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Best Roast we have had in a pub - possibly ever. Ample roast potatoes, Yummy cauliflower cheese, yorskshires, decent meat portions and A-MA-ZING gravy .
Tara S . 2024-10-27
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I recently dropped a passenger at The Plough on the Hill and had an unfortunate encounter with the owner. My exit was blocked by a car parked in the way, so I used my horn to alert the driver. The owner came out, shouted aggressively, and insisted that, as the owner, he could park wherever he liked and told me to exit via the entrance onto a busy road. I was shocked by his hostile attitude and disregard for safety. I understand it’s private property, but as a customer, I expected a more considerate approach to parking and safety. Unfortunately, this experience left a very negative impression, and I would be hesitant to return or recommend the place.
Emmanuel P . 2024-10-25
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Beautiful day, lovely walk with friends and dogs. Found an empty table, just the four of us at that time, but was shouted at from the bar that the table was reserved, although the table showed no sign of a reservation. No problem, clearly they were busy, which is great, (love to see a busy pub), so we went to find a table outside, long story short, got shouted at for being in the garden as it meant that someone from the bar would have to collect the empties. Needless to say, I personally returned the empties from 3 rounds to the bar, however, didn’t get a thanks, actually shouldn’t have bothered! This village has just lost a pub, so in my opinion, whether you’re busy or not, there’s no need to be rude……will think twice next time which is a shame.
Teresa G . 2024-09-29
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Highly recommend this pub for a wonderful Sunday lunch - food was great - choice of three different meats and served with 5 different vegetables the staff were all warm and friendly will visit again
Penny30A . 2024-09-29
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Really dissatisfied with my recent visit to the plough on the hill. We went there to celebrate my Dads 95th birthday as he wanted his favourite roast lamb dish. Unfortunately on this occasion the lamb fell short of the usual high standards. It was very tough and the broccoli very al dente verging on raw. The give away should of been when our knives were switched out for steaks knives. This experience really did spoil my Dad’s birthday. Won’t be visiting again.
Donna C . 2024-09-29
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We went out for my uncles 70th, it was a quite but welcoming pub. The staff was lovely and really friendly! The food was perfect too! The fish and chips were cooked perfectly, the batter was firm and crunchy with no sogginess! I had the prawn tacos, fish and chips and raspberry cheese cake, I couldn’t find one fault!
Chris T . 2024-08-31
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We had never been here before, but after reading reviews we did a last minute booking and trip to the restaurant. All the team working were excellent it was a very well operated establishment with ease and professionalism. The food was very good we had the roasts and will definitely go back for a meal to try something different, all the food we saw being served looked very good. Good prices too. Glad we found it, as decent ‘non chain’ restaurants are hard to find. Thank you for a lovely experience.
AKD7112 . 2024-08-26
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Really friendly and welcoming the food was delicious roasted tomatoes soup for starters, and lamb for mains this had lamb faggot which I found excellent.
Tomjohns57 . 2024-08-23
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Happy to know this is not too far a trip for me to make regular visits. Great decor, food was really good and the atmosphere felt classy even though we were not dressed appropriately we weren’t made to feel uncomfortable in our comfort for travelling clothes.
Trek44165058008 . 2024-08-12
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Stopped into the plough on the hill after festival on the farm for an impromptu breakfast. Really enjoyed it highly recommended. Freshly cooked and friendly service.
Trevor . 2024-08-05
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A great venue for an evening meal. Great and attentive staff with good food. A must stop for food and a drink, will definitely be back on the next tour past
inandAbouttown . 2024-06-24
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This was great pub with friendly and welcoming staff. Good service and the food was excellent, we would highly recommend.
Susanne and Gav... D . 2024-06-06
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It's been a few years since I have been here so we thought we would try it again as the food was excellent. I ordered the minute steak which come with chips, tomatoes and large mushroom, the meal looked delicious, and it was all except the steak, every mouthful was chewy and no matter how tried I gave up. My friends meals were acceptable. The Plough was extremely busy, every table was booked, it may have been a one off bad steak, the manager apologised and refunded the cost. I was just disappointed.
mareamarea . 2024-05-27
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Excellent service lovely food. Good menu choice. Nice ambience. Pub is very popular so make sure you book on advance if you can.
