The Plough Inn in Rutland

I've known of this pub for over 30 years but never visited due to relocating elsewhere so whilst in the area again decided to pop in for Sunday lunch then pub and restaurant were fully booked but the landlord kindly let us have a table due to a cancellation the roast beef was very generous and tasty and freshly cooked it was a pleasure to be in a beautiful real traditional pub and a real landlord the pub was clean and has a beer garden as well the toilets are stunning so much effort is made in this pub thank you for an amazing lunch

Lovely village pub and friendly staff. Sunday lunch was being served or a selection of specials - we were spoilt for choice. Served my a lovely smiley waitress Jess. Too full for a dessert but what was being served looked delicious. Well worth a visit.

This was just across the road from where we were staying so, very convenient. We had booked for seven o'clock and were there well beforehand. The friendly chap behind the bar took our drinks order and, showed us to our table. Our food orders were taken at seven o'clock by the same chap but, it was 7.45 before we received our starter, (delivered by the same chap, again), our main courses were delivered in good time after our starters. We have to say the food was really tasty and, we enjoyed our meal however, with that said, the service really was not up to scratch, it appeared that the barman and his wife, (chef), were the only staff there, not nearly enough to keep the customers happy!

While staying in Rockingham we visited this charming country pub for dinner. We received a warm welcome from the landlord Gene. The meals we had were absolutely delicious, good size portions and very reasonably priced. The desserts were to die for. We were so impressed that we returned a couple of evenings later only to have an even better meal. Thank you Debbie and Gene for a first class dining experience.

Great little country pub. We planned a visit here to meet up with family, the pub is charming, really nicely decorated and super clean. They have a great beer selection including local brewery ‘Bakers Dozen’, and rotating cask ales. The pub has also recently won a CAMRA ‘Pub of the Year’ award which is well deserved. The menu is tempting and the food was fab! Will definitely be back :)

We were staying at an air bnb in Caldecott and booked here for dinner. What a warm welcome we received! The menu was the blackboard with plenty of pub staples to choose from. I had a good chunky steak and Stilton pie, followed by raspberry and white chocolate brioche pudding. Good wholesome cooking supported by friendly and flexible service. I would recommend, but I think booking in advance might be advisable.

Seven of us went in the evening for my husbands birthday. The Plough haven't got lots of staff just 1 waitress and Debbie the landlady does all the cooking they have a menu but they have a large choice on a blackboard in the restaurant so you rarely need to see it as you have so many lovely choices you never need to look at that. You obviously have to wait a short while after you have ordered as as I mentioned before Debbie does everything. The wait is definitely worth it the meals are always fantastic.

I went to the plough inn with family for Sunday lunch. It was a nice little intimate pub with a cosy atmosphere but I was very disappointed in the food. The meat was chewy and the other food was bland and overcooked. The Yorkshire pudding was obviously frozen and it was hard to cut with my knife. The service was ok but it did take a while to receive our food. A real shame to have had an overall negative experience.

Booked Sunday lunch as it has been highly recommend. Unfortunately I was very disappointed. We waited 40 minutes for lunch mains . The beef was over cooked . The roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding tasted of aunt Bessie's frozen . The gravy was oxo cubes no detail added . Will not ge going back

We went to the Plough Inn in Caldecott for a meal tonight 01/11/2023 . We ended up having a 3 course meal and not the intended main as we’d planned! The portion sizes for ourselves were perfect as was the meal itself. Fantastic surroundings, spotlessly clean , great host and exceptional chef . Would highly recommend to anyone who wants good food , peaceful , relaxing atmosphere and great beer

Very cosy pub, we booked the Parlour and Dairy opposite of The Plough Inn and had a very nice meal (and a few drinks ofcourse)! We're looking forward to coming here again. Highly recommended.

