The Plough Inn Restaurant in Stratford-on-Avon

Our experience of lunch was nothing like the photos above or the experiences noted by other contributors The lasagne was served in a skillet, overcooked and a depth of approximately half an inch. While the risotto was said to resemble a rice pudding. A major disappointment was the chicken caesar salad, which was served in a small soup bowl, dried out chicken that had been cooked well in advance and priced at £14 A total unsatisfactory eating experience

WOW!!! Sunday lunch was the best we have had (we have had a few). Amazing and plenty of it. The chocolate and cherry brownie was outstanding. Will definitely be back, thank you!!

Delicious food, friendly and accommodating staff :)

A good pub lunch while travelling down the Fosse Way. Limited menu and slow service, but the food is good and the seating in the front window is bright and pleasant. Lovely quiet village and a good relaxing stopover.

A good pub lunch while travelling down the Fosse Way. Limited menu and slow service, but the food is good and the seating in the front window is bright and pleasant. Lovely quiet village and a good relaxing stopover.

Had a fantastic evening meal at the Plough Inn! The outside seating area was great and well kept and the service even far from the staff was still very good. Also the staff we helpful and polite. The meals were fantastic, superior to 'regular' pub food and what I'd expect in an actual restaurant. The beef cheek was delicious! And our starters were great. We had our dogs with us which was no trouble to the establishment or regulars and we felt welcome there. I recommend the Plough Inn to any travellers, it's worth stopping in on the way through or if you are in the area.

While at cotswold wildlife park me and the family decided to stop for some food on the way home. Came across a pub called The Plough Inn. Wow. Such a lovely pub in a stunning area. On arrival we were greeted by a lady called Mary Jayne who was both very polite and welcoming. We were then served by the landlady Helena. Absolutely amazing service and so good to my family. Nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel like special guests. Such a tranquil place and all the staff so nice. I'm a first time customer and will definitely be returning. The food was top class too. Thankyou so much to all the staff at The Plough Inn.

Friendly, tasty and cosy! Had Sunday roast which was very generous 😇

What a lovely old pub...very cosy and accommodating. Had a lovely meal with my wife. The beer was most agreeable. Seemed to be lots of jolly local people and a few visitors when we went there. Very reasonably priced we thought. Looked after us very well...Would love to return next time we pass through the area.

Great find whilst we were staying nearby. Really friendly local pub that welcomes dogs. We initially went for an evening meal, the braised beef cheek just melted in the mouth. We enjoyed it so much we went back for lunch the following day. The goats cheese salad was delicious and the ploughman’s lunch was huge! Our dogs were made very welcome and so were we. Highly recommend a visit.

Wonderful Sunday lunch at the plough. Charming village pub, friendly efficient staff and absolutely delicious food. Thank you, hope to be back soon. Good luck to you all at the ough, you deserve much success

Lovely local pub. Delicious food 👌

Brilliant gem, just off the fosse. Go have a burger.

Food was excellent, very quick service! Definitely coming back!

Top staff and great food, best value for money around

Such a nice and honest pub with lovely people all over the place!

What an absolute gem of a pub! Booked to eat here with my friends and so glad we did. Everyone's food was delicious and fairly priced and the choice of beers was excellent. What really made it so special were how friendly everyone was, both the employees and the locals. We were made to feel so welcome. I had to move our booking to a later time on the day, but nothing was too much trouble. There was a beautiful roaring log fire and a lovely outdoor space as well. Highly recommend!

We were looking for somewhere to have dinner in the area. While travelling down Foss way we past a sign for The Plough. Thankfully Paul our driver decided to to turn round and find the pub. On a very cold wet May Bank Holiday Friday we walked in to the pub to be greeted by very nice staff and local customers. The spit Roast Chickens cooking over The warm open log fire really added to the atmosphere. For starters I plumped for the garlic King prawns my friend had the leak home made leak and potato soup with Crusty Bread and butter, and our wife's decided to go for the Olives in a balsamic dressing. For mains, we had two x half spit roast chicken with large homemade fries and coleslaw one had the Fish Fries and home made minted mushy peas and tartar sauce and one had The baked haddock new potatoes stem broccoli with a white wine Jus. We compliment the chef when he came out to baste the Spit Roast Chickens. There were wonderful selections of real Ales and wines. From the time we walked in until the time, we departed, the service was excellent. Couldn't fault a thing. A fantastic experience. Highly recommend The Plough. A good old fashioned traditional friendly country pub.

Came with family and had a great meal. Had the Steak from the specials board and it was excellent. Would definitely return, if we are ever back over that way.

