The Plough Inn Appleton in Vale of White Horse

We were here by chance but definitely hope to return. Food was fab, way higher standard than usual pub grub. Staff very friendly and welcoming. A gem of a find.

Great place good beer and the best pub food we have had in years . The landlord was so helpful and very friendly 👍

Really friendly pub with a warm welcome and excellent service. Excellent food, especially the risotto with fresh samphire. The beer was very good too. Will definitely come back

Been visiting the area for many years and had seen this place reopen so thought we'd give it a go. Nice size garden, could use some tlc in places, but plenty of space and sun. 7 of us stopped for lunch on a Sunday and was a good overall experience and friendly service. Menu wasn't extensive but often that's a good thing as you can do only a few things, but do them well! We had Sunday roasts that were plentiful and tasty, plates went back empty; £19 with a coice of meats Desserts are made in house and were all enjoyed. They don't do the standard kids menu (chicken nuggets et) but again this didn't bother us, they were able to do a few of the menu dishes as kids portions which again we prefer. Add to that, 3 cask ales and we all left very happy. The owners mentioned they'd got some investment coming so we'll definitely be back sometime. Well worth a visit if you're in the area!

Excellent Sunday lunch. Full marks for the attention to celiac requirements of the chef for one of our group. Outstanding.

I’ve stopped by for a drink and lunch, and I was shocked, this was The Best fish and chips which I ever had. Cooked to the perfection, fresh and crispy. Service great.

The Plough is now open Tuesday to Sunday serving normally. Nice beers with usually three guest ales on tap. There is a convivial atmosphere and pleasent decore. Good food too, though not served on a Tuesday. There is a large car park and a garden for the summer months.

A great spot for lunch. Charming staff and very good food. The ribs and cheese Mac was marvellous and the fish and chips top end. Pleasant surroundings in a picturesque village.

Fab local. Great drinks, with seasonal variety. Tasty menus, with something for everyone. A range of events to entice people in, and a warm welcome when you get there. The pub is well-kept and clean. Excellent hospitality.

A beautiful pub with fantastic ale and really friendly service - a hidden gem. We were made to feel right at home, and will no doubt return on my next visit! Muchas gracias!

We called here today after a lovely walk in nearby Besselsleigh Community Woods where the bluebells are currently wonderful. The pub is really welcoming and we were sorry that we only had room for starters after rather a big tea yesterday. The blue cheese mousse was yum. We’ll def be back for a full meal before long. The current guys have not been there long but have earned golden opinions locally. There are two very good but quite pricey pubs nearby - the Greyhound at Besselsleigh and the White Hart at Fyfield - so the Plough’s aim to be a more modest village pub seems like a good idea. Thanks very much for a great visit and looking forward to next time

Log fire, nice pub grub, only been here a few times, always welcoming

Great, welcoming village pub with a delicious Sunday Roast!

Absolutely love this village pub! We are new to the village and have been visiting since Will and Rob opened. Such lovely people, always making it so fun to visit. Good selection of cider and beer on tap and amazing food. The gluten free fish and chips are amazing, and the staff are very knowledgable on coeliac disease. The menu is always getting new options, good for vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters. The pub quizzes, bingo and other nights they host are thoroughly enjoyable. Will most likely be back this week.

Had a very nice evening here. I chose fish and chips and the fish was lovely with nice crispy batter, just how it should be.

We've been here a handful of times already since the reopening and we only have great things to say. The food is top quality - we've loved all the menus we've tried so far, the regular, the Sunday roast and the Argentinian week! They were also able to cater to one very fussy member of our group on one of the occasions, which we're very grateful for. We'll definitely be back, a lot! :)

The new Landlord (Rob and Will) took over the pub in November 2023. and had brought new life to the place. My wife and I had Flank Steaks with Chimichurri at the Argentinian Menu nigh last week. They were excellent. Compliments to the chef.!The beer (Timothy Taylor) is also excellent and there is quite a selection of wines.

Really friendly landlords - lovely local pub!!

So pleased this is open again - Recently went for a late lunch and everything was perfect. Food was 10/10. We’ll be back!

