The Plough Tavern Hotel in East Lothian

Excellent meal, perfectly cooked by head chef Sean. Professionally served by Willie and Gemma. I had the brie then the roast beef. Perfectly cooked. Claire had the pate, George's home made recipe, then the scampi. Well done team .. 11 out of 10 xx

This was the best steak pie we have ever tasted in a long time superb 👌 Our starters were also as good as was the service.Thank you.

10 of us visited the Plough for a meal before the ABBA show at the Corn Exchange next door. The food was lovely, excellent value for money at the 2 course set dinner for £14.95. Food was delivered prompt & hot by the fab staff who couldn’t do enough for us. On a personal note, I had the cheesecake for dessert & it was to die for! Thanks for a lovely night.

Welcome and friendly greeting. All the staff were lovely, attentive and polite. The food was the best anywhere I have ever been. Having been for a Christmas night out I already knew the food was tremendous, took my Dad and his companion, my Dad is notoriously fussy and normally leaves half his food, not day, he ate his soup and steak pie! It's £14.95 for two courses, it's a bargain! We will be back that's for sure!

For tasty bar food at a very reasonable price, the plough is worth going to. It's family friendly and staff are always welcoming. It's relaxed and my regular for lunch.

Excellent food & service. Lounge is nice & cosy, bar sounded lively! Clean & very pleasant, great menu choices & cheery staff.

Great service unfortunately meal was terrible chips were undercooked and curry was bland and rice under9

Excellent service, food and atmosphere, perfect for this time of year. The staff made us feel really welcome and fulfilled all requests. A big selection of meals.

Pop in here for a drink bar staff so friendly good atmosphere made to feel welcome really enjoyed ourselves met some really nice people definitely be back especially when we are in the area

Popped in after soft play as boys very hungry. They were brilliant!! Catered for allergies and so attentive to the boys. Crayons and paper brought straight away. You were made to feel at home. Would recommend people to try here.

Friendly and helpful service. Good beer. Thoroughly enjoyed main course and desert plus coffee. The hotel has a great atmosphere.

This has by far been the best place to stay by far.Staff: absolutely fantastic went over and above what should ever have been expected of them and became friends for life nothing was ever an issue and welcomed us with open arms. Rooms: rooms were extremely spacious and maintained daily they were comfy and had everything needed to make our stay a comfortable experience. Food: excellent quality and value for money the chef was very accommodating with allergies thank you Barry.Location: perfect location for the golf and local shops and tourist experiences.Cannot thank or appropriate the plough enough there’s a great since of community sport within the down stairs bar and everyone is extremely friendly and happy lovely place to stay for business or pleasure will be back real soon amazing place and excellent experience Karen the manager is the best thing to happen to this place Ali the bar maid best around good luck Gemma on your wedding friends that have become family see you all soon

Stopped for lunch had fish and chips the batter was lovely and crisp. Not beer batter which you normally get in a pub. My husband also had sticky toffee pudding which was very good not swamped in goo. Only disappointment no decent cider.

Just been here and had a Fab lunch. The fish was fantastic and my daughter really enjoyed her chicken nuggets. He staff were fantastic and friendlyWill be back soon. Thank you

Just been for a lovely meal here and it's was first class fish and chips best i have ever had along with my dad the bairn had chicken nuggets and also she said best chicken nuggets in the world and that's saying something as she is a fussy eater wife had mac and cheese also first class very nice people that run it and very friendly will definitely be back

Enjoyed a couple of pints. Stayed locally on a work trip to Dunbar. The local hotel recommended it to watch the football.

Roast beef dinner yuck , cold roast beef with horrible gravy poured over the top . Chips were under cooked , most disappointing meal I have ever had here . We use this place a lot but mostly at lunch time . Won’t be back for a dinner at night , it’s a good job the sweets were up to scratch as we were talking about going to get fish chips as we were still hungry

Had a meal booked for my husbands 50th at the weekend. Fantastic meal and fantastic service!! Highly recommend for a family get together! Great value for money will definitely be back.

