The Plough West Hanney in Vale of White Horse

We don't know this area very well but researched somewhere in the countryside and near Wantage as our daughter was picking up a car from there.Beautiful looking building and easy to park. Through a little outside alleyway led to a sheltered garden with large awning and up a few steps to the garden with lawn and tables. I tried the Abingdon ale - Loose Canon .....luuuuvily! Thankfully my daughter was running late so I had to be hospitable and try another pint which was equally as good. The Landlord/owner was very kind as we were a tad late ordering our food. The day boat haddock with hand cut double cooked chips was superb we ate everything plus we had a grilled bavette of beef. All in all a lovely time was had and we will return as the sound of the roasts are amazing.

We landed as a group of balloons nearby and turned up without a booking - the staff were very friendly and helpful. I shall be back - and highly recommend this excellent pub.

A very enjoyable pub all round! Very nice large enclosed garden, which plenty of space. Beautiful building, which feels very at the heart of the village. Their own plough beer gave an extra special touch. The service was outstanding and the food was wonderful, very healthy portions of good quality food. A fun village vibe, but somewhere that it's perfect both to meet friends or take family. Really nice walks around as well and perfect distance from Wantage for a nice walk and Sunday lunch.

Lovely garden and a perfect start to been able to eat out and visit pubs again, The staff are lovely and very attentive, the food is phenomenal, cannot fault at all! And to top it off we all did a mins silence for Prince Phillip are aged by the owner!

since it has changed hands, the whole place has taken on a new vibe, for the better, the food was simple , plentiful, and cooked to perfection, the ale was cold and refreshing, Matt and Ivone we wish you all the best in the future and yes we will be back more now

We stumbled upon the plough after a long walk and what a find! The landlord, his wife and Ryan the bar attender couldn’t have been more friendlier and welcoming, the service was incredible! The sausage rolls and chips - just delightful! Not to mention the Prosecco. A very lovely heart warming pub which is a must stop if your in the area!

I booked a table Sunday lunchtime outside. We live in Wantage so decided to have a little lunch stop here. The experience as a whole was lovely. Staff very welcoming and attentive with a good selection of beers and ales- quite a few locally brewed. We had a roast and shared a sticky toffee pudding. Wow what can I say the food was amazing and I finished wanting to eat it all again- (not because I wasn’t full but just because it tasted so good). The pork melted in your mouth but also had very crispy crackling. The apple sauce was creamy and complimented it very well. It was also lovely to have the addition of beetroot and parsnip. I would highly recommend the plough and we will be back for sure on a Sunday and on another day to try other food on the menu. Make sure you book! Also felt very secure with good covid regulations.

Lovely place, excellent beer and also quality food done simply and executed really well. Matt and Ivone are superb hosts and make you feel really welcome. This is a must visit place if you're in the area, or even if not!

A great asset to the village. A pleasant garden area and good food on offer. Matt the new landlord is very enthusiastic and pleasant and I'm sure the pub will improve under his stewardship after a soft start in these strange times. Thoroughly recommend if in or passing Hanney.

A typical English pub in the Middle of a lovely english country.We could just drink local english beer,cause not food was served.Anyway it was really fun,children could play with board games.Really good

Smallish village pub which has been modestly modernised and still retains a good village atmosphere. Although I have visited the Plough previously, this is not a pub I know well, but I understand it has had its problems in the recent past, so it is good to see that it is back on track again. There were three ales on offer at the time of my visit, all from smaller independent breweries, some local, but I opted for an excellent pint of Weetwood Oregon Pale (from Cheshire). From the fairly straightforward menu I chose the Pie of the Day, which was Chicken & Chorizo. This turned out to be an exceptionally well crafted pie, packed with meat and delicious, served with greens and chips and a jug of gravy; well worth the wait - service is friendly but not the quickest here.

A local community owned pub/restaurant which has struggled recently to have a consistent food service. The new chef however is a breath of fresh air with a small but interesting menu and high in quality. The thatched pub is a lovely setting with a very good selection of real ales. Not particularly cheap but good value.

