The Plough Inn in Aylesbury Vale

Fabulous setting, staff and outstanding Sunday Lunch! Highly recommended!

A warmth friendly welcoming pub with a good selection of beers and spirits. Pool table and Aunt Sally both available, with live bands playing regularly on Saturday nights. Great atmosphere and room to dance I'd the mood takes you. Glad this is my local.

My mum booked a table today for lunch at 1pm. We got there to be told by a member staff of that they tried to ring my mum to say that the chef is away for 2 weeks. Yet..a member of staff has booked us in for lunch today ? There was also no missed calls from anybody from this pub! My mum came all the way from Aylesbury to meet myself and my son for lunch . Surely the staff would of known the chef is away for 2 weeks?! And why take bookings if he's away? This is not the first time this pub has had problems as my in laws have tried to come here several times only to be told there not serving lunch yet there's a sign outside there pub saying serving lunch between 12 and 2pm? After reading the other negative reviews this seems like a common problem with this pub. People been booked in to then be turned away! This pub may aswell close down!!

I know this pub from old and would recommend a visit after the extensive renovation the new owner has made. He has made it a comfortable cosy pub/ restaurant to visit. Great place to relax and eat. Jamie is a great host and has a good northern sense of humour. Good selection of beers and cask. Give it a go.

Lovely village pub, we had a really good Sunday lunch today 27/10/24 not busy / or rushed as some puds do on a Sunday, on leaving the car park was full, dog friendly which is always nice, drinks and the meals for 3 adults £89, and we added the tip, ( which I like) nice outside area too, family friendly 😊

Went as a large family for Sunday lunch. The pub and grounds are lovely, good selection of beers. Food was perfect and a good atmosphere in the pub, will return.

Sunday lunch was beautiful, my family all really enjoyed the food and the staff were so lovely! Will definitely be back

Delicious roast dinner - vegetarian and meat. Beautifully decorated and lovely atmosphere. Doggy friendly! We will absolutely be back, and looking forward to sampling the private wine list 😍🥂 Helen thank you! Great pub!

Very pleasant staff, good selection of beers, comfortable with lovely surroundings.

Unfortunately not a good experience. Main was ok, dessert had no flavour. The restaurant room was lacking atmosphere. And it just went worse with the bill. I hope it was only for this time… if I ever come back.

Incredibly friendly and accommodating staff, delicious food and a good draught selection.

I am afraid my experiences are always based on several visits. This was my first as my daughter lives in the village. I'm not happy to hear your service times are limited to twice a week! How can anyone become 'attached' or use it reqularly with that timescale. I am unlikely to see you again for many months. Your opening hours are somewhat restrictive.

Lovely little village pub. Recently renovated and they have done a fabulous job, looks like a proper old style pub. Pub garden is huge and very well presented. Also dogs welcome which is lovely (not sure about dogs in the dining area though, but they do serve food in the bar area)

Lovely lunch, plenty of seating, great food and atmosphere

Lovely and welcoming pub. Really great outdoor patio/garden with chill out areas to sit on a summers evening. I had a pizza from their outdoor kitchen for £10, good ingredients and nicely cooked. Great value. Their main menu looks full of classics and more creative dishes - prices £12-16 for a main which is pretty good when you get rubbish chains costing more than that. Their Sunday lunch is apparently very good. I will be back to try! The bar has a nice selection of beers and wines with real ale from the local brewery. Pint of beer was well kept. Inside of the pub looked like a nice place to hangout on a colder night.

Absolutely enjoyable experience, very friendly staff and really well prepared menu with delicious food. Beautiful! Thank you.

We booked 4 days in advance for lunch and on the day we were going at 12 noon they rang and cancelled. This is appalling service and we were so disappointed that they could cancel at such short notice. Don’t think we will bother again. This happened to a friend of mine so looks like it’s a habit.

My friend had booked a table for lunch today for 5 of us at 1pm. 12 noon ish she got a call to say they weren't cooking today! What short notice! Very unprofessional. For a new venture, that is not acceptable so 5 of us won't be spreading the word and won't be back. Disgraceful. They have done that before too so watch out.