Absolutely delicious breakfast, very large portions and the hot chocolate was better than the one I get at Costa! Delicious

Excellent food at this local pub. Tried deep fried haggis and black pudding for the first time and, surprisingly to us, liked them as part of a shared platter of mixed starters, with a few other items. Friendly, welcoming staff and locals.

I suggested The Plough for a long awaited get-together with my best friend as I have had so many good lunches there. I am convinced we did make the wrong choice in choosing the sharing dishes of black pudding, haggis, prawns etc although my friend who's continually avoiding fatty foods did enjoy it. Everything was fried in batter and even the extra chips weren't great, they were in my opinion undercooked. We will return, but with hindsight choose more carefully. The young Waitress who served us was very good.

Been here a few times now with my husband and new baby. The staff are so friendly and go out their way to help. The meals are lovely, portions are large, always fresh and full of flavour. Nothing is too much trouble for them. If your out for a meal it’s worth a visit you won’t be disappointed. The lentil soup is so tasty and filling. The roast beef is also really good, you can also have smaller portions if you can’t manage a large meal. Staff always welcome you and always seat us where there’s plenty room for our pram, we have been with our older sons too, one is a very fussy eater and he loves it here. Kids get pencils and paper to colour in and do puzzles which I think is great to keep them entertained. Will be returning again soon.

We ate here as our 'hotel' did not serve food despite saying so on its website. Meal was lovely and large portions. Staff very friendly.

This is such a nice place to stay. Very friendly and the food is very good. It's also a great location as it's very close to lots of golf courses (if that's what you like), it's not far from the coast, some very pretty towns nearby, and you can still pop into the city centre of Edinburgh easily enough. I have stayed in the Plough four times, so obviously I like it here. Very good value for money and lovely people.

Brilliant establishment never had a cold glass out the fridge with such a refreshing pint of tennants, staff amazing great service by Caroline and Tracy much recommended.

Superb meal in the evening, all six of us had different things off the menu or extras board, big portions, very tasty.

I’ve eaten here a few times and it has good quality food at good prices. I love a good steak pie and wasn’t disappointed here. I’ll be here tomorrow for Sunday lunch too as I love a good Sunday roast.

Looked at the reviews and thought this place looked quaint, did'nt worry to much that there were no photo's of the accomodation, reviews were of the food so thought must be okay ? How wrong was I ... dear dear me where to start.We arrived at 8.10pm on Friday the 8th of June and were told restaurant closed at 8pm and also asked to pay for rooms before we'd seen them which I thought was a bit strange... until I saw room and then knew why. If I'd seen befor I'd paid would have refused. I have attached some photographs to back up my review. I have never stayed in such a dump in my entire like and we have travelled all over and stayed in some "Basic" places before. The walls where covered in dirty marks, the furniture was straight from the 70's and chipped and dirty, someone else had left their coat in our wardrobe so that just shows the level of attention given by the cleaning staff??? There was dirty splash marks on the door frames, mould all over the bathroom and the shower seals were disgusting. The shower doors were broken and did not close correctly, actually coming away from their runners. The sink taps were marked the wrong way round ... so the cold tap was actually hot and the hot tap cold ... much to the disgust of my husband when he tried to brush his teeth! The carpet was disgusting ... it looked like it has'nt been hoovered in months and in some areas, like the gap between the wardrobe and door ... looked like it had'nt been hoovered in decades !. There were no curtains only strange tin blinds that did not close fully so we had terrible nights sleep. The beds were supposedly twin, but the mattresses were a lot smaller than the bases, no headboards so our lumpy pillows kept falling between the gaps. The beeding was a starange blue colour, bobberly and really poor quality.The chair had a massive hole in it which was hidden with a cushion, not safe to sit on. I did complain to the landlady only to be told that the rooms were a work in progress ???? What progress ??? I said that it should have been reflected in the price and at £70.00 per night NOT including breakfast was way too much. She just shrugged and that was that !!! To be honest if we had'nt already booked to see the Rolling Stones and were limited on time to find other accomadation we would have walked out. We never ate there .... after seeing the level of cleanliness of the rooms it made me question what the kitchens were like ... Eeewwww I did NOT want to find out. Will never return and urge others NOT to visit ... Yak !

