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£7 - £20
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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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The Pickled Ploughman would like to be the food pub in Adderbury, and has a very nice dining room/area, and old fashioned bar area. Hooky beer, and well kept. TT Landlord was on as well. Nathalie and Brett Botha running it now after a period...of financial instability. On the Tuesday evening, I had Duck breast with Dauphinoise potatoes and five spice jus (£23), and small plates of Smoked Salmon and Chicken Gujons (£8-9 each) with chili sauce on the friday. The duck breast was beautiful and high quality duck. Very good Dauphinoise. The Salmon and Gujons were equally top class, although some might say the Salmon was a mild cure. It was good though. The one problem with the PP is that they do not have Chocolate Ice Cream, and I told them that if they want families in on Sundays, for example, they need chocolate Ice Cream! A very pleasant place to drink and eat, and they let me set up and work at my computer when I had to. Do I recommend The Pickled Ploughman? Certainly, and I hope to visit and eat and drink there at some time in the future. I hope to try their sunday lunch sometime. They did give me good Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, but Chocolate Ice cream please! Artisan if necessary!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Lovely Mothers Day Lunch. Quality food, lovely staff and and a lovely gift bag to all the Mothers was a really nice touch.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Thank you! We really appreciate your kind words and will pass this onto our staff.

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We had booked a party of 9 ( inc 3 children) for a Mothering Sunday family lunch . The Pickled Ploughman turned out to be an excellent choice in all respects - a warm welcome , a great selection of drinks and a superb Sunday...menu which catered for all tastes and appetites . A young crew serving were on the ball and attentive throughout . A fabulous lunch was enjoyed by all - thank you !More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Hello Nici, we are pleased your experience with us was a good one. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We will pass your compliments onto our staff.

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

What a wonderful place. Lovely atmosphere warm welcome. Very attentive server . Lovely touch with a Mother’s Day gift bag, a very nice gesture. Roast dinner was perfect could not fault anything I would recommend the pigs in blankets perfect. Nice variety of desserts. Thank...you it was very busy and you made us feel like nothing was any trouble.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Thank you for your kind words. We couldn’t have done it without the support of our team.

Reviewed 1 week ago

Fantastic Mothers Day Lunch. Staff friendly and attentive. Food excellent. A surprise gift for Mums too. Will definitely be returning.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

We appreciate your kind words. Our team did an amazing job, and we are fortunate to have them!

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

We rang after a morning shopping in Banbury and were offered a table for three. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by very attentive staff. What a fantastic meal, my daughter and I chose the Roast Pork, my husband the Beef. WOW! What can I...say, everything was piping hot on a hot plate, beautifully cooked and all wonderfully fresh. We will definitely be back! If you haven’t already tried them you should 😊 Thank you to everyone at The Pickled Ploughman!More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear Tracey, thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you soon. Warm regards Brett and Natalie

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

This is a regular 'half way point' meet up for my family. The food is really excellent and the service matches the food. We are always able to enjoy an unhurried family get together. nice fire roaring away always adds a welcome touch. I would...absolutely recommend the Pickled Ploughman Pub. There is a nice little outdoor area for summer lunches.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to hosting you in the future. Warm regards Brett and Natalie

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We were welcomed by the owner with a warm reception. We were served by Sam dwer who was very professional in taking our order asked the right questions and dealt with our needs well done to him 👏 we come here regular but seems to...get better every time . Food was yummy to .More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you, Peter. We value the positive review and will pass the complement onto Sam. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal and look forward to your next visit. Warm Regards Brett and Natalie

Reviewed 4 February 2024 via mobile

Was visiting friends this weekend and we stopped in for some lunch last minute. Thankfully got a table as it was a busy Sunday. We had a mix of dishes - steak burger, fish and chips and cauliflower croquettes to fit various levels of hunger!...My friend who is GF was so happy to see so many options, including fish & chips. We didn't have a roast but saw them go past and I'm definitely going back for one! They looked delicious. The food was excellent, service friendly and impeccable and I really couldn't fault it. Great to see South African Malva pud on the dessert too, yummy. Hats off to the team at The Pickled Ploughman!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear Helen, thank you for choosing to dine with us. Your kind words are appreciated. We look for to hosting you in the future. Warm regards, Brett and Natalie