Kate G . 2024-05-06
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i have been here quite a few times, the food was excellent as always, the service was not up to standard, there was no one in the bar area all the time to ask for drinks they were all out the back chatting and when we had finished our main course we wasn't even asked if we would like anything for dessert before the kitchen has closed which left us dissappointed and shocked at the lack of attentiveness and putting customers first, they wasn't even busy which shocked us too.
danaka . 2024-05-05
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Yet another excellent meal at this wonderful pub, discovered when searching online for gluten free restaurants for our coeliac son. Thank you, Plough on the Hill!
Aussie_far_from_home . 2024-04-24
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This was our first visit to the Plough on the Hill and we were not disappointed. A very varied menu plus specials of the day. They cater for everyone including vegetarian and gluten free. Very good size portions and the Sunday roast and desserts were delicious. Good service. A very enjoyable first visit. We will be back!
holidayhaunts . 2024-04-22
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We picked this restaurant for a family lunch as it was about half way between our respective homes. We reserved a table two weeks before which was just as well as the place was packed when we arrived. A good sign. It is easy to find just off junction 15 of the M4 motorway, and is a very nice old English looking pub with a large car park. We were greeted very plesantly and rapidly seated at a lovely window table and asked if we wanted drinks. These were brought promptly while we considered a very good menu ( a special gluten free menu was provided for one of us). We had starters of homemade scotch egg with picallili and makerel paté, both delicious. For our main courses we chose penne pasta with prawns, gluten free battered fish and chips and ham,egg and chips with salad, again all very well cooked and presented. We were so full that we could only manage the local Purbeck icecream for desert. All in all a very satisfying meal at a very reasonable price. I can certainly reccommend this pub and will go there again myself. The staff were all very good as was the service and as it was still crowded when we left I can only assume that they are a very popular venue to eat at. I suggest you book so as not to be disappointed. "
Peter C . 2024-04-05
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Really buzzing for a Monday evening. Great service and staff friendly and attentive. Food was fabulous, best most light and crispy batter on my fish it was scrummy!
905erical . 2024-03-12
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Always great here! Great welcome, great food. A friend and I meet up here as perfect for just off and on the M4. Probably driven past it many times but make sure you don’t it’s great
Theresa J . 2024-03-09
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Had the most wonderful time at the pub. The ambiance was lovely and we sat next to the fire. Food was lovely and fresh. The icing on the cake was the amazing service we had from Victoria. What absolutely lovely lady. She really made our experience there outstanding. Thank you
hawksnest . 2024-03-02
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Firstly, great location just of the motorway, we met family halfway and was ideal. Sunday roasts all round and I can honestly say that we all thoroughly enjoyed.plenty of veg to go round for all and probably some left over. To be greedy, I’d have like a couple more roasties but other than that, definitely no complaints. I had the roast chicken which was lovely, those that had the beef said it was perfectly cooked. Desserts - Raspberry cheesecake was great and there’s a variety of ice cream flavours too. There was also a bonus brownie as my oldest didn’t finish hers 😊 We’ll definitely be back again!
CWalds . 2024-02-26
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We visited for an early evening meal with our two kids. The staff were really friendly and the food was great. Service was quick also which is a bonus when you have little ones to entertain. I would highly recommend.
119marke . 2024-02-16
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Can't comment on the carnivore options, but the plant-based dishes were excellent and great to have more than one choice for dessert. Friendly staff as well.
Coastal20973056057 . 2024-01-18
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Picked this as was a half way point to meet up with family. Sunday lunch was lovely service was great nothing too much trouble Plan to return visit in a couple of months
40jacquie . 2024-01-14
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The food was great, and the atmosphere was nice, but our server was nothing short of surly: it didn’t seem particularly busy, but we experienced very slow service, clipped and borderline rude interactions, requested items (such as mustard) being all but tossed on the table, etc. From the other reviews we’ve seen this may not have been typical, but it was disappointing enough that we definitely won’t be headed back, nor can we recommend it.
Judith A . 2024-01-02
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Thoroughly enjoyed our first visit, met our family half way from Hampshire/Cardiff. Staff very friendly, lovely atmosphere, excellent food, highly recommend sticky toffee pudding. Will definitely visit again.
