The Plough Inn - Shutlanger in South Northamptonshire

Omg so happy we found this little gem of a place. The staff are amazing, the food was delicious and just a cosy peaceful evening meal, will definitely come back, so welcoming .

We thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic Sunday lunch. All the staff were incredibly friendly, efficient and couldn’t do enough for us. We will be back. Many thanks!

Very impressed, excellent service we never felt rushed or forgotten about and the food is out of this world amazing quality that you will struggle to find elsewhere

We went here today for a lovely breakfast. 3 vegetarians and one vegan. The welcome was lovely and we instantly felt relaxed. The choice for vegetarians and plant based were very good. We had the vegetarian breakfast, the avocado on toast (with hash brown and vegan sausage) and the eggs benedict (without the ham and an extra egg and hash brown). The food was amazing. The items were so fresh and the presentation was top class. This breakfast belonged in a fine dining establishment. The drinks were also lovely and our son particularly likes his chocolate milkshake with handmade chocolate. We also splashed out on some glasses of fizz. Felt the prices were very reasonable. Lovely hosts, great atmosphere, good prices and superb food. Thank you for having us. We loved it and haven’t eaten a thing since (well apart from the boys who had their lovely brownies!).

Lovely location . Very friendly staff. service was slow but the roast lamb was delicious with plenty of vegetables and generally good.

We visited as a party of 11 for a birthday lunch. We had pre-ordered our food, arrival 12.15 to eat at 12.30, the service was a little slow our mains arrived at 12.55 but we were not in a rush, all the food was lovely with plentiful veg & extra gravy. The desserts were fantastic and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Aside from the food being a little slow our drinks came at 4 different times with the waiting staff brining 2 at a time when maybe a tray would have been a better option. It was a busy Sunday Lunch and not a big issue for us but maybe a few tweaks with the waiting staff training would have pushed the review up to a 5. All in all a pleasant experience in a nice setting.

Fantastic service as always, pate starter was so good I wanted another one! This is a great high quality restaurant at a very reasonable price, would not hesitate to recommend.

We went here for Easter Sunday, the pub was very clean and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately the service was so slow, we sat there for nearly two hours, it was really really long, even to clear plates or get the card machine took forever. Unfortunately it wasn’t worth the wait, the food was very bland and under seasoned, was luke warm and had items missing (lamb on the mixed roast). Lovely setting just disappointing service and food.

We were a table for nine that had pre-ordered our meal, all logistics worked really well, we had a great meal, lots of different dishes that were all great. Fantastic, attentive staff and good value for money - thank you!

We walked through the door last minute on a Sunday afternoon and we're greeted with absolutely superb customer service. We have 2 young children with us who were given toys and colouring and we were shown upstairs which was perfect for us out the way so the children could play. The roast dinner meat was delicious, the vegetables cooked to perfection and our table service was not forgotten about at all even though we were out the way. It was absolutely spot on and a lovely way to end the day, thanks so much to all who work at the Plough <3

We enjoyed an excellent family lunch at this attractive restaurant. The service was very friendly and accommodating and the food was inventive and interesting, beautifully presented and very tasty. The restaurant was very child-friendly too. My husband had the fish and chips, which was a generous portion and very enjoyable. My steak and ale pie with a twist was also very tasty. The desserts were excellent too. The portion of sticky toffee pudding with gingerbread ice cream was enormous and delectable. Well done everyone at The Plough. We really enjoyed my birthday treat.

This pub is an absolute 10/10 for service and food, went in November with parents for breakfast and I can’t fault it all the food was cooked fresh the standard of the ingredients was very high and the service the front of house lady gave was so welcoming. Today we went back as a 5 group of friends for afternoon tea and wow the food was delicious every effort was made to make sure we had everything we needed and the service team were so attentive. The produce they use is 10/10 and well the price is so reasonable I would shout about this pub and the lady who is front of house to everyone. We were with a friend of ours who need some extra support and gosh the lady of the pub was so caring thoughtful and nothing was a problem. I’m sorry I don’t know your name but you are one amazing lady and the pub is being run so well by you.