Had a lovely meal tonight haddock with all tha accomplishments excellent good price great batter !!! Tasted great and a good price

A little gem nestled between Moreton in Marsh and Shipston on Stour. Super welcoming staff, locals and landlord&lady who make a point to come and say hi and ensure everyone’s ok. The atmosphere (old beams and traditional pub feel) and especially the food is what sets the Plough apart - the menu is short and tight, which means freshness guaranteed. We had the spit-roast chicken, fish and chips and special of the day haddock cooked pan-fried. I was incredibly tasty and well-seasoned on its own, and served with an unbelievably flavour home-made white wine sauce. Fish is always tricky to cook and the mark of a good chef - it was a triumph and on par with much higher classed establishments, I couldn’t stop raving about it on the way home (we are fairly local). Well done to Lee the chef behind the food that is not just super tasty but also very well presented - this one is a keeper :-) We will be back and would thoroughly recommend to anyone who lives locally or is travelling in the area - 5 stars for sure !

My wife and I went for a drive, with the idea of visiting Bourton on the water. However after being stuck in traffic, we gave up. We carried on driving for a while and saw a sign for the Plough Inn. We decided to give it a go. Once we drove into the little village, we didn't know what to expect. We parked next to two small tractors running outside the pub. On entering the pub, we were made to feel welcome by a few of the locals. The bar staff were currently serving guests outside, one of the locals jokingly told us that it was 'help yourself' Saturday. 😝 Whilst waiting for the staff, we were charmed by the rustic looks inside, very classic pub looks. There was also an open fire with large piece of meat turning , the smell was incredible. Once we had scanned through the menu, we both had decided on the Braised beef cheek, layered upon mash, with seasonal veg and a beef dripping sauce. When the meals came out, my wife and I were pleasantly surprised. The way the food was presented and tasted was far beyond what we had expected from this little pub. It was delightful and something we would definitely return for. We had driven from Bristol and we are already planning when to return next. Hopefully stay in an air b&b nearby, so we can enjoy an evening with the locals. Would definitely recommend and I can't thank the Pub/Staff and locals enough for our experience, thank you! Steve and Anna Davies.

Food was superb! Staff were super friendly and attentive. All round great experience.. can't fault it :)

Great little pub, food very good and catered for one of our party who has Vegan diet. Chef was friendly and his presentation was first class. Good beers and wine available. Highly recommend.

Our local. Under new management! Lucky to find!

Visited with a group of friends on a Saturday afternoon in November. The food was incredible! The service was just as good and we had such a warm welcome. Very much would visit again.

Warm and friendly local pub, don’t be put off as they are all super welcoming and friendly. The pub is rustic and modern with a roaring log fire but super fast wifi - perfect. Food was incredible - the burgers with added extras I can absolutely recommend. Food was hot and home made, really really enjoyable. If you are in the area, definitely pop in and experience this little gem.

Dropped in for Sunday Roast. While busy they managed to accommodate us at a table for 2. A few menu items had run out but that was explained and understandable. Food was great but I would recommend booking in advance.

Stopped off for Sunday lunch coming back from a birthday trip to Cambridge,very good roast chicken dinner,very good service,can ask for no more,thank you.

Very enjoyable Sunday roast and fish and chips (!) thank you. Booked at short notice, we enjoyed our meal in the warm and welcoming pub. A lovely open fire and of course, dog-friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Nice little pub with good food on a chilly damp day

We had been here for Sunday lunch with friends a while ago and eaten brilliantly. Today, there were new people who took over about three weeks ago. The food was ok but... It is basic pub grub, served with a lovely smile and helpful owners. Compared with the Sunday fare, some way to go.

Lovely village pub with great atmosphere and very friendly staff.

Good pub food. No frills just a good pub with a great atmosphere. And staff were very friendly and helpful.

My partner and I popped in to this quaint and charming place on our way down south. The Canadian owner was very welcoming and friendly. We had two burgers which were tasted fantastic and the service was super quick. Would highly recommend giving The Plough Inn a visit and we hope to return at some point in the future.

After reading 10 very low rating reviews from people who never visited the pub, I've decided not only to leave this review, but to take my mum back there tomorrow, Tuesday 22nd August 2023. No special occasion, I just like to spend my money to nice people.

Lovely pub, absolutely loving the atmosphere the place gives off, food is delicious and the pints are nice and cold. Owner is friendly and welcoming.

Each time we stay locally we go for food, it's a simple menu cooked well and served up hot and tasty. The outdoor table area is great on a summer evening

Taken over by a Canadian couple about 2 years ago, it it a place to visit when in the area. The staff very pleasant & the meal was quite quick coming to the table. The food was good &, for a country pub, had quite a varied menu. As it is the only pub in the village, it can't be missed.

Lovely little pub, friendly staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Throughly enjoyed the burgers.

