The Plough Shiplake

4.8

275 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
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
Neighborhood
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
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

Private dining

THE PLOUGH BEEF BURGER£22.00
Ogleshield - Pastrami - Pickled Mayo - Fries
FISH & CHIPS£23.00
Day Boat Haddock - Minted Peas - Tartar
NATIVE BLACK BREAM£32.00
Stuffed Mussel - Wild Garlic & Potato 'Risotto' - Stanlake Sparkling Wine Sauce
POACHED LOCH DUART SALMON£32.00
Fennel Slaw - Trout Roe - Pickled Cucumber - Butter Sauce
KENTISH RACK OF LAMB£42.00
Baby Turnip - Pea Purée - Braised Potatoes & Onion
DARTMOOR GUINEA FOWL BREAST£34.00
Sugar Snaps - Little Gem - Morel

Friends' Sharing Board (For 2)

Served with your choice of two sides

CÔTE DE BŒUF£95.00
Wild Garlic Hollandaise - Peppercorn Sauce

On the side

GRILLED CAESAR SALAD£9.00
SPRING SALAD£7.00
Broad Beans - Peas - Lemon - Goat's Curd
JUMBO COUSCOUS£7.00
Harissa - Pomegranate - Peppers
CRISPY POTATO TERRINE£9.00
Black Bomber Mousse - Dorset Venison Chorizo

Finish with

HONEY & ELDERFLOWER SOAKED SPONGE£13.00
Burnt White Chocolate - Raspberry - Crème Fraiche Sorbet
HENLEY SPICED RUM ETON MESS£12.00
Lime Meringue - Banana - Pistachio Crumb
SALTED CARAMEL S'MORES£15.00
Marshmallow - Chocolate - Cinnamon Biscuit
ARTISANAL BRITISH CHEESE BOARD£16.00
Chutney - Sourdough & Ale Cracker

What 275 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

Noise • Energetic

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.

275 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is now one of my favourite restaurants. I always look forward to going back. Thank you
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Zoe
Hertfordshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days 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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Chris
Berkshire1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

The Plough Shiplake is rated 4.8 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Plough Lane and Reading Road (A4155)
Neighborhood
Henley-On-Thames
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
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
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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Plough Private Room

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While you wait

FOCACCIA£6.00

OLD WINCHESTER DUMPLINGS£7.00

CRISPY WHITEBAIT£7.00

THE PLOUGH SAUSAGE ROLL£8.00

To start with

WEST COUNTRY SHELLFISH CHOWDER£18.00

WYE VALLEY ASPARAGUS£14.00

RABBIT & PISTACHIO TERRINE£15.00

QUAILS EGGS£12.00

To follow

THE PLOUGH BEEF BURGER£22.00

FISH & CHIPS£23.00

NATIVE BLACK BREAM£32.00

POACHED LOCH DUART SALMON£32.00

KENTISH RACK OF LAMB£42.00

DARTMOOR GUINEA FOWL BREAST£34.00

Friends' Sharing Board (For 2)

CÔTE DE BŒUF£95.00

On the side

GRILLED CAESAR SALAD£9.00

SPRING SALAD£7.00

JUMBO COUSCOUS£7.00

CRISPY POTATO TERRINE£9.00

Finish with

HONEY & ELDERFLOWER SOAKED SPONGE£13.00

HENLEY SPICED RUM ETON MESS£12.00

SALTED CARAMEL S'MORES£15.00

ARTISANAL BRITISH CHEESE BOARD£16.00

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