The Plough Inn Kidsgrove in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Nice pub with some decent cask ales

Quick service as pub was very busy, beer was excellent, my first visit was great seen all those dogs in pub.

Good friendly pub , great atmosphere, staff are efficient and friendly, landlady is a star ❤️

Seems to be a problem with staff especially kitchen staff, food not always as good as could be, been in the pub in the past and carvery not as good as advertised online.

Good pleasant atmosphere, car park is only big enough for 7 cars ,

Great staff and great atmosphere, would recommend

Awful service from the tenants. The only words to describe them are childish and Petty.

Lovely friendly pub with a great atmosphere 👌

Excellent service.. very friendly. Loved it .

I didn't eat here so can't comment on their food but it's a lovely pub with a very friendly atmosphere. The owners are really nice and welcoming and the bingo nights are spot on. Will definitely be using this local pub again 👍👍🍻🍻

Best pint of Guinness in kidsgrove, the landlord never stops!!

It's one of those pubs you can go in on your own and but find yourself talking to most of the people good friendly

Very pleasant place and cheerful people. 😊

Lovely Curry 'collaboration' night, such a friendly atmosphere, always enjoy calling in for a visit.

Went to The Plough for a meeting upstairs in the function room. Its a lovely traditional pub where you can chill in informal surroundings. You just relax and have a decent drink. The Plough staff were welcoming and friendly as were the locals. We all had food of different types, which was great value and vary tasty.

Lovely, friendly pub and so well-run. Great company and smiling faces.....always look forward to paying a visit....👌😀🥂

Great atmosphere, Landlady was wonderful and helped with a funny glass

I will say it could be a busy pub it was a nice pub because it was our first time on going their I am not a local we just had a half a shandy and went to the toilet which was nice and clean and then continued on our walk .

Brilliant atmosphere Michaela is so friendly and welcoming. Been a selection of events and never been disappointed.

Went here for the first time last Friday. Excellent night with the northern soul dj hammy. Staff v friendly and professional, would recommend for a good night out

Very warm, welcoming atmosphere. Michaela is a most attentive host 😊

1940's meeting upstairs snacks provided by the Plough. Bingo night downstairs. Great night. Good beer.

Brilliant night. It was a charity fund raiser night. Well done to all the staff and organisers

Great atmosphere owners are fab

Comfortable pub with good beers. Friendly and welcoming staff make it a place to visit

Haven't been for a while and heard it had been taken over and changed but was still the same. Full of teenagers which isn't my thing. Nothing wrong with the pub just isn't my type of place.

Give everyone covid and leave...two bin men from Mablethorpe took over let's f and get.. warm beer in the summer..hope to 3 big head owners lose ur money close do us a favour

The first time I came in here I got hassle from other customers. I still came back earlier in the day when it's quiet because they have a nice beer garden and they do Hop House 13 on tap, however the last 3 times I've been the beer garden has been locked up. I've asked the bar staff about it and they said it's down to the manager. The manager is never there and today is roasting hot sun and the beer garden is STILL locked up. It's disgraceful when there's a pandemic on and no excuse when the weather is like this. Not impressed at all.

Nice beer. Nice atmosphere. Felt safe.

Good beer good staff good laugh

This is the cleanest friendliest little pub in Kidsgrove. Bethany is the nicest barmaid in the world, ever.

Very noisy upstairs when footys on take ear plugs apart from that Bob on

Staff are polite. A very nice pub.

A "sports bar" too noisy for a drink. Why do you need so many tv's

Had a wake after my mother in law's funeral ,Rob and Amy are truly amazing ,so helpful kind and friendly . Beth was also super friendly and helpful ,thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did to make the day run so smoothly , pub is a total gem . Neil and Lisa Glanville

Very good meal and made welcome.

Good gins and rums lively weekend

Warm welcome. Contemporary surroundings

Super little pub. Very nicely decorated inside a proper gem very clean.

Love this place. Great friendly landlord and staff are amazing....

Lovely bar, love the outdoor area with the big screen tvs and bar!

Very good selection of beers lovely friendly efficient staff good entertainment. ..go see for yourselves. .

Fantastic food backed up by good service

Don't be deceived by the exterior or the smokers by the back door, was a little apprehensive parking up having not been before. Nice pub, very reasonably priced coffee.

Nice pub! Good selection of larger and different ales that change. Multiple tv's including one in a function room upstairs. They always have the footie on 🖒

The places is small but very friendly staff I can recommend the coffee.

Great landlord and ĺandlady rob and amy. Very busy when we visit at weekends but always a lovely friendly atmosphere. Great choice of drinks.

