The Plough Inn in West Oxfordshire

This is a gorgeous inn with the most friendly attentive service and such a calm, warm and cosy atmosphere. The food is such good quality with amazing tasting vegan food, full of flavour. We were so lucky to find this place and will certainly be back. Thank you for the exceptional hospitality 💕

Really friendly, welcoming staff

A great place to eat and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

I tried the salmon and it was a perfect dish. The fish was perfectly cooked and a salad went with it superbly. I feel fortunate to have such a place nearby to me. To sit by the fire with a whiskey on a cold winters night is wonderful.

Absolutely amazing food, atmosphere and service. Guy, Emily and Brooke were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, highly recommend this beautiful country pub.

Went for a pub dinner and the staff were lovely

We had a great Sunday Roast dinner at the Plough Inn. Lovely friendly staff, the pub has great ambience and a nice place to eat and have a few drinks. Thank you.

Whilst pet sitting in Finstock I went to the Plough Inn for Sunday lunch. Well, I cannot recommend more highly... the menu almost made it impossible to choose, but I eventually settled on the roast beef & yorkshire pudding. Deliciously tender and I am almost ashamed to say I cleaned the plate... 😋😆 Very welcoming staff and will definitely return, 5 stars from me 🤩❤️

Visited for Sunday Lunch whilst staying in the area. Beat Sunday lunch I've had - meat succulent and tender, lots of veggie and lovely roast potatoes, all with lots of gravy. Service was brilliant and fast. Very dog friendly. We returned to eat on Tuesday evening - which was also wonderful. Best to book to avoid missing out on their wonderful food.

We had an excellent lunch here with friends. It could have gone on for hours (but we were never rushed). The food was really excellent, and the service was friendly, efficient and pleasant. I'd go back in a heart beat.

You will not find better food, you can spend twice as much and not find anything as beautifully cooked as the meals here. My wife & I stayed at Treedwellers over the road from The Plough (another MUST GO) and were told to try the food at the plough. It’s a quaint, idyllic Cotswolds pub, welcoming people & dogs alike. The cosy surroundings are fantastic, but the real reason to visit is the beautiful food. If high end pub food is wheat you’re after, this is where you want to go. We had cider, coke and 2 courses each and it came in under £80. The value for money is fantastic, and I cannot emphasise enough, how amazing the food is, given the reasonable prices you pay. If you are staying at Treedwellers, or in fact anywhere in the area, the Plough is somewhere you have to try. Also, I should mention the great service we received. We wasn’t rushed our to get the next customer in, all the staff were friendly and attentive. 5/5 without any doubt!

Guy who is the publican is one of those remarkable people who has a natural ability to connect with positivity and listens to understand your needs. These are the qualities you need as a counsellor but as a publican, it’s brings about a great first impression. They say you make one in the first 8 seconds. I now take my tour clients here as part of my standard Cotswolds tour. Their Sunday roast is amazing My clients agree with me, great food, great service and a great publican

A very friendly and welcoming pub with great, consistent food. Highly recommend a visit. Be sure to book though as it’s a popular place 😊

Beautiful pub amazing food and beer

Brilliant pub, very friendly staff, handsome dog . Recommended the skate which was a first for me and best fish I have ever had. We asked about best desserts and the reply was all of them. Spot on they were all fantastic. No pub as good as this near to us and we live in Kingham. I think we will make this our new local and looking forward to going back soon.

Amazing stay in the pods at the back. Lovely team, Guy is such a lovely host. Amazing area. Thank you will certainly come again.

Really lovely friendly pub with great atmosphere. The food choice was great and all really fresh and tasty. We had a fantastic meal. It does get very busy and we had to wait a long time for our desserts to arrive , we also got given the wrong bill. However both these things did not ruin the evening and we will be back. As the bar gets busier I think more staff are needed.

A warm welcome and great food & beer! Simply the best ( as Tina would say 😁)

We visited as a family this week and had a wonderful dinner. We were warmly welcomed by both the landlord and the locals (with their lovely dogs) I had the steak which was melt in the mouth and my wife had the venison loin which was amazing. Deserts were equally tasty as were the local real ales! Honestly, I can’t recommend The Plough Inn enough.

What a fantastic little pub, the landlord and staff were lovely and the food and beer were outstanding. I had the venison loin which was cooked to perfection. My son had the sausage and mash which he devoured and said was “the best” They have two glamping pods to rent as well. A perfect place to stay,eat and enjoy the countryside.