Lovely welcoming pub with decent beer. Nice bike ride via the bridleway from Launton / Bicester

Lovely roast yorkshire pud let it down don't think it was homemade 🤔

Popped in for a drink on a day out. Lovely charming village pub which looked newly decorated. Good pub garden as well.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Couldn’t recommend this place enough

What a lovely pub, great to see someone rescue such a great old building and give it a new least of life

A friendly welcome, good food and great beer in very nice surroundings. Looking forward to the Pizza oven and BBQs. Restaurant nicely separate to the bar area.

Beautiful outside area with lovely places to sit. Very well decorated inside. Friendly, thoughtful staff who made us feel very welcome

Really enjoyed our outdoor meal

Visited The Plough three times during our visit to Marsh Gibbon, twice for dinner and once for Sunday lunch. Excellent food and very attentive service on each occasion. Everyone happy including our 2 year old grand-daughter. Steaks and scotch egg starter particularly recommended. A culinary opportunity not to be missed when you are in the area. You will not be disappointed.

Great venue, especially if the weather is good enough to sit outside.

Somewhat disappointing burger at a premium price, appeard to be re heated. Service and ambience good.

Great food, and love the interior since it's been updated. We will be visiting a lot more often now.

During my recent visit to The Plough Inn, I encountered several concerning issues that significantly detracted from the overall dining experience. Firstly, the schnitzel I ordered arrived undercooked and raw in the center, which was not only unappetizing but also a serious food safety concern. While we did ask for, and get, the sauce on the side, there was absolutely no garnish so the presentation of the dish was reminiscent of something from McDonald's. This oversight in the kitchen was quite disappointing and affected my impression of the restaurant's standards. Secondly, there was a billing error where drinks from another table were mistakenly added to our bill. This mix-up led to unnecessary confusion and inconvenience during payment. Moreover, the atmosphere of the restaurant was far from pleasant. The noise level was excessively loud, reminiscent of a school hall during the indoor play, rather than a relaxing dining environment. The cacophony made it difficult to enjoy a conversation or meal in peace. Our ears are still ringing. Overall, my experience at The Plough fell very short of expectations. The issues with food quality, service accuracy, and ambiance were notable drawbacks that overshadowed any positive aspects of the visit. I hope these concerns can be addressed to ensure a more enjoyable experience for future visitors.

The food and service were fabulous. Absolutely delicious schnitzel and dog fish mains, with heavenly blondie to finish. Best wishes - we hope to be back!

We came here for our first post-familymoon evening out together as husband and wife and were absolutely spoilt. The food was incredible, the staff were amazing, and the atmosphere just perfect. This place is a fine example of how country pubs can be done right. Thank you so much for a memorable evening!

Best Sunday lunch I've had in a while. The portion size of the roast was good (pudding could have been smaller). All the food was tasty. The waitresses were very attentive without being intrusive. Everyone was friendly. We did not feel rushed at all and could have settled in for the afternoon if we didn't have things to do at home! Lovely atmosphere too. We went with our 4 children, (3 year old, 5 year old and 6 months old twins) for mine and my 3 year olds birthday (4 next week) Our 2 older girls wanted to show one of the waitresses their light box they had, the waitress was very kind and took time to come back and chat to them when she was free, making them feel important and not dismissed before continuing on with her work. Our food came in good time. We were offered refills of our drinks regularly which i loved! I can not wait to eat here again and try something else on the menu. I see they have a pizza oven and plenty of outdoor seating for the warmer months! I'm definitely returning when they open that! Although, the roast was so good, I may just go on Sunday again!

Good little pub, cosy with great beer

Great pub in the village. Has been recently done up to a very high standard. Very nice and will definitely return when I'm nearby again

We just went for a lovely meal at the plough. The food was amazing, the service was efficient and very friendly. 5 stars from me. We will definitely be back very soon!

Fantastic Sunday dinner fit for a king

A big congratulations to all at The Plough Marsh Gibbon on the opening of the restaurant. Jamie and his staff cooked us a delicious Sunday lunch. Michelle and Sam and all the other young ladies did a fantastic job taking care of us front of house. I would like to wish Edward and Helen, and all the team every success in this next step of their opening the restaurant. I will certainly be back.