Nichola T . 2023-12-31
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We had a little family walk up the ridgeway and had booked the plough. I live locally but hadn’t been before. I started with a pint of Guinness, I’m a fussy Guinness drinker & it was top notch. Family of 4 & we just went for mains- T bone for myself (cooked to perfection) Risotto for my wife & sausage & mash for the kids. The food, the drinks the service all made it an excellent experience. Too often these days customers can pay for very average food & service- that won’t be your experience if you visit the plough on the hill- I couldn’t fault a thing & look forward to our next visit.
555desf . 2023-12-30
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Will go again Dog friendly Friendly staff Very delicious kids fish and chips Yummy macaroni cheese Dog even enjoyed the dog biscuits on offer!
Explore30036377326 . 2023-12-30
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For the second year we stopped en route to Cornwall for breakfast. First rate , service , food and cost. It’s a far better option than the service area and just off junction 15 of the M4. Good parking. Strongly recommended.
Sightseer39203284307 . 2023-12-29
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Me and my partner had a lovely lunch here on Friday, beautiful food and very welcoming staff. 100% recommend and return
CharlieB669 . 2021-05-08
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We booked the table in the garden (as it's Corona time) and the food and service were absolutely exceptional. Shame it was pouring down and freezing. But we will be back again!!
F9297VGalexg . 2021-05-06
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very good food very good service highly recommend. staff are so friendly and the food is unmatched xx
niamhmsson . 2020-12-21
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In the midst of the Covid pandemic, it was lovely to eat here and be received by such delightful staff. It’s the second time we have come here and the last few months, and we would recommend it to anyone.
SimonMG123 . 2020-12-21
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We visited the plough on the hill on my birthday in December and we were not disappointed. The staff were amazing, the food was good snd we had a thoroughly good tine. Thank you so much!
Jaime7676 . 2020-12-19
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On way to Swindon, we decided to support one of the local pubs for lunch.What a fantastic lunch we had.The soft boiled egg turkey scotch egg with home made piccalilli and Welsh rarebit fondue, just fantastic, we then had katsu chicken burger and linguine with sun blush tomato and spinach topped with crispy Parmesan crisps, vey tasty.Finished with roast fig and port cheesecake with home made Xmas mince pie ice cream.Excellent well done team !!
L990RIlindsayl . 2020-12-07
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COVID-19 and lockdown have had devastating effects on us all so we were pleased that the recent easing of lockdown meant we could get to our favourite pub for some hearty food. Thanks for not pressurising us though our 3 courses. My husbands stand out dish was the beef stew and mine was the sea trout (both specials) . As always lovely ambience and very friendly team. See you in a couple of days for the Christmas meal.
STFC_EFC . 2020-12-05
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Had sunday lunch with family and as usual the food was delicious and plentiful. There was a huge plate of cauliflower cheese and 4 other veg alongside plenty of roast potatoes and a Yorkshire pudding.The staff were as attentive as always.We often eat at The Plough on The Hill and everything is always perfect.We all felt very safe with all the covid safety measures in place.We will be back after this 2nd lockdown and meanwhile hope they will be doing take-away.
L600BKdeborahl . 2020-11-01
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Came here for my birthday meal with my parents, and it was the best meal I've had in a long time. The fish just melted in the mouth and the chips were perfectly crispy and super fluffy inside. Absolutely amazing food. The whole place looked brand new and super clean, staff were amazing and so friendly. I cannot recommend highly enough.
jayce0nw . 2020-10-31
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It was my first visit to this establishment and I was very impressed with the welcome and service. When the food arrived it looked delicious but it wasn't until I tasted it that I realised that I have never tasted anything so delicious, it melted in my mouth and even after I cleared my plate I was still enjoying the flavours afterwards. I totally recommend The Plough Inn, it is a very comfortable place to be, love the decoration, brilliant, I definitely want to return, thank you for a lovely evening.
Thebirch1 . 2020-10-31
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Amazing quality and quantity, we were very impressed and will definitely be back! Great puddings too!
