The Plough Inn in Winchester

So accommodating and friendly busy pub , lovely food and exceptional attentive service - what a find ! Well done .

An end of Summer family visit for a Sunday roast and pudding afterwards. This pub has been consistently excellent over the years and is our go-to place for a decent meal. Always a no hassle attitude and they're always ready to help. It really makes a difference for us. The fact this place is dog friendly is so special! Really nice pub with good food and friendly staff with a really chilled out atmosphere. The Sunday roasts are amazing. The lunch menu during the week is equally mouthwatering. The staff are really hard working and polite. Best pub in the area easily!

A limited menu poorly cooked and presented Avoid and try somewhere else.

Marquee in the garden, lovely venue for a special occasion. Nice buffet food. Staff could not have been more helpful.

The supporting musicians were a little too loud for the singer - the group need someone musical reporting back A little too loud for table conversation

Can't praise this place enough, stopped in on the way home from Boomtown and had the nicest pub meal I've ever had. The food was amazing and the portions generous as well. The staff were also exceptionally welcoming and friendly. Can't wait to return.

Very nice country pub, nestled in the small village of Sparsholt, nice setting clean and tidy, staff very friendly and approachable, good selection of drinks, roast dinner was my choice very nice well cooked meal although a bit expensive for a roast of that size and deserts were a bit expensive too. But given that it's out the way a bit could understand the price increase. The main issue was I wasn't asked about if I wanted to pay the table service tip charge which added 10% on my bill unexpectedly and feel this should have been stated by the server other than that a very nice and welcoming visit to a hidden gem of a pub.

We had the chicken roasts. Very well cooked. Vegetables. Not to soft or hard. Service was very good. Friendly staff. Only thing I would say is it's a bit over priced for a Sunday Roast and the quantity given. I don't think nearly £6 service charge should be added tho. But would try it again sometime.

The best service in the world. Friendly friendly people. Recommend 100%

Beautiful setting in the picturesque village of Sparsholt and beer garden overlooking the countryside. Traditional pub inside with attractive features and a friendly service. We both enjoyed the ribs and the kids bolognese was great too. Decent value and greet drinks selection. Well worth a meal

Lovely attentive staff, food served promptly. Great atmosphere outdoors.

Lovely pub! Food great, service great. High end prices, but worth it. Spoilt at the end when asked, quite abruptly, why we had taken off the disrectionary service charge, that gets added automatically. It was everything you'd expect it to be for the prices, why do we then get made to feel bad when we can't pay extra for tips. Shame

Fantastic experience. Food is outstanding. First class. All of the staff were kind, attentive, and helpful. My favorite place in Winchester area

I had a Sunday roast of the Porchetta (aka rolled and stuffed roast pork) and it was honestly one of the best Sunday roasts I have ever had. Highly recommended

Good food for a reasonable price. Nice beer & cider range. Nice location with a beautiful beer garden with play area for small children.

Cute and cosy pub on the inside with huge garden with play area. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is lush. The garden is split in to 2 areas a family side and a child free 'tranquility' area.

Stopped here after dropping off cat at a cattery close by. Didn't know the area but then we saw The Plough and spontaneously decided to stop for a drink. Ended up having a meal. Food was lovely and staff too. Lovely to see families in the garden enjoying themselves. Also dog friendly and there was even a dog menu and biscuits at the bar. Would definitely recommend and hopefully we will return even though we come from Newbury.

An excellent country pub with a great atmosphere and helpful staff. An interesting menu at a good price for well cooked food. We had an enjoyable time, thanks to everyone involved.

This is a proper country pub, with Wadworth ales and very good food served in a lovely beams and brass restaurant- the staff are friendly and polite, and it has a big child friendly garden. One thing- it is a bit tricky to find, but worth it when you do.!

Located on a quiet oad off Sparsholt village, this pub has plenty of parking. Access to and from is from two points. Loads f outside seating. Kids/family area. Inside good sized tables/seating options. Inside is slightly on the dark side. Everything is clean and tidy, including the toilets. There is a good food and drink options. This pub does don't accept cash. Very popular and so there are times when food waiting times can be quite long, so be timely if you don't want to wait.

Fairly busy Saturday lunch, but service was really slow - lots of staff, lots of standing round - and the 6x was cloudy and tasted old. Shame, lovely spot.