Excellent pint or two. Looking forward to cycling back when you start food and to bring friends

Great to see the place open again. They've done a really great job. Good local ales as well!!

In these covid times, it t was so nice to be able to turn up and meet super friendly, smiley faces and get a good value drink. Emailed in advance, lovely messages from Stella. Great place. I can see the locals like it which is always nice.

Relaxed and friendly environment.

Great atmosphere, friendly locals and bar staff

Excellent little local! With the same village atmosphere it had when I was last in there around ten years ago.

This is the main pub in Marsh Gibbon. It serves up a good pint and a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. The staff behind the bar are welcoming and helpful and don't rush you as you make up your mind what you want to drink (or eat).No restaurant open at present but they do serve snacks ... and hot drinks with cakes if you have no mind to touch alcohol. And they do bring in guest cooks to cater for special group events,They put on special events at weekends and enjoy dressing up the pub on festive occasions such as Holloween or Christmas. Loads of room for parking at the back and they have a big garden at the back split into two sections with one being dedicated for childrens play (swing, slide, etc). It presents a very safe place for families to gather and play games.From my own point of view they offer a very good selection of draft and bottle beers.

Very relaxed atmosphere and friendly. Big garden too. Also has a post office branch, which is handy. :)

In 40 years of going into country pubs there have been few experiences as bad as this. Utterly soulless, unwelcoming staff, huge telly blasting out daytime rubbish. We won't be back.

Lovely, traditional, and historic pub, run by friendly and personable people, always with a charming smile for the colourful locals and the occassional visitors. Always worth checking the chalkboard for the upcoming events, like live music, Aunt Sally night, or charity drive.

Well I only went to the The Plough Inn to get my phone back from a friend that picked it up by mistake. I can't say I use the pub much as my soon to be ex-husband does. I think it's a big mistake to close on a Monday because both pubs in the village do. All the bank holidays are closed too. The garden is nice it used to be very busy back in the day.

It's ok. Friendly enough, pleasant place to stop of for a bit.... Trouble is, there's nicer places around... Had to wait for ages to pay while the woman behind the bar was chatting/ being welcoming to people.

Good staff, good atmosphere and a good range of drinks.

Great pub great people great place, I come back any day,

Nice clean beer, great staff and a very welcoming atmosphere

Brilliant staff very friendly and the people there are great

Lovely warm welcoming pub. Great live music.

Friendly, helpful staff. Service great. Ideal venue for our event. Good selection of local beers. Clean pints - very important!

Nice pub good beer friendly staff

Only went for a beer and to listen to the band so can't comment on the food. From the moment we walked in the locals were very friendly and so were the barmen, a tad zaney but very, very welcoming. And the beer was terrific. Couldn't want for more from a pub.

Cozy pub with very nice bartenders

Where I first learnt to play Aunt Sally 😁

Friendly bar staff and great beer!

Always friendly service, run by great people who are always up for a chat

Bar staff were really nice!! Dont know about food, as playing an away game of aunt sally!! :)

Great little boozer with a variety of decent beers. Couple this with open mike nights and regular band slots a good night out!

Great atmosphere, good people, amazing landlords.

Das schlechteste Bier ever....aber Hey ist halt die Insel....Ganz super megageile Leute!!!!

Proper country pub. Dropped in for a few quick pints and happily found a pool table. Friendly and welcoming staff. The Kronenbourg went down extremely well. We will return as it's a convenient local pub that is actually open in the day unlike most about these parts.

I have used the plough most of my life, great company and great staff, keep up the good work Chris and Adam

Childrens tv sitcom blaring in the background , ghastly wine , freezing and no atmosphere, will not go back

The most warm friendly pub you could imagine. Beers are amazing and great choice with the real ales always being changed. Guys that run it are very polite and professional and to be honest I've not found a pub like this in years.

Great experience. Good crowd. Friendly staff. Good range of drinks. Nice backrooms too if you want to get away from it all. No problems parking.

Excellent. Nice, friendly staff. Good atmosphere. Plenty of space. Generally good facilities and fresh parking. Nice selection of beers too.