Our fist visit for and came for Sunday lunch. A really warm welcome, quickly seated in the bar area and swiftly served by very attentive staff. A lovely Sunday roast, big portions, well cooked with veg just right. Desert was well created and delicious. Woudl certainly recommend based on our fist visit.

From the moment we arrived at The Plough the service was exceptional, welcoming and friendly despite the pub being deservedly busy. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere and service again was excellent. The food was also top class. My husband had the venision which was perfectly cooked and I had food envy despite my own very nice ribeye! I just wish we'd had room for dessert! A lovely gem of a pub.

I have been going to the Plough at Shutlanger for five years and every time I go it is the most incredible experience - great food, atmosphere and the tram are incredible. It’s a really magical place. You can feel the passion and love from the team for great food and service. I recently celebrated a birthday with Sunday lunch for 22 people. Everything was fantastic from booking and working out the arrangement, through to the day itself. The food was absolutely incredible and I really appreciate Jess and the teams kindness and they way every person went the extra mile to provide everything to make the day run smoothly and perfectly. The tiramisu dessert was just incredible !! They are such a great team, beautiful food and the restaurant has such a lovely warm 'vibe' and is such a lovely place to be. The whole experience was magical and the day everything I wanted it to be a more.

Excellent service, quality of food, ambience. We had a good selection from the menu , venison haunch, hake with mussels and prawns, and a chicken dish expertly modified to suit my milk allergy. All beautifully presented and prepared. The portions were slightly on the large side but nothing got left! We had an excellent Verdicchio wine that worked well with everything.

Inattentive service for us I afraid after this being a favourite of ours which is disappointing. The Sunday Lunch was the worst ever for the price,awful roast pototates like reheated new potatoes shown some oil,scant vegetable offering with rock hard broccoli,so much could not cut. Owner not happy with comments made at all by her attitude.

We have had a few meals here over the past couple of years and it just seems to get better and better. Went today at very short notice and we were made to feel extremely welcome. They were very quiet ( the main road outside is blocked by work at one end) but the full menu was on offer. We took advantage of the wine suggested and we’re very impressed. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the puds were delightful Altogether an excellent impromptu visit

A friend and I were staying in Towcester on a writing retreat and popped out for lunch at the Plough. We were welcomed warmly and were impressed with the decor inside. The food was delicious and presented so beautifully. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. We liked it so much, we returned for breakfast the next day. You definitely need to try the beef pie and the burger was great too!

Have been to the Plough quite a few times and have always been impressed. Not this time. We were seated upstairs which was ok, but I do feel more comfortable downstairs. Being upstairs was clearly an issue for staff. At first, staff did come upstairs to take orders and ask if everything was ok with our meal. But after about 9 pm no staff came upstairs. No one came to clear away the desert plates. No one came to ask if we wanted coffee or any other drinks. No one even came with the bill. Clearly we were out of sight and out of mind. Eventually my husband went downstairs to ask if he could pay. The member of staff said they would come up with the bill. They then came up with a card machine but no bill so had to go away again and get the bill. When we paid they didn't give us a receipt. Don't know why - they just rushed off again quickly. They did apologise and said it was their fault. When we went downstairs to leave, they were busy clearing empty tables. Clearly they had prioritised that over serving customers. Food was ok but portions seemed small and not as good as previous visits. Customer service was good to start with but went downhill as the evening progressed. All in all a disappointing visit for my birthday. As we left someone mumbled 'thanks for coming' but they did not look at us as they spoke and had their back to us. I think staff training is clearly an issue here and if you have an upstairs dining room, make sure you allocate staff to that area and don't leave customers sitting there for ages waiting for service so that they have to go downstairs to find staff.

This was our first time here for lunch with friends, they had been quite a few times before. Friday lunch so fish and chips it was for 3 of us and a burger for our friend, We ate outside and had a really lovely meal. So well presented and so so tasty. The staff there are exceptional and very friendly and accommodating. The food is not cheap but all of it is made with love and care. Hope to return soon from MK. Thanks for everything.