Departure412261 . 2020-10-25
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I visited with a friend a few weeks ago and had a wonderful beef roast dinner, after saying to my daughter how good it was she went with her friend and agreed that the roasts were amazing. Today we went as a family and agreed that its the best pub roast we have ever had. Fantastically cooked meat, perfect roast potatoes and the cheesiest cauliflower cheese. Service was quick but not so quick that you felt like they wanted you out ASAP, staff were lovely, they even spoilt the dog with a few treats. They also manage social distancing very well, it’s organised without being oppressive which keeps its cosy atmosphere.Plough on the hill - don’t lose your chef!
U8028MBkarenb . 2020-10-18
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Staff were friendly and the rest of the roast was enjoyable enough but I’m actually quite shocked that the person who concocted the veggie lentil loaf thought it was acceptable to serve. Hard, chewy lentils cemented together in some kind of dense brick- totally inedible. My meat eating friend enjoyed her roast. I’ve never written a bad review before but at £14 I think it was a bit of a cheek. The staff were obliging and did bring extra veg and potatoes which was a nice gesture but did mean I paid £14 just to eat potatoes and veg. Veggies and vegans are very mainstream dietary choices these days and deserve to enjoy their Sunday roast as much as any other customer so, as constructive criticism, I’d respectfully ask you experiment with some more palatable options - a mushroom Wellington perhaps.
RoverForbes . 2020-10-11
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We’ve enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast today. Great service, quick service and Covid safe. Lovely pudding too. Will definitely go back when we visit family who live in the area.
Roving746615 . 2020-10-11
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Excellent food, lovely atmosphere, fantastic staff and handling COVID very well. The paella was right up there with the best and my husbands burger was excellent. Wine was also good and reasonably priced. Desserts not quite to the same high standard as the main but still good. Thank you.
Loubey7 . 2020-10-11
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Pub was excellently managed with regulations regarding Covid rules strictly adhered to. very safe environment. Staff were very efficient coping well with small requests with our orders. The food was first class, not one complaint. It was an ideal place to meet, halfway for our two families. We decided that this will be our meeting place in the future.
5christiner . 2020-09-27
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We’ve visited this pub twice during lockdown. We’ve never had a bad meal or bad service at The Plough, but I must say I was extra impressed with how seriously they are taking Covid restriction and general anti bac/hygiene. As a pregnant women who is overly concerned about Covid, I felt really safe in this pub. They also were great and so accommodating with my toddler. The Sunday roast is also brilliant.
bethrapson . 2020-09-25
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This is our 2nd visit since covid and we are once again extremely pleased with the safe environment the staff are maintaining. The consistence of the well thought out menu and quality of food here is outstanding. Take time to enjoy their specials, you won't be disappointed.
Heidiradburn . 2020-09-19
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Called in on way to mates in Cardiff,found staff to be very helpful,had harissa chicken burger with side salad and chips very tasty,plus nice cool pint of thatched gold cider,have visited this pub many times before and will definitely visit again when travelling to Cardiff.
antonym871 . 2020-09-18
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Just had a amazing lunch here, Mike is a fantastic host and his staff make you feel very welcome. Covid safe in every way and I am a chef and when I say this is one of the most flavoursome burgers I have ever eaten. My wife's salad just as flavoursome as my burger. Credit to the industry.Well done Mike and the team
darrenbC2518UW . 2020-09-14
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Came here as we had something booked close by and also as they were dog friendly so we tied it all in with a dog walk .. great potential and nice dog friendly garden in the sunshine. Food though was a let down .. To start we got the camembert to share at £8 .. Was actually half a camembert that was sliced in half that just about filled the very shallow dish it was served in. For mains we had the roast chicken and the special roast lamb .. both were below average .. soggy roast potatoes sat In very watery and flavourless gravy and very little veg. At 17 and 18 pounds each for the mains I was expecting much much more in terms of quantity and quality. All the reviews raving about the roast dinners have clearly not had a decent roast dinner before or have far to much money to worry about wasting a small fortune on a naff dinner and washing it down with a pint of carling for £4.50. We didn't stay around for pudding so can't comment. Overall we weren't impressed at all but the dog would probably return as he got double the amount he would have got had we went somewhere else.
