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Charming Grade II listed pub  - The Plough Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

The Plough Shiplake

4.8
4.8
274 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Private dining

What 274 people are saying

The Plough Shiplake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Service

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for business meals

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    British

  • Henley-On-Thames

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Plough Shiplake is a delightful culinary gem praised for its "amazing service," "beautiful decor," and consistently "delicious food." Guests enjoy a "wonderful atmosphere" and "lovely garden," making it ideal for both casual and special occasions. Highlights include "exceptional Sunday roasts" and "attentive staff," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

274 Reviews
  1. Zoe

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great place. Amazing staff and amazing food

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  2. Chris

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friday lunchtime and first time visiting. Excellent food (we had three courses for a birthday treat - all great!) from a small but enticing menu. Service was literally perfect for us - attentive, friendly, and also fun - will definitely go back for that alone. Decor / ambience of the place is lovely too and thankfully easy enough to get to from Henley or Reading without a car if desired, although we did drive. Honestly overall I’d put it in the top three restaurant visits we’ve had in the last 15 years locally everything considered, and that’s got well established and respected names to compete with. I rarely leave reviews, but this place is oh so worth a visit, and I hope it keeps a regular crowd and new support to see it continue to flourish (selfishly so we can keep going!)

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  3. Daniel

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular. The second time eating here and the food was sensational. The cocktails are brilliant. Fernando is one of the nicest people ever! Love this place and will be back many times.

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  4. JOHN ANTHONY

    Oxford2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely Sunday lunch with good food, excellent wine and service.

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  5. Oh21again

    Oxford8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited here as I read about the award for roast dinners and it didn’t disappoint, we had the most succulent roast chicken breast with delicious roast potatoes and veg, asked for extra gravy as it was so good and the Yorkshire pudding was also large and delicious. Pudding choice wasn’t huge but what was delivered was yummy and beautifully presented.

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  6. Christina VIP

    London27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a very warm welcome from Fernando Superb food and very tasteful fully done refurbishment to a high standard We’ve become regulars now and highly recommend

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  7. Marc

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday lunch and it was excellent as always.

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  8. georgia

    Oxford2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  9. Stephen

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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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  10. heather

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    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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The Plough Shiplake is rated 4.8 stars by 274 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Plough Shiplake

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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