Love it. Quiz night on a Wednesday. AND good beers. 🍸🍺🍷

Great place to have a drink quiz nite is a great nite

Great night - Gin Menu - oh my ..... not sure i can recall getting home - cracking boozer and whats more my wife loved it. Don't need to tell a story to get out any more ... See you next saturday

Great place to take the wife for a quiet drink... nice, friendly atmosphere!

Went to The Plough to watch the McGregor fight and it's one of the few pubs where you can just relax and have a decent drink. The problem with other pubs is that you get the feeling that there's always going to be trouble at some point, but The Plough seems to attract a friendly bunch of locals who just want to enjoy a drink and relax. It's my new local for the weekend footy!!

Very, very quiet on Saturday night...

Beer not a great taste should have pulled one off before serving won't be going again

Great atmosphere where you can take your dogs

News owners, great atmosphere, nice decor

Good beer and good live groups on a Friday.

Nice pub but not that busy and keeps opening and closing all the time

Nice beer and drinks selection and it was quiet which was what we wanted as it gave us chance to catch up.

Good selections of beer. Friendly bar staff. Nice decor and clean. Serves food but not eaten here yet.

Mi esposa y yo visitamos con amigos en una noche de viernes. El menú no es enorme, pero es muy razonable, la mayoría de las comidas son alrededor de £7. Mi esposa tuvo una hamburguesa que disfrutó mucho, el resto de nosotros fuimos filetes de solomillo, que eran 10 libras! Pero sólo vienen con guisantes y patatas fritas, puede añadir champiñones, aros de cebolla, etc. como extras. Los bistecs eran enormes, perfectamente preparada y una verdadera ganga.El personal era cálido y amable, las cervezas eran insuperables, disfrutamos de una banda en vivo de primera calidad y el lugar tenía un fantástico ambiente. No hacer críticas, pero no es el lugar es encantador, la comida excepcional relación calidad-precio, cervezas son fabulosas y el ambiente era genial!

Fuimos en esta noche con mi esposa para una comida. Pedí el maltratada Cod blanda guisantes y patatas fritas ... lo que me dieron fue una empanadas congelados de la caja pedazo de pescado los guisantes blandos eran un grupo de porquería las patatas fritas estaban bien. Cuando la camarera recogieron los platos se dio cuenta que no he comido mi pescado le pregunté si había un problema que me explicó cómo el menú dicho maltratada Cod si hubiera sabido que el pescado era de esa calidad no han pedido. Ella recogí mi plato dijo: "oh" y caminamos lejos. Nadie vino a la mesa para incluso pidieron disculpas ni nada de esa naturaleza que es demasiado malo porque era un pequeño pub limpio y era el tipo de lugar que estábamos buscando para una cena semanal. Nosotros no vamos a volver.

Mi amigo y yo hemos ido a la pala a Kidsgrove, viernes la mayoría de las noches en los últimos 3 meses. Siempre hay un excelente grupo en vivo tocando, el tipo de grupos que felizmente pagar por ver, pero que se presentan gratuita.. El ambiente es increíble, como una fiesta en casa de alguien. Todo el mundo es muy amable, en particular el personal del bar. También está abierto hasta tarde ... ¿qué más puedo decir? Una visita y usted será "enganchado" ... Sin duda son!!!

El dueño es muy amable y acogedor, y ofrece una buena conversación. Algo de identificar crisis pueden ir de - es un acogedor local, o tiene delirio de grandeza como un pub gastrointestinal. Para mí, creo que debería ir por el acogedor local ...

We recently returned here after a visit last year that put us off. I'm glad we did... Instantly warm welcome from the owners. Instantly made us feel at home. The pub has a Pieminister only menu now. It's simple and it works. They taste great. The beer selection was superb and very well kept. A band played a bit later on who were very good and the atmosphere in the pub was excellent. Looking around there was a very wide variety of customers - nice to see and easy to understand why. Glad we returned, will be coming in more regularly now. Thanks!

Visited recently when there was a live rock band playing and had a great night. We havnt been since the menu was changed to Pieminister only and although I really miss the old food (it used to be the only affordable good quality resturant for miles) I love the pies! The price of the food is excellent as you can have a monster feed of pie, mash, mushy peas and gravy for a relatively small price tag. As always the selection of drinks was brilliant including alcohol free beer for my husband who was driving and the atmosphere was electric without being overwhelming. The band (Byte) was brilliant and we will certainly be going back again soon. Well done all!