Nick of the Plough provided the ultimate afternoon tea for us after our rehearsal for an evening carol service in the church (we were a small visiting choir). Delicious tea, sandwiches, sausage rolls and scotch eggs by a blazing fire. We could hardly refuse to give the other guests a carol! Brilliant afternoon!

Warming, real log fire and tasty food. Risotto of the day was beetroot, feta and candid walnut - a tasty combination. Special pud of the day, white chocolate brownie with strawberry ice-cream, was more of a cake with pieces of chocolate in it. As this is a small pub its unlikely to attract Christmas parties so good for a meal and catching up with friends.

Came by for lunch after calling to see if the kitchen is back open after a spell over the summer without a chef - which it now is :)I had the fish pie from the specials menu and my husband the burger, as he is a bit of a burger fiend! Both were delicious, and the service just as faultless as it was on our last visit, the landlord making us feel so welcome and at home.Will definitely be back again.

I wish I could but the resturant is Closed. The landlord has basically given up and that's a shame in a community owned pub.

Had a country walk to the pub with a couple of friends. Fantastic service, lovely chat with the locals when we arrived. Really enjoyed our visit. Thanks to all who have kept the pub open x

We went here to see what it would be like. And it was great. A small village pub with great staff. Very quick and pleased to sere us with a great smile from all staff.

Visited for Sunday lunch with six friends during a weekend away.The roast beef Sunday lunch was absolutely amazing, beautifully presented and huge!! Amazing beef, crunchy veggies, cauli cheese perfect and loads of potatoesThe landlord was a lovely funny guy too and the pub felt really friendly and we felt very welcome.Would highly recommended and worth travelling for. One of the best roasts I’ve had in a long long time

We visited this amazing pub last night, the food was fantastic great quality, well presented with great service from the landlord, who was funny friendly. A great beer selection. I had a homemade Steak and Ale pie now this was amazing possibly the best I have ever had. All of the meal were freshly cooked and very tasty.You need to visit this pub just to sample the amazing food. The pub inside is extremely clean and welcoming.

Thank you Nick and Trish for great welcome.Fantastic pub. Great selection of beers. Presentation excellent. Food first class in terms of quality and value. Will definitely return.

Just had lunch today and it's the 1st meal I have eaten produced by Jason their new chef. I had a Pate starter which was a perfect size very tasty and well presented. My main was a Chicken Alfredo Pasta dish which was out of this world and some well cooked and very tasty local veg as a side. My friend has Lambs liver, bacon, mash and peas. She wolfed it down and was very happy with it. Good prices, good local ales and a very friendly atmosphere made it a perfect way to spend a convivial lunchtime.

Great sausage and mash and friendly staff. We did not try the outside seating area but it looked very inviting.

A long Sunday lunch with friends we only see once a year. The landlord was very laid back, no pressure to stop nattering and decide what to eat. All four of us chose something different; all four were not disappointed. Absolutely superb, we will be visiting again,

tried to visit pub on 22nd august pub closed down by enviralmental health.Dead mice found in kitchen many breaches of hygine regulations. have read since that pub was find £1,500.Eat here at your peril!!!!

A friendly welcome in this quiet village inn. Apart from the usual drinks the bar offered 4 fine ales of which I enjoyed a pint of the golden Village Idiot at 4.1% abv.

Wasn’t expecting to find such a perfect example of the quintessential English pub, off the beaten track and tucked away in a lovely corner of the village just by the church (where better than this for a pub!). Turns out it is actually owned by the villagers and run as a cooperative, so that get all their favourite beers! There were several that would get my vote and I couldn’t resist washing down some of the ham egg and chips with a great pale ale!