Amazing welcome fantastic food. We e biked here beautiful location. Super friendly staff. Had a good chat about Denton and The Bee Gees....

My daughter and I booked an overnight stay in one of the pods. These are in a beautiful setting, super clean and very well equipped. We had dinner that evening, I had the steak which is one of the best I had ever tasted and cooked to perfection. My daughter had the burger and she was super impressed. The Manager is lovely together with his friendly team of staff. We finished the next day with a Sunday lunch. Everything was home cooked, the Yorkshire puddings were huge and very tasty. We both had beef and this was very tender with a beautiful selection of vegetables. Thank you to everyone at The Plough - We will definately be back xx

Great food, good beer, lovely staff and a wonderful setting. It's also the home of a great Morris side.

Lovely location with great hospitality. Highly recommend

Great food and atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff. An all round lovely visit. Thank you!

I miss this place, the atmosphere in the evenings, the people... but above all, the original cuisine combining the best of French and British flavors... (currently a country pub)... I know you have a small kitchen... but it has always been like that ... All the best from old good soul .

Super friendly small team, very welcoming, lovely pub. Dog friendly in the bar and outside. The staff very knowledgeable on the food. Fresh fish which my partner enjoyed. The food was top quality and the team accommodating. By far the best pub we have visited on our weekend break!

Wonderful cozy dinner. Food was great and service was excellent. One of the friendlier service I've experienced. Definitely recommend.

Perfect, everything was very good, the foie gras, the soup and the fish and chips. The place is typical and pleasant and the boss is very kind and welcoming.

Excellent food, very friendly team and located in the most serene country side. Highly recommended.

Have just spent a few days in the Cotswolds and visited the Plough Inn for an evening meal . We had a great greeting from the landlord. The food was excellent and such a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely go again when in the area.

My partner and I are staying in one of the cabins at the back of the pub and we can’t fault it. Super clean and dog friendly with all the necessary commodities, perfect for a few nights while exploring the Cotswolds. Guy, the gentleman who shown us to our cabin and who served us dinner in the pub, is probably one of the nicest guys you’ll meet. Super friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Food was great, especially the Crunchy chocolate pie. Would definitely come back here again, exactly what you want for a country pub.

Pre booked outdoor table for lunch. Sat at a table at the front of the pub (there is a rear garden and courtyard but they were busy). Road at the front is quiet so no issue with the table. Had sandwiches (prawn and local ham salad) together with a couple of beers and coke. Friendly service. Lovely traditional English pub. Nothing to fault.

We popped into the Plough Inn while on our Macmillan training walk. Even though the pub was busy, the staff behind the bar were very friendly and were quite happy to do us a takeaway lunch. So nice 🙂 Which were both very tasty. See you soon.

Great afternoon spent at The Plough Inn - lovely Sunday Lunch and great service 😊 many thanks to Guy and his team for their hospitality - this is our 9th annual trip to The Cotswolds and visit to The Plough for lunch - definately would recommend.

This place is absolutely amazing the people are so friendly the staff are amazing and the food is out of this world I would drive 2 hours to enjoy a portion of their chips they are the best chips I have ever had the pleasure of eating. The pods are so cozy and comfortable they have everything you need for your stay and they are just perfect I couldn't recommend this place enough outstanding in every way.

This place is absolutely amazing, the people are so friendly the staff are amazing. We were made to feel just like one of the locals. The food was out of this world, I would drive 2 hours to enjoy a portion of their chips, they are the best chips I have ever had the pleasure of eating, and the Sunday roast was just as good as the bar food. The pods are so cozy and comfortable, they have everything you need for your stay and they are just perfect. I couldn't recommend this place enough outstanding in every way. And we can't wait to see you again.

Absolutely amazing place, food and service was outstanding. Its a long story but we were on holiday in charlbury and looked for a traditional pub locally with a good menu for children and adults. I had phoned ahead to check kitchen times as we were planning on visiting via the 5 mile walk from charlbury to finstock, spoke to a chap called guy, he was fully booked as it was the Easter holidays but said if I phoned before we set off he would accommodate us all for chips and drinks (11 of us) we arrived, he was super busy as the food looked and smelt amazing, so I could understand why he was so busy ....so u defo need to book in advance, any hoo he delivered on his promise, a warm welcome, and banging chips (as the kids said) after a few hours and a few of the Old Rosie's we left and booked to return as a smaller group as he had mentioned Thursdays was his fresh fish night. We returned and had the vip treatment, we both (adults) went for the seabass and the skate.....wow, gorgeous food and once again great service. Couldn't fault anything! And we will definitely return again! It seemed nothing was too much for Guy and his team.