Wonderful, maintained countryside pub with an excellent mix of classic pub and British food as well as some more varied dishes. Can't wait to spend summer afternoons here with the kids

A group of us meet here for lunch on a regular basis. Why the Plough? Because both the food and the service are excellent. We are usually served by Kym who is patient beyond words in dealing with 6 of us - all bordering on 80 years old!

Very popular, food very nice the Ploughman's was great so much cheese... 😀 friendly staff and nice surroundings. Car parking a challenge though.

A traditional, a bit pretentious, and yet a good place.

Great little find. Lovely food, great service, but cashless, which I think is sad, but that's just a personal opinion and would prefer the choice of how I want to pay. They cater for dogs with their own menu section, it's brilliant 🙏 Gluten-free options available and portion sizes were good. It was really busy but the service was spot on.

Had Sunday lunch today roast beef The meat wasn't warm and the veg was not great .Shame nice pub decor etc Bit of a rushed service

The food on the Xmas menu is one of the best I've had in my life. The dessert was to die for. Probably ranks as one of the best pub restaurant experiences for me. Although, I went here in 2016!

We regularly visit The Plough and it never disappoints. Good food, friendly service and a lovely setting. Our dog enjoyed his treat as well!!

What a beautiful local cosy pub. Great warm fire, dogs welcome, kind staff, and delicious food. We thoroughly recommend the pies when they are on the specials menu! If you have a dog also, they do a great little dog food menu as well.

Lovely country pub with friendly staff and really good food.

Delightful country pub with a good menu. We were looked after very well.

Burger, beer, delicious, great service

We were staying in the area on our honeymoon, and this was the closest pub to our lodgings. It's an absolute hidden gem! We were made very welcome by the landlady who even bought us both a drink to celebrate our wedding! The food was pricey (like most things these days!), but most definitely worth every penny! We left with full bellys and fully satisfied! Our only regret was not returning on our last night. We tried another pub of which was more expensive and no were near as good or welcoming. This is the place to go! We are very much looking forward to returning on our 1st anniversary!

We popped in for very tasty sandwiches from the lunch menu. The pub is very traditional with interesting decor and a wonderful wood fire smell. It’s very dark, but cozy with a pleasant atmosphere, just right on a winters day when going for a walk.

Our first visit to the plough in 8 years after living overseas. Fair to say this pub isn't what it used to be!! Under the previous ownership you got restaurant standard amazing food. Now it's another freezer to fryer pub like too many others in the UK. Friendly staff but the food just not good enough, salad leaves were not fresh and just dumped on the plate with no dressing. My partner paid 16 quid for what was mainly a bag of rocket. It's a shame as the pub used to be fantastic, might pop in for a beer when cycling through but I won't be having food here again.

Very attentive service, beautiful location and nice atmosphere. Well recommended.

Very friendly place. Staff were attentive and helpful. Food was good and plentiful. Recommend the steak and kidney pudding.

Good evening meal for 7 of us...and a dog. Food was excellent...including fish and chips for the dog!!

What a nice find and loads of parking and plenty of space even though it was busy. The service was great, food was lovely, great prices and very dog friendly they have their own menu section it's a dog's paradise lol. It's definitely worth going to. Thank you 😊

Popped into this beautiful quaint pub, whilst on a country jaunt with “ The girls”..!!..had lunch & a pint.. we were all, well looked after by, Imogen & her staff,even though it was busy.. brilliant.. throughly recommend can’t wait to see it in the summer.

I really like it hear, once we realised that they are super dog friendly we took mavis with us (our little Jack Russell) who was spoilt rotten, too many treats and she loved it! they have a dog menu!!! We've been for a midweek meal and a Sunday roast and both were perfect. Their burgers are really wonderful too. The atmosphere is lovely, staff are excellent and we've booked for Christmas Eve, it's just such a lovely welcoming place.

Group of 7, we went there to celebrate. Lovely feel to the place, a family vibe, comfortable, relaxing and very pleasant. The staff were kind, helpful and very much appreciated. The food was excellent, delicious, well prepared with good portion sizes. Fairly priced. Good beer. Wet weather but outside looked good, lots of parking, no steps so wheelchair accessible. Met a dog, so pet friendly. I remember veggie options but didn't look for vegan one but there may have been. An overall very positive experience and greatly appreciated.

Recommended by our holiday accommodation hosts, we thought we would chance The Plough for our evening meal & it was definitely a great find.