I have visited here a few times now, as a couple and as part of a group, and I've always been impressed with the place. It ticks all my boxes: tasty food, big portions, value for money, friendly staff, cosy atmosphere. Every time I've been in the Plough it has been busy, which says a lot. I thoroughly recommend the Plough to those who enjoy hearty, pub style food.

We stopped here today for lunch and a short rest before the return leg of our walk from Longniddry. Nice welcome from staff and great food at really reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend a visit, but do not expect a modern decor. Certainly traditional and well lived in.

Very dog friendly excellent food second stop there for lunch my friends and I stoped there the first time while visiting local art gallery,this time just a day out for a wonder around the shops and lunch before going back to Edinburgh.

Myself and my 5 friends all had a meal on Saturday 28th April 2018. We have been there many times over the years and have found the staff to be friendly, pleasant and efficient. Karen the "boss" is very nice indeed. The food is excellent, all being home made. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would strongly recommend to anyone.

Perfect for families. Friendly staff, warm nice and cosy. Best drinks and food. Owners very nice. Staff always helpful. Locals very friendly too. Amazing food and restaurant facility for family.

Don't miss an early evening meal in the Plough Haddington. Hearty meals with locally sourced meat and fish. Big portions at prices that are hard to beat. Best of all is the super quality.

Went back here for the third time and again had great service and delicious food. We go here if we want to have some of the best food in this district and all for a very reasonable price. Can't recommend enough.

Had a great meal here before our show in the corn exchange. Very nice and do half portions so all good. Very friendly and helpful staff ! Will call again in in the area.

just had the famous Plough Tavern Sunday breakfast.

Had the steak pie and it was beautiful! Tried the bosses homemade chocolate fudge cake it was amazing! Lovely staff. Would recommend and we will definitely be back

We have been here a few times when in the area, whether for food, or a drink, never had any...

Food was excellent and plenty of it. My husband had fish and chips which was more like a whale, lovely...

El plough hotel taverna es un hotel agradable y es una buena oferta para aquellos que visitan Haddington o deseen explorar los alrededores. El hotel está un poco anticuado en algunos aspectos, pero esto es más que compensado por su agradable ambiente y su conveniente...

Nos visita este pub/todo el tiempo estamos bajando a visitar a unos familiares, para comer algo rápido, y almuerzo ligero. Personal encantador, amable, buena selección de comida en el menú, y siempre en la junta algunas ofertas en el área del salón. Cocina rápida y...

Acostumbrados a beber aquí hace años. Era agradable pub luego y no nos decepcionó en una comida familiar reciente. Si lo que quieres es una comida relajada con bebidas este es un lugar tan bueno como cualquier otro. No un menú enorme pero suficiente variedad para atraer a todos los gustos. Los precios habituales para una comida de pub y sabroso con él. El personal amable y el servicio rápido.

Bit of an old mans pub from the outside, but it has quite a comfortable lounge side that also serves meals. Friendly bar staff. Reasonably priced refreshments.

Having walked around Haddington looking for somewhere to eat, without success, we spotted the Plough as we were driving out and I'm glad we did. The dining area was neat and tidy and the staff were friendly. The menu has a good selection and the food was hot and tasty and not expensive. We had two mains for £18.90. I'd dine here again.

Trengte et sted å sove for natten. Stoppet helt tilfeldig her. Verste stedet jeg har sovet. Skittent, merker på laken, kjønnshår på badet, og såpebeholderen var vannet ut. Eneste pluss ved oppholdet var relativt hyggelig service. Frokost ok. Alt dette til en pris av 82 pund. Det kaller jeg et ran.