Absolutely amazing place, food and service was outstanding. Its a long story but we were on holiday in charlbury and looked for a traditional pub locally with a good menu for children and adults. I had phoned ahead to check kitchen times as we were planning on visiting via the 5 mile walk from charlbury to finstock, spoke to a chap called guy, he was fully booked as it was the Easter holidays but said if I phoned before we set off he would accommodate us all for chips and drinks (11 of us) we arrived, he was super busy as the food looked and smelt amazing, so I could understand why he was so busy ....so u defo need to book in advance, any hoo he delivered on his promise, a warm welcome, and banging chips (as the kids said) after a few hours and a few of the Old Rosie's we left and booked to return as a smaller group as he had mentioned Thursdays was his fresh fish night. We returned and had the vip treatment, we both (adults) went for the seabass and the skate.....wow, gorgeous food and once again great service. Couldn't fault anything! And we will definitely return again! It seemed nothing was too much for Guy and his team.

Lovely pub with a cosy atmosphere. A good variety of food options & lovely people working there. It was the perfect place to stop off during a long walk.

We had a lovely dinner - the food and the service were superb!

What a great few nights we had. The pods were amazing clean and very comfortable. And the meals were excellent. Thank you for looking after us, and making us very welcome.

Traditional country pub with really great food and incredible desserts. Friendly service and good atmosphere. Dog friendly too . Highly recommend.

We travelled to meet our daughter and partner who were staying at the lodges on site and met for mother’s day lunch . We went there to meet for a family get together and not by any recommendations. From the moment we walked in we were given a wonderful welcome ,as if we were local friends . The service was incredible , professional , friendly and efficient. We had the 3 course lunch and I can honestly say it was the best Sunday roast we have ever had. My daughter lives in London and so there is plenty to choose from but this rated higher . The food was cooked to perfection and I cannot thank the team that worked there for a wonderful afternoon . We will be travelling back to the pub ( this time just for the food ). Can’t wait to visit again xx

We had lunch at the plough on Sunday and the meal was excellent the fish main course that we both had was absolutely fantastic congratulations to the chef that cooked it as fish can be easily overcooked well done to all off the staff

The great country pub, is in a lovely country location with friendly staff. The service was excellent with a great menu and very tasty food. One to visit.

What a country pub should be. 🍻

Very welcoming and made us a tasty vegan lunch at short notice off menu.

First time visiting this nice village pub. Took our parents out for Sunday lunch. We had the Beef and Lamb roasts which were delicious. Good portions and great service. Would definitely recommend this pub if your passing.

Perfect country pub with real ales and a real fire 🔥 Great service and delicious food. The fish and chips my partner ordered was in a delicious light tempura batter and the real homemade chips were to die for. I had scallops with samphire and Parmesan risotto… so tasty. Lovely atmosphere and staff. Thank you team Plough 🙏

Called in just for a quick pint after work but the food smelled so good we decided to share the homemade fishcake starter. It was delicious! Full of fish and prawns and a perfectly poached cacklebean egg - really, really tasty. Highly recommended

Fantastic unpretentious pub in a quiet village set in lovely countryside with great walks from the door. Fine selection of local ales and really excellent lunchtime food brilliant sandwiches and more substantial dishes - great use of local ingredient's such as venison. Been here several times in last six months and place has never let us down - friendly staff and interesting music selections too. Great spot if you're in the area

Super welcome. Very nice meal, well presented, very tasty in a great pub with a lovely atmosphere and staff.

Great Food, Good Drink and Friendly Welocming Staff. Just a great traditional pub.

I have never been in such a friendly pub, with such a great atmosphere. The food was second to none, both me and my partner said its the best meal we've ever eaten out. Guy and the team are so friendly and accommodating. We cannot wait to return here next year, and hope to stay in one of the pods they have there!

Lovely hosts, Guy and his staff are SO friendly After a 3 hour journey from Yorkshire the seats by the fire were like heaven The food is amazing, fish and chips cooked to perfection and the wagu burger was something else, melted in the mouth! Birthday cake for husband was delicious too - shame to share it with the kids lol Will definitely be back!