Stumbled across this pub while looking for somewhere nearby to my rally experience. The good is simple but of good quality and staff friendly. A good choice of ales on tap and generally a good atmosphere

Friendly staff and locals great beer brilliant band night's and a special note to their open Mic nights

Restless Wilf is rocking the joint tonight. A real local with entertainment on a regular basis.

Estábamos en la zona para el Gran Premio Británico. Nuestro alojamiento no ofrecen comida, así que busqué, y como el aspecto y las críticas del arado Inn en Marsh Gibbon. Después de un largo día los cuatro de nosotros estaban en necesidad de refrigerios. Hay una zona de comedor separada, lo cual nos vino bien después de un largo día. Con una buena selección de menú y este es nuestro principal hoyo parada que necesitábamos la recarga. No nos decepcionó tener toda la comida elegida confort. El chef cocineros y jamón con coca-cola y el resultado es delicioso. Estábamos bien servido y cuidado, la cerveza era buena también. No dudaría en regresar ni en recomendar este bien de antigüedad. No nos quedamos en el arado, pero daría esta consideración muy en serio la próxima vez.

Cenamos aquí un domingo. Reservamos una mesa a través de mesa abierta, pero estamos a un par de minutos y sabía que la cocina probablemente se cerraba. Éramos los únicos comensales en el restaurante, pero nada era demasiado problema y la comida era muy buena.

Si los propietarios de leer esto, por favor tome nota. .Casi entramos en el menú porque era muy corta. .Esposa hot dog, tuve la hamburguesa. .Chico detrás con un tapón en el bar era muy agradable y amable, pero él parecía tan fuera de lugar. . Chef con camisa roja t preguntan sobre dio 0 confianza conseguiremos una buena comida. .La decoración está bien, pero parece un cuchitril pub antiguo que ha sido tomada por alguien con un gran presupuesto, pero ideas y planes. . .Yo estaba listo para la mujer para quejarme (como ella a menudo) pero su £3 perro caliente era realmente agradable y mi hamburguesa era realmente impresionante, posiblemente la mejor de la zona (solicité Stilton). . Nunca ha sido tan baja de mis expectativas, pero la realidad ha sido tan buena.Menú de noche era tan pequeño que me pone, pero la comida que tuvimos era impresionante, así que creo que volveremos de nuevo. . Me refiero a las patatas son patatas fritas? No quiero comer porque es calorías vacías. . Pero ecas, tuve que comer a todos!Que visite de nuevo sólo para probar el menú de noche!

We were made very welcome and served tasty, freshly prepared lunchtime food. There was some excellent NZ beer on draught.

The guys run some great beer with plenty of variety week on week Nice

Yo vivo en el pueblo, pero tengo vergüenza de admitir que esta es la primera vez que me he comido en la barredora (demasiado ocupado de estar embarazada y bebés lactantes para viajes de diversión! ).

Great pub good guest beers ..warm and family friendly

Mi esposa tiene caballos cerca y se ha convertido en algo de un almuerzo - tiempo ordinario. Es un diminuto, aparentemente familiar, pequeño pueblo de pub. Buena comida de pub, con un precio razonable, buena cerveza. Cervezas y artesanías inclinada hacia productos locales. La tabla de quesos precio una mención especial. Sin duda alguna volveremos.

Went here on Sunday with family. The roast was wonderful, home cooked, and lovely size portions. We were all happy a full afterwards. The service was excellent, and very warm and friendly. Definitely recommend and be back.

Fancied trying somewhere different and do dropped into the plough which had been recommended to us

Local to us, we had never been there , but visited after a local paper gave it a decent advertorial.Slow service wasn't enhanced by the average food despite a small menu that promised rich rewards. My overlooked fish and chips were desperately dry and the salad main course for my better half , whilst grilled cheese it was cold.All and all an underwhelming dining experience.

Este chef tiene las habilidades te digo! La comida estaba caliente, fresco y sabroso. ¡Ah! Esto no es un pub grub es calidad excepcional restaurante con tan cálida y amable servicio que estoy apenó no viven cerca. Que se busca hacer un montón de mejoras en el edificio y tienen tanta pasión que estoy seguro serán muy exitosas en sus emprendimientos. La música en vivo fue muy bueno y el ambiente local estaba incluido aunque yo estaba visitando.