I have been a patron of this public house since it was re-opened 6 years ago. I have met up with friends, taken my family and even taken my wife out! This is a great pub with a friendly welcome I would not go anywhere else for a great night out. Hats off to Ian and Mandy who make it all work! Bands are great and free to watch. I do not know what else a pub could offer. Please visit and enjoy!

I have eaten at The Plough on numerous occasions and can honestly say that the food is excellent. The service is very good, the atmosphere very relaxed, and the owners/staff extremely friendly and helpful. I also think the prices are very reasonable considering the size of the portions. If this place were closer to me I could see myself eating there every night. I would recommend this pub to anyone, plus they serve great beer! David Bourne

I am guilty of reading trip advisor reviews but never submitting my own opinions. I decided to break my duck purely because i read a couple of negative reviews on this place and could not understand how their opinions were so different than my own experience. Were they at the same place!!! i visited with my wife on a Wednesday night and the place busy. The staff were polite and friendly and the decor is simple yet modern. (NB: two bad reviews state that it needs a revamp? i really dont understand that) You will not find a better selection of draft drinks at any bar or pub in Stoke. I drink larger and on offer were Becks, San Miguel, Peroni, Sam Adams and Brooklyn, its just a pity i was here on a school night! We both had fish cakes as our starter and they were wonderfully presented (Al' A Carte style) and were very tasty, the lime chilli dressing was just perfect. i had a fillet steak cooked medium rare and it was excellent, my wife had a Burger which she said was the best she had ever had. (NB2: £8.50 for a homemade burger with cheese, onions, bacon, home made chips and cajun mayo is a bargain. one reviewer seems to think this place is expensive!!! i think they must generally order from the comforts of their car!) The only very slight critisism was that we struggled to find our way in, the owners informed us that the front door remains closed when the weather is cold, so you have to use the rear entrance. overall i really recommend this place.

We have been visiting The Plough for around 3 years including meals as a couple and a family, nights with friends and also a couple of larger celebrations. The food is always first class, the service friendly and the atmosphere great.....especially when there is a band playing. The owners and staff have been fantastic and particularly helpful with our daughter who is coeliac where they have ensured gluten free meals which again have been delicious. We would have no hesitation in recommending for any occasion.

Very disappointed! Empty and food very expensive! Very drab and needs updating with the prices they charge I'm sure it can be done!

Dreadful food and the owners are even worse! The owners were very argumentative when our friends complained and the food was terrible, could not eat it, would not give it to our dogs! Steer well clear......not value for money at all.

Me and the lovely wife decided on a night out and heard a lot of people say to go here on a Friday night as they have a live band on and my o my what a great night out we both had would highly recommend to any one Fantastic night out

We have been eating at the plough regularly for 2 or 3 years now and we have never had a meal here that we haven't enjoyed. The service is friendly, the food is delicious and it is always our 'go to' place for a guaranteed lovely meal.

Only live around the corner , decided after 4 1/2 years tot try it out. No atmosphere whatsoever, inside seriously needs a revamp,bland beyond belief.Tried our best to like the place but just weren't getting it. Food was ok, no better than your average pub,but bistro prices . Never touched my starter ,soup, just ate the bread, normally a eatery wouldn't charge if you were not happy, but yes it stayed on the bill, so very disappointed, had it been good would have come back on Saturday but don't think we will venture there again and can see why the place is empty most nights of the week.

we visited as a couple on a midweek night. upon arrival we were greeted in a warm welcoming manner by all of the staff. the place was very clean, with well set out tables and comfy seats..there was a plentiful choice on the main menu of all courses and there was, also a specials board. upon arrival of our food it was very well presented and beautifully cooked , there was just the right amount of time left between our courses without unecessary delays and neither were we rushed. the member of staff who served us was friendly and very attentive, to ensure we enjoyed our meal.we really enjoyed our meal here and yes we will return again. we would definitely recommend eating here.

Ive eaten at most of the "rated" restaraunts in Stokey land, Ive now been to the Plough.I think I can safely say its my number 2.(Baby Russetts no 1,but thats a "proper"sit down restaraunt).The plough is a very old building but modern deco inside ,smallish pub that does fine food..Good choice starters,mushrooms,fish good veggy choice,fresh.well presentedMain meal ,when I order a rare steak,its normally somewhere between blue and medium,the Plough smack on ,juicy,tender mmm..served by friendly staff,who will chat and have a laugh..Beer,very important to me,well served,good head went down well.(Oakham)Now then ,I went on a Friday and a small band came on about 9-30ish,we had just finsihed eating and werent expecting too much,But was suprsied by the quality of a rock/roll band,we stopped way longer than we meant to,Brillaint atmosphere ,the eating closed and the tempo picked up ,it was brill.I appreciate if you want a quiet romantic meal with the wife(or someone elses wife) it might be a bit lively,But Friday rocked.Will def go on a normal weeknight for quiet meal and a Friday for entertainment. Well done The plough

