' is excellent.

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Terry “2.7183z_vitae” Follen . 2022-08-26

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Generous landlord. Good ales. Cash -only payment. Quaint old place, very fit for small-scale Morris dancing, with loyal and appreciative local audience. .

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Nic Yannacopoulos . 2022-08-11

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The Plough is a proper English country pub. It's all about the pub atmosphere, with good beer, and friendly people. It's refreshing to find a pub that isn't food led. There are some lovely walks directly from the pub, which make it a perfect place to start and finish a walk with some much deserved refreshments. The garden at the back has a backdrop of fields, and is dog friendly.

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southmouth . 2022-07-15

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Good friendly pub with a good choice of beer. Ideal stop when on a cycle ride.

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J KENT . 2022-05-19

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Just does filled baguettes (which are substantial and real ale...a real old fashioned pub.

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Roger Cantell . 2022-05-12

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The plough is a typical country pub that has retained its charm and rustic feel. this is a welcome basic experience with very friendly staff, very well kept ales and a selection of baguettes to lunch. Highly reccommended

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ian b . 2022-04-30

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Lovely old pub with a good range of Ales.If you go make sure you take cash as they don't take debit cards.

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Clive Connor . 2022-04-28

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As always the draft beer is excellent. Great traditional pub

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Paul Hare . 2022-04-24

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Very nice visit. Loverly country pub. Good beer and baguettes

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Paul Timms . 2022-04-11

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Great place and beer 🍺 and food 👌

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David Stafford . 2022-04-07

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The Plough has so much to offer. 1. There are so many interesting items to see around the pub. I advise people to take the time to see the many unique things which are on display. It is ideal for people who are intellectually curious. 2. There is a lovely clock in one of the corners. It is lovely. I took some photographs of it as I found it to be extremely alluring. 3. The baguettes are filling and nicely prepared. There is a good choice and the menu is handwritten, which is unique. As far as I know, they only do baguettes, but it is attractive as the portions are of a good size with great fillings. The bacon and Brie is really nice. 4. The other customers at the pub were really nice and welcoming. They made an effort to be friendly and engage in conversation. 5. We were greeted warmly and the woman who assisted us was really nice and helpful. She told us that she had just returned from Barbados, which was an excellent conversation-starter. We spoke about Caribbean holidays. I stated that I would recommend a You Tube channel, but I didn't get the chance to write it down for her. There is a channel called "Gladys and Kenny." They are a couple who have decided to travel the World. They make good-quality videos, but not in a bragging sort of way. I recommend this place. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food.

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Alex Kennedy . 2022-03-02

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Dropped into the Plough in Little London after a great walk in the Pamber Forest with my family and George our lovely Jack Russell.Lovely craft beers and warm friendly atmosphere.Played bar billiards here in 1970 with our good friends Miranda and Mark Smith when beer was two and a half shilling a pint!!! Jerry Craven

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Jerry . 2022-02-25

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If its a traditional country pub with good beer and no fuss, this is the place to go. Just great.

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Guy Jenkins . 2021-12-28

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Good country pub, nice atmosphere, lovely food.

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Erwin Rasel . 2021-12-11

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Great pub with lovely beer and baguettes!! And a log burner!!!

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Murray Turner . 2021-11-24

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Good local pub for a drink. Small selection of baguettes for lunch which are ok. Nice welcoming atmosphere. Worth a visit. Take cash as no card payments.

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jccb91 . 2020-09-09

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Someone once told me that strangers are just friends you haven't met yet. I think this would be a perfect motto for this pub. We arrived at the door and felt genuinely welcomed. We've returned every week since (takeaway during 2020 lockdown). You'll be welcomed whether you're a local, a visitor, a newcomer, a dog, or have muddy boots! Oh yeah... and they sell drinks and baguettes, cash only.

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rachels251 . 2020-09-05

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Real ales, friendly atmosphere lovely beer garden, a real traditional pub, where the beer and great conversation matter most

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tedosborn . 2020-08-17

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I first stumbled upon the plough a year ago and it was like travelling back in time. With its low ceiling, dim lighting,stone floor and wooden beams it was like going back 100 years.I believe the building itself dates back to the 17 hundreds, so it’s hardly surprising.The beer is all real ale and is very well kept .I just love the place. Terry the landlord is a terrific chap and is always prepared for a friendly chat. I cannot speak more highly of the place.

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N854KOneilt . 2020-02-12

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Dog friendly and people friendly - an excellent visit, good selection of beers and wide selection of Baggettes that are very filling. Arrive early to get a seat as this is a small pub but with a big heart.

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Richard M . 2019-12-30

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Marvellous pub with high quality real ales, tasty baguettes & wonderful atmosphere. Take some real cash as you don't want to be missing out.

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Guyroom . 2019-12-14

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A fantastic local pub. The beer is is well cared for and a good choice including a locally brewed ale. The locals are friendly and welcoming. A drinking pub so don’t expect food, but they do a mean range of baguettes

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F4103FUsimong . 2019-08-08

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Don’t know why I haven’t reviewed my local pub before now. I have been using this watering hole for two decades as a meeting place, darts venue and quiet place to which to take visitors. It’s very old building. Low ceilings, dog friendly, open fires and best of all fine beer, consistently. Terry has won numerous accolades for beer and has a fine selection of gin. Most of the beer comes either hand-pumped or straight from the barrel. There is no duke-box and gambling machines. Big beer garden, adequate car parking and the pub will be full of people living in the area. This pub is off the beaten track. Not a foodie pub but does serve well filled selection of baguettes. If you appreciate good beer and want to talk to your friends this is the place to go. Thanks Terry

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keithepoole . 2019-06-30

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We came to this pub every Saturday for nearly two years when we lived in Berkshire, for our dinner time meal. The baguettes here are amazing. Highly recommend, small car park if you’re not local unsure about local public transport. Can’t wait to be back down south to get another baguette from here.

