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

238 Reviews

£26 to £40

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 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 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–21:00
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 Lot
Public transit
Bus Stop 850<br />15/20 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 BURGER£22.00
Raclette - Pastrami - Pickled Mayo - Fries
FISH & CHIPS£23.00
Whiting - Minted Peas - Tartar
MONKFISH£39.00
Satay Sauce - Prawn Spring Roll - Pickled Cabbage
48 HOURS BRAISED SHORT RIB £27.00
Onion Purée - Bacon - Mushroom - Carrot
TURKEY BREAST£30.00
Potatoes - Red Cabbage - Sprouts - Stuffing
KING OYSTER MUSHROOM WELLINGTON £24.00
Kale - Carrot - Mushroom Ketchup

Friend's Sharing Board (for two)

SHORT RIB & BAVETTE£65.00
Braised Carrots - Bone Marrow - Fries
MUSHROOM WELLINGTON£55.00
Seasonal Greens - Red Cabbage - Truffle Sauce

On the Side

PIGS IN BLANKET£8.00
Honey - Wholegrain Mustard
CHEESY LEEKS£7.00
Westcombe Cheddar - Crispy Onion
ROAST POTATOES£6.00
Beef Fat
BUTTERED SEASONAL GREENS£6.00
Chef's Choice

To Finish With

SPICED CARROT CAKE£10.00
Crystalised Walnuts - Cream Cheese Sorbet
PISTACHIO CHOUX£10.00
White Chocolate - Blackberry & Anise Sorbet
CHOCOLATE GANACHE£10.00
Feuilletine - Coffee Ice Cream - Milk Foam
THE PLOUGH CHEESE PLATE£12.00
3 Cheeses - Homemade Chutney & Lavosh Cracker

What 238 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
Best Ambience
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for outdoor dining
Oxford/Oxfordshire
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Plough Shiplake delights diners with "amazing food" and a "stunning garden." Guests rave about its "exceptional" lamb, beautiful decor, and attentive service. Though a few experienced service delays, the restaurant remains a favorite for its "original tasty food" and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommended for memorable meals in a charming setting.

238 Reviews

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Philip
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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K
London
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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Linda
Berkshire
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice setting, relaxing atmosphere and very good attentive service. Menu choice is good - fish meat and vegetarian. Very well presented, freshly cooked. Didn’t have starters or desserts but they sounded good. Would definitely go back again.
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RHIANNON
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Plough is really fine tuning its offering and has gone from reliable to excellent and somewhere top of my list when considering eating locally (we’re in Henley). Nice ambience, fantastic staff and delicious food. My only niggle is a monkfish dish at £39 without a side was very modest - and don’t think you should have to order sides at that price for a main. Other than that it’s worth a visit if you are nearby and they update the seasonal menu regularly. It’s great to have restaurants like this in this area as in Henley itself I find it too chain biased.
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RuthW
Oxford
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service with a warm welcoming ambience and open fire . Very good menu choices and excellent choices also for one of our gluten free guests .
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John
Dorset
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food. Very attentive service. Not busy when we visited.
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Patrick
Oxford
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went to The Plough for lunch on Saturday. A good choice of food, excellently cooked and served, in a delightful restaurant. Quite quiet on Saturday lunchtime but a very enjoyable couple of hours.
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Jane
Oxford
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely service, charming decor & very comfortable surroundings & atmosphere. Excellent menu. Staff seemed to know & understand their product very well. We appreciated the openess when one of the bottles of wine ordered had run out in the fridge and an alternative from cold storage was offered but we were first told that it was not as chilled as ideal and were able to decide if we thought it was cold enough, then offered a further delicious alternative. Food was delicious and significantly above the standard of local "pub grub"
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louisa
London
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service excellent. Ambience relaxed . Comfortable seating and very attractive decor. Fish delicious. Chips too fat, too big, course and dry. Croquettes most unusual presentation and delicious. Garden delightful though we ate inside. We Will certainly return .
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The Plough Shiplake is rated 4.8 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of Plough Lane and Reading Road (A4155)
Area
Henley-On-Thames
Hours of Operation
Bar Wed, Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–21:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
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 FOCACCIA£5.00

HAM HOCK CROQUETTE£6.00

CAULIFLOWER CROQUETTE£6.00

TARAMASALATA£6.00

SHARING BOARD£18.00

To Start With

PUMPKIN SOUP£10.00

CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT£11.00

BURRATA & ROASTED SQUASH£12.00

WILD SEA BASS TARTARE£14.00

To Follow

THE PLOUGH BEEF BURGER£22.00

FISH & CHIPS£23.00

MONKFISH£39.00

48 HOURS BRAISED SHORT RIB £27.00

TURKEY BREAST£30.00

KING OYSTER MUSHROOM WELLINGTON £24.00

Friend's Sharing Board (for two)

SHORT RIB & BAVETTE£65.00

MUSHROOM WELLINGTON£55.00

On the Side

PIGS IN BLANKET£8.00

CHEESY LEEKS£7.00

ROAST POTATOES£6.00

BUTTERED SEASONAL GREENS£6.00

To Finish With

SPICED CARROT CAKE£10.00

PISTACHIO CHOUX£10.00

CHOCOLATE GANACHE£10.00

THE PLOUGH CHEESE PLATE£12.00

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