We were on the the last day of our weekend away at a near by caravan park & thought we'd have a last day lunch before setting off home.phoned ahead & booked for 12.car parking around the back & it's FREE!pub is a bit dated & could do with a wee refurb but this did reflect on our service or food.The wee chap has great customer service & the food was fab.only one disappointment.....I never got Cullen skink soup!starters around £5 & mains £9 upwards.They do a kids menu,separate prices for starter main & pudding.£1.40 for a large fruit shoot.I personally like a wee meal deal menu for kids,my 3 year old has a very small appetite so I like a wee deal!worth a visit!

I come here at least once a month with my daughter. It's my favourite place in Haddington to go to for lunch. It's affordable and quick. Have been a couple times when there's only 1 member of staff on and it's full so you'd expect service to be slow But have always been served quickly and the service is very good

We tried the early evening menu and were delighted with our meals. A selection for every taste, big portions and wonderfully cooked and presented. Don't miss out book early and enjoy one of the best restaurants in East Lothian.

As money can be tight in January the plough is offering an early bird menu although you can still use the bistro menu . Well I chose the early bird and had a pan fried liver bacon and onions on a bed of mash,the best I've ever had , the staff were brilliant caring and pleasant

Had a great meal here with friends........very snug and cosy A warm welcome from Karen and Ali.......chef Barry made some magnificent dishes...aided by his little helper Georgia.....Good safe environment.

Fantastic food and very friendly staff, I've been here multiple times and never been disappointed! They also have a very popular Quiz Night on tuesdays too

Another good meal at the Plough, had the gammon which I recommend- excellent.Friendly helpful service with good food, will be back.

Popped into the plough for a meal on a very busy night both meals were very good and service was great and friendly

Had a lovely meal here today,always good pub food presented well with good friendly service thanks will be back

Booked a table for five meeting up with family. What a lovely warm and cherry welcome we received from all the staff and i have to say even the customers were very pleasant too knowing we were from Wales. Staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble.All five of our meals were ample in portion and very tasty too. Not least to say reasonably priced as well.The whole ambiance of the Tavern was electric and i also take the view if a place is busy then it must be good!

A nice centrally located Pub in the historic town centre. Staff are warm and friendly and the menu has everything you'd expect. Food was good and would highly recommend. If you are looking for somewhere to just pop in and have good pub grub this is where to go.

We were planning to lunch at the Tyneside, but Paul is getting it ship-shape and it's looking good, but only light snacks until the Chef is in situ. He recommended the Plough which I hadn't been to for many years, (probably changed owners 3 times since I was a regular). I was surprised to get a table as by this time it was 1.45 and very busy. The main eating area hasn't changed much, but the strange undulation in the floor has gone to be replaced with wood in the back dining area. The kitchen seems to have been enlarged and much better. The decor and furnishings are a bit dated, but I like it. The Staff are welcoming and attentive. The menu offers are extensive and quite a few things appealed to us from the Specials Board. We decided to go for a main only and my Husband settled for Gammon Steak which he said was the best he had had in a long time which if going by his plate (almost clean enough to skip the dishwasher) was certainly true. I had the Roast Beef dinner which was excellent, everything on my plate was cooked to perfection i.e. Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, boiled potatoes, carrots, green beans, mini corn cobs, I wasn't impressed by the Roast tatties, but I do realise that serving perfect roasters over a long period must be difficult. When I jokingly pointed out this small failing the lovely waitress berated and "killed" the chef, found this response particularly amusing. Adjustments were made to our bill for this little problem - which was not only surprising, but a superb way of dealing with it.Looking forward to future visits.

Went here with family, 4 adults and a 10 year old. Had to wait awhile because it was busy. Staff friendly and attentive, so drinks came along quickly. Food was good with good sized portions.