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demileesigsworth . 2019-06-12

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The beer is fantastic, from the barrel. This is a proper pub. Brick and flag floored, with beer in barrels! Food is great, but ONLY bagettes. A great range of bagettes though and it is DOG friendly. Plus there is a garden and a footpath leading to woods alongside. A perfect old English pub!

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Adrian S . 2019-06-08

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Long walk finished with a decent pint and wide choice of sandwich. Nice staff and an excellent atmosphere

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Colin W . 2019-01-03

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Terry is a great host , the pub has a good village atmosphere, is welcoming. prides itself on beer and gin selections. Not a foodie pub - baguettes

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762sue . 2018-12-19

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Heard about this little old Pub through friends and popped in and found a Pub like they used to be many years ago, lovely wood panels inside and very old worldy. a proper old english Pub

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bobtheturn . 2018-11-21

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Good welcome, decontracted atmosphere. The Pale Ale was top too. This historic place is worth to be discovered! Thank you for welcoming french visitors!

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LR1717 . 2018-02-15

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A great country pub, parts of which date from 17th century. Very popular with both regulars and also passing hikers and cyclists alike.

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BobandJosie . 2017-11-24

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Went for baguette lunch 19th July. Although I'm no longer an alcohol consumer due medical reasons it looked to have a nice selection, particularly local and proper beers,- like I eased to drink - one barman only it wasn't busy at all. For me like going back in time. I noticed the cash only situation for me not a problem but I do understand many can't cope with this. All in all a very pleasant lunch time stop over and by the way the baguettes were really nice.

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leafpeeper-supreme . 2017-07-20

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We have been made very welcome by everyone here and of course by Terry and his staff. Great beer and a lovely small garden on the side to enjoy the evening sun.

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alexandlaurahk . 2017-04-28

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Great pub if you want a beer. Food is limited to baguettes and sandwiches. Nice small garden out the back. If you are cycling there then its a great country pub to ride to. If carrying your bike on the train there is Bramley station 2 miles away.

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MIADangerous . 2017-03-10

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I used to live close to this place and it was our home from home --- Just talking with friends and it's great to see so many positive comments - Particuarly regarding Terry as he was as everyone says a true gent -- Happy Terry all the best Rob Stew

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Rob S . 2017-03-07

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It is a nice pub nothing fancy good enough to pop in and have a drink especially after a good walk in Pamber forest dont think they do cooked food and its cash only.Terry the landlord is a very nice guy.There is a garden at the side again nothing fancy but good enough in the summer to sit in if you have a dog

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thehungrybear2017 . 2017-01-14

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This is what a pub should be. Great beers, authentic atmosphere, no piped musak or ghastly machines, just a happy place to be. This is how life used to be, so if you like the plastic noisy world, go somewhere else, please. Living in Little London, I may of course be a bit biased.

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Rhydian V . 2016-12-21

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The best pub in the world. Great beer. Brilliant atmosphere. Simple menu. So what if it's cash only? So what if the only food is a baguette? This is a proper pub and there aren't many of these left in the world.

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morgan520 . 2016-12-20

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What a fabulous little pub, like it's trapped in time. The landlord Terry is an absolute gentleman. If you're looking for an old fashioned English pub, with real log fire and oodles of character, then this is a must. The garden is superb and lovely to visit in the summer, and then the log fire adds it charm to the winter months.

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Jacknmads . 2016-11-29

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Stopped off for a mid-walk lunch. Slightly put off by the fierce sounding barking dogs in the vicinity. To be honest once we went in the dogs seemed friendlier! Claustrophobic atmosphere and unable to actually have anything as they are a cash only pub. Given that a card reader is only a few quid a month to rent I can only assume that's a sort of gimmicky thing. Perhaps some find it endearing. The gleeful tone of 'no we only take cash' was actually just a bit irritating. We took ourselves off to the much friendlier and fully equipped calleva arms just up the road. There's appealing and traditional and there's arrogant and off putting. I'm afraid I found the Plough to be the latter.

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116joc . 2016-10-17

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I live so close to this pub I could be a local and I have popped in a couple of times for various reasons over the years. It is quaint and 'old-worldy' I guess and after a walk across Pamber forest it would have been nice to stop for a pint and maybe a bite to eat but sadly, this was not to be.

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johnone111 . 2016-10-17

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You can walk through Pamber Forest from Silchester or take the footpaths from Bramley or the Vyne to find this Jewel of a pub.

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Stewart S . 2016-09-04

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I have visited this tiny pub many times over the years and have always felt that the landlord would prefer you just push your money through his letter box and not trouble him with your custom. His priority is his regulars and he refuses use of his car park to the extent of blocking access to it with beer barrels.

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petertD4371NX . 2016-07-24

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Great selection of nicely conditioned beers which are frequently rotated, snack foods and baguettes, all at very reasonable prices. Add bar billiards and darts, welcoming staff and friendly locals. What more could you want from a pub?

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Steve C . 2016-06-22

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This is a pub you go to for the beer. Rotating guest beers on draught. Food is limited but the baguettes are good. The landlord is friendly and welcoming. Small but pleasant beer garden, Well worth a visit.

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rogergardiner . 2016-06-07

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