Really good local pub with excellent fresh food, we both had the roast pork and we were impressed with the quality of the roast and the spuds were excellent too! Locally owned and run, we were lucky enough to get a table at the last minute

Little bit of a hostile welcome saying something about the chickens being chased near the road. Maybe put the chickens away stating you are dog friendly? Food nice, not outstanding. Opening times limited too. Hubby asked to buy a bottle of wine to take away and the owner stated no problem we will charge you £10 instead of £22, yep £22 was taken from the bank 🙄

We arrived on time was shown to our table comfortable seats , real Ale choice stunning he certainly runs a good all round bar We styled and looked at the black board menu good choice and reasonable prices Starter for me pate bang on the good lady had salt and pepper squid again very good I had the Thai green chicken curry fantastic wife had beef stroganoff she enjoyed that as well no desert because we had been strawberry picking and had them waiting at home but over all very good

We had a lovely meal here. The food was excellent. The staff were lovely and value for money good. Brilliant choice of real ales. Service was a little slow at first but they were very busy. We WILL be back.

We had a wonderful evening meal yesterday with family and friends. Such good value for such fantastic food. Will be going again really soon.

This is a lovely country pub serving great food at a reasonable price. Vegetarian and vegan options are excellent. We love it & so does the dog!

Living locally however never ventured to this adorable cosy pub before now. Lovely warm welcome from the owner Gene & some regulars too with their pooches. Great variety of drinks & really lovely homemade food. We will definitely be back. It’s always lovely to give business to an independent pub too. Definitely recommend x

A great country pub with a lovely garden. The man and wife team run a relaxed friendly environment. The wife cooks great food and the husband keeps great real ales. Superb.

Stopped in here with my dad after Grimsby which was an old pub he used to drink in over 50 years ago, no parking so had to park near houses near the pub, went in and had a pint each of 'The Rev James' which was a good pint, my dad had a good chat with the landlord who was a nice bloke, good looking pub with a good relaxed atmosphere.

Dropped by while staying in a nearby caravan site. Had dinner and a few pints in the large rear garden, accompanied by two friendly hens. The garden is fully enclosed and peaceful and also at the rear of the pub is a serving hatch which avoids the need to go inside to order. The menu was as expected for a rural pub and we shared a starter of salt and pepper squid (spicy and delicious) followed by a steak pie for me and braised beef for my wife. Both meals were generous and tasty. My pie was full of beautifully cooked chunks of tender beef with a lovely gravy. My wife’s beef in red wine was also very tender with a rich sauce. Our beers were good too. I can’t comment on the interior of the pub but our time eating out in the garden was lovely. Friendly and helpful staff made it even nicer. Our little old dog seemed to enjoy the attentions of the curious hens and I believe they could have been best buddies with a little more time. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this pub.

Food was great. Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. Good beer. Definitely be back and bring the family next time. Prices reasonable.

Sunday lunch at the Plough was just great, we didn't book but the staff made a space and treated us very well.

We had our Easter Sunday lunch at The Plough. We have eaten here on numerous occasions and yet again “team Plough” delivered another delicious Sunday lunch. The food was piping hot, well cooked and a generous portion size. 4 of us opted for the Sunday roast which came with amazing crispy roast potatoes, 4 different types of vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. 2 in our family had suet pudding which came with the potatoes and vegetables. We all opted for dessert with my parents sharing a raspberry and apple pie. The rest of us had Belgian chocolate pudding, Baileys cheesecake and treacle sponge pudding. Again these were generous portions and tasted divine. Everything is very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend The Plough but they do get very busy with their “regulars” so it’s best to ring and book.

Lovely atmosphere in this deservedly popular pub. Excellent pint of Apothecary's hat accompanied by my slow roast lamb shank which was cooked perfectly. Reasonable prices around 12 pounds or so at the moment and a great menu choice. The ginger pudding was fabulous. The hist...

Shared a meal with friends in this lovely venue. We appreciate the traditional decor which is kept beautifully and spotlessly clean. The atmosphere was as always friendly, relaxed and happy. There is no loud music to drown out conversation, just something in the background. Served...

Great pub, with great food! My Wife had the pork tenderloin in peppercorn sauce, I had the steak and horseradish pie. Both were excellent! Great selection of cask ales, I recommend the Aussie pale ale. It has a dog friendly area too which is a...