A lovely pub/restaurang in a quiet small village. Nice big garden with kids play-things. Very good food - Sunday lunch for us - with good service. Def recommend.

Beautiful location that offers a generous car park and kids playground with an additional area for adults only where you can enjoy the views that the countryside offers. Excellent service, friendly and welcoming. The menu offers a variety of options. We’ve tried the burgers and the beef pies and they were delicious. We’ll return for sure!

Very nice "olde worlde" pub excellent food n service.

I always enjoy visiting this pub. The food is great and the staff are really friendly. Would highly recommend

Great country pub, with tons of atmosphere, really friendly staff, super ales and great food ( steak and kidney pudding is always a hit for me 😀)

Disappointing and expensive. Ordered a meal which was on their menu as a pie with seasonal vegetables.Came with just peas and a lump of mash! A glass of 175ml Rioja came in at nearly £10 which I found excessive !

This used to be our go-to favourite pub. Always guaranteed fabulous food and excellent service. What a shock to experience this pub 4 months after our last visit and under new management. Food was really awful and service not much better. Such a shame

Gorgeous meal and pleasant service in a quintessential English village.

First time back for a while. Popped in after a walk with the dog. Very good. Food was great - lovely chilli jam with the squid. Staff all very pleasant and charming. Would definitely recommend for family and friends.

Amazing food and service! Beautiful surroundings. One of my favourite pubs outside Winchester.

Excellent restaurant if a bit pricy.

A quaint country pub which needs more lighting, service was good and food arrived reasonably quickly. Menu contained usual fare but expensive. Could do better.

Great service by the team at The Plough. Enjoyed a very nice outdoor lunch with work colleagues. Worth a visit.

Very good lunch...Nice environment.

Tucked away but well worth the effort. The decor is cosy and inviting and there's a great garden where dogs are welcome and a child's play area with a seperate No Smoking Adult only "Tranquil" shaded area. The service is great and the Sunday Roast is excellent and good value.

Brilliant. Must go to pub in Winchester area.

The Plough hosted our mum's 80th Birthday in the Garden. Everything was perfect. Fantastic food, lovely Pimm's, and a great venue outside garden and in the big gazebo area. Thank you for having us. A great service from beginning to end

Stopped off here on a road trip down to the coast. The staff were incredibly friendly; food and service were excellent. Would highly recommend

We had lunch whilst travelling with family and we had an amazing experience. The place is very spacious, lovely decoration, the staff were super nice and the food was amazing. They are dog friendly.

Great afternoon spent here. Great food, drink, and service.

We dined here as a family. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. The staff were very friendly and the service was fast. The location was lovely with a nice garden and horses in the fields at the back. We would return again next time we are in the area.

Unfortunately I wasn't there for social reasons, but everything looks clean, tidy & all the staff are very helpful.

Absolutely lovely staff beautiful food

Now part of a small chain of pubs. The menu is smaller - but probably more manageable - but if you remember the food as it was you might be disappointed.

More of a destination pub situated a short car ride from Winchester. great food and drinks. Play area for older kids and a smaller play area for little ones. Separate adult space further away. Horses in a fileyd next to it is a great attraction

Really lovely, dog-friendly pub with consistently excellent food. The Sunday roasts are wonderful, and the ploughman's is equally as good. Generous portions! The brownie is a must ^_^

Super food , but rather slow service over Friday lunch . They clearly need more kitchen staff.

Issue is that if you are sitting outside, so much as even taking a jug of water is on you, they don’t give no table service to outside tables, in the summer with many tables outside…

Fantastic pub with large garden and dog friendly, look forward to returning the roast looked amazing

Food was ok but not great considering the price. We ordered 2 fish pie, £17.50 each, it should be called potato pie instead. I would say the dish consisted of 10% possibility fish and rest is just potatoes. We gave the feedback to the lady serving us, she kindly took 1 of the fish cake off however I still feel this is not deserving of the price £17.50. The venison sausage and burger was good, I would recommend. The service was not good, 2 course meal took far longer to be served. After our starter was taken away, we had to wait another 40 minutes for the main course. When we asked about our main course the lady at the bar attitude was extremely defensive and uncaring, the same busy excuse was used. I really don’t think we should have paid for the 10% service charge of £11.68. Finally the cutlery provided to us was not even matching, there was no side plates or butter provide with the bread. Very disappointed with the overall service and food quality. We decided to get the bill and leave straight after main course, not recommended currently till further changes are made by owner/ managers.