We have been visiting The Plough on and off for nearly two years and have never had a less than fantastic experience. The food is brilliant - great choice to suit all pockets, great taste, and great portion sizes, along with a good range of drinks. Staff are always inviting, friendly and cant do enough to help. A really good atmosphere - sometimes we go for an intimate meal, sometimes with a group of friends and sometimes with our little boy for a family meal and each time we come away having had a lovely time. The atmosphere is so good that we have started to go to the Thursday night quiz night with friends and have a meal while we are there. Just cant say enough good things about The Plough and would definately encourage people to give it a try.

Me and my boyfriend have been here a few times and we enjoy it more and more every time we go! The place is lovely. Like the decor. It's got both restaurant and pub feel to it but in a good way. Drinks are in the same price range as everywhere else. I love the steaks..they are always done the way we want them too and taste amazing. You can tell that the chefs know what they are doing and it's far from a microwave ping cuisine. And they always have something different on the specials board. They have quiz nights too which makes going even more fun. the owners are always welcoming and all smiles. Would not fault it At all. Can't wait to go again!

I went here with friends last night after hearing excellent things about the food. I had brie wedges to start , Tornados Rossini for mains and a traditional chocolate fudge cake for dessert. I was astounded by the quality of the food, all 100% freshly prepared and cooked to perfection! Keep in mind I have eaten at the Brownlow , Brunswicks etc but this place beats them all hands down.This is without a doubt my place of choice when dining out in the future. the staff are very friendly and polite and could not do enough for us. Do not think twice about visiting you will not be disappointed! We are already planning our next trip to experience another taste bud orgasm, yes it is THAT good! :-)

We came the Plough as a group of 9 and we mostly had the steak and it was exceptional.Lovely atmosphere and the owners were all smiles. Can't fault it.We will return and in greater numbers! Thank you!

Fantastic beers,food,service and entertainment. Visited on a Thursday and had a Stilton stuffed fillet from the specials board, it was perfect . Myself and my partner then stayed and did the quiz. Not easy but good fun. We enjoyed ourselves so much we returned the following evening for another meal and watched a live band. I really cannot recommend this place enough, well done to all concerned!

Just been to the plough for a sunday lunch for a family birthday,food and service was excellent reasonably priced to. The landlord and landlady were really friendly and nothing was too much trouble accommodating all are requests especially for our older members of our family. Would highly recommend, we will definitely go back we were that impressed.Amanda B

On a recent visit to the pub for my cousin's birthday meal, I thoroughly enjoyed the meal that was served to me. The steak was cooked just right and the entire meal from starter to dessert was fantastic. Topped with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and some pretty cool entertainment, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Highly recommended.

Went along with our friends for the quiz, had a great night. Really nice staff. All had the £10 rump steak and pint and we all said they were cooked perfectly. Classy decor lovely place

Went for a friends birthday food was excellent and staff were friendly the live band on that night were top quality I'd fully recommend the plough inn to anyone in the area or anyone visiting the area, food prices were reasonable for the standard of food we received. Excellent place to visit.

We went there for my cousins birthday and the food was amazing, all home made and very filling. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. I would recommend this place to everyone

Visited this pub for the second time & equally as impressed! Gets busy on a Friday eve, live band on, food is amazing as always! The pies are to die for, the fish & chips are massive! Lovely pub with a friendly atmosphere! Ignore the miserable gets who have given it a rubbish review! Obviously another local pub trying to have a dig! Get a grip! Well worth a visit!

As a regular at the Plough, I can honestly say it is the nicest food that you can get locally (the steak and ale pie is gorgeous!) every time my uni mates visit me they always demand that we eat here!The staff are friendly and welcoming, you could ask for nothing more!Highly recommended!

Visited this pub on a weeknight... new to the area and looking for good quality food.When we arrived we were the only people eating, weren't put off by this but did make me feel that it would be better to visit on a weekend.The service was generally pleasant, although disappointingly one of our starters was not as described. We queried this with the waiter, who returned and politely explained that we were incorrect. I can confidently say that this was not the case. I felt that my main course was a slight disappointment... it lacked flavour and was very average. This was my second choice after it transpired some of the meals from the specials board were no longer available.I think this pub is fairly priced considering its home cooked nature. Quality would undoubtedly suffer if they lowered the price.On paying the bill, it turned out that the waiter had not informed the manager of our earlier query. This seemed odd... the chef came over and reiterated his claim regarding the starter, which was fair enough, however I still feel that we were justified and that the starter should have been removed from the bill.Will return soon, maybe at the weekend to see the place busy and experience some more of the atmosphere. Hopefully the food will live up to its reputation!