Four of us went on 23rd to celebrate two very special anniversaries, Neither couple had been before but we were looking for a new place to eat. What a fantastic experience we all had. All the staff are so warm an friendly nothing is too much trouble. The food was beautiful especially the Duo of lamb, haven't tasted lamb that good in years,perfectly cooked. All the dishes were amazing, make sure you save room for the Lemon and thyme posset ! Well done everyone at The Plough we will certainly be back.

We have eaten here probably 6 or 7 times over the past few years, and the Plough never fails to deliver quality food with comfortable service. I had mushrooms to start, which were delicious. We both had Haddock and chips, which was innovative in the way in which it was presented, and tasted fabulous. Thankfully they don't go in for triple cooked chips as they always fail to deliver. We will return.

All I can say is wow!! Visited The Plough for the 1st time yesterday for my Sister’s birthday. My family are wonderful but can be a tricky bunch. We had a gluten free guest and aged parents who have morphed into restaurant critics in their dotage. We were greeted with the most beautiful smile and the most friendly welcome. Beautiful surroundings but doesn’t feel at all pretentious. All of our food was wow and no complaints!! This really is a wonderful place to visit. The most wonderful team, the most pretty surroundings, the most tasty, pretty food and a very very happy family. Perfect xxx

Fantastic catch up with a friend last night. Tommy our server was outstanding! Such a friendly, accommodating, hard working, wonderful asset to The Plough, thank you for making our evening! Food & drinks were great, & the service was exceptional!

First time we have visited and won't be the last. We had to change the date of our visit, but the team were able to sort for us with no problem. From the moment we arrived they service was great. It really is the best...

Travelled over an hour to meet up with a friend for lunch. Well worth the journey. Received a very warm welcome, service was excellent, and food was superb. Trio of pork and chocolate torte both delicious. Highly recommended.

Met with a fabulous warm welcome and offered helpful drink recommendations. Menu was impressive. We ate the Fish and Chips and the chicken burger both exceeded expectations. Staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Looking forward to visiting again for dinner sometime soon.

Just back from a really great lunch. Best we’ve had in this area for a long while. We (3) chose to sit under the awning outside. How continental! Perfect. Thank you ! Memorable and extremely tasty! See you soon!

I walked to the plough with my mum (70) and my son (8 months, in a sling) from Towcester in the sunshine. We decided we would treat ourselves to cakes and cuppas when we got there, and they were fabulous! We had a lovely chat...

Visited for dinner today. Service is polite, efficient but not rushed. Food is excellent. It's freshly cooked and beautifully presented. Will definitely be returning.

We visited this wonderful pub as a halfway point to meet family for a birthday lunch. We sat in the restaurant part which was beautifully decorated and were served by a delightful young man who was really efficient. The food was sublime - the haddock...

What a wonderful pub/restaurant this is! Second time for us and will definitely be back. Food was absolutely delicious, atmosphere and service was first class too. Thank you very much. ❤️

Visited The Plough yesterday for lunch ended up eating 3 courses, every course was excellent. Tiger Prawns melted in your mouth, the pate was the tastiest I have ever sampled. Mains Venison and Haddock and chips, the deserts of trio lemon and chocolate mousse melted...

Not the best experience being told we could not eat in the restaurant so had to eat in the bar area even though we booked 3 weeks in advance. It took 50 minutes to get our starters the food was nice tasting but over priced...

Picked this place to meet up with friends as a half way point. It’s a real gem, perfect Sunday lunch! The staff are lovely and the chef has a great palate and eye for detail. It’s hard to find good quality pub restaurants, this place...

We visited with friends (6 of us) on a mid-week evening. Fab evening. Staff excellent, attentive and good sense of humour. Food delicious and excellent presentation. Lovely decor, felt very homely. Last visited in 2017, will certainly recommend and be back

I visited with a large group of friends on a Friday lunchtime. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was excellent. I would definitely visit again. On speaking to the manager as I was leaving, she mentioned they were short staffed. However I...

We visited the Plough for lunch and it was absolutely excellent. I had plaice with samphire, beans and crushed potatoes. The plaice had flavoured butter on it. It was superbly presented, was well cooked and tasted delicious. My partner had a posh fish finger sandwich...

