The Plough and Harrow in Elmbridge

Had high hopes of this pub but sadly is failed to live up to its promise. The greeting was offhand and rather curt. The dining room is attractive and on the day I was there it was moderately busy. The food is generally mediocre with a couple of exceptions. The Boquerones were delicious and well presented and the Scotch egg also flavourful. They are listed in the 'nibbles' section of the menu but both are generous enough to satisfy as a starter. The rest of the meal was perfectly acceptable but nothing special. The service warmed up a little as the meal progressed but needs sharpening up - tables remained uncleared ages after diners had left, wine not poured, water not replenished - not in themselves terrible but together with the initial frostiness was irritating. And the room was cold which didn't help the ambience. So, unlikely I will go back for more.

Visited with friends and our dog. The staff are very welcoming and gave our dog lots of treats and attention. The drink options were great and the food was lovely. Definitely recommend the steak and ale pie, it was lovely albeit a little on the small side. The pub has a very warm atmosphere we'll definitely be back 😀

When this pub re-opened I think most locals thought something like..."well, however it turns out, it'll be loads better than having the pub close forever". There was me thinking that in a fairly enlightened area like the Dittons it would have a good and varied menu that was forward looking. Not so. They obviously saw the average LongDittonite as a 60+ in a tweed jacket and a cravat who can't see beyond a Steak and chips for dinner. A group of four of us came in and before we'd even sat down we were being offered a deal on two steaks. I said, "well, there's four of us, including two vegetarians and a fishetarian - so that ain't going to work, sorry". Just an exhalation (sigh?) from the staff member - no smile that you could discern. There was only one vegetarian dish on the menu (gnocchi) so the two vegetarians had to eat the same thing (had we gone back the next day, we would have eaten the same thing - not perhaps by choice). Fishetarian was happy with her fish. Omnivore was happy with his Venison (it was gone in 3 minutes which show that he liked it and that it was too small a portion). Gnocchi was dry, small and would probably have been OK as a starter. Our young vegetarian who had a bit of an appetite on him looked around uneasily...I said "mate, was that enough? Would you like another one...honestly?" He said "yes if you don't mind"...so we ordered another (note, it arrived almost immediately). I should say, there was even an egg dish on the menu as a "special" (the holy grail for vegetarians) but, guess what, it had bacon bits in it (so at least three types/groups of people that I can think of were unable to try that dish just because of a few bits of bacon). Four people,no starters, a bottle of wine and a couple of beers. .....there's at least two fairly disappointed vegetarians (why do we even still have to use that word in the 21st Century?) and a 250 quid bill - which one of the disappointed vegetarians paid! Work that one out.

Food great, service even better, lovely cozy pub. Very busy on a Sunday lunch but that’s because it is good. Would recommend.

This is my favourite place. I can walk to it and just have a coffee or a really good light lunch and the a la cart is amazing with a choice for everyone. They are extremely dog friendly and even have a menu for them as well. Amazing.

Great atmosphere exceptionally busy but we eyebrows weren't rushed. Great food. Lovely waitress. Great facilities for children.

Once again I had the most amazing food at the Plough and Harrow. The standard of food at this "Gastro" pub always amazes me. The Chalk Stream Trout was cooked to perfection, the Venison was really flavoursome and tender and the Autumn Still Life dessert tasted amazing.... perfect portion & not too filling. This is all served in a really friendly atmosphere with warm, friendly and attentive staff. It wasn't my first visit and it won't be my last. Thanks for a lovely visit.

I have been many times and have always had delicious food. The staff are always friendly and helpful and the restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Very very helpful accommodating staff. We changed tables to a quieter one with no problem.

Friendly staff, lovely surroundings and really delicious food. Delighted to have found this place and very keen to return soon. The soufflés deserve special mention - absolutely gorgeous!

Very enjoyable lunch had. From start to finish everything was tasty . The generous reductions on the bill was a great bonus . Seeing the art themed event in the garden involving the children showed great includisity.