Stopped for a drink at this charming country pub-a very pleasant host kindly showed us the pleasant beer garden- service & prices very good-on our return list-thank you.

Quite frankly one of the best meals I have ever eaten. And I eat out a lot. Happened upon the Plough mainly because a regular haunt was busy with a wedding and was too busy for my liking. Welcomed warmly by the host. Great menu...

We love finding places like this. Really friendly owners, from phoning to book a table and arriving for our meal. Effortless hospitality, it felt like eating at somewhere familiar with hosts we'd met before, but this was our first time here, if we're passing through...

We ate here again all week and as always the food and hospitality was fabulous, Thankyou Gene and Debbie, we will be back again next year, let’s hope the weather is better.

My dad and I visit The Plough every Wednesday. Friendly service, great beer, great food and a really varied menu. A fantastictraditional village pub with no loud music or TVs, with great atmosphere!

Seems to be the same menu as the last time we came. Food was lovely. My wifes steak was cooked perfectly. I had the Thai curry. Maybe not as spicey as I would have expected but the dish oozed with flavour rather than bite. Starters...

We called into the Plough on our way to Corby (Adrenaline Alley) with our son and doggy - Emma (who everyone fell in love with). Nothing was too much trouble at all!! We were in our motorhome and also looking for somewhere for an overnight...

I moved to the village back in 2014 and ate at the plough numerous time’s until I left the village in 2019. The food is always fantastic with a varied menu. Their standard menu has lots of pub favourites and their specials board, which changes...

Our local, great food & company. The Plough offers a good variety of value for money meals in pleasant surroundings. Gene & Debbie are great hosts.

We have been several times here for food nothing is to much trouble for the owner and his wife food is of a very high standard and vegetables and meat is always tasty and fresh there is a extensive menu with lots of choice would...

Excellent place for food and drink. Lovely atmosphere. Food always fresh and lots of choice, the landlord is so welcoming and the log fire makes it so cosy. Been here lots of times this year as it is reasonably priced and delicious!! Family favourites are...

Have been to the plough for a number of years and never fails to disappoint. The food is always exceptional as is the food!! The menu is varied and caters for all and the steak pie and lemon sole is always good. Hearty portions and...

This time with three guests, they were very happy with the home made meals,and friendly service extremely economical prices and atmosphere. This pub is very popular and with many events locally going on it’s advisable to pre book! The pub is old school and serves real ales and many different gins and tonics also good reasonably priced wines even country wines, try it I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Visiting area for a wedding called in for evening meal. Lots of choice on menu and specials. Food was excellent very friendly staff. Enjoyable meal and evening

Very surprised to see the landlord allows smoking good news if your a smoker not good if your eating a meal.

Visiting the area and decided on this for an evening meal. Upon entering a warm welcome from the owner who was most accommodating, serves excellent beer and superb food. The meals are traditional pub food with a plus, reasonably priced served piping hot with a choice of vegetables or salad and chips. I always attempt to provide a unbiased review as individual tastes and likes differ, however, I trust you will not be disappointed with a visit to The Plough.

The best pilsner in the region - Krusovice, a simply wonderful Czech beer. The food is excellent too.

We have grazed at this little pub on numerous occasions , and it s pretty hard to fault , a landlord who understand what he has on tap , friendly atmosphere , plenty of chatter , and a surpriseing extensive menue , full of surprises !! but a word of warning Sunday lunch is always very busy , best to book in advance !!

Lovely traditional pub run by husband and wife team who provide a warm welcome and attentive service. Immaculately clean and well cared for. Lovely bar area with an excellent choice of beers. We have eaten here on several occasions and the food is excellent. The menu has traditional choices alongside some more imaginative dishes. This is true for vegetarians as well. Food is all freshly cooked and portions are more than generous and hot food is served on properly hot plates. Pudddings to die for. Excellent prices so great value for money. Highly recommended.

This is probably one of our favourite little places to eat near to corby. Very good pub grub and the people who work in there are lovely, espeically the gentleman behind the bar.you sometimes have to wait a little while on food but that dosen't bother us, also its very reasonably priced compared to other places, our billl always seems to be cheaper when eating there.