Food was sensational the staff were very helpful , and the owner goes out of his way to make sure sure you enjoy ur time there , the little snug by the fire is super cosy and the food was Michelin star standard , will definitely be going bk absolute dream of a place , highly recommend

First time visiting the area and came across this little gem! Staff very welcoming, they couldn’t do enough for us. Such a cosy atmosphere, the fire was a huge hit. Food was out of this world! Highly recommend, we WILL be back

Amazing food! The best we have had for a long time. Guy was amazing and funny great atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back

So lovely to have Sunday lunch in a proper pub. Great service, great food. Would highly recommend

Extremely disappointed to have pre booked a table of six for Friday evening and then on arrival most of the starter and main course menu was unavailable and sold out !! Having eaten here several times before and always found staff, food and service excellent it’s a shame they can’t cope with ordering enough food for pre booked tables to have a choice !!!

Excellent meal. Sea bass was perfect and the grand mariner cheesecake fantastic- but very filling!!

Had a lovely meal and all the staff were mega friendly and the atmosphere was great. Wish all pubs were like this

The pub is in a charming village and is small and cosy with a beautiful fire place. The staff were amazing, friendly and provided 5 star customer service. The food was incredible, tasted amazing and well presented. Highly recommend

My friend and l wanted a little break away. We love Oxfordshire and came across The Plough Inn, Finstock. We liked that they had modern pods to rent which were close to the pub itself. We booked initially for one night to ensure we would like it. We were greeted by the Manager Guy who took us to our pod and explained throughly what was available in there and if we needed anything at whatever time then we could call him. The pods were exceptionally clean with the most comfortable bed l have every stayed in. We had dinner that evening in the pub and the food was absolutely outstanding. We spoke to Guy that evening and asked could we book another night. We were almost in tears when we had to leave. Honestly one of the nicest, friendliest places l have ever been. Whoever there Chef is they are outstanding cooks. We are just looking now at when we can go back again. Thank you to everyone at The Plough xx

We stayed in the fabulous new Pods. Modern , smart , warm & cosy with everything you need! Comfy beds , spotless and great value for money . Additionally the food in the pub is fab and so are the staff !!

Super little country pub staff and food very good and recommend a visit here

Misleading website. They weren't serving any food at all, despite what they advertise like on Google and their Web page. Wasted journey.

Really enjoyed our roast today and the service. Booked in advance and they were very accommodating for 9 of us. Lovely spot after walking 7 miles or so on the circular from Charlbury

Good food and very warm welcome. A proper English pub.

This pub is awesome. The landlord is extremely nice - as is the rest of the staff. Food is always A-MA-ZING (and it’s our third time there), and it is also very good value for money. We love it here and will keep coming back when in the area. Very much worth a visit if you are in the area.

What a hidden Gem, all the team are very welcoming. Dog friendly, great home made food menu, local punters all very welcoming will definitely be returning

What a great find, a truly hidden gem!!! Fish and chip Tuesday fish was well flavoured and consistant portion size, chips well light and fluffy highly recommend excellent value for money, Steak Thursday!! Well what can I say steak was cooked perfectly like butter, Jordan is an amazing chef has an amazing pallette very good home cooked food at a much higher standard and excellent value for money. Our server Emily was delightful a real asset to the team. Guy is a wonderful host, everyone was so welcoming and we will definitely be returning at some point in the future. Not forgetting Hugh the greyhound an amazing buddy for our dog Primrose. Well worth a visit whether it's just for a drink, meal, or a bottle of wine and a cheese board highly recommend. So nice to be made so welcome by some really wonderful humans.

One of the best Sunday lunches! Wonderful roasts, scrummy veg, home made yorkshire pud and tasty gravy! What more could you wish for? Excellent real ale and lovely staff. Oh yes and excellent value for money!

This pub is features early on in "Dog-friendly pub-walks: Cotswolds" —for a good reason I'd say. The forest/field walk around it was diverse, lovely and only slightly muddy. The pub had a good wine selection and the food was exquisite, especially their crunchy chips. The manager allowed us to place our order a bit after the two pm cutoff so that was great bonus!

Really friendly welcome. Good to see local ales. Food was tasty with three veggie mains available. Helpful with elderly guest. Recommended.

Very high recommended. I am Dairy & Gluten free, very well catered for and could not do enough for my family and I. Awkward to get too but more than worth it. Will be visiting again soon!

We always call in for a meal at The Plough when we are visiting the area. The landlord knows us as as Mr and Mrs St Albans (our home city)! This is a super pub and restaurant and Guy and his team are always very welcoming.

