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The Plough Inn Popular traditional pub, serving high quality food, ale and wines. Situated in the heart of the Cotswold's and next to Jackdaw's Castle Racing stables.
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July 2017 we won the Best Cotswold Pub award from Cotswold Life Our bar is open 7-days-a-week from 12 midday until close for drinks. If you’re planning on dining with us we are serving food-
Monday to Friday: 12-2.15pm & 6-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12-9pm
We strongly advise you book a table. To book call the pub on 01386 584215

www.ploughford.co.uk

Sitting in the hamlet of Ford, this popular 16th

Century Inn is renowned for its excellent menu, serving fresh local produce and fine Donnington Ales.

2013 & 2016 gained a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor being judged as within top ten performing businesses worldwide. The area holds everything for appreciators of the countryside as well as a rich and diverse cultural and sporting heritage. Jackdaws Castle racehorse trainers in directly opposite, and The Plough is popular with many famous jockeys and trainers. If you like walking, there are some fine walks, with a stunning view of the gallops. Cycling, fishing and golf are also located in the near vicinity. The Plough was indeed voted Racing pub of the year in 2008. The Plough has three bed & breakfast rooms. You will love the stunning views over the glorious Cotswold countryside. There is a large sunny garden with a children's' play area. Your dogs are welcome on lead in the garden. The Plough celebrates the major Cheltenham racing events. Cheltenham Gold Cup week is a huge event where the Plough has a large marquee, serving breakfasts and all day meals, whilst you can watch the racing on large flat screen TVs. We are always busy, so booking is highly recommended.

18/03/2025

We are serving food until 3pm and will close at 4pm
We will be open from 12 pm tomorrow as normal ☺️

16/03/2025

We hope everyone had a great week at Cheltenham ☺️
We are serving food from 12-6pm today, call 01386584215 to book!🍺🔥

11/03/2025

09/03/2025

We are open all day today with food service 12-6pm
Call 01386584215 to book or to sit in the sunshine just come along! 🌞

05/03/2025

Cheltenham Festival 2025
11th - 14th March inclusive
Start the day with a full English breakfast served from 8:45am - Midday
Full menu served from Midday until 9pm
Big screens to watch racing should you wish to stay for the afternoon
Bookings are recommended for dinner but walk ins also welcome
The bar will be open from 8:30am😝
We look forward to seeing you🐎🐎

04/03/2025

TWICE ROASTED CRISPY BELLY PORK IS BACK by popular demand🙉
This weeks opening hours:

Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
OPEN ALL DAY
Food service 12-3 pm / 5.30 - 8.30 pm
Drink service 12-close

Friday / Saturday
OPEN ALL DAY
Food service 12- 9pm
Drink service 12- Close

Sunday
OPEN ALL DAY
Food service 12-6 pm
Drink service 12-Close
☀️☀️☀️

02/03/2025

WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY!
We are serving food from Midday - 6pm
Call us on 01386584215 to book or to sit in the garden in the Spring sunshine just come along!☀️☀️☀️

25/02/2025

This weeks opening hours…
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
OPEN ALL DAY
Food service 12-3 pm / 5.30 - 8.30 pm
Drink service 12-close
Drink service 12-Close

Friday / Saturday
OPEN ALL DAY
Food service 12- 9pm
Drink service 12- Close

Sunday
OPEN ALL DAY
Food service 12-6 pm
Drink service 12-Close
☀️🍋‍🟩🌷

23/02/2025

We are serving food till 6pm this evening and there’s STILL roasts available!
Call 01386584215 to book💥

23/02/2025

TODAY we are serving food from Midday - 6pm
Traditional roasts to include
Sirloin of Beef
Loin of Pork
Breast of Chicken
Leg of Lamb 👀
Call 01386584215 to book! 🔥🦌

18/02/2025

It’s starting to feel like Spring is finally on its way! ☀️🌷
Opening hours for this week:
Tuesday / Wednesday
OPEN ALL DAY
Food service 12-8.30pm
Drink service 12-close
Drink service 12-Close
Thursday / Friday / Saturday
OPEN ALL DAY
Food service 12- 9pm
Drink service 12- Close

Sunday
OPEN ALL DAY
Food service 12-6 pm
Drink service 12-Close
Call us on 01386584215 to book🔥

14/02/2025

FISH FRIDAY
Donnington Ale Beer Battered Cod is back
We are serving food ALL DAY today 12-9pm
Call 01386584215 to book, walk ins welcome🔥☁️

11/02/2025

WE ARE BACK OPEN TOMORROW all day

Food service 12-3 5:30-8:30pm
Drinks service 12-close
We are looking forward to seeing you! 🔥🌥️

07/02/2025

The Plough inn, Ford GL54 5RU
Full and part time positions available in the following departments
Bar/waiting
We are looking for people who enjoy customer service and have got excellent communication skills. Applicants need to be 18 years and over with their own transport.
Excellent hourly rate awaits the right candidates
Wash up/KP
If you are hard working and flexible and enjoy being part of the team in the kitchen, this role is for you, 18 years and over, must have own transport
If interested please contact us via email [email protected]
Or phone Becky direct on 07884267559
Please do not apply via social media as we don’t always see messages and your application could be missed! 💥

02/02/2025

It’s a glorious day today!
We are serving food from midday - 6 pm this evening! ☀️🔥🐎

01/02/2025

We are open ALL DAY with food service 12-9pm
Drinks service 12-close 🔥☁️
Game season is almost finished and we’ve got plenty of it on our menu 🦌

31/01/2025

It’s a bleak rainy day today and we’ve got our fires roaring, serving food all day until 9pm
Call 01386584215 to book, walk ins welcome 🌧️🔥

27/01/2025

THIS WEEKS OPENING HOURS
Monday - closed
Tuesday - Food service 12-3pm
Drinks service 12 - 5pm
Wednesday/Thursday open ALL DAY
Food service 12-3pm 5:30-8:30pm
Drinks service 12 - close
Friday/Saturday open ALL DAY
Food service 12-9pm
Drink service 12-close
Sunday Food service 12-4pm
Drinks service 12-6pm 🕺🏻❄️🔥🍇🍽️

Address

Ford, Temple Guiting
Cheltenham
GL545RU

Website

https://theploughinnford.co.uk/

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Two ladies had lunch last Saturday I have left until now to post as I was guessing it was a genuine mistake however no one has contacted me to pay 😵‍💫

Good morning 🍺🍺 We are open all day today with full menu being served 12-3 pm 6-8 pm Bar open 12-Close PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE NO LANDLINES WORKING SO PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] If urgent please do call my mobile 07884267559 We don’t have the best reception but do leave message if I don’t pick up

Early start 🍺🍺🍺 Food service today 12-8.30 pm We look forward to seeing you 🥳

Merry Christmas to all our customers we hope you have a lovely day 🥳🥳 We are closed today to give all our staff a well deserved rest 🍺 I would like to thank them all for all the hours they put into the Plough Inn To Julian our head chef for many years Alex , Mark , Tom , Lilybelle , Julian KP , Katie , Henry , Jeanette , A small and efficient team 🤩🤩 Have a rest as we are open tomorrow ( Boxing Day ) Food service 12-5 pm Drink service 12-6 pm See you all tomorrow 🥳🥳

We are open today for lunch only 12-3 pm Kitchen is closed this evening

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