Reviewed 14 January 2024

The drinks a came halfway through the main course, I couldn't cut the meat let alone chew it. The meals went cold before you could finish them, the vegetables were 5 green Beans 2 slices of carrot and 3 small potatoes. The puddings were good,...but the bill was wrong, and to top it all the woman 2 tables away let her dog piss all over the floor. One doorstep I won't be darkening again.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 22 January 2024

Dear Brian. We take reviews seriously and welcome constructive criticism. 1. Dog urinating Our bar area is pet friendly and supply water bowels for the pets. The dog in question did not urinate on the floor, it knocked the water bowel supplied. 2. Booking You...More

Reviewed 27 November 2023

We went at 12 noon for Sunday Roast, choosing the beef and the chicken. It could not be faulted!! I can only comment about the beef, which was perfectly cooked and very tender, with only a 10p size piece of fat which I had to...leave . . so pleasing, but unusual. The roast potatoes were as my mother made them, the Yorkshires (I paid for an extra) superb, and the vegetable portions just the right size. So often you get drowned in veggies and much then gets returned to the bin. No wastage here!! On the recommendation of Kayla, I tried the Malva pudding. Anyone who describes it like Sticky Toffee pudding is incorrect. It's light and fluffy, and although it has a caramel sauce, it's not sickly sweet and cloying as Sticky Toffee. The prices are a little high, but the quality of both the food and the service are worth it. Kayla, our waitress, was helpful, friendly and fun, who made time to have a brief chat with us despite being busy. We felt cared for while we were there. In addition, during our meal, Brett came through the restaurant and had a few words at each table, inquiring if everything was good. Only one more comment which I refuse to call a negative. Sunday was the coldest day of the season so far, and it was raining. The restaurant did feel a little chilly, but I have no doubt that will be rectified now that the cold weather seems to be staying around. Maybe I will need to go and check on another Sunday . . . ;)More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 22 January 2024

Dear Odessa, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your fantastic 5* rating about your recent experience with us. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that our team members delivered exceptional service and hospitality....More

Reviewed 1 November 2023 via mobile

We popped into the Pickled Ploughman on Halloween as we were staying in Adderbury. The food, wine and service were excellent and we had a lovely experience. I had crab tart, steak and local hooky ale pie and finished with a mixed berries cheesecake. Delicious!...Worth stopping for if you are in the area for sure 😊More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Natalie and Brett Botha, Owner at The Pickled Ploughman Pub, responded to this reviewResponded 22 January 2024

Dear Darren, Thank you for sharing your review . Your kind comments have truly brightened our day. It would be an absolute delight to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

Reviewed 21 October 2023 via mobile

Fantastic food really welcoming atmosphere also dog friendly well run family run restaurant. Have a really nice outdoor area that’s a sun trap when weather is good

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

Had a really good meal with friends. I had the mushroom wellington which was just perfect for a grey wet cold day.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023 via mobile

We came here on a Friday night for dinner and drinks. Food was absolutely delicious - risotto was really creamy, pheasant was beautifully presented and really tender, and the tagine was bursting full of flavour. We were so impressed. The family that run The Pickled...Ploughman are the most welcoming, friendly hosts. Super attentive and you can tell they really care. We absolutely loved it here and can’t wait to come back soon.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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There is plenty of outdoor eating space so on a fine day you can be accompanied by your dog.
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100%. We also ensure that all our glass is recycled, our cardboard and plastic is too, our food waste goes to an anerobic digestion plant and our waste oil is converted to biofuels. Thanks for asking. We are doing what we... More
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I have been here many times for Saturdays and Sundays. Excellent and friendly service, they also do a fab gluten free fish and chips - can't fault it. Fresh food and worth the price.
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The Pickled Ploughman Pub is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4