This is a basic pub with standard pub grub. The service was slow and the atmosphere was a little dull. I had lamb shank which could have been served a little warmer but it was nice enough. O/h had sirloin steak which was cooked as he wanted. The starters were the best for me little fishcakes although I couldn't taste the leek or cheese, but they did appear to be fresh. All in all okay, but I wouldn't rush to go again.

What a hidden gem of a place .... just lovely and a fab atmosphere too. A back to basics honest pub restaurant. Traditional English food cooked and presented well. Landlord very attentive and served us well. The beef and ale pie was delicious and very impressive with the huge flakey pastry topping. The hot puds are amazing, hot ginger sponge with custard is highly recommend. This place is well worth a visit in the lovely setting of Rutland.

My girlfriend from Australia and I have been to the Plough with family a few times now, not to be missed when she visits UK and I can only say what a great place to eat perfectly cooked quality food with a diverse menu and a fantastic welcome from the host and hostess both in friendship and respect for the customers. Quality food, quality people.

My wife and I visited a few weeks ago.

We eat at The Plough so many times and we are never disappointed. All the food is homemade and delicious and so much choice even for me and I am very fussy. The desserts are delicious too and reasonably priced. Lovely staff. We will be returning again very soon.

We can’t rate The Plough highly enough.

I came for Sunday lunch recently with friends. The gentleman in charge was very welcoming and his staff were very attentive without being ‘in your face’.. The home cooked food was of a high standard and gave value for money. The menu offered more than just a token vegetarian dish which found favour with at least two members of our luncheon group. Overall, a very satisfying visit and I would have no qualms about recommending to others. Bravo!

Nice country, non chain pub. Staff were welcomnig & friendly, good selection for vegetarians. We had a nice, lazy lunch & werent rushed in any way. Food was of a good standard & well cooked. Would use again as a handy mid point for me & my friends in Notts.

Food is all ways spot on, mostly home cooked and to perfection and amazing value. Great homely rural pub atmosphere very nicely decorated. excellent beer and wine selection. All ways kept very clean and tidy and willing to accommodate your needs if they can. Big outdoor well kept beer garden for the summer. Advised to book ahead for weekends as it can get fully booked.

Good meal, excellent value for money and pleasant surroundings in a traditional village pub. Wide selection of food and beers with specials board too. Friendly landlord. Thoroughly recommend this place.

Great food with good vegetarian options. Lovely clean bathrooms with fresh flowers and no noisy hand dryers. Landlord very accommodating who found my earring and posted it back to me. Oh and very interesting gin cocktails. Yum

The fittings and decor of this pub fit with the 70's or before, but the beer is well kept and the food is good quality pub grub.

Classic village pub with traditional decor and hospitality. Good honest pub grub and imaginative cocktail list.

4 of us had another superb meal at the Plough. It was a Wednesday night and very busy that says it all. Can highly recommend. We will be back.

I used to have a pub for four years in the middle of Leicester so I know what I'm talking about. This pub is the cleanest pub I have ever been in. It is immacualte! When I first visited, it was after I had completed a presenation to the WI to the rear of this pub. Was invited in to have a drink and a meal by the WI ladies. Stood at the bar and checked around - impressively clean and tidy. Beer well - kept, food was excellent. Atmosphere very pleasant and a good crowd in this relativly small village pub. Subsequently, I always call in here on my way back from Kettering. Told the landlord how impressed I was and I also met his wife in the bank - told her also.

We only live 3 miles away and usually visit on a Sunday lunchtime on a fairly regular basis. The home cooked food cannot be bettered with an extensive menu on a black board at a very reasonable price and we’ve never been disappointed. The landlord, Gene, is friendly and welcoming and is very particular about the condition and quality of his real ales with always at least a couple of local ales on offer. The pub is usually very busy when we visit and booking is recommended.

We have been for Sunday Lunch and on a Saturday evening and the food,beer,staff and the Landlord are first class,the Sunday lunch was superb and the sirloin steak I had on the evening was the best I have ever had, can't wait to go again

Never been disappointed at this great unspoiled pub run be Gene and Debbie great food at very reasonable prices with real ale’s and large selection of gins and mixers. JUST AWARDED RUNNER UP FOR REAL ALE.