Saturday lunch en famille while sightseeing in the area. Good service, above average pub food. Inside seemed a bit dark but we were able to sit outside in the sun!

great service . and food was beautiful would highly recommend to anyone . the staff are very friendly especially Nicola. will definitely be back soon

The plough tavern has everything Great lively bar Friendly staff Fantastic food Sheltered beer garden...maintained by resident gardener Willie Live sports Friendly locals Well worth a visit

A friend who stays in Haddington recommended this place to us while visiting the area.There was plenty to choose from the menu from hot to cold foods. I had the steak pie which was delicious.As its quite a small pub, the lounge area has very few seating and it was busy when I entered the lounge. Overall the staff were very friendly. Great service

My fiance and I had been travelling for a couple of hours, and decided to stop in Haddington for some food. This place is great for a pub lunch, we were surprised by just how much food we got, and left absolutely stuffed. The food was lovely, and if we ever end up back in Haddington, we will make sure to stop here again.

I was the only person in the restaurant as it was a Monday evening in February. Both the waitress and chef were very friendly and helpful. The homemade burger was delicious and perfectly cooked. The knickerbocker glory was a lovely treat!

Went in for lunch with my 2 kids, Dad and his partner after a trip to The Museum of Flight. If you're after a nice pub lunch with pleasant staff then this is a good place to go. Kids were happy as were the other 2

Today we visited this lovely wee pub for a bar lunch. Nice friendly staff, warm cosy atmosphere. Did'nt have to wait too long on our food coming. I had the fish which was delicious, my mother had the roast beef which was really tender and my daughter had the macaroni, which again was delicious. A very nice time was had by us all.

Alright for a pub lunch serving the usual suspects, fish and chips steak pie etc most staff are nice enough can sometimes get busy around weekend lunch times, whole place could do with being updated, starting to look a bit worn.

Service great and lovely starter but was disappointed with the main courses.Food not very hot and the meat in the steak pie was very tough.

First meal we had and from the first foot inside the door was a smiling face . welcoming and the smell of fresh food been made . choice of quality of meals and puddings . nice and friendly staff a real warm welcome with real tasty food . The food came presented well and was top quality meat and it tasted delicious. Can't wait to go again and try something else .I'm sure I will not be disappointed .

called into Haddington on the way back from visiting family in Edinburgh, had been before but not for a lunch. Picked the Plough because we could take the dogs in the bar to eat, very important on a hot day. Had a lovely soup and sandwich combo (lentil) and a club sandwich between us, quite the nicest club sandwich we have had, and it came with lovely chips, very filling and excellent value, we saw people eating in the restaurant next door, and it was very popular, will definitely visit again

Lovely lunch, lots of choice and good value. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble in keeping the kids happy which helped the parents enjoy lunch!

Stopped off here for a spot of lunch. We ordered Fish and Chips. We got Fish and Chips. What a delight. From the first mouthful of fish you could taste the fish rather than the batter. The chips were as hot as the fish and we were delighted with it. We ordered two pints of lager. the lager was nice and clear as well as being well chilled. The order was delivered promptly by a smiling young lady. all the staff were very friendly as were the locals who were in the bar. All in all a great experience. well worth a long bus journey Recommended. We will return for the fantastic fish and chips. Thanks to all the staff especially the chef.

Friendly place with great food and good value for money. Service with a smile and good atmosphere. Clean and tidy no complaints at all praise all round.

Had a meal in the Plough while staying in Haddington. The food was well cooked and presented and good value for money. The staff were very welcoming and efficient. The pub had a wide variety of drinks to suit most people.

Had lunch today with our 3 children.Good straightforward value for money meal (£41 for all of us with drinks).All polished off and full tummies all round. Friendly service too.

Regular visitor for lunches mostly. Nice menu, and always 2 or 3 specials on the board for something different. Small cosy atmosphere,and staff very helpful and warm. Worth a visit if you are passing through Haddington!