We stayed one night in the new cabin/ pods recently invested in by the owner Guy and his team. What a fabulous stay ! From the moment we arrived Guy was the consummate exemplary host. Nothing was too much trouble. The pub had a wonderful atmosphere and you could sense the clientele were enjoying every moment. The food looked high quality and the range of drinks available was first class. The rooms were spotless, immaculate and very quiet. Everything you could wish for was provided including a great continental breakfast delivered to your door in the morning. I can’t rate this place highly enough. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed. I’m glad to say I know I will be going back.

My boyfriend and I were in the cotswolds for a weekend away and the atmosphere of this pub is so lovely and homely. The staff were friendly fun and attention. We have a great Sunday roast along with some drinks. Highly recommend

Guy runs a fabulous pub and we always visit when we're in the area.

Amazing food and service! Dog-friendly too. We had a lovely evening.

Visiting from Lancaster. Staff were very friendly and lovely. Food was incredible, the best liver and mash I have ever had. My partner had the fish and chips and said it was amazing. 5 stars isn’t enough.

My wife and I had lunch here on bank holiday Monday with a friend of ours from Birmingham. It's a great half-way venue, since we leave in London. We meet up here every 6 months or so, and the food and service are always excellent!! Such a pleasure, always. We hope to keep coming for many years to come!

We stayed in one of the new Pods at the Plough in Finstock over the August Bank Holiday with our grandchildren and our little dog. We had an absolutely fantastic time, we all enjoyed staying in such unique and 'quirky' accommodation. Our grandchildren (aged 9 and 5) absolutely loved it. There's loads to do in the local area - great walks, fishing, Blenheim Palace (The Adventure Play Park and the Whomping Willow tree from Harry Potter!), Pottery, Punting - I could go on! We ate in the pub on the Saturday night - loved the quality of the food and the relaxed atmosphere that was so welcoming for not just the adults but the children and our dog as well. Our hosts (Guy, Jordan and Emily) were just perfect and nothing was too much trouble. The pod was exceptionally clean and equipped to a really high standard. I would have no hesitation in recommending a stay in the pods at the Plough in Finstock if you are looking for something a bit different to the norm

Pop in this lovely pub on way back from Woodstock just like to say very warm welcome great staff and very friendly owner a must stop for a pint or two thanks a gem of pub.

Really lovely pub, always a warm welcome and delicious food.

The loveliest meal at The Plough! Me and my partner both had the fish and chips and it was amazing. All cooked to perfection and so tasty! Guy and the team were very welcoming, we didn’t want to leave! Already planning our next weekend away so we can visit again!

A lovely pub, great atmosphere and dog friendly. I went with my family, mum, dad, brother, his girlfriend and my husband. We were all so impressed by the quality and standard on the food. Would highly recommend.

Lovely welcoming staff and Landlord and the food and service were fantastic, we will definitely be back.

Lovely food and good pub. Beer was OK and service was good. Mains were around £25 each.

Very helpful publican. Chatty, friendly, happy to sell me a cold drink when they weren't open. Highly rated on TripAdvisor. Dogs welcome, water bowls outside, as well as outside benches. I highly recommend this pub, and will make a point of stopping here, after a walk for refreshments!

Great service. Gorgeous food. Vegetarian and vegan options that are really good. Lovely vibe. Dog friendly. Will defo visit again.

Been coming here over the last 10 years, and it never disappoints. Usually go for the really very good sunday roast, but, being saturday, a starter of potted crab, fish and chip and the wagyu burger were all top quality. Cannot recommend enough, staff are...

On entry we received a really warm welcome from landlord Guy and his team. Menu was superb featuring local produce and cooked to absolute perfection. You will not be disappointed! Thanks to all the team for a memorable evening

Food just ok for the top end price. Lots of people came in after us and we’re all served before us which is just not good enough in this pub. Sorry but we will not be back. The land lord is so very loud too!

Worth every penny. Lovely place, super friendly landlord and attentive staff. Sunday lunch was amazing. No hesitation to recommend . You won’t be disappointed. 😊

Warm, genuine and friendly to a level above and beyond expectations. Excellent food and a truly lovely atmosphere. Thank you too tk the amazing kitchen staff for gifting instant coffee. Amazing place with heart. Cannot recommend enough!

Warm atmosphere, exceptional food and service, definitely recommend

Excellent food. Staff were delightful. Would definitely go back. Also had zero larger on tap. Result.