Congratulations on your CAMRA Pub of the Year 2018 award. The choice of real ales is always excellent, with a warm welcome from mine host. The food, freshly prepared is beyond compare.

Four of us dropped in on our way to Kettering. We had driven through thick fog for miles and were so glad to see this little pub in this pretty village.

Hadn't been in the Plough for 50 years but we had our annual dinner there recently.

We booked a table for 3 of us on a Wednesday night at 6.30pm. We turned up at 6.20, everywhere was locked up and no lights on. We sat there till 6.30, and there was no movement in the pub. They are obviously not opening and they didn't have the decency to ring us and tell us, although we had driven 13 miles, to give it a try after reading the good reviews.

Lovely friendly village pub,relaxed atmosphere good choice of beer and wine. Extensive and tasty sounding menu including specials board we...

This place is situated halfway through the village, on the topside of a triangular junction with a central green. We...

I and five friends were fishing on Eyebrook Water and wanted a decent pub with good food after a hard...

My friend and I had just been on a lovely motorcycle ride through the welland valley and pulled in to...

My husband and I were staying at a hotel nearby and decided to eat out for dinner one evening. I...

This is our local pub and we eat here regularly. There is always a large selection of dishes for each course available and regular guest ales and local craft gins on offer too. Gene who is the landlord will always try and fit us in if he can and Debbie does a sterling job in the kitchen, food is always hot and freshly prepared. Well worth a visit you are in the area!

We stopped off here on a trip from Leeds to Milton Keynes. The warmly welcoming exterior led us to a great find. The hospitality was exceptional, the atmosphere was buzzing and the food was great. We will certainly go there again.

This is simply one of the best traditional pubs serving food. The welcome is warm and friendly and the service and food unsurpassed. We have eaten here several times now and have never been disappointed.... it has become a firm favourite! The ladies room is immaculate and always has fresh flowers and nice toiletries there ( a good sign of how clean a pub is) and this one is immaculate. The menu is amazing, the food delicious and the puddings heavenly. We would highly recommend The Old Plough

Meal excellent service very good and a good pub atmosphere and the owneralways looks after you without being overpowering.

Had the most lovely meal. One of us had the steak and Ale pie it was the nicest pie he said he'd ever had full of lovely steak. They do all traditional pub food as well as a specials board. So nice to go somewhere and the food is freshly cooked. Good on price as well. Will definitely be visiting again.

We live just a few miles from the Plough, but haven't been there for a meal for years. What have we been missing! I and my daughter in law had a delicious ,piping hot lasagne with chips and the freshest salad you could wish for. My husband had scampi , our friends had lovely tender steaks, and our son had the biggest puff pastry beef and ale pie you have ever seen. Everything was cooked perfectly. It won't be long before we visit again - I quite fancy the Sunday lunch ! This was the best pub meal we have had in a long time

everything about this establishment was excellent.the perfect host in gene very polite waitress food was superb great choice of ales will be back for another visit in the near future.

We ate at The Plough in Caldecott 6 out of 7 nights we were there, (only missed Sunday as they dont open Sunday evenings) wonderful food every time, and very reasonably priced, Gene is a great Host and made us very welcome again for the 3rd year, very varied menu and I highly recommend the Duck with Plum sauce, Bread pudding is my Husbands favourite, we will dine there again next year on our yearly fishing stay in Caldecott God willing. All the best Gene REgards Daryl and Chris Critchley from East Sussex. XX

We visited this pub last night for a meal.It isn't the first time but we haven't been for a while.Parking is a bit difficult.If they have a car park,it isn't obvious.It was a Wednesday night and there were a few people eating in the curtained off restaurant area and also in the bar.Service was a bit slow but we got our drinks and sat down to look at the menu.The specials board was much more interesting.and we ordered off that.My partner had breaded mushrooms with a garlic dip to start and I had a delicious risotto which had peas and mushrooms in it.To follow,we both had crab and salmon lasagne,which came with salad and a bowl of chips.Everything was very hot and well worth the wait.The lasagne was the best I have ever tasted and my partner really enjoyed it too.We chatted to a few people in the pub and they all had nothing but praise for the food.The landlord seems to do everything,serve the drinks and food,clear the table,answer the phone.As I said service is slow and I can't imagine what it would be like if it was full but having said that,it is more than worth the wait for such delicious food and I can't wait to return.Lovely selection of gins,served beautifully.The landlord is a lovely,chatty man so another bonus.Thank you for such a wonderful meal.