Since taking over at The Plough Rob and Will have restored a proper village pub to Appleton. Their welcome is always warm, the pub is fresh, clean. Doug's food is delicious and his pies are outstanding. There are a number of events that appeal to a wide range of people. Long may it continue

So nice to be warmly welcomed, with a smile and called by my name (I'm a local) unlike the recent proprietors. The place is clean, nicely decorated and furnished and is warm. The garden and car park, previously a mess, have been cleaned up. I've had several meals, all good and the presence of a chef is obvious. Not out the freezer, into microwave, and onto plate as how many pubs serve food. Such a change and heartily recommended.

This is my local pub which for many years has had a spotted history. Will and Rob have changed all of that and we now have Landlords that are pleased to see us. They are friendly, good the their job and serve very good food. I give them five out of five. This is how everyone would like their local to be run.

I cannot fault anything about my recent visit. Food was incredible and well priced, the owners were very friendly and the new decor was charming. I hope to be coming back here soon!

It's just reopened for the first time since we've lived in the neighbourhood with new ownership. Lovely couple of chaps running it, very friendly and welcoming even with our handful of mucky children. Still refurbishing the kitchen so the menu was limited but nonetheless the homemade burger and pie were both absolutely delicious. Nice, if small, beer selection, and a rareity for round here they had some craft beers (beavertown, brewdog, and brixton breweries) on tap as well as a selection of real ales including darkstar. Place is all newly done inside, clean and nice atmosphere, real open fire. Highly recommend stopping in.

Great place for a chat or having a meal food was amazing and Rob and will are great hosts well done guys see you again soon x

Lovely building and nicely renovated. Chairs at the fireplace could do with being wingback or high-backed....sort of feel you are plonked on dining type chairs in the middle of the walkway to the bar. Wine was good. Selection of low alcohol beer/ ciders is very limited. Decent music playing though

Beautifully redecorated country pub, the new landlord's have done an amazing job reopening it. We had a wonderful warm welcome from both Rob and Will as always, the drinks tasted spot on too. Food is on very soon, but I have been to their previous pub, where they had the same chef and it was delicous. So I know that it will be just as great here! They are dog friendly too!

Recently reopened under new management with some excellently kept beers and the promise of good food to come.

Nice garden. Lovely saturday movie night. Guess the movie;)

Despite the claim on Google, this pub does not open at lunchtime on Tuesdays and probably not other days as well.

3 guys, mid-50's. Visit for dinner and drinks. Great choice of food and drinks. Great burgers at reasonable prices. Very friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

This is the second time that I've taken the family here, Food is great and pub is lovely, however the service incredibly slow, over 1 hour's wait for food which was annoying, and when asked where it was, was told we were in a queue! It's really easy to manage expectations, if they had said it was going to take that long wouldn't have been an issue.

Excellent Hamburger, lovely place

Wonderful burgers (one stilton, one began). Good friendly service.

Visited for my Mother in law's wake. Excellent service, food and staff. Brilliant pub

Full of character & very pleasant host, & seems to know ,& care for his cellar

Very lovely, well appointed country pub. Very warm, inviting staff, and well looked after in both food and drink. Certainly a stopping point for anyone nearby.

Set in a pretty village, this pub is clearly the heart of the local community. A great traditional village pub. We had burgers one veggie, one meat served with chips, and homemade slaw - all delicious. Friendly staff and a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Recommended.

Super nice pub off the beaten track, worth stopping in for a drink and a bite. I had a tasty sirloin and my friends had burgers and fillet steak. Really satisfying meals with well priced wines and beers. Recommend this place though was a very quiet night when we visited. 👍🙂

great little village pub. food is very good. I'd recommend the fish, steak or a burger.

Friendly helpful staff and decent pub grub.

We were a group of friends booked in for Friday night dinner and drinks - Set in the lovely village of Appleton, and in walking distance from the river, the pub had a good selection of food, reasonably priced drinks, a good pool table and very accommodating + friendly staff.

Lovely pub with friendly service. Nice outdoor area. Food was good and beer was enjoyable! Would recommend to all!!!!!!

A really good evening, the piri piri chicken kebab was amazing and the Abingdon Bridge bitter was extremely well kept. A very pleasant evening made all the better by having a good natter with the landlord about his musical past. Thoroughly recommended and I will be coming back again.