What a wonderful place Jessie and Jim have here. An absolute gem! Such welcoming and friendly faces. Amazing drinks ( the cocktails are to die for) and mouthwatering food! It’s always a pleasure coming to the Plough!

Staff couldn’t be anymore helpful - I am coeliac and my dishes were amended slightly to accommodate me , shared the Brixworth pâté, I then had the liver, my husband the pie - great choices - presented very well and delivered to the table by...

My husband & I met up with some old friends today at The Plough. We hadn’t seen each other in a couple of years. We arrived at 1 pm and left at 8.30pm. The food was fabulous & the staff were both friendly & attentive....

Popped in for a drink to escape ‘cabin fever’ on a Friday night. Sat in the lovely bar area and felt very welcomed by staff and by locals enjoying their evening. I didn’t see the restaurant but food came to the table next to me...

I've been to the Plough for lunch which was excellent. Also we arranged a family lunch-time party for 35 people there - they could not have done more to make it a success, from the welcome to the food and service. Would highly recommend.

I normally don’t write a review immediately but didn’t want to put this one off. Honestly though, we had a lovely meal, the staff (Tommy) was absolutely charming and professional.and of course the food was fantastic, delicious with such attention to detail in the presentation....

They provided an afternoon tea for a funeral wake and it was superb. Plentiful food and very friendly staff.

This establishment tries very hard to deliver and to a large degree succeeds. Service was under any measurement very good, the 'main man' was competent, friendly, attentive and well informed. Just a note, by the end of the night and personnel get tired, try not...

We found this amazing pub about 6 months ago and was blown away. The service is impeccable. polite, efficient and always above and beyond. The place itself small. quaint, extremely clean and relaxing. As for the food OMG where do i begin, ,Sunday lunches out...

Really nice place, the building and garden are well presented and on a sunny day like we had it’s a lovely place to be. The staff were great, mixing friendly informality with professionalism perfectly. Food was really good, the shared fish platter starter was beautifully...

It has been a good few years since we had been to the Plough at Shutlanger. It was wedding anniversary and we were looking for somewhere decent without travelling to far. We had heard good things so thought we would give it a try. We...

The best restaurant in South Northants! We come back time and time again for the amazing hospitality, awesome food and lovely village atmosphere. If it’s lunch, dinner or just a delicious coffee and ice cream the Plough never disappoints. Their sundaes are incredible and they...

After a visit to a local food festival we decided to stop for lunch at the Plough, all those festival delights gave us an appetite! We thought we might get a sandwich but the menu was full of delicious offerings. I had the beef Rendang...

A lovely lunch stop from a rainy Jubilee weekend walk. Despite the rain there was a lovely atmosphere in the beer garden, typical British BBQ. The service was excellent & the chefs where wonderful with the kids. Food was excellent as where the beers! First...

Lovely place and great food My husband did an driving experience at Silverstone, and we booked here for Sunday lunch and it was perfect. Food was lovely and presented well. The waiter was very polite and friendly. The décor was homely and welcoming. Can’t fault...

We were very pleasantly surprised at the menu and quality of our meals here. This is not your traditional English pub, but an elegant bistro. Everything we tried was outstanding. The service was on an equal par with the food. Highly recommended!!

Highly recommend this place! Fantastic Sunday lunch. You could tell food was freshly prepared from the kitchen rather than heated up. I had the Lamb and plenty of it! 😊 Staff exceptionally helpful and attentive. Dessert was divine! Crème brûlée I would definitely recommend this...

A member of our part is allergic to beef, lamb, soya and honey (to name a few). We asked for the Allergy Menu and the young man brought it to us and then sat and discussed her requirements. He then came back to us with...

Faultless visit for a Sunday lunch. Incredible starter, main and dessert and the staff were outstanding. Thanks for a lovely visit!

Our dear friends treated my husband and me to a wonderful meal at The Plough in Shutlanger on Friday evening to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday. We sat on the round table, Joe was our host and, as always, he was very attentive to our...