Such a friendly atmosphere and wonderful food the belly pork was incredible would like to go far more regularly

This gem of a place will not disappoint and is well worth a visit Lovely welcoming host, food was first class, and we had exceptional service Great pub and we look forward to returning soon

Booked a table for five on a Friday night and glad we did. The ale selection was good and well kept and a good wine choice with a Shiraz cab sav went down well.

the chicken was so succulent, so moist and tender melt in the mouth, the fish and chips excellent, the desert was divine, the staff are really attentive to your needs and overall its tops in our book

Staying in the area on a business trip and wanting to eat away from the hotel. It was a bit of trek in pitch darkness. Well worth it though. Great food and you couldn't be made to feel more welcome by Nick and Trish the landlords. Also Nick does a great selection of local ales that he changes regularly. I would recommend to anyone.

Thai green chicken curry with rice for six friends was not on the menu but the friendly new chef cooked it for us all. We had good service in this friendly community pub.

Just wanted to place a review for the plough. On Thursday it was my parents wedding anniversary so I thought as Gareth is back we will go the the local.

The pub is under new management and the welcome could not have been warmer. Nick and Trish have already made a great impression on the place - and there was a bustling, friendly atmosphere.

Fuimos a la comida del domingo en el Día de los padres. No había estado desde que había sido reformado. El personal es agradable y el diseño ha mejorado mucho y bar. Teníamos la carne de hamburguesa, filetes de salmón y de arranque. Toda la comida era buena, patatas fritas. v las rústicas eran geniales y perfectamente cocinado, así que felicitaciones al chef. Jardín trasero era agradable y no estaba lleno.

Regresé a la barredora para ver el nuevo chef. Otra gran noche, con una pequeña pero de calidad y un gran ambiente. El pescado y las patatas fritas no sólo era muy sabroso, pero también una enorme porción!

Reservamos una mesa para 1:00pm para el almuerzo de domingo esperaba que estuviera ocupada por entonces pero estaba vacío a la llegada. Dimos nuestras bebidas y pedir comida de inmediato. Sin embargo, después de una espera nuestra comida llegó antes de las bebidas. La comida...

En el corazón de la pequeña aldea, Este pub es un lugar fantástico para ir de una copa tranquila (una buena gama de cervezas muy bien cuidados) o una comida. Hay un buen menú de comida de pub, pero los platos están preparados con amor...

El ambiente de este pequeño pueblo es excelente. El amable personal ir la milla extra para ayudar. Hay una variedad de cervezas diferentes de continuar todas están en buenas condiciones y la comida es de primera clase, es honesto a comida a Dios con sabor, hay algo para todo el mundo en el menú con una amplia variedad de excitantes ofertas. Para los días de verano y primavera cálida hay un jardín muy bien cuidado, protegida y acogedor. Bien hecho a todos en la pala.

A great place to sit, drink and eat with friendly, relaxed and efficient service. The back garden was haven in the sunshine. Great food too! Look forward to our next visit to West Hanney.

We visited the pub after the new team took over and had a very enjoyable evening. Great atmosphere and a good selection of well prepared food.

Now the Plough is a proper community pub this is reflected in the very supportive attitude of the staff and an altogether better atmosphere. Food now in my view very commendable and well presented. Decor improved but quite a long way to go. Would not eat voluntarily in the restaurant (as opposed to the bar) as I am not keen on sitting in cramped railway carriages going nowhere. However I fully appreciate this is going to be addressed. Garden also in need of TLC but appreciate that not everything can be done at once. Keep up the good work. Oh and the beer is great and the whisky, gin and wine selection much improved

Visitors to the village, we went for a Saturday evening meal, having experienced the Plough under several of it's previous "managements". The service was really friendly and helpful and the food was excellent and good value. The restaurant lacked a bit of atmosphere but it improved as it filled up. The layout does not help and the decor is a bit utilitarian. It needs more pictures and a mirror above the fireplace to maximise the light imho. The "olde worlde" decor of the bar has also been replaced which is a pity. One other small point of improvement would turn the Plough from a great restaurant into a classy restaurant: the grammar and spelling on the menu! I found at least 14 howling spelling and punctuation errors - sorry, I used to be a fundraiser and had to write letters and application potentially for hundreds of thousands of pounds and my grammar and spelling could make the difference between a "yes" and a "no". Hence, my proof-reading antennae sometimes quiver uncontrollably, especially when rogue apostrophes are about!!! But it didn't spoil a great evening with great food.

