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Reviewed yesterday

We enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch with extended family over the Easter school holidays. We were a group ranging from 3 to 87 years old, and I can confidently say that the menus cater for everyone. There were a range of dietary requirements within our...group, nothing too much trouble, and all catered for easily. All staff members we encountered were wonderful, particularly Alex who I believe to be the owner of the establishment. Thank you to all, Sera, Michael and familyMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

After a visit to the Maltings we decided to try the restaurant instead of driving out for a pub lunch. We hadn't booked but we were able to get a table. Staff were really friendly and attentive. There was a good menu selection with an...excellent specials board. The food was really good and the price was really reasonable. We would definitely eat here again when visiting the Maltings.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

For those who follow a plant based diet for our planet, I had a really tasty Celeriac steak in the Plough and Sail. And it was a lovely setting

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 28 September 2023

As we did not want to eat at the Ship Inn where we were staying we found this place nearby. A lovely warm welcome (unlike the Ship), and a decent menu with a couple of veggie options (unlike the Ship). Had a pint of the...Abbott bitter which was a really good. Wife had the crab from the specials board. Her assessment - fabulous! I had risotto and the pitta bread with homemade humous. Was all very tasty and enjoyable - correct quantities. My wife finished with some stem ginger ice cream which was delicious. Staff and service absolutely top drawer. If we are round here again we would go back.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023

We always eat at the Plough and Sail if we are in the area because the food is always excellent (we must have eaten here 30+ times and the food is always 10/10), it is great value for money (considering the quality of the food)...and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. Today we visited for Sunday lunch and had a gorgeous starter of grilled sardines with tomato puree, olive oil croutons and black olive tapenade - superb! Then came an amazingly tender and tasty roast beef - a perfect Sunday lunch. We finished our meals off with a raspberry & chocolate delice and a fantastic sticky toffee pudding with ginger ice cream. The whole meal was superb, to be honest I think we'd have to rate it 11/10! What's more - often we go to restaurants/pubs and have to really hunt through the menu to find anything we fancy eating. At the Plough and Sail today I could have eaten every single thing on the main menu or specials board. Give yourself a treat and visit this fantastic pub - you won't regret it.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023

Arrived at 1.pm for lunch. Searched menu for any gluten free food. No gluten options available. Ended up with a starter of prawn salad and ice cream. The Plough not for my wife or me thank you.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Alex Burnside, Owner at Plough & Sail, responded to this reviewResponded 17 September 2023

Dear Jeffrey C, We pride ourselves on offering customers gluten free options and every dish on our main menu, apart from sausages and mash and fish and chips (on the day you came in due to a fryer issue), can be amended to suit. I...More

Reviewed 10 September 2023 via mobile

This was our first visit and what a wonderful experience. A nice varied menu with great choices to suit all tastes and an extensive “specials” board. Not only was the food excellent, but the service given and attention to our enjoyment made the evening for...both of us. Both the chef and lady serving us should share the praise which is well deserved.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 8 September 2023 via mobile

Whilst the food and service were ok I have to take issue with the wine list. The same bottle was listed twice on the wine list at different prices and I pointed this out to the waiting staff. I chose the bottle at the lower...price. I was charged the higher price on my bill which I raised as an issue only to be told that ‘the till says it’s this price’ Terrible customer relations, but as the table service was ok I didn’t want to elevate the issue. The owners have 2 other locations nearby, which I will probably avoid if this is the treatment they give staff when they have made a mistake.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Alex Burnside, Owner at Plough & Sail, responded to this reviewResponded 10 September 2023

Dear Paul H, I am glad that you enjoyed the food and service on your visit. Our wine list is in the process of being updated and due to human error there was a mix up with the prices (as explained to you on the...More

Reviewed 28 August 2023 via mobile

Visited here today for lunch with my friend. Staff were friendly and efficient! We weren’t particularly hungry so finding they did a mini fish (not so mini) and chips was a bonus! Very, very happy! Food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Cannot fault it….ignore...the rubbish reviews, these are thoroughly undeserved for such a lovely pub!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023 via mobile

We had a pre-show dinner with friends and the service and food was excellent. Helpful & rapid service was appreciated. The seared tuna steak with samphire & butter was excellent as was was the chicken breast. Good desserts & drinks were also had: sticky toffee...pudding and summer pudding plus Cote de Gascogne white wine and draft Adnams Ghostship. We have two more shows at Snape coming up and we are eating here each time it’s that good as well as convenient!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023

We always visit a couple of times when staying in the area, normally for a refreshing drink on the way back from Woodbridge to Cakes and Ale but we never miss a Friday Evening dinner and yet again the food was amazing. Loved the shredded...duck and the scallops were perfect. Great value, good service and enjoyable hour or two.More

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

Excellent food. Lots of specials to choose from. Good service. Great location. No online booking facility, so you need to phone or visit to make a booking.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 August 2023 via mobile

We had an enjoyable meal in this pub whilst visiting Snape Maltings. The service was very friendly and good menu choices. The food was tasty we both had duck starter and my wife had the vegetable risotto and I had the fish and chips. The...fish was cooked lovely, although chips were dry and my wife’s risotto was a thick and gloopy texture but full of veg. The duck starters were good but lacked a little flavour. We would go back again as the meal was good and the service friendly but just lacking a little spark.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 31 July 2023

Best roast dinner ever so delicious would highly recommend and will definitely be back. You will not be disappointed.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 28 July 2023 via mobile

Always our favourite venue for Sunday lunch in the area, and a great choice for popping in for dinner midweek. Team are wonderful, and a great menu full of seasonal and local produce. Excellent service today, as always! Alex and Ollie have a great team...and great venue here, and we highly recommend to anyone visiting and in the area.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Plough & Sail is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4