Excellent Sunday lunch. Food & service was fabulous, staff very welcoming & friendly. We did sit in the bar area as only two of us. Can’t wait to come back again!

The food and service at The Plough is fabulous, the staff are so attentative and nothing is too much trouble can understand why booking is essential and will definitely be returning very soon

Brilliant village pub superb food and really great service. looked like a fabulous garden area so will be back in the summer if not before. A real family pub that deserves all great reviews well done all involved especially the chef!!

We had been looking forward to trying The Plough for some time having read all the good reviews. Unfortunately for us it definitely did not live up to expectations. Service shocking (except the very polite waiter) waited 20 minutes for the table and another 15...

i came here with a friend after walking our dogs across the field. We were greeted with a very warm welcome (as were our furry friends, who got lots of attention). What a lovely local pub! i could do with a pub like this in...

Food was beautifully cooked and presented, staff were very knowledgeable and helpful. If I had one criticism it would be that the decor upstairs didn’t match the quality of the food or the atmosphere downstairs. Would return again but to sit downstairs.

Honestly, the best Sunday roast dinner we’ve had in a long time. We contacted them at short notice and they fitted us in, very welcoming on arrival - they even accommodated our little dog. The pub has a lovely, warm and friendly feel about it....

One evening last week my friends and I found the Plough having found the original pub we were heading for closed. A most excellent find as the staff were very friendly and helpful, the service was quick and efficient and the food was not just...

We held my Husbands 40th birthday meal at the plough for 30 people. Everyone commented on how fantastic the food looked and tasted. The communication before with the team was great. Nothing was too much of a bother. The team on the day were fantastic....

My friend treated my husband and I for our birthdays. We were all very impressed with the food, the service and the atmosphere of this lovely pub. I cannot recommend this place highly enough and we will be back again very soon.

Stopped here for a much needed drink after walking 9km in 22 degree heat round the Stoke Bruerne circular. I was initially worried that we had to book but when we got through the door a very friendly lady greeted us telling us we can...

We were looking for a pub that was equidistant for family coming down the the North and coming up from the South. The Plough was recommended to us by a local and we were not disappointed. We were a table of six and we booked for Sunday lunch a couple of weeks prior to the date. Joe, who took the reservation was very efficient on the 'phone and was equally efficient in person when he met us! The staff were super friendly, very relaxed but the service was very slick. The food was outstanding, plenty of it and nicely presented. The place had a very nice vibe and we would highly recommend it! It wasn't cheap but you get what you pay for in life and this was definitely worth paying that little bit extra!

Faultless food, beautifully delivered. Quite chefy in presentation but plenty of it. I recommend the trio of lemon desserts. I could have licked the plate!

Family lunch for six, great service from knowledgable staff, good menu choice and great wine list. For the most part we only had burgers but they were delicious. The desserts were however something else and worth five stars just for them!!A great experience in a restaurant that clearly know what they are doing, absolutely recommended

Three of us had dinner here mid week & we had a lovely evening. We were greeted at the door by the excellent maitre d’ for the evening. Aperitifs outside in the newish patio garden area while we viewed the menu. We were all satisfied with our menu choices - particularly the fish n chips (aka haddock goujons). We all thought the portion sizes were on the generous size (but note that some other reviewers thought the opposite!!!)We came here as we are local but also because The Plough supported the locals in the 2020 pandemic lockdowns. We’ll done.

We were made to feel most welcome on our first visit, thanks to the super friendly Jessica and her front of house team, who couldn`t do enough for us. We thoroughly enjoyed a very good lunch outside in the courtyard, making it a memorable occasion. Needless to say, we are very much looking forward to returning again to The Plough in Shutlanger.

We found this place by accident, looking for something else on the internet. It's actually 65 miles from us but we booked a table and decided to have a look. The staff were very friendly and nothing seemed too much hassle. Both main meals and desserts were exceptional and great value for money. Hopefully we will go there again.