Went for an afternoon lunch and had some of the best food I've had in a good while! The calamari was cooked to perfection and the puff pastry was to die for. Excellent service and really friendly staff, with cute vintage decor. Loved it, will definitely be coming back!

We stopped in for lunch over Easter weekend and discovered an absolute gem of a place. Friendly and warm we were served quickly and given the menus. Table service was also unexpected and very welcome. The food was just superb. A must if you are near Caldecott.

Visited the pub last night with my family we hadn't eaten here before but read the reviews and decided to give it a try. The food was excellent couldn't have had a better meal, the owner was very friendly so to was the waitress couldn't have been more helpful. We will definitely be going again.

Homely pub atmosphere with attentive service and a really good menu at very reasonable cost.Sunday Lunch was lovely, the meal was lovely...starting with Brie and cranberry tartlet, followed by beef in a Stilton and peppercorn sauce. Too full for a sweet, even though though the selection was great.Will definitely go again.

We stopped with no expectations at all, just saw this place en-route on a long journey. The pub is cosy, welcoming and we had the most delicious Sunday lunch, with a really lovely veggie option for the fussy one (me). Friendly staff, super service and an interesting selection of beers/wines, oh and very reasonable prices too. Everything a 'real' country pub should be. We're only disappointed we don't live closer!

Impromptu monday evening meal lovely tasty lamb and rosemary pie with veg and potatoes. Good value for money. Very friendly relaxed staff. Will definitely be going back

varied menu at reasonable pices and good quality. A friendlyl and cosy environment and attentive staff.

always a friendly welcome at this country pub......lovely menu......always lots to choose from.......large wine selection too...

Very nice place to eat,clean , welcoming with little lights in window. The service was good and owner pleasant but not overpowering. The food was very hot and tasty and very good portions. We will be back as the menu is extensive and we want to try something else

A blast from the local past offering home cooked delicious pub foods (with great service) and an ever changing selection of ales. Very friendly and welcoming.

Great place to drop in and eat. Great landlord, so friendly and so pleasant. Meals just the right size without extras

Me , my wife and friends have been to this pub two or three times it is a nice relaxing place to have a meal & a chat the landlord is very helpful & always happy I would recommend it to anybody .

We dropped in for a coffee at about 11:45 on a Sunday morning. Super welcome, good & nicely presented coffee in china cups and a sensible price. The whole place was beautifully clean - especially the loos - and we plan to come again when in the area - but this time we'll book to eat. Roadside pubs seem to be struggling these days but The Plough Inn deserves to be well frequented.

Have had the best meal tonight the chef is fantastic Gene the landlord is so welcoming you have to book in advance for a table on a Saturday night but that's fine don't mind waiting 2/3 weeks to get a table you just know it's going to be fantastic nom nom nom nom nom

We have been coming here regularly for several years,and in itself must be prove we love it,same as always many locals,but be warned you may find it full on many weekends owing to so many nearby attractions and venues lovely unspoilt pub with good beers and wines very reasonable food prices but that wouldn't matter if it was only ok so so but it exceedingly good, this pub is set in a pretty village and a couple of miles from Rockingham Castle. Highly recommended without breaking the bank.

Found this by accident and found really Friendly staff and delicious foodWould highly recommend this hostelry

Decided to drop in for food. Being Fathers Day it was busy but Gene was able to fit us in. Generous portion sizes on starters and main courses.....too stuffed to attempt dessert but very tempted by choices on offer. Only lack of parking lost a review point otherwise a very pleasant lunch.