The Plough Shiplake

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1. JE

   JaneE

   Oxford

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a fabulous place. Like being in a country house hotel. The decor is high end and stylish. The service second to none. We had Sunday roast as a family of five with grown up children. The fire was cracking in the grate. Warm and cosy on a dreamy January day. Every table was full and turning over. But always felt quiet and easy to hear everyone speak at the table. Highly recommended!!
   

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   Helen

   Buckinghamshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent Sunday lunch, we arrived early for our booking and staff were welcoming and accommodating. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The starters and roasts were delicious, we were too full for desserts. This is a lovely restaurant to visit, the decor is amazing and facilities excellent. Looking for somewhere to eat, try the Plough!
   

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   Abigail

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food and drinks and service. Cannot recommend highly enough.
   

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   Sadaf

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a lovely time at The Plough (again). Took my Mum and sister for a dinner and drinks to catch up and chat, The Plough once again, didn’t disappoint. The food was delicious, service outstanding and ambience is perfect for a cosy winter night dinner. Will be visiting again!
   

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5. K

   Kingsley

   VIP

   London

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 9 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A beautiful warm and inviting country pub, complimented by exceptional service and incredible food. We walked from Henley through Harpsden Woods into Shiplake and enjoyed a fantastic lunch. Couldn’t fault anything. We have dined all over the area and it is so rare to find a place that delivers on all fronts. Cost, ambience, service and food second to none. Can not recommend enough and can’t wait for our next visit!
   

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   Liz

   Oxford

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 5 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sunday lunch was perfect. The fish and chips was described by our guest as the best she had ever tasted. The rest of us had roast beef which came with all the trimmings and was extremely good. As usual the service was very attentive and speedy without being intrusive.
   

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   Matt

   Oxford

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I visited the plough at Shiplake as a birthday treat. We really enjoyed the food and drink. The staff were very friendly and professional. It was a very cosy environment which was perfect for us. Highly recommend. Thank you to our waiter who made our evening feel special.
   

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   Judith

   Oxford

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 18 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Menu choices very good. Very pleasant venue although it was challenging to find the large car park in the dark! We were not a bit under pressure-first in, last out! We would definitely return.
   

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   John

   Dorset

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was excellent. Food delicious. Highly recommend
   

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    jane

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Really lovely warm welcome and speediness to direct you to your table. Twice we have had the corner table which is very close to the fire so you need to enjoy the heat if you sit there. Food menu is limited but I happen to think in general this is a good thing for everyone. I expect the food offered to be of the best quality as the chefs do not have an abundance of meals to prepare so the ones they do serve need to be spot on. A good Sunday roast is normally filling enough so we had a couple of small plates instead of a starter. Bothe croquettes one ham and one cauliflower. The creamy oozing cauliflower one was top notch and the ham one was ok but I felt it was very salty so maybe for some too much. I had the porchetta roast and it was absolutely knockout. Really cooked well with crispy crackling and divine roast potatoes. An offering of vegetables a mix of carrot, broccoli and leeks was for me spot on. I struggled to finish my plate and unheard of I left a roast potato! A glass of wine, a couple of bottles of water and coffee is not cheap but if you want to come away feeling as though you have enjoyed a treat that many think they can do better at home think again. I would go back again next sunday.
    

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