We popped in late in the evening as it was a place we knew from a few years ago to see if there were any one knew. We were made very welcome and there were people who we remembered and they remembered us that really made our evening. Our drinks we had were served well and pleasantly welcoming, we will return to see if we can catch up with those who we missed

Very friendly local village pub in the beautiful village of Appleton. The menu was very well priced and varied with lots of different specials, not your ordinary pub. The burger was outstanding the best I have had in a long long time and the Greek Kebab was delicious. Local ales and ample outside space, perfect for families or couples, it is nice to find somewhere where you can have a meal and you feel you are not paying for over priced food, it is very different food, made with passion, will definitely be going back to try other things on the menu. Really nice chilled ambiance in a relaxed, non stuffy setting.

Local village pub that has reignited village community since they took over as new owners a few months ago. The chef is very good. We are never disappointed. Sunday roasts are great, daily menus have something for everyone and they are allergy conscious. Family and pet friendly. Do not miss! Worth the trip if you're not local.

We were staying at the campsite nearby and had such lovely food on the Friday night that we returned again on Saturday! Bit of a wait on the food but expected as it was very busy and we didn’t book. Felt very safe with good social distancing measures in place. Highly recommend the fresh pasta dishes!

We had a very nice meal in this lovely village pub. We were made to feel very welcome

Very nice roast dinner and desert. Thanks

Lovely classic local pub. Fantastic Sunday lunch and the service was excellent will definitely be going back

Lovely classic local pub. Amazing service and welcoming bar staff. Food is lush, will 100% be back again. Thank you

Me and my partner visited on a week night for food and really enjoyed the food and the friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The service was good and so we had to visit again shortly after and we will definitely be back. We both had the burgers the first time and they were both spot on, we especially liked the chips. Pork belly with creamy mash was really tasty too. Overall would really recommend if you're looking for a nice bit of pub food without spending a fortune it's a cut above the rest!

I came i with my family mid october for lunch & had the worst sunday lunch ive ever seen on a plate. The meat was over cooked gravy to thick & way to much wine in the gravy taking away the real taste of meat gravy. Potatoes under cooked & aunt bessie yorkshire pudding. the dinner could have done with some stuffing & cracking to. we had a mixture of dinners and we all where disappointed we wont be hurrying back. we eat out alot on weekends & will stick to pubs we now in the future. service was just as shocking waitress slow & on her phone talking to goodness nows who.

Since the new management in the spring the pub has changed so much for the better,The menu is what you expect from a village local but its done well and each week there will be specials and often daily one offs.I have had the Fish and Chips, the pie, the Pork loin ( excellent) the recent Lamb Kofta and Greek salad ( again excellent) , the burgers are great, not heard anything but praise for all of the food. Yet to have the Sunday lunch but it looks amazing.If beer is you thing then the Timothy Taylor is a bit too good !

Really good food. The sirloin steak is perfect. The pasta carbonara is really delicious. The chicken burger is very good. The chef really takes pride in the food he prepares and you can tell. All made fresh per order.

We walked from the lock where our boat was moored following the signs. Unfortunately you have to be fit enough to climb over a five-bar gate to get to the village.Once we arrived at the pub we were Served after a bit of a wait. We ordered food which arrived after a lengthy wait. It was fine. We thought that we would treat ourselves to a pudding but were told there was only one serving of a pudding and some ice cream, as it wasn’t the weekend- extraordinary! I understand that the pub changed hands in May but there is work to do if it is to survive. I hope that it irons out it’s difficulties.

Good range of beers and friendly service

Dropped into The Plough for an early evening drink last Friday, bumped into some friends and got chatting. Ended up with five of us staying for an impromptu meal, between us we sampled the burgers with Stilton, chicken burger and trout with buttered potatoes and salad, plus nachos all delicious. This is our third meal since the change of hands, all meals have been enjoyed. It’s wonderful to receive a warm welcome and see the pub buzzing again. Thank you Steve, Hannah and all the team.

As a family of four we visited the Plough last week on the way to Oxford having read good reviews on their website. We booked a table for 8.15pm only to find on arrival they had closed any further orders at 8pm because of numbers and were turning customers away. To be fair when we told them we'd booked they allowed us to order food but it took over an hour from ordering to being served. Despite being stretched, from what I could see there was only one member of bar staff, one waitress and probably only one chef on duty given the time it took, and the way we were each served food at different times. Despite decent food I've given a 2rating, it would have been more if the experience had been more enjoyable and more staff employed to make a smoother service.

