The Plough Shiplake

4.8

267 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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 12:00–16:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–20:30
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 Carnival 2815/20 Minute Walk from Shiplake Train Station
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

THE PLOUGH BEEF BURGER£22.00
Ogleshield - Pastrami - Pickled Mayo - Fries
FISH & CHIPS£23.00
Haddock - Minted Peas - Tartar
OXTAIL PUDDING£34.00
Suet - Rebellion - Cheese & Mustard Gratin
PAN FRIED COD£28.00
Scottish Cullen Skink - Leeks
WHOLE BAKED LEMON SOLE£36.00
Mussels - Salsify - Dulse
KING OYSTER WELLINGTON £25.00
Kale - Carrot - Mushroom Ketchup

Friend's Sharing Board (for two)

All Sharing Board are served with your choice of 2 sides

FLAT IRON STEAK£75.00
Oxtail Pudding - Béarnaise Sauce - Peppercorn Sauce
MUSHROOM WELLINGTON£55.00
Mushroom Ketchup - Truffle Sauce
ROAST CHICKEN CROWN (For One or Two)£60.00
Chicken Leg Stuffing - Roast Chicken Sauce

On the Side

CRUSHED CARROT & SWEDE£7.00
SEASONAL GREENS£7.00
Brown Butter Salsa Verde
GRILLED CAESAR SALAD£9.00
SALT BEETROOT£8.00
Goats Cheese - Toasted Walnut
POTATO GRATIN£9.00
Mustard - Old Winchester

To Finish With

CHOCOLATE GANACHE£15.00
Feuilletine - Coffee Ice Cream - Milk Foam
MILLE FEUILLE£12.00
Blood Orange - White Chocolate - Grand Marnier
BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING£12.00
Vanilla Custard & Ice Cream
CHEESE BOARD£16.00
Homemade Chutney - Cracker

What 267 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Oxford/Oxfordshire
Best Service
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for business meals
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for creative cocktails
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Great for fine wines
Oxford/Oxfordshire
Good for special occasions
Oxford/Oxfordshire
British

Review summary

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The Plough Shiplake shines with "amazing food," "exceptional service," and a "beautiful garden setting." Guests rave about its "cosy atmosphere" and "stylish decor." The Sunday roast and fish dishes are particularly praised. The menu is described as "modern British," offering a delightful culinary experience that keeps patrons eager to return.

267 Reviews

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georgia
Oxford
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for a meal for my husbands birthday. The food was delicious. Everything was full of flavour and presented beautifully. The restaurant was very cosy and the staff friendly:
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Stephen
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and excellent service, 4th time at this pub and the food is top notch. Our new fave place!
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heather
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is just gorgeous- if you want fabulous simple food cooked superbly, served by charming staff, in a wonderful cosy atmosphere - with the option of some devilish cocktails conjured up by the magical Fernando - this is where you need to go!
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Robert
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, friendly service. Cosy without being crowded. Can't fault it!
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Chris
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The venue is relatively small but well set out and decorated. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The menu choice is limited but balanced with a reasonable selection of dishes. The wine list was again small and relatively pricey.
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Simon
Buckinghamshire
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The set menu offer was excellent. The delicately battered haddock was delicious alongside the jumbo chips, minted pea mash and home made tartare sauce. A fine example of one of England's national dishes. Great service too
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Stephen
Berkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly great and relaxed dining experience would highly recommend, this was our third visit.
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Paul
Oxford
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent overall experience. Booking.... Easy to book via 'OpenTable'. Service.... Great, attentive, friendly, welcoming courteous staff. Our Food and drinks was order taken promptly, and presented beautifully. Service overall from all staff was first class. The Food... Our Sunday Roasts (we had Porchetta and Beef Sirloin) were superb! Lovely Salmon Cigar starter and Sticky Toffee Pudding dessert....all washed down with a lovely Malbec. Summary..... Very good first impression of the 'new' Plough ! I know it's been open a couple of years, but it was our first visit to the new layout and they have really done a fantastic job of the restoration and upgrade. Plenty of Car park spaces, we really couldn't fault anything! Such a pleasant change and we will return.
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Mark
Berkshire
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Would definitely return! The food was AMAZING especially the glazed pig cheeks and oxtail pudding. Cannot recommend highly enough
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Mark
Buckinghamshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our Wedding Anniversary Dinner. Lovely Food, Staff and Ambience
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The Plough Shiplake is rated 4.8 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 4 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 12:00–16:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–20:30
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Bus Stop Carnival 2815/20 Minute Walk from Shiplake Train Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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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While You Wait

THE PLOUGH FOCACCIA£6.00

SCOTCH QUAIL EGG£7.00

BUFFALO CHICKEN£7.00

SMOKED SALMON CIGAR£8.00

CHEF'S SELECTION£20.00

To Start With

WHITE ONION SOUP£11.00

CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT£12.00

GLAZED PIGS CHEEK£15.00

BAKED WINSLADE£26.00

To Follow

THE PLOUGH BEEF BURGER£22.00

FISH & CHIPS£23.00

OXTAIL PUDDING£34.00

PAN FRIED COD£28.00

WHOLE BAKED LEMON SOLE£36.00

KING OYSTER WELLINGTON £25.00

Friend's Sharing Board (for two)

FLAT IRON STEAK£75.00

MUSHROOM WELLINGTON£55.00

ROAST CHICKEN CROWN (For One or Two)£60.00

On the Side

CRUSHED CARROT & SWEDE£7.00

SEASONAL GREENS£7.00

GRILLED CAESAR SALAD£9.00

SALT BEETROOT£8.00

POTATO GRATIN£9.00

To Finish With

CHOCOLATE GANACHE£15.00

MILLE FEUILLE£12.00

BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING£12.00

CHEESE BOARD£16.00

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