Fantastic food, and service.All food is made in house and by a talented chef.Would highly recommend

I have eaten 5 or 6 times at The Plough and agree with the praise in previous reviews.Quality food in local pubs is not easy to find, with most in the area relying on reheated frozen food (which I dislike) or buffets (which I really dislike). It was refreshing to find the Plough has a good and regularly refreshed food menu and that the food is clearly fresh. I have been particularly impressed with some of the 'Specials' which change regularly and are excellent value for money (a current offer is £10 for a rump steak meal with a small glass of wine or a pint included).The choice of beers and other drinks is also very good and again better quality than the norm, the bar-staff have always been extremely friendly.If you are looking for good beer and quality, fresh food I would definitely recommend a visit.

This place is a must visit, the food is not only excellent value for money, but also excellent in taste as well. The drink seems reasonable priced and the staff are both friendly and welcoming. This is a real gem and one not to be missed.

Publicans are just playing at it no sense of humour no help unless your a regular and willing to spend alot

drink prices a little expensive compared to other local pubs. Food no complaints, however when I have gone to pay this pub a visit I have found it to be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and it was a short while ago closed for almost three weeks? How do they keep any regular clientele and what about the quality of the beer, surely beer standing with no use for over two days can't be a good thing, I wouldn't like to be the first customer on a Wednesday evening.

Found this little gem of a place on the main street of kidsgrove after looking for a place to eat after our long journey on our narrowboat holiday. Lovely decor and good service food was excellent never had such big fish and great homemade chips. steak deal for a tenner plus a drink great deal and lovely cooked too. Tobelerone cake a big hit with my family. Will visit again soon.

I first went to this place when I was a child, with my Dad for a bottle of pop and a bag of crisps. When I returned to the newly refurbished Plough, I expected to see Owd Ted up the corner with his Crib Board - How wrong I was!This place has been totally refurbished, and to the credit of the owners (who introduced themselves as Ian and Mandy) they have done the pub, and themselves, proud. I was welcomed as if I was stepping into their home, and shown to a table. It was as if I was being treated to a special occasion from start to finish (I recommend the steak, cooked to perfection. My Wife had the curry with equally rave reviews).After the meal I stopped behind to chat with the staff, and once again felt like I'd been going there for years. I'd definately go back, and would recommend that if you're in Kidsgrove, you try this lovely place.You'll see from my other reviews that I have not been so complimentary about other pubs and restaurants, but I feel that praise is due where it's due, and Ian and Mandy deserve it.

Wow. What a lovely lovely pub. Start from the start: Landlord and Landlady were behind the bar, chatting to the regulars and they instantly made an effort for us, saw to us straight away with our drinks. We ordered with a lovely waitress called Jess. Food didn't take long for something that was clearly homecooked. Very filling, didn't need a desert but then again we aren't desert people. Booked in their twice since and never found a bad thing to say. Couldn't recommend this place more!

Myself and my family have called into the Plough many times sometimes for meals but other times just for drinks.The building itself (Apparently the oldest building in Kidsgrove) is fitted out to a very high standard with wooden floors and very modern/high quality furniture. The owners and staff are always very friendly and welcoming to both regular and casual visitors and this together with the modern contemporary feel of the interior gives an overall relaxing and comfortable atmosphere.The Plough serves a wide range of modern beer's such as San Miguel, Becks, Leffe, Erdinger etc but this is also balanced by award winning local guest ales.Everything on the menu is fresh and home cooked with a specials board and also a selection of smaller meals for the lighter appetite. When we visit on a Friday night we are able to have a nice meal and then enjoy the free live entertainment. The bands are very well selected and seem to really enjoy performing at the Plough giving it a great all round atmosphere. I cannot be thankful enough to have a pub like the Plough in Kidsgrove, as a busy professional working in Congleton I can honestly say - This pub/restaurant was just what Kidsgrove needed !

We loved the Plough!! The food is all home cooked and freshly prepared. All the staff are very friendly and make you feel very welcome. The atmosphere is superb!! It's not your run of the mill pub it's got a much nicer feel to it when you go in and it makes a great change to have a pub/restaurant which doesn't serve frozen and nasty food. The toilets are always immaculately clean and fully supplied. Highly recommended!!!