Portion size has determined this review.I ordered duck breast and appeared to receive a third of a duck breast sliced, which was disappointing for me .Had I had a full duck breast I would have scored good.The service was good and food well presented .I felt I had paid a good price for an unsatisfactory portion.This did not seem to apply to all meals

What an incredible night!! I must say we were extremely impressed tonight! Outstanding food and exceptional service! We have all come home very happy and very full! Thank you so much for such excellent service, your suggestions and effort made the night absolutely perfect! Great atmosphere and obviously fabulous food! Already planning my next night here! Thank you thank you!!!

Mid week dinner - starter of asparagus on parmesan toast - asparagus was slightly undercooked and the toast was tough but it was tasty. Sea bass was lovely. Heard that specials menu only changes every 3 months which is a shame as it does not encourage frequent returns - specials are specials and should be that not a 12 week menu! Shame about the music - no need for it or at least have it quieter as their choice isn't every ones.

Just in process of moving to the area heard great things about the plough so decided to take my friend for Lunch , Booked on Sat, £20 deposit which I have no issue with in these tough times for the pub business , my friend had Sunday Lunch pork with crackling and all the trimmings interesting horse radish and beetroot pot creamy nice flavour , I had nut roast mine was delicious v tasty love the little pot with cranberry sauce , couldn't criticise anything , I had the lemon trio for dessert wow absolutely fab , I don't like lemonchello but It was put on that plate so that it didn't touch anything else so that was great , my favourite of the 3 was the ice-cream , As for the staff they couldn't do enough for us , only had half pint of beer which was lovely but look forward to my home renovations being completed to have more , Great place ..... there is also a small shop with some interest items in for veggies and vegans ..looking forward to bringing my vegan daughter to try your plant based burger definitely a credit to shutlager and NN12 area

I booked the restaurant for a birthday treat for my lovely friend. She was running very late but I was advised we could arrive at 2.30 despite the kitchen closing then. We preordered and our beautiful food was served promptly. We also ordered a sweet even though the portions were ample and we were full. The service and the food were exceptional. Thank you so much

I loved this place. It has been on my radar for a while and it is the first place we have visited since restrictions lifted... it was a good choice. The serving staff were lovely and chatty. The food was presented absolutely beautifully. I had the stuffed butternut squash with risotto rice and it was soo tasty! My partner had the steak and ale pie.. although he was disappointed that the pastry wasn't a typical pie pastry (it is served wrapped in a crisp thin pastry or wrap), the meat and the sides were equally lovely. My chocolate mousse dessert was to die for! My one suggestion would be outdoor heaters, although I appreciate this situation is hopefully temporary, being cold takes away some enjoyment. Will definitely be returning!

The young waitress who initially seated us was lovely and took our drinks order. But then she must of gone on a break as the service after that wasn’t good and really slow, and I speak as a waitress myself. We felt like we were being purposely ignored, tried to get the attention of another waitress and when we eventually did she was rude. We order 3 mains, the steak pie which was ok, the fillet steak which was lovely, and the vegan burger which to be honest was a quorn burger with cold fries and like a kids meal, it was very poor and one of the worst meals I’ve had. The options for vegetarians and vegans is very limited and I think this needs to be improved, as what you do offer isn’t good quality for a restaurant who seems to have high standards and is expensive.

We wanted to make our daughter's birthday special in these difficult times.Ordered a takeaway from The Plough as have always enjoyed their food. We were not disappointed. Ordering a paying was very easy and the collection service 1st class.All the food was delicious with some great twists and made for a lovely evening.These guys are doing a great job and deserve of our support.Can't wait to go back to their restaurant and thank them in person.

Their policy is if you cancel within 24 hours, you will not get your deposit back so do not do the right thing and cancel due to suspected COVID symptoms, they will not refund you. If it is left that you can move your deposit to rebook, be aware that they expect you to know they are open during a lockdown when all restaurants are otherwise shut? I explained we are moving out of the area, so to rebook will not be a viable option, but Jessie didn't care, she remained adamant she wasn't making a refund. Clearly, they need the £20 more than us! Cannot rate the food as never been nor will we be going!! In these times, you would think the customer would be considered, clearly not!! Disgusting!!

