please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
It is not entirely clear, at the present time, if this pub is open or shut.
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The Plough has now re-opened, presumably under new management.
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The Plough is, at present, closed.
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Was going to pop in for a pint when I saw the CAMRA insignia on the blackboard outside (it's not listed in the Good Beer Guide) until I realised it said "beers listed by CAMRA". Very naughty to use Camra's name like that.
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The Plough is an attractive old Cotswold-style pub with a secluded beer garden, which runs down to the River Windrush at the rear of the premises. Unfortunately, in July 2007 the river burst its banks and swamped the pub to a depth of up to two feet. The pub was then closed � a situation which persisted for no less than eight months. However, re-opening took place at the end of March 2007, one of the first customers being local MP David Cameron. Potential customers should note that the bar area in this pub is quite small, and obstructed by a large chimney breast, but otherwise The Plough is always worth a visit. There are normally four real ales on tap, including Ringwood and other south coast beers.
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Must have some kind of masochistic tendencies, as I give this place another go...... and guess what - tried a pint of the Butts Bulbus fish stuff beer ... and it was pure murk.... Unlike my unknowing American friends from last time I took it back and must admit I was given a decent pint afterwards (though there was some delay while the young lad behind the bar sought some kind of guidance). So many people take things on first impressions and this place needs to realise that. Doubt I'll be a regular though as there are SO many better pubs in this town. As the annoying old Cameron afficiendo git at the bar so rightly pointed out to me ' If you've had so many duff pints here why come back' - thanks for pointing out the obvious to me and I will not repeat the same mistake again.
anonymous - 2 May 2010 00:02 |
The restaurant for fine dining is in a separate building from the pub, which is very much still a proper pub.
The staff are friendly and the ales are good, particularly the TT or the Butts (re: Snarling_Mallard: if you got a dodgy one for whatever reason I'm sure they would have happily changed it!). Plus they have a large selection of wines, loads of rums, whiskies and a few nice brandies too.
I have a feeling that they are going to be very busy this summer (beer garden) now that they have such a good reputation in the town.
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Certainly not as you offer no explanation for blatantly poor beer.
anonymous - 14 Jan 2010 19:36 |
'Snarling' Mallard ?.....I trust you won't be coming back.....Goodbye
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A return to this pub has me marking it a big fat zero. I went to meet some friends who aren't too au fait with real ale after me saying it was a reasonable place for a pint. I met them out back were they were drinking what I thought was some kind of cider but turned out to be Taylor's Landlord - it was pure murk. Not much chance of them changing their drinking habits to proper beer when they are fobbed off with that slop. A poor show from a good beer guide entry.
anonymous - 29 Nov 2009 11:04 |
I do not agree with the previous posts. This is not a food-orientated "gastro pub", it is still a real ale-orientated pub with many satisfied customers.
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Another gastro style refurb which, although pleasant enough, seems to diminish the pub feel of the place. The Loddon's Ferryman's Gold was on good form though.
anonymous - 4 Nov 2009 09:24 |
A huge riverside garden is the best feature of this food oriented pub. There is an upmarket feel reminiscient of other nearby Witney venues. There were initially no beers on when I visited, although a barrell was made available shortly after, it handn't properly settled. I get the feeling that this wasn't the norm, so should probably hold judgement for the time being before dishing out a low score.
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The pub is all back open now and the new menu is excellent. We have eaten in the upstairs restaurant many times now and the food has been great every time. They have recently added 'Organic Butts' to their ale list, which is a very fine addition to an already excellent selection - made even better by the nice weather over the bank holiday which meant we could drink it by the river!
sam_e - 15 Apr 2009 09:33 |
Please note The Plough will not be closed for severel months, we are expected to re-open fully next week, the earliest being on wed 25th,
might take a few days longer, the damage to the trading areas was minimal, the new upstairs restaurant was not affected at all.
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This pub, which was closed for eight months following the 2007 West Country floods, caught fire on the night of 18 February 2009. Customers in the bar area had to flee when the fire was discovered, about 30 firefighters being called out to tackle the blaze. The upper floors were badly damaged, and the fire burned a hole in the roof, which suggests that the pub will be shut for several months.
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This pub, which was closed for eight months following the 2007 West Country floods, caught fire on the night of 18 February 2008. Customers in the bar area had to flee when the fire was discovered, about 30 firefighters being called out to tackle the blaze. The upper floors were badly damaged, and the fire burned a hole in the roof, which suggests that the pub will be shut for several months.
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This is my favourite pub in Witney. It is a good old fashioned pub but not spit and sawdust, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Lovely beergarden, fire indoors. Refurbished tastefully but not overdone or crowded. My favourite bits about the pub is the fact that it has no television(why would you in a pub?) so you can go there when there is a football match on and talk to other people not suffering from football mania.
Oh I suppose the important thing I missed was to mention the beers. Lovely ales on tap. Land lord also buys mead from a local supplier, how brilliant is that. The crisps are thick and gorgoeus but I believe there is a restaurant soon to be opening. Live mike night is on Tuesdays.
You'll get no trouble here!
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Hash Friendly???
And how old is that photo? or was there a classic car rally in town on that day: Hillman Imp, Austin 1100 and what looks like a Hillman Minx and perhaps a standard in the background. Mid sixties perhaps
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Good and simple place. Hash friendly.
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The Plough has now re-opened, having been closed for eight months. It seems a bit stark and cold inside, with no soft furnishings - perhaps they are anticipating further flooding?
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This pub was flooded out when the Windrush burst its banks in July and has been shut for the past 4 weeks.
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Now has four real ales on tap and is clearly attempting to go "up-market" - or rather perhaps one should say get back to where it was a year or two ago. The beer garden remains a prime attraction, although the picturesque old building is also a potential selling point.
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An excellent real ale pub. Good to see oxfordshire Ale on tap.
Shame the beer garden is now overlooked by the development across the river.
Well worht a visit.
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Visited after arrival of new management. Its early days but they seem to have just the right attitude. Proper real ale from micro breweries a log fire on the way and decent music. Guy the new manager and co-partner has great plans to maximise the quaintness of this pub and the garden will be lovely come the summer. Its much better than the other 2 pubs the consortium own in Wantage which tend to attract rather esoteric customers who speak in tongues.
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This pub has recently changed hands and it has not yet had time to settle down. The building is, nevertheless, very picturesque, and there is a welcoming beer garden leading down to the River Windrush.
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great pub, great ales,great sunday lunch.
well worth a visit.
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