The Plough Shiplake

Name: The Plough Shiplake
Address: Reading Road Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, RG9
Telephone: 0118 940 3999
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.8

4.8

245 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

31 Dec 2024

11:30 pm

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

The Plough Shiplake, pub & dining room that prides itself on offering a delicious, seasonal menu with an excellent drinks selection. The Plough makes you feel special, and at home, all at the same time.

The menu itself is the perfect combination of reinvented pub favourites, with interesting and culinarily creative signature dishes. As well as having a reputation for the best cocktails in Oxfordshire.

The building has been lovely restored; creating a homely, yet modern atmosphere, where it's easy to get lost in conversation for hours. Every table has been given an unique touch and the open fire creates warmth, in both meanings of the word.

Mobile Number: 07932 962655

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0118 940 3999
Website
https://www.theploughshiplake.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that can cater for up to 22 guests (seated). The room can be configured with round tables (3 x 6 guest per table) or one long dining table.
Private party contact
Andrei Rotaru: 07471 382357

Location
Reading Road, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9
Area
Henley-On-Thames
Cross Street
Corner of Plough Lane and Reading Road (A4155)
Parking details
Private Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 85015/20 Minute Walk from Shiplake Train Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

THE PLOUGH BEEF BURGERGBP 22.00
Raclette - Pastrami - Pickled Mayo - Fries
FISH & CHIPSGBP 23.00
Whiting - Minted Peas - Tartar
MONKFISHGBP 32.00
Satay Sauce - Seaweed - Pickled Cabbage
48 HOURS BRAISED SHORT RIB GBP 27.00
Onion Purée - Bacon - Mushroom - Carrot
BAVETTE STEAKGBP 26.00
Anchovy - Spinach - Cauliflower Purée
KING OYSTER MUSHROOM WELLINGTON GBP 24.00
Kale - Carrot - Mushroom Ketchup

Friend's Sharing Board (for two)

SHORT RIB & BAVETTEGBP 65.00
Braised Carrots - Bone Marrow - Fries
MUSHROOM WELLINGTONGBP 55.00
Broccoli - Red Cabbage - Truffle Sauce

On the Side

BROCCOLIGBP 6.00
Brown Butter Salsa
PIGS IN BLANKETGBP 8.00
Honey - Wholegrain Mustard
BRAISED RED CABBAGEGBP 6.00
Red Wine - Citrus
BUTTERED SEASONAL GREENSGBP 6.00
Chef's Choice

To Finish With

SPICED CARROT CAKEGBP 10.00
Crystalised Walnut - Cream Cheese Sorbet
MILLE FEUILLEGBP 10.00
Blood Orange - White Chocolate - Grand Marnier
CHOCOLATE GANACHEGBP 10.00
Feuilletine - Coffee Ice Cream - Milk Foam
THE PLOUGH CHEESE PLATEGBP 12.00
3 Cheeses - Homemade Chutney & Lavosh Cracker

What 245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Oxford/Oxfordshire
Best Overall
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Best Food
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for creative cocktails
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for outdoor dining
Oxford/Oxfordshire
British

Review summary

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The Plough Shiplake offers a "stunning garden environment" and exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "friendly, attentive service." Known for its "best Sunday lunch," the restaurant features both modern British cuisine and a stylish interior. Patrons praise the delicious meals and welcoming atmosphere, making it a "must-visit."

245 Reviews

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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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Clare
Oxford
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcoming staff, lovely atmosphere and great food. What more can you ask for?!
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James
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Roast beef , and we were really looked after.
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Stephen
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here on Friday and had an amazing beef brisket! So good we went back for Sunday lunch, superb and excellent. Food is great, staff are super friendly and helpful a really great find!!!
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Philip
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails tailored for us (including a smoked old fashioned and a old fashioned with mescal), amazing food (sharing starters - worth having just for brioche and salted butters, mouth watering short rib and bavette ending with beautiful and delicious desserts); fantastic wine - really spoilt for choice, topped with friendly service with expert knowledge. Gets better every time we come. Best restaurant in Henley area by mile.
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VIP
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible as always! Menu regularly updated and never a disappointment. Oyster Mushroom Wellington amazing. Best place for miles around by far.
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Mark
Buckinghamshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 1st visit to the Plough for Lunch. Food was exceptional and the staff were so hospitable. Looking forward to returning next Month.
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The Plough Shiplake is rated 4.8 stars by 245 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

31 Dec 2024

11:30 pm

Booked 3 times today

Reading Road, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9

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Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Plough Lane and Reading Road (A4155)
Area
Henley-On-Thames
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Parking
Public transit
Bus Stop 85015/20 Minute Walk from Shiplake Train Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.theploughshiplake.co.uk/
Phone number
0118 940 3999
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that can cater for up to 22 guests (seated). The room can be configured with round tables (3 x 6 guest per table) or one long dining table.
Private party contact
Andrei Rotaru: 07471 382357

The Plough Shiplake

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Private dining

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While You Wait

THE PLOUGH FOCACCIAGBP 5.00

SCOTCH QUAIL EGGGBP 6.00

CAULIFLOWER CROQUETTEGBP 6.00

TARAMASALATAGBP 6.00

SHARING BOARDGBP 18.00

To Start With

PUMPKIN SOUPGBP 10.00

CHICKEN LIVER PARFAITGBP 11.00

BURRATA & ROASTED SQUASHGBP 12.00

WILD SEA BASS TARTAREGBP 14.00

To Follow

THE PLOUGH BEEF BURGERGBP 22.00

FISH & CHIPSGBP 23.00

MONKFISHGBP 32.00

48 HOURS BRAISED SHORT RIB GBP 27.00

BAVETTE STEAKGBP 26.00

KING OYSTER MUSHROOM WELLINGTON GBP 24.00

Friend's Sharing Board (for two)

SHORT RIB & BAVETTEGBP 65.00

MUSHROOM WELLINGTONGBP 55.00

On the Side

BROCCOLIGBP 6.00

PIGS IN BLANKETGBP 8.00

BRAISED RED CABBAGEGBP 6.00

BUTTERED SEASONAL GREENSGBP 6.00

To Finish With

SPICED CARROT CAKEGBP 10.00

MILLE FEUILLEGBP 10.00

CHOCOLATE GANACHEGBP 10.00

THE PLOUGH CHEESE PLATEGBP 12.00

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