It's a Wednesday, neither of us wanted to cook and we fancied a weekday treat. The Plough is not our nearest pub, but it's recently changed hands and we've been in for a pint a few times and keep saying we need to try the food; they have the best home made pork scratchings we've had in a long time which is a good sign the chef knows his beans. Menu is not extensive, but a good choice of traditional and modern pub grub. Didn't bother with starters (it's a Wednesday remember), Wifey went for mac'n'cheese with bacon and garlic bread, I opted for the burger with fries. Burger was lovely, good quality mince with smokey bacon and cheese, and most excellent hot crispy non-greasy chips, pub classic well executed. Verdict from across the table was lots of noises of enjoyment and an empty plate with particular praise for the texture 'not too runny, not to dry, just right'. I had two pints of XT IPA with wifey opting for two bottles of Guinness Porter, all in £33, happy with that for a weekday treat! Need to try Sunday lunch next...

Great pub with lovely people and an fantastic selection of beers. Very adorable house cat as well. Strongly advise a visit if you get the chance.

We had a delicious Roast lunch at The Plough, Marsh Gibbon. Choice of meats, lots of veg, amazing roast potatoes and good beer and house wine. We will be back!

The new landlords of the Plough are a welcome addition to the village. Food is good, good range of drinks and always a bright welcome as you walk in the door. Food is good, not a huge choice but what there is is lovely. Once they have settled in and 'brightened the place up a bit' it will be an excellent place to stop and visit for the whole family. Looking forward to many more visits in the future.

3 brilliant lads have taken ownership of our beloved local, and I couldn't be happier! For the first time in years, friendly faces and smiles behind the bar, and a cheery enthusiastic outlook!Great beer selection that changes, food that is great value, and prepared well and with great value!If you haven't been in lately, what are you waiting for?

Stopped here for lunch. The lads are very friendly and obviously passionate about the pub. Needs a bit of TLC before the rating can improve.

Visited the plough and food was excellent . Spoke to the lads who are in charge and they seem to have their heads screwed on about their plans to get the pub together again. Once decorated and a few added touches I think the plough will become very popular! Good luck lads

Three young men have taken over the Plough. Very sensibly they are listening to opinion and testing the water. They have only been there six weeks but are personable and should make the pub the core of village life as well as attracting customers from further a field.The beers are kept well, there is good range of wine and the food was really good. There is no printed menu yet but we were offered four starters and four main courses. The service was efficient, we had proper napkins,and the food was nicely presented. Delicious fresh bread, dipping oil and a spice mix was provided; the chorizo cooked in red wine was outstandingly good. The pub was clean and the loos did not smell (see the previous report). There is a huge amount to to do with a venture like this and I feel the 'team of three' are enthusiastic and keen and will make a real go of this.

New owners are a group of young men who are playing at running a pub. The place could do with a good clean and the toilets stink. They don't seem to be bothered as they all congregate behind the bar laughing and joking. Someone needs to take charge and make a plan. Also there isn't any food available and wont be for some time. Lots of promises when they took over but nothing happening. Avoid if you want a family evening out.

The Plough sits in the heart of the village of Marsh Gibbon.Its a true Village pub offering good Ales and a friendly welcome. They do offer food but as yet I have not eaten here.Good place to meet friends and have a peaceful drink

We stopped here having been stuck in traffic on the motorways for hours. Result; a stroppy two year old and a baby in desperate need of a feed. My wife found this pub online searching for dog and child friendly pubs near Bicester.A gamble to say the least but one that paid off beautifully! The staff could not have been any more friendly or helpful. They brought out a large bag of toys for our daughter to play with. There was a fantastic comfy chair that acted as the perfect feeding chair. The dog got a fuss and a biscuit. The meal we had was very, very tasty and extremely well priced. The roast was delicious. The bolognaise we ordered as a kid's meal was very meaty, well sized and went down quickly. The well equipped , outside play area caused delight and made getting back into the car bearable!I cannot praise the staff enough. A lot of chain pubs and swanky gastro-pubs could learn a lot from the honesty and directness of the welcome. All in all a very useful visit,and only ten minutes from the motorway. This pub has now firmly been placed on our list of places that can break the journey to Granny and Grandad's!