The Plough at West Hanney is enjoying a revival since the change of management and well deserved too! We had a lovely Sunday roast . The food was great, particular mention to the perfectly cooked beef and the wonderful 'Yorkshires'. Having polished off our Roast Lamb and Roast Beef, we enjoyed tasty Lemon tart & sorbet and Mini doughnuts with Vanilla milkshake (respectively) for pudding. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere with great staff and chef who are committed to their craft. Long may their success continue!

A lovely place to sit, drink and eat. The service is friendly and relaxed but efficient. The locals seem invested in the pub too, and it has a lovely quaint atmosphere to match the village. The food is brilliant, great portion sizes-the Camembert is divine! Outside seating too and plenty of parking available. Highly recommend.

We visited The Plough yesterday after looking at the reviews on Trip Advisor and it certainly lived up to recent billing. The staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome although it clearly has a very local following. Although slightly disappointed there was no haddock available on the day, my buttermilk chicken burger was the best I've ever had with a lovely (and spicy) chipotle mayonnaise. My husband also really enjoyed his beef burger. The decor is lovely and fresh and the pub boasts a cosy but well stocked garden - perfect for a beautiful spring day

We pitched up on chance for lunch because there's been a recent change of management. The menu is short but offers a range from burgers to salads and fuller meals: we settled for one confit duck leg serving which we shared. It was excellent and came adequate veg and a lovely rich gravy.It's a free house so you can look forward to a changing range of interesting beers at sensible prices.The staff were universally friendly and helpful so, overall, we regard this as a real find.

Have had at least half a dozen meals here - lunches, dinners and Sunday lunch - since the new team took over about a month back. All round excellent, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff; at last we've got our village pub restaurant back. The place is rapidly developing a reputation and clearly attracting folk from outside the village and is busy with a real nice friendly vibe. Highly recommended if you want a meal or just a swift libation!

I had the best Sunday lunch a week ago at the new look Plough, now under new management and with a completely different menu. The staff are very competent, friendly and attentive. Two of us had rare roast beef and it was just right. It came with delicious gravy, a huge, freshly made Yorkshire pud and veg cooked as if I'd done them myself, not over or under cooked and obviously fresh. Three of us had two starters and three mains and three drinks and the bill (which was correctly added up) was only £32 including a tip, which we felt they thoroughly deserved.Keep up the good work Gareth and James.

We went to the Plough with work one evening, there were 14 of us, we pre-ordered to save time. Service was excellent the food was well presented, hot and very good. The Plough is very clean and very welcoming, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I would recommend the Plough for a night out with good food and drink.

Great food albeit a little limited..an pork belly ran out by 8pm! Hubby had last one! Good value yoo

Good beer and great bunch of people with village pub atmosphere. Ate Sunday lunch a here a few weeks ago, nice pink roast beef with all the trimmings. Will be back

Gareth has produced a good menu and he can cook. Friendly bar with good knowledge on a range of drinks. Good wines by the glass

New management at pub is clearly having a great impact. Pub was bustling, and all tables in restaurant full. We had a great meal, good portions, tasty flavours and really friendly staff. The lime and lemonade battered fish and chips was really different and very good indeed. The steak was cooked perfectly. Nice job guys.

Fantastic roast dinner and pudding was lovely they must use steamers and slow cookers the veg and gammon was very well done! Staff were very friendly, polite and good to our dog. Price was very reasonable too thanks a lot guys!

After a closed period of two weeks the community owned free house, The Plough reopened with a new look and new management. On the second day of the new look Plough we held my husbands 40th birthday party. Despite not yet officially opening the kitchen yet Gareth, the new chef/manager, cooked up a fantastic chicken Malay curry and vegetable balti with all the trimmings. The pub looks great and the well turned out, professional looking staff are efficient and welcoming. The beer selection is fantastic (4 real ales, 2 of which from local, microbreweries) and the new menu (starting 1st February) looks enticing and reasonably priced. We had an amazing time and definitely feel we celebrated in style. Will be visiting The Plough frequently for a drink and can't wait to try to Winter menu.