Its a great place to go if you live nearby or not, great food. All the staff are really friendly and nice. The outdoor area and the playground are brilliant. 5/5.

Beautiful old pub with friendly staff. Food was lovely and reasonably priced too. We'll be going back.

Really great dog friendly pub. Nice food and welcoming staff. Will definitely return!

Lovely cozy pub, decorated in tasteful traditional style with beautiful garden and play area for kids. Food very average and unfortunately my panco chicken was very overcooked and dry, perhaps too busy for the kitchen to cope on the quality of the food coming out. Service was good. Would try again on a quieter day

Really good pub food in a nice environment, with a decent beer selection and with a large garden too

Lovely friendly pub. Relaxed. Great occasional music evenings. Great food. Nice outside area for summer.

Just had the most fabulous Mother’s Day lunch. Couldn’t fault it what so ever. Staff so calm even though the pub was so busy, so attentive and kind. Will definitely be back!!

Lovely old pub was lucky enouth to listen to live music on a Saturday night. One of the cleanest pubs I have ever been to.

Had Sunday lunch here today. I can honestly say it was one of the best pub lunches I have had in a long time. Our party of three had roast pork loin & it was delicious. The service was discreet & attentive. The pub is dog friendly & very family friendly. I have no hesitation in recommending The Plough. It's probably best to prebook as the pub was very busy.

Simply the best food. Never disappointed.

Great atmosphere, food interesting but ours undercooked probably due to rush

We came for dinner, and had a great time. Good food and great service. The pub looks well kept and the ambience is perfect for date night.

Great little country pub with lovely decor. Food was limited but we really enjoyed what we chose. Slight issue with pudding but that was fixed promptly. Would visit again if we were in the area.

Lovely family dinner, food was excellent, great service and very dog friendly. We had a great evening 😊

Very disappointed - bland tasteless expensive food. This would have been 2*s but the manager managed to raise it to three stars at the end with her interaction with us. In short the pub is beautiful and would be a great place for a drink but sadly the food was completely under seasoned and very disappointing especially for the cost of the food - which was on the high side. When we mentioned the lack of taste to the waitress she appeared to handle it really well by saying how important it was to get feedback and she would pass it on. We were therefore expecting the manager to come over and have a conversation with us but sadly that never happened. The issue was never mentioned again and when the bill came it was for the full amount. When we were leaving we mentioned our disappointment to the manager who was very apologetic as this was the first she had heard of our issues (the waitress had not passed the message on). She kindly offered a refund for the mains but this was not what we had been after - all we wanted was an acknowledgment that things had not gone as planned. It looks like the Sunday roast is brilliant and we might give that a go but don’t bother with the main menu.

Incredibly friendly staff and a wonderful selection very tasty food! Seems to be reasonable value for money too, and they are dog friendly!

Cosy surroundings good food at reasonable prices.

Excellent first time visit. The food was fantastic. Can only wish that next time I order one of each! The cheese souffle was light and cheesy, like it should be. The haddock rarebit was very tasty, portion size is good and the waitress was perfect. Nothing was too much.

Very slow service on a busy afternoon, food very good, prices fair, ambience great.

Best pub I’ve ever been to! Great food and so much love obviously put into this place!

Stopped here for a drink while on the way to our parents house. Wow what a great find, the Land Lady Imogen made us feel really welcome and our Dog was spoilt rooten with love. Going to visit again and try out the food so I can give a Five Star.

What a gorgeous pub, cozy, inviting and welcoming, Imogen the lane lady is an absolute star, we, the couple from Chandlers Ford as we’re known will definitely become regulars, the food is stunning, keep up the good work guys, see you for a Sunday roast very soon

Great pub with good food and beer

We arrived after having missed our previous lunch booking 5 miles away because we had a sleeping baby and didn't want to wake her up so just keep driving. On entry the smiling service lady said very sorry fully booked which was fine. We left the pub and she raced out after us saying 'I found you a table! We can't turn you away you've got a baby'. The food was amazing, everyone was lovely, it's in a great spot! Lush and will be back next time with a birthday party so win win! Thanks very much :)

Great can-do approach from the staff. Will be back.

Our favourite pub in the area. Beautiful indoors / outdoors seating. Staff is friendly and fast. Food is great 9 times out of 10.