Friendly and inviting staff greet you. No nonsense menu.Lovely food.Easy for all locationNice and cleanVery reasonable prices

Popped in for a quick lunch - delicious soup and sandwich combo. We have eaten here many times and never have any complaints! Karen and her staff are always welcoming. Looking forward to a Christmas meal there soon !

We decided to lunch their yesterday after an impromptu decision to visit Haddington , location is right in the town centre close to all bus stops etc , looks quaint from outside and had a not too fussy menu .after entering we were greeted and shown to a table by gentleman serving at the bar , ordered our drinks and received a menu ( there is a specials board as well ) a cosy place warm atmosphere , friendly staff . Background music was surprisingly good ! Food was lovely , and generous portions too - you are not fleeced here at all !!! Haggis parcels are amazing !Toilets a bit tight squeeze ( I use crutches) but very clean . Will be back for sure !!! Decor a little dated but you do get real flowers on table and napkins displayed like little crowns !

Located right in the center of the town with easy walking distance to most of the places in Haddington. Charming little place with well prepared food and a reasonable price tag.

,popped in too see if my little 13 year old was allowed in as wife wanted to watch rugby,Karen and her staff are supberb hosts ,wife n kids eat in bistro part food really good ,Karen looked after us like we were family ,next time we are in haddington we will return

Visited here for lunch,it was quite busy,service was ok,but the place definitely needs a good paint it's pretty grim decor,menu was very boring not a lot of choice,food was also lacking flavor,so for these reasons dated &boring would not eat here again.

My husband, Granddaughter and myself had an evening meal here yesterday. The staff were lovely friendly and polite. The meals were most enjoyable, we had the scampi and roast beef, generous portions, well presented and most of all delicious and well priced. Will definitely call here again when passing through, well done.

Food was amazing, service was excellent and fantastic value for money. Would recommend this welcoming restaurant to anyone visiting the Haddington area.

the went out of there way to make a omelette for my husband as felt like he wanted something light to eat with being with the rest of us. Also offered us half portions which we accepted and was more adequate and very friendly staff would go back again

Just popped in after being advised to try it from a local who said it did amazing food. And we were not left disappointed. My partner and me had both a starter and main. He had the Cullen sink soup and I had had the brie parcels in batter. Both were fresh and tasty. My partner then had the steak pie with roast potatoes and seasonal veg and I had the roast rib of beef with roast potatoes and veg. Both were delicious. The gravy was of very good quality and the meat was cooked to perfection. And the veg was seasoned well had a taste of butter. I would highly recommend this place for a lovely meal. It's relaxed atmosphere means that even though you might be done up in all your finery you can still enjoy a top class meal. Staff were wonderfully friendly and service was brilliant. We will sure be back!

I was staying nearby this pub and didn't eat here so I cannot comment on the food. I can however say that the welcome and the beer were excellent and that the pub boasts a good quality dartboard and a friendly crowd of locals who made me very welcome. Well worth a visit.

We went for a meal on Christmas Eve even though we had not booked they managed to fit us in the food was first class the service was great even my teenage daughters enjoyed it and they can be a bit fussie we will be back thanks for a great start to the festive season

We had lunch there today and it was good pub grub and the service was both efficient and friendly.Not the place for a special meal but fine for a quick lunch. We all go back.

Service was very good. Roast beef was excellent as was my wifes fish & chips. Great value bar supper.

I had not been to The Plough for a few years. I ordered from the special menu the rib beef roast with veg and roast ,boiled potatoes.The food was not hot ! the veg was not seasoned !, the beef, 2 thin slices with what tasted like gravy granules spread all over the beef was tasteless and lukewarm.The tiny Yorkshire pudding was soggy and tasteless.This meal reminded me of school dinners, but @ £10.20 with a can of juice, this was not a cheap and cheerful bar lunch. Very poor !