Matthew W . 2020-09-13
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Visited The Plough On The Hill at the end of August for a Sunday Roast....just fantastic! Food, service and location! Dog friendly too. Will definitely return! Well done and thanks JP
JonP1909 . 2020-09-11
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Nicely welcomed on arrival, advised of safety preparations (including an invitation to use their sanitiser before going further. Well-placed table in pleasant environment. Good choice of pub food. I had Wiltshire Ham and Eggs (well, we were in Wiltshire), while my wife had the special of pasta with mushrooms and Brie. Both meals were very welcome after 3 hours walking, as was the 3Bs ale. Well located with lots of parking. The staff were very attentive and service was prompt and friendly.
MartinG80 . 2020-09-11
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We love it here. Very tasty food and dog friendly which is always important for us, even has a dog water barrel in the garden!
ambera273 . 2020-09-10
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Definitely worth a visit. Just off the M4. Super Covid arrangement in the pub & loos - all seemed very clean. Mum loved the whitebait. We had great sandwiches and the best chips I’ve had in a very long time. Friendly staff, great service too.
567lm . 2020-09-05
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A really good full English breakfast with choice of small or full sized helpings. We booked ahead due to COVID. Served from 10-11.30 am each day. We sat in the quiet dining room. Pleasant serving person who made us feel welcomed. Good quality sausages and bacon-yum. All round excellent and well recommended!
ScotinEngland . 2020-09-05
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Very quaint and cosy. Food delicious. Service excellent. Very friendly staff with special mention to Errol who was very helpful and attentive. Wish we lived nearby .... it would definately be our regular.
rachelmG1213PN . 2020-09-04
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great food and fantastic service. definitely recommend! Our first restaurant visit in 9 months (because of covid) so we were delighted with everything.
PeterD229 . 2020-09-03
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First meeting since Covid outbreak. We had a lovely welcome, encouraged to visit the patio for pre-lunch drink while the table was prepared! Lovely weather so no problem. Soon seated, and very pleasant waitress. We had excellent service throughout our lunch and the quality of our food was superb. So much so that we booked for breakfast on Tuesday morning. What more can I say.
peterwV2022ZH . 2020-08-29
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I don't have many regular places I eat really, but this is an exception. Good location, 30 seconds off j15 m4 towards Marlborough, ample parking, friendly staff and the food is excellent. The specials are often changed and are always interesting and the main menu is simple but great standards in steak, fish etcNot terribly cheap but I'd say reasonably priced for what you get. You can eat inside or out, plenty room in their pleasant garden. They take social distancing seriously, you feel safe there. Highly recommended.
andyn10 . 2020-08-29
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2 adults, 3 children all smiles.. Quality, portions, flavour and staff could not be faulted.. I had best pie(game)I've ever had..
carlv956 . 2020-08-27
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I come here a lot for sunday lunches- which are amazing. I came tonight and really enjoyed a 3 course meal, i specially like the options on the specials board. The food was amazing as always, the staff were lovely and friendly even after being really busy with the eat out scheme. Great place and i will be back.
R3667HOlaurao . 2020-08-26
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I’ve been meaning to try this place for a while now, what better time than with the help out to eat out scheme! My steak was absolutely brilliant, cooked exactly how I asked for it, and my partners pasta dish off the specials menu was also fantastic. We both really enjoyed our food, the service was attentive and timed well, and for the quality of the food the prices were very fair. I had a drink ruined by a fly that wanted a swim, but this was replaced immediately with a full drink even though my ruined drink was half empty. Very happy and will be back!
Ajamer11 . 2020-08-24
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Mrs Moose thought that it was about time we took advantage of the eat out to help scheme. We had been to the Plough in the past and thought we'd give it a go. There were plenty of customers and we were shown to hour table without delay. The service was efficient and attentive. Mrs Moose went for one of the specials, a penne paste dish while I went for the chicken burger. Both meals were very tasty. There wasn't a huge choice on the menu, but we were both happy with our choices. We both went for desert which we again enjoyed. All in all, we enjoyed our visit and wouldn't be averse to returning in the future. The prices were on the higher side, but the quality was good and the offer made it worthwhile.
