The Plough - Menu

Plough Road, CO7 8LA, Tendring, United Kingdom

🛍 Vegan, Pizza, British, Desserts

4 💬 1899 Reviews
The Plough

Phone: +441206250563

Address: Plough Road, CO7 8LA, Tendring, United Kingdom

City: Tendring

Menu Dishes: 12

Reviews: 1899

Website: https://ploughgreatbentley.co.uk/

"The pub itself is attractive and has a nice courtyard garden. High hopes! We ordered 4 meals. 3 roasts and a burger. Sadly, the roast for the price) was disappointing. The potatoes were hard, pale and dry maybe re heated). Roast potatoes should be crisp on the outside and fluffy inside right? There were no 'mixed greens ' as stated on the menu. Just a piece of broccoli. The meat was ok and the yorkshire pudding was very good. For the price £16.95) I would have expected a far higher standard of food. The burger was inedible. It was a frozen patty my son removed the burger from the bun after one bite and put chips in the bun instead. Not really £14.95 's worth! Two of us visited the bar and on both occasions staff were chatting amongst themselves and ignoring customers. Unfortunatley, we won 't be eating here again."

Full menu - 12 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

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Appetizer

Indian

Entrées

Bread

Pork

Lamb

Vegetarian

Aurelian Aurelian

Lovely pub good staff The food was outstanding, fish crispy and not fatty , light and fluffy chips . Ham egg and chips, ham was cooked to perfection not rubbery and dry) eggs just right. Good price and large portions. Highly recommend.

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Peter
Peter

A nice local pub that serves great food, fantastic bar staff and a very wide variety of drinks to choose from, would highly recommend this old fashioned pub with a modern twist, entertainment is always on at weekends so a great place to visit


Kevin
Kevin

Visited this pub twice while on holiday in East Anglia. The food on both occasions was first class. The pub has a charming old world feel and the staff were very friendly and attentive. I would thoroughly recommend The Plough to anyone visiting the area.


진수
진수

Spent a lovely afternoon in The garden and staff were lovely but the food was disappointing. Had a seafood platter to share and extra squid and sadly the squid was still frozen and inedible. I did let the waitress know. When the bill came it was still on there and was only taken off after I queried the bill. View menu


Інна
Інна

What a lovely pub. Friendly helpful stuff. Very clean lots of space . I was there with friends for a late lunch. Nice patio garden in the back. There's also a nice addition to the pub . Gets you out of the sun. But gives the feeling of summer through the glass. Has for the food we all enjoyed. One BLT. A sausage and onion baguette. I had Tempura shrimp and loaded fries. (Small) request please cook the fries a little more. Mine were under cooked. But overall it is a nice pub definitely will go back.


Joe
Joe

Came for Sunday dinner on the 18th. The food was great however the service does need some work. We waited over an hour for the mains to be served. Management did apologise and offered some bar snacks to keep us going which was a good idea. It was great having a live singer this created a good atmosphere. Nice to see the singer interact and move around the pub. Would come back again as this is now our local pub. Please work on the service maybe stagger bookings so the waiting times are not too long. We weren’t the only ones left waiting for food.


Eileen
Eileen

I regret not reading the reviews beforehand, as I would have steered clear of the flavorless chicken burger, as mentioned by earlier reviewers. The coleslaw was unappetizing and the mayo resembled sour cream. It seems that the restaurant has opted for the cheapest ingredients, resulting in a lack of flavor in the entire meal. Priced at £15, they should put more effort into the quality of their dishes. My son enjoyed his pie, and the staff was friendly, with an attractive decor. However, I would not dine there again due to the high prices for low-quality, tasteless food. View menu


S
S

Great food and service *but* we went for Sunday lunch with family and couldn't chat as loud disco music was played before a Tina Turner singer performed from 3pm in the very small pub. It was very loud, even when we retreated to the garden. Special shout out to Kieron, who did the very best he could, given the situation. There was no indication that this was on the cards either when we booked or when we went online to see if there was a menu to peak at. 2.30pm on a Sunday for very loud entertainment is a strange time a bit later would have been better. When family Sunday lunches are finished.


Sean
Sean

The pub itself is lovely. Decorated nicely with a generally good atmosphere. We were Served by a young girl who wasn’t very friendly. My Ham egg and chips were average for the price we were charged. The cooked Ham which looked more like a gammon steak still had the String attached that I had to remove before consumption and my eggs were very over cooked and were burnt on the bottom and the yokes had gone hard. The hand cooked chips hadn’t been soaked in water prior to frying I know this because I used to be a chef) The door to the kitchen was also open so we could see and hear everything going on. Menu was over priced imho. I would go back as believe we went on a bad day when they were short...


maralicia
maralicia

The pub itself is attractive and has a nice courtyard garden. High hopes! We ordered 4 meals. 3 roasts and a burger. Sadly, the roast for the price) was disappointing. The potatoes were hard, pale and dry maybe re heated). Roast potatoes should be crisp on the outside and fluffy inside right? There were no 'mixed greens ' as stated on the menu. Just a piece of broccoli. The meat was ok and the yorkshire pudding was very good. For the price £16.95) I would have expected a far higher standard of food. The burger was inedible. It was a frozen patty my son removed the burger from the bun after one bite and put chips in the bun instead. Not really £14.95 's worth! Two of us visited the bar and on... View menu

Categories

  • Vegan "Delight in our vegan menu, offering a vibrant selection of plant-based dishes crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Savor flavorsome meals that are as nourishing as they are delicious."
  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time. View menu
  • British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
  • Desserts Delight in our selection of indulgent desserts, from luscious chocolate creations to delicate fruit-infused treats, each crafted to end your meal on a sweet note and leave your taste buds craving for more.

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