We have only been here for lunch, but every time found a warm welcome and tasty food at a reasonable price. Would recommend if you are in the area, although the French radio station is a bit a novelty.

Found this place by chance, very welcoming - nice sunny beer garden and foods really good value for money....

We had been here a couple of times before and decided to come back in the late summer. The pub and garden are lovely and the staff very welcoming.Sadly though the food was largely not freshly cooked- ham clearly chilled and mass produced, oven chips, microwave rice. Edible but nothing yuo couldn't make at home.A real shame and hopefully will get back to what it was.

Having heard by chance that Phil is back "In Town" couldn't resist booking a table and tasting the his great food again.Haven't been to the Plough for over ten years, so we weren't sure what to expect. Last time we went it was all a bit dingy.Walked in and we were greeted by cheerful, friendly staff who were very helpful ensuring we got the wine we like. The decor is clean and bright white, which gives the pub a clean ans airy feel.Seated at a very comfortable table.Served in a very friendly and efficient way.Starters were gorgeous, one of my favorites were on the menu 'Whitebait' so I was happy straight away, The main courses were to say the least gorgeous. One of Phil's famous ribs and the other ribeye steak. Both cooked to perfection and served with exactly what we asked for, which always thrills me when someone gets this right as I can't stand anything green to be put on my plate.By the time we had eaten mains we were so stuffed the desert menu was out of the question, so we'll be back soon to test drive that.Well worth a visit, be hungry when you go the portions are very generous.

Not having been here for a couple of years, we decided to try it out again, given the reasonable reviews. The staff were friendly and the pub was not busy. Unfortunately, they got one main order wrong and the chips were out of a freezer bag. The ribs were nice but nothing special. A choice of just three puddings was considered inadequate.Shame - it's a nice building in a picturesque setting. Needs to do better.

Greeted by Gabby the barman First the landlady, very welcoming and friendly, fish soup delicious followed by roast rib of beef was out of this world, tasty, tender and a word I hate but awesome, cos it was.... Well be back

I had 3 courses all of which I enjoyed,especially Phil s famousbarbque ribs very tasty and filling which Ii remember having some 12 years ago at a nearby village not be mentioned in these parts it would seem.

Superb food and great personal service. Being a village pub there is always an opportunity for a chat and to catch up with local news. Recommended

chinese salt and pepper pork soup, its just a pity other pubs dont go and see Phil and learn how to make real soup, the german pizza bleeding lovely, you just can not go past real food,

Went for a meal with my husband, staff very friendly. Food was fantastic, had the sharing seafood platter for starter, I mentioned I loved prawn cocktail and they made that for me on the platter. For mains I had chicken in Stilton sauce, just beautiful. I would definatley recommend this pub and can't wait to go back.

Drove past the Plough as we were lost and decided to go in. From the outside, it's a beautiful looking building, but that's where the charm ended. We walked in to the pub where the staff seemed to find a million things to do rather than acknowledge our presence. Eventually we were served, but it really did feel like we were in the way. The "landlady seemed surprised when we asked for food, and didn't offer a menu. So we asked for one, and were presented with a grease spotted piece of paper. Which wasn't even the full menu, so we had to ask for that. We felt like we were an inconvenience, and nearly left, but appreciate that everyone can have off days, but frankly, I wish we hadn't. My husband tried "Phil's Famous Ribs" which were no different to what you'd find in a Hungry Horse. The chips were standard frozen fare, which could have benefited from at least another two minutes cooking. Hard in the middle, and decidely pale on the outside, it wasn't very impressive. I had the steak, which I requested rare. There was no blood, and it was erring on the side of medium to well. I did say to the server that the steak wasn't how I asked, but she said they were really busy in the kitchen and it could take "ages" to get another one. Everything was obscenely over seasoned. A heavy hand was apparent, if they are trying to make people spend more on drinks this s certainly one way to do it! When I mentioned this to the landlady she seemed unconcerned and said I wasn't the first to have said this. When we paid, they were unable to give us a proper receipt, and proffered a scribbled piece of paper. It was barely legible and our drinks were missing from the total. We queried this, but were told it was included in the total anyway. Far by the saddest part of this woeful experience is the fact that the pub has been bought over by the village as an asset to the community. Well, that community spirit was far from evident. Whatever the problems are, I don't know, but its not professional for the staff and locals to conduct a loud and expletive laden full scale debate where the cast aspersions over their colleagues from that same community.The Plough could be a fantastic place to go. The garden is lovely, and it has so much potential. The food was mediocre, the service terrible and the atmosphere was not one I'd want to return to. It's such a shame. We're visiting the Hanneys again soon to see family, but we certainly won't be returning to the Plough.