It’s so good to see a village pub coming back to life, offering both the village and visitors a great choice of food and drinks.The menu is varied and often specials and themed nights pop up.The pies are excellent and the seasonal salads right on point.Lovely to sit in the garden which is getting back to its former self.Nice to have a selection of well kept beers and wines as well.Worth a visit.

We stopped off at the Plough Inn for a quick lunch after hearing good things about the new owners. I hadnt been there for a couple of years so decided to give it a go for lunch before continuing to Oxford.The pub is bright and airy amd we were given a warm welcome as we approached the bar.I chose the local.trout with buttery potatoes (great to see a pub keeping their food miles down) whilst my friend asked about their gluten free options. She was thrilled when told they do their own gluten free batter for fish and chips and opted for that.Dishes were served in a timely fashion - it was relatively quiet but it was just after midday butit did steadily get busier. And the food? Delicious. Everything was obviously fresh and cooked to order and it showed. My trout was cooked to perfection and my friend enjoyed her fish and chips. The gluten free batter was light and airy amd i helped her finish what could be described as a very generous portion.Alas, we didnt have time for the tempting dessert menu but that didnt stop us looking!I will definitely be back soon!

Third recent visit, and each time the problem is the same. Lack of experienced, welcoming front of house staff. We turned up on a saturday lunchtime and despite plenty of punters there was no one behind the bar. We all waited for over 10 minutes for anyone to appear and then the service was painfully slow due to unfamiliarity with what was on offer and how to work the till. Sad, because the food has been fine on each visit (standard pub fare rather than gastro), and not too long a wait once ordered. It’s a new team so hopefully this will be fixed soon.

The Plough had advertised two delicious looking meals for £6.95 each. Ham, egg and chips or half a roast chicken and chips. We ordered 1 x ham and 3 x chicken, we were not disappointed, the portion size was great for two growing teenagers. Great service and friendly staff. We have been back since and tried Steve's homemade pies which were very delicious. Overall Steve and Hannah have improved the ambience of the pub with be decor and music and always a friendly welcome. As locals we are pleased to have a great pub to visit.

I called up abit late asked for a table for 3 and milo(dog),we was greeted in a lovely manner,there was a wonderful party going on in the main restaurant so we chose to eat outside, food was delicious and filling along with plenty of options to drink, very dog friendly even milo got his own little plate of dinner! Would definitely go again!

On the way to Bath from Oxford we passed Appleton. Being my family name, we managed to find our way back on the way home. On a drive through the village, we stopped at the Plough Inn for a beer. It was a quaint old English pub with a few locals at the bar.

A group of us had lunch here this week. The food was served promptly - good portions at reasonable prices. If anything it was better than our previous visit. I had the beef madras with naan bread and poppadum, and it had a nice flavour without being too spicy.

Really nice meal, would go back again

Good food and a nice atmosphere

Lovely pub less than 5 mins from A420. Landlord was very kind when we stopped in while traveling to Somerset. Warm log fire and even warmer welcome was just perfect. Thank you very much.

I used my Meerkat Meal to meet a friend and we enjoyed a lovely supper at the Plough Inn. The atmosphere and food were very good and the welcome was excellent. Amazing fishcakes and sticky toffee pudding. This is a lovley Oxfordshire pub, with great staff.

We had lunch there on a cold cloudy Saturday. It's cozy and warmed by a real fireplace. Food was good and we were well assisted by the owner.

Nice place, drinks very expensive

Lovely little place for a Sunday roast very good price fantastic staff will return in the future

The meal was lovely well presented and served with a smile.

Myself and 5 friends went to the Plough Inn over the weekend to have dinner. When we arrived, we ordered our drinks at the bar. Bar service wasn't great, the man working wasn't particularly welcoming or friendly. It was a really lovely evening so we went to sit outside, however the majority of the tables were very old, broken and dirty. The garden was a complete mess - there was broken furniture pushed into a corner and there were old plates left out which was surprising as the pub was completely empty so seemed odd they hadn't been tidied away. We then went up to order our food and the group was told that if we wanted to order food then we'd have to move tables because the lady behind the bar (who i assume along with the man behind the bar were the managers) said she didn't want to bring the food all the way out to our table outside - this really added to the unwelcoming feeling of the pub! The table outside was probably about 20 feet away from the door of the pub so it seemed odd to make out it was so difficult. We decided to settle up our tab and leave without ordering any food and instead got a cab to another pub a short drive away which was lovely.