Pubs serving food in England fall into three broad classes - those that serve standard "pub grub" that requires little culinary skill, which may be useful to break a journey; those where the food is of a higher quality, but which are still definitely pubs; and those that have been turned into "fine dining" establishments where a local wanting a pie and a pint would be disappointed. The Plough and Harrow falls into the second category, which is both a strength and a weakness. It makes for a relaxed atmosphere - but that can be too relaxed when a "kiddie" cartwheels out of the large garden next to one's table; or the music from the public bar gets louder. The food was definitely good. My roulade of pork with apricot was a dish I shall remember. So yes, very good, but I don't see myself becoming a regular.

Our second visit to this pub; we had eaten there when it first opened. It was just as good this time. Beautiful decor: warm, inviting dining room, light airy conservatory and large, pretty garden with extra seating for diners plus traditional pub benches for drinks and bar snacks. We went on a warm summer evening and there was a pleasant buzzy atmosphere, with several families enjoying the garden as well as a fairly full restaurant area. Food was really good, especially the sea bream. Generous portions. The pistachio soufflé was a highlight! An offer for free desserts when ordering a main course made the price very reasonable. Service was slow, but this was understandable as the pub was really busy. A lovely evening!

I went there with my son and his young children. This is very much a family friendly pub with attentive and helpful staff. The food was freshly prepared and top quality. There is an outside seating area for when the weather permits. Highly recommended.

The go to pub in Long Ditton and Surbiton. Lovely ambience, great bar, setting is fab, staff are lovely. Also a great pub just to sit and have a drink. Frequent specials on the menu that are worth checking out (steak night on a Wednesday is a personal favourite).

A third visit for us and this time for "Steak night" - two steaks with a complimentary bottle of wine/ upgrade for a minimal price to a better bottle. Steak was cooked as per order and was very tasty. Service is superb and staff are very friendly. The Plough is a great addition to the neighbourhood.

The new Plough and Harrow is a very welcome addition to eating and drinking out in Long Ditton. The food was excellent with several interesting dishes on the menu. The restaurant is well appointed and affords a good view over the garden. I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.

First class treatment at this stylish newly refurbished Pub, Excellent food, excellent service and a clearly very well run outfit by Lucas. Well done to this exciting new chain of pubs.

A really great new gastro pub for the residents of Surbiton and Long Ditton. Great food and service and quirky surroundings.

Food is very disappointing. This is meant to be higher end dining. Our second visit. Chips seemed reheated or oven cooked. Pie was not enjoyed, vegetables basic & boiled. For the price point, and the image they are trying to create the food is lacking, not special and definitely not worth the money. Pistachio soufflé looks impressive but tasteless.I don't understand the positive reviews. Seriously overpriced.

The service was excellent. The waiting staff are young so (unfairly) I tend to adjust my expectations. Here there was no need. Our waiting staff member was amazing. Just great and I had to mention it to the manager whilst I was there. Sunday lunch on Mother’s Day was fantastic. HUGE portions. Great mix of veg and the beef very tender. I would have preferred it to be warmer. Extensive wine list and nice ambience. Already booked for my Dad’s birthday.

Really rate the newly refurbished Plough and Harrow. Food is really good, a step above what is normally expected from a gastro pub. Staff really care about providing great service. Decor and atmosphere also very good.

Friendly atmospheric pub just for a drink and comfortable and stylish restaurant with good food and excellent service. Saturday night was busy and we dined early so expected to vacate the table by 8.15. Not a problem in our case but may be for a larger group.

Sumptuous revamp of a much-loved local that residents feared may have closed forever. It’s back, and how! Now with a refreshed bar, cute two-person private snug and huge dining area at the back, it looks as if no expense has been spared into restoring what had become a tired, dog-eared establishment before it shut altogether. The food quslity is excellent, service is friendly and welcoming and it’s once again a great asset to the area.

Overall lovely food and good service. The pub has been thoroughly overhauled and looks great . Disappointing for us is that they have got the childrens menu wrong. They advise their children’s menu is up to age 6. I have an 8 year old which would force any child over 6 to eat from the adult menu. There’s no way the average 8 yr old would manage an adult plate, my 12yr old couldn’t finish hers. We ordered a child’s dinner for my 8 yr old and it was tiny. I think this needs a re-think !