A family of five adults popped in for a drink during Xams and New Year.It was disappointing with no atmosphere, it had the appearance for a community centre, it is a community pub so well done to all those that raised the money to buy it, however, make it more like a pub/ restaurant with some mine host presentation and you could have a winner.

We use the Plough regularly since it became a community pub and Phil and Fi have been consistently open, friendly and helpful. The food is great quality with a nice 'standard' menu (I rarely manage to get past the ribs!) always topped off with some great specials from the mind-of-Phil. Check out the Chilli and aforementioned ribs for sure and if the cassoulet is you can't go far wrong! The wine list complements things nicely and though we're not beer drinkers there are always 4+ on tap.All in all great little pub with a real family atmosphere.

Some (not all) of the staff were very friendly and the pub has been updated nicely, but the food was awful (the menu was huge, which often means pre-made and warmed up), the parking is bad and the local drinkers in the bar don't appear to like outsiders.First and last visit, which is a shame as it is a community pub so needs visiting support.

This is lovely and friendly place that does not stand on ceremony. Enjoy good food and good company here.

We just wandered into The Plough yesterday and received a kind, attentive, but not over-the-top welcome. The ambience was relaxed, there was no music to interrupt conversation, the décor and furniture were tasteful, service prompt, prices very reasonable, and the meal we had was wonderful. There are some interesting pictures on the wall, all with meaningful links to the village or to those who run The Plough. I particularly liked the photo of the elderly gent having a surprise meeting with Pope John Paul II. I asked all about it and the story was most interesting. That's the place we shall definitely go to again. It is also fairly easy for the elderly, having no steep steps etc.

It's less than a year since the village got together to save this community asset, and it seems to be working well. Even on a Tuesday evening early in January there were signs of life, and a friendly welcome from both locals and staff. The beer was excellent, with a range of real ales, and the menu was varied and well-priced - three courses for under £20, although you might decide to save money and skip the final course if you choose the amazing pork ribs, which won't leave room for it! We tried three main courses, and all were large portions of good pub grub; a whitebait starter and a tarte tatin complemented my steak. Worth going a country mile for ...

Food was absolutely Devine, the pizza tasted like it had came straight from Naples in Italy. The staff are friendly and welcoming will see you very soon.

Popped in on the off chance one Sunday on the way through to Swindon in the hope of grabbing a late lunch. Phil, the landlord and Fi, the landlady were very accommodating as I had 3 small children to manage. The food was excellent and the whole meal experience was completely stress free. Wonderful pub and amazing food. Will definitely return.

Called in on a Thursday, a friend had recommended the pensioners deal. The pub is now community owned, and run by Phil and Fi. We were greeted by Fi who made us very welcome. We all ordered from the special menu two courses for £10 three for £12. We all had the same starter, but each person a different main. The starters were a good size served with warm bread. Our mains were all home made, good sized portions, great quality, and very tasty. The service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely call again, excellent value for money. Not sure about the choice of cask ales but they were served in good condition.

After we buried our mothers ashes at the church we had made reservations at the plough for Saturday lunch for 15 and the food was just TOP SHELF , ready for 12:30 and the staff was very attentive and I recommend this Pub to anyone heading that way.

just a quick evening meal after work, really lovely food. Excellent menu, steak was great and chicken special delicious! Thank you to Phil, Fi and Hayley

Popped in to this lovely pub Monday 28 September late afternoon on our way home from seeing family , the restaurant wasn't open but when we told the landlady we were peckish she very kindly offered to serve us, we had a lovely meal and a glass of wine, all home cooked ! We then went on our way feeling very satisfied. Will call in again in the future. So nice to be greeted by a friendly face.