Lovely village pub. Great service and food.

Lovely little pub . Had a lovely lunch food very good .

Really lovely food, very friendly staff. The outside is a bit tired and the inside dated, but lovely food and great service.

It has great food with a great family feel,

Very friendly, good food, lovely setting

Great pub, fantastic food and reasonably priced

Just spoke to my lovely Mum in law. Gave her and her partner a Groupon gift meal for this pub. They used it yesterday evening and said that the meal was very nice and the staff were friendly too. Lovely little traditional pub.

Just spoke to my lovely Mum in law. Gave her and her partner a Groupon gift meal for this pub. They used it yesterday and said that the meal was very nice and the staff were friendly too. Lovely little traditional pub.

Very nice food with a friendly family feeling as soon as you walk in. Definitely recommend this place.

Had a lovely evening meal, great service, bar lady was lovely and chatty. Great evening.

Friendly country pub with well kept ales

Very homely Pub & relaxed service from the bosses

Another superb Sunday luncheon along with real ale thoroughly enjoyed. Well done Colin and Alison (not forgetting Henry). I would definitely recommend, and expect to be back soon.

Burns night at the Plough was excellent, all the courses were delicious especially the haggis. The service and staff were very good and made the night one to remember. C & A thank you.

We visited for our first Thursday Pizza Night, the pizzas were delicious and reasonably priced. Give it a try.

Just dropped in 3pm on a Sunday had 2 sandwiches made even tho not on menu Lovely and fresh food nothing was to much trouble Thanks

It's a good place and they have a good food and good service ☺️

wasnt sure what to expect. it was lovely. meal was cooked fresh. two courses through groupon. couldnt fault or compplain about anything. pub was oldie worldie. quaint place. rural and quiet. food was divine

The food was good and service attentive and friendly but it was very quiet and lacking atmosphere.

Arrived early Friday evening with a friend. We weren't planning to stay long, but changed our minds as we were having such an enjoyable evening. I really don't rate most pub food. It's overpriced and distinctly average. Or worse. Sometimes MUCH worse. But the vegetarian lasagne at The Plough was the nicest I'd had in a long while. The portion isn't huge, but it's actually very filling, and the chips were the lightest and tastiest I can remember having in a pub for years. Again, the plate is hardly piled high (as other customers have noted), but they are large, and I really don't mind not being filled to the gills. The salad, was, well, 'OK' - pretty typical pub garnish. They could perhaps put a bit more thought in there. But it didn't compare unfavourably with other pubs. The pub itself, the friendly dog, and the people working there, especially the girl at the bar (sorry, didn't catch the name!) all helped confirm the good impression. It's a friendly local, with all sorts dropping in, including families. In addition to the main bar, there's a separate TV room and quite a large area used for dining (though I doubt anybody would mind if you wanted to sit and just have a drink there.) Overall, strongly recommended

Just had a fantastic meal at The Plough and how nice to see so many children with mums and dads enjoying an End of Year party in the garden. The baked Camembert was delicious but the trout with new potatoes and the homemade beef burger with chips was fantastic - we'll be back. Very enjoyable, thank you.

We went here for lunch during the week. Friendly staff and good food. For starters we had potato skins and egg and ham on a muffin. For lunch we both had the goulash with warm crusty bread. Great food

It is a very friendly and the food is excellent

We visited on a Saturday lunch time 10 adults and 5 children 3 of which were under 5. We had been staying at a local campsite and this was ideal for us all to walk to. It was nice warm sunny day and at first glance the Plough looked like it had a nice beer garden with children's play area. We ordered lunch, I myself had pie of the week, what week I will never know as it was blatantly taken out of a freezer. In its defence it was nice but was missing the lamb that should have been in it. 5 chunky very good chips and some peas joined it on the plate. The chip portion was very stingy. All agreed in the group that the food was ok.