Newly refurbished to an excellent standard Great service and high quality food. Allergens well catered for. Can’t fault anything. Good luck and don’t let the standard drop!

Excellent food, drink and atmosphere. We could have stayed all day. A very welcoming and quirky pub/restaurant. Highly recommend and we will be returning.

Newly refurbed the decor was great, and the atmosphere buzzy for a Saturday night. Great service, good menu and dog friendly. The mussels were delicious, and nothing was too much trouble. As driving I wish I could have savoured the lovely red my husband was drinking! Will try the desserts next time!

Great newly refurbished pub under new management. Warm and welcoming atmosphere with great bar food and a la carte menu in the main restaurant. Will definitely be revisiting again soon.

Friendly knowledgable staff, lovely food and a great atmosphere. Will definitely be returning! Looking forward to our next visit!

Fabulous food, nice atmosphere in the restaurant. Apart from potential parking issues it is highly recommended. We had cheese souffle - very light but could have been a bit cheesier. I had the duck leg - fabulous and my wife has the Stone Bass which...

So happy this has appeared locally. Lots of brilliant delicious starters - and plenty for vegetarians. The pistachio soufflé is a must. Fab decor too - love the wallpaper.

We phoned last minute, we were told just to come along before 3pm as after then it might be an issue with table availability, we arrived at 2pm on the Sunday for Sunday lunch, a table was medially available and the sundae lunch ordered, delivered...

Firstly the good part. This is an excellent pub and very welcome, this area has needed one for years. We have used it many times for a drink since it opened and have been delighted with the range of beer and the ambience. However, due...

Been here to drink before but not to eat. Food very good but portions small. Mains we had (excl the steak) were between starter and main course size. Service v good but lots of hard surfaces made it very noisy. Food was pricey even with...

Had a really long lunch with a couple of girlfriends. The server was amazing so helpful. Food was great and venue was really spacious comfortable and bright. Will definitely re visit

Beautifully appointed, great experience and food was exceptional. Superb service and attention to detail. Will be returning very soon

This is our second visit, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience both times. The first visit was on the first week of opening with family, the food was very good and our charming waitress was lovely but inexperienced. However this time the food was even better...

The staff were very welcoming and excellent service. The food was superb and a great atmosphere in the dining room.

What a success! A lovely decor, great food, attentive staff and an amazing GM, who welcomed and greeted us warmly! Exceeded every expectation! The Plough & Harrow is nominated for the Surrey Award, as a best new business in Surrey. It's deserves to win! Good...

Lots of nice things here, but my first choice from the main menu was not available. My partner chose the "Smoked pork ribeye", but was disappointed to be presented with a a piece of rolled pork, that was definitely not ribeye, and was also only...

Fabulous lunch with excellent staff. I had the steak and ale pie, which came with a taster of the ‘ale’ too, and mash with a side of cabbage. All delicious. Then I had the pistachio soufflé with chocolate ice cream. Oh my word! To die...

We had a belated Christmas dinner-cum-birthday celebration with a large group and it was a magnificent evening. Superb food and excellent service. What more could you ask for?

Can highly recommend a meal at The Plough and Harrow in Long Ditton. If you are fed up of the usual 'Brake Brothers' fayre of so many pubs these days, then try the P&H. Have eaten there twice, once at Christmas with party of 7...

Our road got together for the most wonderful meal here last night. George, Mihai and the team were so helpful, patient and accommodating in helping me arrange the night and our experience was fantastic from start to end. Great cocktails and wine selection at the...

Popped in to this place recently and I’m very impressed. This used to be quite a nice pub now it’s a very nice restaurant. Well trained staff provided great service and delicious food in good portion sizes.

We’re made to feel very welcome and valued. Service was excellent and our food was of Michelin quality. The surroundings were ambient the decor well designed. Will definitely be returning

Enjoyable evening food and atmosphere good but a little noisy however I have been advised that the company are working on it.