We visited The Plough for Sunday Lunch just after the second lockdown had ended. The arrangements to keep all safe were good and we had a good lunch. It is difficult to fully judge anywhere during these strange times but we will certainly return once something approaching normality returns. Highlights were the meats and roast potatoes of the Sunday roast and the desserts, both of which were delicious. Less appealing was the small range of starters available and the accompanying vegetables for the roast which while being varied were small in terms of portion size. However overall we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and will return.

First visit to the Plough and we will certainly be returning. Fantastic meal my partner had the trio of fish to start and then medallions of beef and I had the Brixworth pate followed by duck. All cooked to perfection. Very busy which was brilliant for them as the first Saturday after re opening after lock down. We were made to feel very welcome as everyone was very friendly and attentive

Very friendly and attentive. Owner accommodated us in the restaurant with some manipulation unknown to us, a nice surprise. Food delicious, good value and prepared with style. Perfectly cooked battered fish, huge portions of cheeseburger and Caesar salad for our group. Thank you.

I’ll start it off with a five star review and more.. Tonight we visited the plough for a family members birthday. As always we were welcomed with open arms (not literally due to COVID) we were asked to wear our marks, of course! hand sanitizer provided on entry and presented on every table. We were seated and had our drinks order within minutes of arriving. We then were given our menus from Jessie including the specials. We ordered our food and very promtly were then presented with our starters. (I’m sorry we don’t have any photos, it was soo good, it was gone very quickly). We then experienced an unfortunate power cut. Now, after a few minutes we expected to be told that our further dining experience would be unavailable due to the circumstances... but no! The staff came out with candles for every table to ensure everyone was still able to continue their evening. Within 15 minutes and no power, we were served our main courses. I cannot explain how good our meals were, especially with the circumstances given! To be prepared and served in almost darkness and still be the best steak I’ve ever had is pretty impressive to me! As per the recent COVID-19 guidelines, the pub closed its doors at 10pm and we were asked very politely to vacate. I cannot recommend this place enough, from the safety aspect at this unpredictable time, to the service delivered, especially with the pressure of having a full power cut.We really did have a very testing evening for both front of house staff and the kitchen staff, but we couldn’t fault them at all! Just to add on- one more thing that made me fall more in love with this place (if that’s even possible) is the finer details... in the ladies, they have supplied perfume samples to freshen up with! A personal touch that definitely did not go un-noticed.I saw this pub has been awarded in their efforts and I can hand on my heart say that it’s very well deserved. Jessie, Jim & all of the staff- thank you for a lovely evening. We will see you again soon! X

Trying a new restaurant is always an exciting event so, based on reviews the Plough, my expectations were high. Sadly the reality was far from this. Everything started well, the restaurant is a very attractive place with a good atmosphere. We were greeted with a friendly welcome and shown to our table. It is at this point where, in these crazy times, I would have expected to be told about track and trace etc. Sadly it was not even mentioned. Eventually I did spot the QR code across the other side of the room so I scanned it.The menus arrived and yes, menus because there were two menus. I’m not sure why there are two menus because there are dishes that are on both menus and dishes that only appear on one menu, so what is with the multiple menus? I’ve mentioned this many times in reviews but restaurants really MUST supply a drinks menu. If I cannot visit the bar then the only way that I know what drinks are sold is via a drinks menu.From the selection of dishes we chose the camembert starter which was supposed to be garlic and honey flavoured. 45 minutes later it arrived and no honey flavour, no garlic flavour and no real cheese flavour. In fact it had the texture of cottage cheese. We were subsequently told that there was a supply issue and that the camembert was being removed from the menu. Despite this the camembert was still being served. From the mains my wife chose the burger and she specifically asked if it comes with gherkins. Yes it does was the reply. I ordered Jim’s steak and ale pie. 40 minutes after the starter the mains arrived. Yep, no gherkins on the burger and I am not sure whether Jim has ever seen a pie but this was not a pie. It was more of a bland meat wrap. Three dishes, none of which were correct or even tasty. To the restaurants credit, they did remove the dishes from the bill. We did not ask them to, nor did we expect them to. I was just going to put it down to a bad experience and remember not to bother visiting again. So whilst the removal of the dishes from the bill was very grateful, there wasn’t any redeeming points to the meal that would want me to visit again.

