The Plough Inn, Finstock - pub details
Address: High St, Finstock, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 3BY [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 27333) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Finstock (1 mile), Charlbury (2.3 miles), Combe (4.1 miles)
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> Current user rating: 5.5/10 (rated by 19 users)
other pubs nearby:
Royal Oak, Ramsden (0.6 miles), Bird in Hand, Hailey (1.6 miles)
user reviews of the Plough Inn, Finstock
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Much as previously reported by me. The charming village of Finstock makes an easy hour or so’s walk from Chalbury, which is what six of us (three adults, two teenagers and a dog) did for Sunday lunch as part of our round. The Plough essentially did us proud, with a warm welcome, a good table in their dog-friendly area, and fine roasts (pork or beef) which arrived quickly. The risottos were also reasonable value. There was something of a hiatus about the arrival of the desserts, but that meant we didn’t head have to head out into the rain! I would suggest that you book ahead for Sunday lunch as the pub pretty busy (which we did), particularly of you are bringing your dog with its separate table area. There’s a fine selection of draught beers, and my pint of Director’s (4.8%) was fine. There’s also cider. For lovers of the gentle and highly amusing novels of Barbara Pym there is the added treat that her final home which she shared with her sister Hilary is just across the road from the Plough. In 2014 an American fan of hers wrote of the pub: “Barbara had sat here, in this surprisingly venerable, beautifully restored interior with its surprisingly fancy menu — surely that had changed since her time – of prawn salad and free range chicken”. What would Barbara have made of that? I think she would approve. pubsampler - 30 Jan 2019 09:01 |
| 18th century thatched building with bar in front of you as you walk in and a dining room to the right. We sat in a small seating area with inglenook fireplace as this seemed to be the only area that was not laid out for dining. Further tables in another room to the left of the bar. Nice to see a bar billiards table in yet another room but it makes getting to the toilets very difficult. Overall there is a slight air of shabbiness to the place. My pint of Flying Monk Birdman at £3.80 was nice enough; Adnams Broadside, Marston's New World Pale Ale and at least one other ale were also on sale but untried. Pub was OK, I wouldn't rush back necessarily but I may have just timed my visit badly as it was a busy Easter Sunday lunchtime. paul_d102 - 17 Apr 2017 10:38 |
| The same intrepid group of us (three adults, three lively boys and a dog) as last October were here for lunch on Sunday 21 April. Although roasts were available, we resisted temptation and just had a starter- no sandwiches were available as apparently there was no bread- plus drinks. I was pleased with the Trelawny bitter, so two pints went down with no trouble. The stronger Adnams Broadside is also on draught. When you go there, look out for a couple of quirky notices, one of which urges you- in a dozen different languages- not to feed the pub dog! pubsampler - 22 Apr 2013 11:27 |
Seven of us (three adults, three children and a dog) were here on a round walk from Charlbury today for lunch. There is much to recommend it: a warm welcome from the landlords, dog and walker friendly, fresh draft beer that just slips down, a pleasant beer garden, and more than sufficient space for us inside on what seemed a surprisingly quiet Saturday. And for devotees like me of the English novelist Barbara Pym, her home is just a hundred yards away, complete with a blue plaque! The set lunches looked expensive, but the sandwiches and were wraps reasonable, fresh and filling- especially with a side order of chips! Definitely a good stopping-off place for lunch on a walk. pubsampler - 13 Oct 2012 18:30 |
| A great local village pub, with a traditional feel inside and nice garden out back. I found the staff very friendly, and particularly helpful when I got stranded there with a flat bike tyre. OldRogue - 12 Jun 2012 13:15 |
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