The_MooseSwindon . 2020-08-19
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Best meal out for a very long time, all the food was cooked to perfection and delicious including 2x sirloin steaks, a chickpea curry and harissa chicken burger. All staff were great and very attentive too, highly recommend this place!
Moff1892 . 2020-08-16
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We have been to this pub many times in the past but have returned a few times recently since they reopened. It was so nice to be back, yes a few guidelines in place and plenty of hand sanitizer! But no ordering of an app like some places are doing. The Sunday roast is amazing and the best in this area I’d say. Other meals are great too, as we found last night and always something tempting on the specials board. The service is always good here and in the current climate you still feel safe being out in a restaurant. Good to have a laminated menu which is cleaned. We will be back for more lovely meals!
acinorev . 2020-08-15
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Met friends here for lunch as this is a half way meeting place for us. We had a delicious lunch macaroni cheese, cheesy chips, Brie & bacon sandwich & Chicken & Bacon salad all were delicious. The staff were really friendly & looked after us well (two ladies one called Sammy) Would definitely recommend a visit here a lovely pub.
77beckie77 . 2020-08-14
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Lovely stop off for lunch. Very sensible Covid precautions. Food was really lovely and the staff were super friendly and flexible about my sons picky food choices. We will return.
522AngelaQ . 2020-08-13
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The Plough is one of my favourite pubs in Swindon. I’ve previously been on Sundays for their amazing roast dinners, which never disappoint. Their daily menu has a varied selection of traditional dishes to suit everyone and I always love to see what exciting dishes they have on their special board and my visit last night was no exception. After being torn between several dishes we opted for the 8oz Sirloin Steak and the special 18oz Côte de Boeuf! Both steaks were cooked to perfection and were just delicious. But the locally sourced Côte de Boeuf was in a different league to any steak I’ve tried before and was just superb! The Blue Cheese and Peppercorn sauces were also insanely good! With consistently good food and friendly staff, this pub will always be a go to for me and my family and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere new to try!
O5989OGemmat . 2020-08-13
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Fantastic job by all the staff at the plough on the hill, you could see they were taking all virus precautions but hadn’t let it impact on the wonderful ambience of this delightful old pub. As usual the food was delicious, combined with the new government discount scheme... I was blown away with what great value it was. Can’t wait to visit again.
MMK15 . 2020-08-13
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Stopped off for a midweek meal as were looking for somewhere for a bite to eat close to the M4. The pub was busy and had a good atmosphere whilst feeling safe and in-line with the COVID guidelines. Our server, Sammy, was friendly and attentive and the food was yummy. We will definitely be back!
jcc7498 . 2020-08-12
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Had a really great ‘unlockdown’ lunch here on Sunday. Well managed and staff all really friendly. Sonya and the team really made us feel welcome in these uncertain times. Food was delicious and arrived in good time. Thank you Plough on the hill!
FCCPJCC . 2020-07-15
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Stopped for lunch on route to Wales and everything was excellent. The food was unreal, the scotch egg to start in particular was a highlight. Staff were very friendly and helpful and there was a really nice atmosphere. Would highly recommend as a stop off the M4.
Thirza F . 2020-07-13
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We met friends here today for our first meal out since lockdown. We were all a bit apprehensive but we were made to feel very welcome, they explained the safety procedures clearly to us and it never felt anything but normal really, just with a bit more hand cleaning!The food was excellent, between us we had the beef burger, the harissa chicken burger, the falafel burger and one of the waldorf salads. The food was excellent, service was quick enough and the brownies for dessert were delicious. We were never rushed and the price was reasonable for a good pub lunch.
274jol . 2020-07-11
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First meal out post lockdown, such a treat to be able to choose from a menu. Went old school - burger then cheesecake. Delicious! Brilliant welcome and friendly service, really easy place for a meet-up. Thanks for a slice of near normality 😀
Sassy-TRIP . 2020-07-09
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This was our second visit in the last couple of monthsWe were impressed with the first visit which was on a Sunday - roast was good and specials were enough to improve the limited menu selectionWe recommended the pub to family who were surprised as the prices were high and they found choice limitedWe returned today for a special occasionMenu is limited, specials were bizarre and uninvitingWe chose a variety of mealsLamb was undercooked and fatty, vegetables almost inedible and the meal generally tastelessFish overcooked and of poor quality- again tasteless (cheap selection of fish)Overall - overpriced, poorly cooked and limited choice with little association to either good pub food or gastro foodWon’t be returningUnfortunate result for lovely staff at front of house.Suggestion: new menu, perhaps new chef Sort prices out - this is a roadside pub just outside Swindon - be realistic to invite people back.