Great community owned pub. Light and modern inside a lovely thatched building. Really good food and a friendly service. Nice garden.

One of the difficult pub/restaurants to review. It is a "community free house " and we assumed all the staff were volunteers, so when they didn't know the table numbers, or forgot whether they had taken our orders, it was hard to criticise. The food was excellent once they had remembered we were there. The drinks however were extraordinarily expensive. 1 pt lager, 2 g&ts, 3 glasses of house wine and 2 Beck's Blue for des came to just under £40!

The Plough is under the ownership of a consortium of villagers from East Hanney & West Hanney and it shows. None of the big pub-co atmosphere. A party of 12 descended upon the newly opened restaurant for a weekday lunch. Pre-ordering was not required. The menu was comprehensive, with something for everyone. A sentence at the foot of the page encouraged diners to request bespoke meals. The service was very good, the food more so. Make sure you are hungry before arriving! Disregard any reviews dated before 10 July 2015, when the new tenants moved in. The interior of the pub has been extensively refurbished to a high standard yet retains the 'village pub' feel. The Plough is off to a great start, should it manage to proceed in the same vein, it will soon be difficult to get a table there.

A party of 10 of us ate here at very short notice on the new chef's first day in the refurbished kitchen. We were therfore prepared to make some allowances - but as it turned out, none were necessary. All the dishes were extremly well received, the service was friendly and helpful, and a good time was had by all. The building has a quaint thatched roof exterior with newly decorated contemporary-looking interior. If they can keep up this good standard and the maintain the prices, this pub should do very well.

Pub all done out great presently a fresh new look, food excellent, friendly atmosphere. Well done Fi and Phil, we will be coming again soon!

6 of us arrived for Sunday lunch to an empty restaurant (says it all really)3 of us had Sunday dinner which consisted of lukewarm old roasties, the soggiest yorkshire pud ever and apparently some roast beef which was more like an old tough steak.1 of us had a peppery cottage pie then 5 lots of brownies which we weren't told contained nuts !!I can honestly say this was the worst meal i've ever had and for £125 was a total rip off

Staying in the area and found pub on Trip Advisor.Cosy pub with nice atmosphere.Went for Doom Bar bitter, which was first rate.Evening meal starters and main course were excellent.Varied menu for small pub.No nonsense decent pub with great beer. Recommended.

Under new management, we ate here as a family. As locals, the last time we are here was a couple of years ago and to be honest the former owners lacked the welcoming service you expect from a village pub. Thankfully under new ownership the service is great. Welcoming without being overbearing. The food selection is good with typical pub food and roasts on a Sunday. The burgers are very good. Could do with being a bit bigger for the money but great tasting. The roasts are good value too (beef a little tough but tasty). All in all much better than it was under different management and hopefully the pub will stay open now. Will return.

Walked from East Hanney, so glad we did, the ale was excellent so we had a few. Chicken Ceaser Salad was excellent with a huge amount of chicken. Nice folk, good service, hope the village buy the pub to free it from Punch and it stays open.

We had not eaten at the plough for a while but were pleasantly surprised to see the menu now contained a good range of daily specials,about 4 starters and mains to chose from. The food was hot, delicious and plentiful. Let's hope the village manage to buy the pub and keep this treasure open!

Visited with friends for lunch (weekday). Chose the location because it was more or less equidistant travelling for all of us.Lovely warm sunny day - sat outside but seats were a bit rickety and we were sitting next to washing hung out to dry.The service was excellent, the food less so. At the end of the meal there was only instant coffee available; ‘the coffee machine is not working’.That sort of place really.