Excellent meal and first class service from all members of staff. A warm and welcoming place to dine.

A lovely atmosphere for New Year’s Day - all staff were happy and helpful and the food was delicious. Nothing was too much trouble . Thank you.

Great food and service in a pleasant ambience. The standards are what you would expect from Heartwood Inns. Will definitely return

Very nice decor and atmosphere. The food was delicious. We were a large group, staff was friendly, helpful and very efficient

Visited on Boxing Day with family including a 5 month grandson. Very helpful with regard to the baby as we changed from having a high chair to the pushchair. Food was excellent. Will definitely visit again. The only downside was that our waitress needed more...

We went for dinner just before Christmas Eve and thought the overall experience of this pub was fabulous. Considering it only opened a couple of weeks ago and was completely full on the night we visited, staff did not appear to be undergoing the usual...

We went for pre dinner drinks and dinner with a small group of friends. All in all, it was lovely evening, food was fabulous, staff very friend and attentive and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

this dinner was for family and friends, we found the food excellent, the service was really good and especially the new waitress, she copped with the orders brilliantly, a good dining experience had by all. well recommended.

A great experience from start to finish (although if there was one, very small negative, it was really warm!) Other than that, the service was excellent, Billy was our waiter and he felt like our friend by the end of the evening! Thanks Billy! One...

This pub has had very up and down history of success. It’s now undergone a significant refurbishment and it’s going to be a huge hit. Staff are friendly and appreciative and on the evening we went there must have been a good 120 covers. Food...

The cheese soufflé & trout are excellent. Went for Sunday lunch & the service team were excellent. Decor is beautiful. Can’t wait to go back !!

Our first visit to this newly refurbished venue. Staff were all very friendly and professional. GM Lukas and manager Mihai were incredibly welcoming and really made our evening special. We had four different starters and mains and all were delicious. The decor is incredibly tasteful...

Very good food in a lovely atmosphere. Staff were excellent and looked after me and my wife throughout the three hours of an easy going lunch. Our first time here but will definitely not be our last.

Beautifully refurbished and with friendly staff, they still seem to be finding their feet, fiddling around with chairs and faffing about a bit. Unfortunately the bar food’s minuscule portions lets it down, the goats cheese tart for £9.95 is no more than 4” wide, and...

Fantastic new family friendly pub in the heart of Long Ditton. Food, drinks and surroundings were exceptional and the staff were all very friendly and attentive.

Great pub and dining experience. Newly refurbished pub with a good range of drinks and a fantastic menu. Faultless food options, service was great and the managers are welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend if you are in the neighbourhood.

Lovely re-vamped building, and very attentive and friendly staff - but the food was disappointing, and quite pricey for what it is. The "a la carte" menu comprised a standard printed menu identical to that of the King's Head in Teddington, with no specials.

I had my first experience of the superbly refurbished Plough & Harrow yesterday for lunch and was blown away by the whole experience. The tasteful refurb lends itself to an enjoyable experience with layer upon layer of excellence that made for a great lunch. The...

Newly re-furbished pub now with an excellent restaurant and great real ales. The pub is part of the Heartwood Inns group and tastefully decorated with a great ambience. The service also was of a high standard as was the food.

Had Sunday lunch here. Was served high quality food, well cooked and presented. Staff courteous, attentive and friendly. The Plough and Harrow has been refurbished to a very high standard and the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere. I would highly recommend this venue to family...

Lovely experience food excellent, staff very friendly, atmosphere really nice. In all a great place to eat. A lot of work has gone into making the Plough & Harrow a great experience.

The new owners have created a stylish, warm and comfortable environment where it all just blends seemlessly. The food was executed perfectly, looked and tasted great, & the service was friendly and timely. I would definitely recommend.

What a fantastic transformation they have done to the pub in Long Ditton now renamed the Plough and Harrow. Felt warm and cosy. The staff and service was exceptional and the food was incredible. We will definitely be coming back soon.