Freddy2852 . 2020-03-03
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Recently stopped here for lunch with the family, I really like the atmosphere in this place warm, welcoming and friendly, off to a good start when we walked in. The food was good but I'd agree it's slightly overpriced, I had the lamb burger, my other half the ham egg and chips, my eldest a cheeseburger. Well cooked and tasty as good as any decent pub meal I've eaten. Sadly our order was served wrong as (I'd ordered the lamb burger with bacon, my daughter the regular burger with cheese) when they came I was presented with my lamb burger (and told that's what it was) and it had my bacon in as ordered, a few bites in and something wasn't right, they'd got the toppings mixed up and clearly also confused the waitress! My daughter didn't want the lamb burger so she then had to eat my already started burger with the wrong topping. A forgivable mistake (and they did take £4 kids ice-cream off the bill) but a mistake none the less, didn't offer to replace, my daughter politely ate it anyway.£70 for lunch for 4, not the cheapest but wouldn't put me off going again and trying something else another time
XtreamXTC . 2020-02-22
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Lovely place to wine and dine. I have been here a few times now and so far every time the service has been swift and the quality standards seem high. It’s not cheap but so far I would suggest the price meets the quality. We are dining for valentines so I will review once again after that. I cannot comment on the ales as I only drink red wine and have thus far only sampled the cod on the menu. Again it was steep but I am a firm believer in “you get what you pay for”. I do feel the higher pricing is a result of location and building however we are happy to pay a premium for the experience couple with good food and a great environment.
Craig A . 2020-02-09
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A very nicely decorated pub with very good attentive service. I had the £20 lamp rump which was excellent!, the wife had the burger that was well seasoned and also came with lovely chips. The only downside was the Arkells beer, it was below standard and flat especially the 3B's, the Golden was better. We will return.
russ999rocket . 2020-02-04
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Atmosphere was good , service very good and friendly . Food normal pub fare . Down side . Meals far too expensive for a pub and. THE MOST EXSPE NSIVE pint of 3bbb's I have ever encountered . 1pound over normal price . Nobody enjoys being ripped off . We will not return .'
Problemati . 2020-01-31
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We were here for a birthday celebration so there was a large number of us but the restaurant provided great service during our time here.Drinks and food were delivered quickly and all at the same time and plates were cleared quickly as well.A number of us had the roast pork special which was fantastic. A great big piece of pork, roast potatoes, carrots and a large yorkshire pudding. I thought the portion was large but then they brought out the cauliflour cheese, brocolli, swede and 1 other veg that I cant remember. The food was really tasty and I thoroughly enjoyed.Everybody else felt the same and betweeb them they has fish and chips, ham, egg and chips and other roasts.The kids also enjoyed their main meals which consisted mainly of burgers and fish and chips.Deserts were apple and blueberry crumble, bread pudding and treacle tart which were all served with lovely custard. All delicious and a healthy portion.As I did mot pay the bill, I am not sure what the total bill came to but from the prices on the menu I think it was very well priced.
Martin W . 2020-01-27
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Have driven past this charming looking pub many a time and often wondered what it was like.Myself and partner decided to check it out one day prior to Christmas in the evening for a bite to eat.The pub itself was very well presented with a nice atmosphere, prices were spot on and the quality of the food was very good. The size of the portions is by far the best we have seen for the money in a long time with both of us unable to finish our main courses.The food itself was cooked exactly as it should have been and very prompt after we had ordered.Would recommend this to anyone
Gary S . 2020-01-16
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This was an enjoyable evening with my mother and son. The menu was different as it offered a variety of foods that we would not ordinarily have eaten, but it didn't offer enough for vegetarians.The food and service was good, but I felt that it was a little too expensive.