The poor fella was rushed off his feet and yet still provided a lovely friendly service with a smile and very quick. The quality of the food and drink is knockout and it's probably one of the best pies I've had! (Pictured is the hunters chicken & steak and ale pie)

Found this little gem by chance. Home cooked good food which was great tasting and excellent value.

A great pub with excellent food! Service and atmosphere were above and beyond!

WELL WORTH A VISIT! What an absolute gem of an English village pub. We wanted a Sunday lunch and were staying nearby and booked our table the night before. Graham, the Canadian landlord is so friendly and the food he served was TO DIE FOR. We both ordered the sirloin beef roast. Generous portions of beautiful pink beef were served up with wonderfully fluffy roast potatoes, copious amounts of tasty gravy, a homemade Yorkshire and a lovely selection of vegetables - beautifully cooked. Absolutely one of THE best roasts I have ever had TBH. Superb value meal coupled with standout, efficient friendly service. You truly could not fault the experience. AN EXQUISITE MEAL! Thank you, Graham.

We were so glad to find The Ploughman open, really needed refreshments, Made to feel welcome straight away, great local beer & excellent food. My BLT sandwich was a triple decker with loads of bacon, delicious bread and a great portion of chips. My wife opted for a starter of Brie and red current jelly, she said it was delicious. Lovely, really old pub with lots of seating inside & out. Shame this hostelry is so far away from our usual travels as we would love to return.

Recently discovered this little gem. What a fantastic pub this place is. The food is absolutely outstanding and amazing value for money. We’ve had the pleasure of having a traditional roast dinner on Father’s Day and enjoyed it so much that we returned this afternoon and had traditional pub grub. The landlord is a real gentleman and very accommodating for people without a booking. Cannot fault anything about this establishment. Myself and my family will be returning here for many years to come. Absolutely superb and would highly recommend to anyone.

We had Sunday lunch with our sister and brother in law. The menu was restricted to roasts, but the meal was very good. The beef was pink and good quality, generous portion. The roasties, Yorkshire and vegetables all fresh and well cooked. The landlord was very friendly and helpful, would certainly recommend

Men dient meestal van zijn route af te wijken om dit etablissement te vinden, de bewijzering volgen ! Een onverwachte stop waar men à la minute vers bereid lekker kan eten en drinken.

Lovely food and plenty of it great host If your in the area Highly recommended 🇨🇦

Went for a father's day Sunday lunch. Food was amazing and such great portions. The staff were fantastic. Puddings were fantastic and the price just absolutely crazy as in excellent value for money. 10 from me all day long.

A hidden gem. An unspoiled village pub, very friendly locals and staff. Good food and beer. Worth seeking out.

What a lovely village pub. Good beer and excellent hospitality from Graham the landlord, one of the most obliging landlords you'll ever meet. Although not local we have had two Sunday lunches which you couldn't fault. Hope the pub survives.

Great little pub freindly staff

Great country pub with friendly owners and a good selection of drinks

Great food but was let down by the lack of atmosphere

Lovely hospitality in cosy surroundings. Food was good value for money and good portion sizes. The owner cares about his guests and is hardworking and committed. Live long and prosper!

Very friendly landlord went out of his way to squeeze 11 of us in for Sunday lunch. All roast options (beef, chicken, pork & nut roast), plus burgers, were consumed with relish! Good size portions, veggies cooked to perfection. Will definitely return next time we’re up this way.

Very friendly landlord. Went with a friend for lunch. First visit and will definitely return. We both had the Plough burger and chips - superb food

Really lovely pub with a great community feel. We stayed in the area and had dinner and drinks there. Couldn't recommend enough.

I have been to this pub once or twice however recently found out that they promote illegal trail hunting. I don't want to support a business that associates itself with illegal practices, I feel its important potential customers know who and what they will be paying towards should they choose to visit. I'm happy to say I won't be going back again

Lovely village pub with great service.

Fantastic pub, we were warmly welcomed. Great selection of beers and the food was excellent, well presented , tasty and piping hot. Would highly recommend and we will be back to try out the rest of the menu!

Had to leave one star to leave a review, wanted people to know that this place condones and welcomes the sickening act of fox hunting so decent people should stay well away and hopefully the trade will suffer as a consequence

Wonderful and friendly pub, off the beaten track, highly recommend it.

A lovely proper pub. Great atmosphere. welcoming landlord & tasty food. They have also been very accommodating in hosting our riding club meetings.

Independent pub run by an owner who is passionate about good food. Great atmosphere. Well worth a visit

Great friendly place to come and eat with your family! Great atmosphere!

Proper country pub with a great atmosphere and friendly Landlord. Definitely worth a visit!