My husband and I visited the Plough yesterday for a late Sunday lunch, we arrived just after 3pm and asked if it was still possible to get food as the pub was quiet, just a few people in the bar area. We were told that would be fine and then given the standard menu and given the option of either beef or pork belly if we wanted the roast. The standard menu looked very tasty with prices ranging from around £10 -£15 for a main course. We both decided to go for a roast, my husband had the beef and i had the pork. we went through to the dining area and although its a little old fashioned its comfortable and we had the area to ourselves.Our meal was brought to us in good time and there was plenty of meat, potatoes and gravy on the plates, the vegetables came out in a separate bowl and again were plentiful. My pork was well cooked and tender and my husbands beef was also very nice and pink in places which a lot of restaurants seem to struggle with. My husband is quite picky when it comes to meat and I am delighted to say that he ate every last scrap of beef on his plate. all in all a very good meal at a reasonable price, 10 out of 10 for using local produce ( the meat comes form the Dews Meadow farm) we will definitely be coming back and bringing friends next time

My wife and I visited The Plough for Sunday lunch on 1st June. Having arrived without booking at around 1.00 o'clock, we were told as soon as we had ordered a drink that the kitchen was full with orders and there would be a wait before they would take more orders. Just 10 minutes later our order was taken and within another 10 minutes or so we were sat in the restaurant having a lovely pork Sunday lunch with great crackling and lovely fresh vegetables. A great selection of real ales was on offer and after a very filling roast, we sat out in the walled garden and enjoyed the afternoon sun... lovely.

My wife and I visited the Plough in West Hanney on Friday evening 14th March. We ordered the Goats Cheese Bruschetta with Salad to commence. Good portions and very good quality. For main course my wife chose the Butterfly lemon and garlic chicken and I chose the Lamb casserole type dish with vegetables. Both were excellent and my lamb consisted of delicious chunks of tender lamb. Then we had the Sticky Toffee dessert a very large portion with custard for a very reasonable £3-95p again very very good. All this washed down with an excellent bottle of Portuguese white wine specially imported by the owner. We will have no hesitation in returning to this excellent venue, to try some more of the many delicious looking items on offer from the comprehensive menu.

We met up with some relatives for lunch at The Plough today September 25 th 2013.The food was excellent, lots of choice including vegetarian options. Fresh generous portions with lovely puds as well!. It was a lovely touch to have individual gravy boat and custard jug.Quality traditional English food. Well worth the 40 mile journey.All 4 of us in our party enjoyed the food which was served in a friendly homely manner.Well worth the trip!.

Our family have been trying several pubs in the area and this one got a 'Yes we would like to go back another time' which the others did not. The pub is old and largely unchanged since we were last there a few years ago. However it is a very friendly and charming place. We were really suprised by the quality of the cooking.We highly recommend the Butterfly Chicken in Lemon and Garlic in a cream sauce. The chef (possibly French?) came out to check that everything was all right and then explained what he had included in the dish to create the lovely taste. We followed this up with poached pears in ginger and port with a cinnamon crumble which was also extremley good. Our tip would be to choose dishes where the chef has a chance to show off his skills.

Lovely old English pub with a very nice garden.Laid back Landlord and friendly and fun Barmaid.The meal was far superior to normal pub grub and better than some other pretentious restaurants. Not cheap but worth it.Definitely will be using this lovely place.

Came for lunch with friends, one of whom used to live locally. Very good lunch, the home made pâté was delicious and the desserts, particularly the summer pudding, are recommended. All for a very reasonable price with cheerful and efficient service.The loos were also spotless.

New owners have made such a difference to the food , it's amazing homemade yummy very good price you can have a 3 course menu for 16.95 and the homemade pâté , Sunday dinner and pudding was yummy best we have had . Will be going back very soon , and the steak and kidney pudding homemade was yummy too .

We eat here after looking a a few places to eat in the area. I had prawns in garlic to start and they were cooked to perfection not the usual overcooked prawns you normally get in a pub. The atmosphere was very friendlty and nothing was a problem. I had the mexican steak which was very nicely cooked. For pudding the sticky toffee pudding was a dream followed by a proper espresso coffee. I must try if your in the area.