Andrew B . 2020-01-12
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Myself and my friend arrived on Saturday morning for a catch up and breakfast. The service we received when we first arrived was great, greeted by a pleasant chap. Coffees came out straight away. We both ordered scrambled egg on toast. The egg was very soggy but didn't think anything of it. There was so much of it we didn't eat it all. After leaving the pub we were both violently sick for most of the day. I have written an email to the Pub but not received any reply. Definitely won't be re-visiting this pub for food.
victoriarA7572HW . 2020-01-06
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Visited The Plough and had lunch as belated Christmas meet up. It was pretty busy but our drink order was taken promptly and our food choices. Starters came in timely fashion and were very nice. We then had to wait for mains but as we were in no hurry it was not a problem. The food was great and we all really enjoyed our meals. Bit of a wait to have tables cleared and then order coffees but it was very busy. Overall a good experience but probably needed more staff on such a busy day.
SueD903 . 2019-12-30
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If there is a better pub anywhere for a family lunch then please let me know. You really have to book here (as we did) 5 adults a child a baby with pushchair and a well behaved dog. We pre informed the pub when we booked and they accommodated us superbly. The food was great, awesome roasts and fish and chips. The Landlord & Lady were there working with them. Parking can be a pain AS IT IS BUSY if it was not great parking would be easy. Thank you team....
DeltaLima54 . 2019-12-30
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I booked a Christmas lunch for my family here as it was fairly central to where we all live.
LJTBeds . 2019-12-15
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My first visit to the Plough. I could not fault the food or service. One thing I really did not like was the really scary experience of getting back onto the road in the driving rain, the pub sign was located in a most inconvenient spot blocking the view of the oncoming traffic.
PeterM123 . 2019-12-10
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Amazing food; customer service and general ambience.
CarlyLab . 2019-12-07
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We booked a Sunday lunch at the plough on the hill due to the reviews on this site and because of its close proximity to the m4 as some of our party were travelling from different parts of the country. What an excellent find. We had a three course meal. All of us had the excellent soup of the day, two of us had beef and two had turkey, both excellent and we had a variety of desserts which were all delicious. We would have liked a few more desserts to chose from but that is being very picky. The staff were very friendly and service was excellent. Highly recommended
ltj-1964 . 2019-12-03
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We booked as a group to celebrate Mum's birthday and had a lovely time. The staff are super friendly with great service. The food was good: I had a delicious bean casserole, my son said the burger was the best, and the portions are generous. Puds were delicious too.
Qwertypot . 2019-11-30
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We both had the roast chicken breast. Veg was all cooked nicely. Potatoes crispy and soft. A lovely Yorkshire pudding. With extra gravy in a pot. Superb.
samjed . 2019-11-26
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Stopped off for lunch on the way to Cheltenham races We were greeted with a smile shown to a table .Service of drinks then food as it should be.Very well run pub everyone seemed to know what they were doing,many places the staff do not.
countrygarden7676 . 2019-11-18
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called in here today, at lunch time, with my wife, daughter & grandson. fantastic welcome,shown straight to a lovely table. very smooth efficient service. friendly staff, really nice food. highly recommended! give this a try guys!
Malcolm T . 2019-11-08
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The roast dinner is the best I've tasted, full of flavour and reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome
jlhammick . 2019-11-08
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Locale ben curato e familiare, possibilità di tavoli per famiglie numerose. Accetta cani. Abbiamo mangiato molto bene. Il personale è molto gentile e attento. Lo consiglio
SpongebobNapoli . 2019-10-27
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We went two or three Sundays ago.
Wineenthusias . 2019-10-23
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En route from the South coast to the North West we stopped on spec for a late lunch with a baby in need of feeding. Although fully booked, they found us a table for a quick lunch. A lovely pub with pleasant and efficient service. Happily provided hot water to warm baby's lunch. Food was delicious and a very generous portion size. Highly recommended. Next time we'll book in advance to be sure of a table.
Ravingbrownie . 2019-10-21
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Fabulous meal. Great choice and special board . Friendly helpful staff.. recommended in a great location
JuliaC4547 . 2019-10-15
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Stopped here for a snack lunch on our way to Lichfield (meandering on small roads). Lovely lunch - broccoli & almond soup for my husband and prawn gratin for me.
409vall . 2019-10-14
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