A truly fantastic village pub, delicious food and a super landlord. Well worth a visit!

Fantastic pub, great food, fab atmosphere!

Fantastic village pub, highly recommend a visit!

Proper pub, good food, great atmosphere.

Lovely welcoming pub. Would definitely recommend!!

Lovely pub, v friendly people and excellent food.

Great place to meet & catch up with friends. Delicious food & lovely open fire.

This is a great Village pub with a very friendly landlord. Worth a visit.

A fantastic village pub, good food, good beer and very welcoming. We will be back!

An award winning pub for a reason. It’s great - good food and atmosphere

Unfortunately they like Blood with their sport - do not take your dog in case it is mistaken for a fox by the local hunt that they sometimes host.

Great visit to a lovely pub Great fire Authentic pub Warm and friendly host Free wifi Dogs welcome and sat by the fire Will return Highly recommended

First to arrive. My wifeand I and mutt was made very welcome. Great place, would call again.

Lovely food in a small, homely, but dimly lit pub. Proprietor was run off his feet doing both front and back of house, but the food was great value!

Four of enjoyed a tasty lunch here. We ate in a cosy room with a very welcome log fire. The generous portions of fish in beer batter with chunky chips and the cheeseburgers were hot and tasty. We didn't have room for any puddings this time... We wish Graham and Lisa the very best of luck in their UK adventure.

We enjoyed our lunch here very much but it needs to look more inviting. The landlord seemed to be on his own doing everything which took while. He was, however, very welcoming.

A wonderful hidden gem, would highly recommend! The food was delicious. I had the steak and ale pie and my partner the chicken burger, we shared the Brie bites to start. All of it was delicious! Graham, the landlord is a diamond. Such a lovely and accommodating guy. We arrived with our two dogs (on leads) and were promptly set up by the fire having given our drinks orders as we walked in. Couldn’t have been looked after better. Lovely little place in the middle of the countryside. Simple, but delicious pub food. A wonderful landlord. A great crowd and finally, dog friendly. What more could you ask for :)

We are staying in the area for New Years and found this pub online and it didn’t disappoint. We had a sandwich, chips and battered prawns. Both meals were delicious and huge portions. Service was quick and friendly without being overbearing. We also had 2 pints of Carlsberg which tasted delicious too. Would definitely come back.

A hidden gem. You are in for a treat from the drinks, freshly home cooked food and ambience. Best homemade soup I’ve ever had. Go- you will not regret it!

From the minute we walked in we felt comfortable. Lovely log fire , very welcoming gentleman took our order and brought our drinks. The roast’s were great. More than enough to prevent me having a pudding unfortunately. We’ll be back. Thoroughly recommended.

Graham was a great host, the food was delicious and plentiful and the beer was great. A hidden gem!

Really nice family meal after helping us out following a cancellation at a pre booked pub. Very attentive staff, good menus and beers

We just had the loveliest meal - food was delicious, chips amazing and the landlord was friendly and welcoming. The pub is so cosy and it really made our weekend in the Cotswolds special.

Stopped by for refreshments post walk and very pleased we did as received such a warm friendly welcome from both landlord and locals (which can be a rare thing as we know in some country pubs!) Eyed up the Sunday roasts being served up and...

Proper local pub, well priced good pub food, good beer

Beautiful fish alternative to a Sunday roast We were house sitting locally (Ditchford) and needed to give the dogs a good walk so we plotted a route with a lunch stop en route. We were not disappointed. Neither of us fancied a roast but there...

Seen the sign for The Plough Inn while on our way to Hinckley for a wedding. Looked it up on line and it had good reviews, so decided to book a table for Sunday lunch on our journey home the next day. This was a...

Welcoming landlord, serving excellent local beer and excellent Sunday lunch. Generous portions of delicious beef, proper roast potatoes accompanied by plenty of vegetables and gravy. I could not face a dessert as too stuffed. However returned mid week for a dinner and whilst the food...

Just a little way off the main road but worth a it. Great guy running the Plough, good food and great ales I had the Shagweaver.

After much searching for a charming, original village pub in the area, we stumbled across the Plough 😊 With a warm welcome from the landlord, we sat by the large, open fireplace with a pint of North Cotswold best (my wife had a Shagweaver (which...

Superb service. Stopped here on our way cross country just after the kitchen had been closed. The landlord very kindly opened it up to do a lovely sandwich and chip lunch. Delicious it was too. Thank you so much - not the sort of service you would find in many places!

Enjoyed an excellent Sunday roast. Competitively priced. Fresh vegetables and delicious gravy. Only criticism is salted roast potatoes. Would prefer choice to use added salt if required. Made to feel very welcome and service was attentive but not intrusive. Top marks for the kind notice...