Passing through the two of us stopped for lunch on the off chance we could get a table. We were greeted at the door by a lovely lady who took us through the Covid checks before showing us to a table. We were then passed to a male member of staff who took our drinks and food order and looked after us throughout our lunch. We had a bacon and brie ciabatta along with a sausage one with a side of fries which were great and washed down with a lovely glass of house prosecco. We only stayed for an hour but, we will be back, having been so impressed by the whole experience.

First time ever , stayed 1 o/n close by in Stoke Bruerne . Not impressed with the local offerings , upon reading reports of The Plough decided to drive short distance to this pub.Very hospitable friendly staff, Covid covered , & a very enjoyable meal. The chef is the husband , the wife in house , who came & spoke to us.He is extremely talented , with inspiring menu options, along with his excellent cooking skills that we thoroughly enjoyed our evening .Lucky locals!

Just had a take away from The Plough and it was incredible...!I was sceptical about ordering a take away but managed to persuade the family to given it a try. I ordered the Royal Burger which was the biggest tastiest burger I’ve ever had and the kids had chicken and smaller burgers..Lovely people, awesome food and give it a try....!

Good range of food choices on menu. The items we chose were nicely cooked and attractively presented. Deserts were excellent. Prices were sensible.will visit again.

Really delicious Sunday lunch to celebrate our 22nd Wedding Anniversary! Great service even helped with our wobbly table, we really enjoyed our visit, thanks

We booked a meal and went one evening. The service was first class and the food superb and of high quality. This was an exceptional meal and well prepared and presented. This restaurant is highly recommended but please book before visiting!

My partner and I went here after a track day at Silverstone, on the recommendation of friends and it really didn't disappoint! I had the sea bass as my main, it was cooked perfectly and beautifully presented, although not evident from my poor photography! I had the tirramissu for desert which was insanely decadant.The staff were great, friendly, helpful and attentative but not overly so. Couldn't reccomend this place enough.

We visited here for the first time even though we are so local. This restaurant has been recommended to us and we can see why. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much for them. The food was amazing. The best meal we’ve had in a long long time. We visit lots of local restaurants but this was something else. I had the sea bass and my husband had the pie which were both fantastic. Dessert was a delight. Wish we could have had them all. Beautiful place and we will be back very soon and regularly I’m sure!!

It's been so long since I have written a review on TripAdvisor, I could no longer get into my account so had to create a new one. Absolutely worth it as just wanted to write about the wonderful meal we had today.8Was a halfway point for us to meet up with friends... Group was 5 adults 2 children. Welcome was beyond warm and friendly... It was kind and inviting. Now I hope my Mum doesn't read this as the roast was without a doubt the best roast I have ever had. The meat was cooked to perfection (I had a mixed roast so tried all meats) and the potato's were just spot on crispy. Pudding was of equal amazing quality.The staff were absolutely lovelyThe true verdict was shown by my 4 year old fussy eater lad who was silent for all. Of 10 minutes as he cleared his plate... Blissful time out for us!Thank you for a wonderful time... Looking at the reviews before posthing this, am not surprised by the comments on here.Will now be waiting for Christmas booking so we can meet friends again here.

Despite Covid pressures this is the place to be. Jess and Jim have worked so hard along with their staff to maintain the warmest welcome and the best food ever, We visited last night and despite sitting in the bar for dinner we had a wonderful experience and the food was even better than ever. Butter fried cod cheeks to start and were they tasty and served so beautifully they just asked to be gobbled up. Lamb rack served pink with the most amazing flavours and I strongly recommend the beetroot dust potatoes with torched goats cheese, what a fantastic combination. Thai style mussels, these were the largest mussels ever seen and were delicious which was obvious from the clean plate. Puddings were superb, strawberries - nobody serves strawberries like Jim and the vanilla and raspberry parfait - how do they develop so much flavour into these fruits? What a wonderful evening we had and we are looking forward to seeing you all soon and enjoying the soon to be opened newly refurbished restaurant.