The Plough Inn

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.

Festival Trials Day Saturday 25th January 2025 at Cheltenham Racecourse We will be serving breakfasts from 9am - Midday,...
14/01/2025

Festival Trials Day Saturday 25th January 2025 at Cheltenham Racecourse

We will be serving breakfasts from 9am - Midday, bookings now being taken! 🏇🏇🏇
Tel 01386584215
Email [email protected]

Tradional roasts plus specials being served today 12-4 pm Drink service 12-5 pmCall 01386584215 to book! 🔥
12/01/2025

Tradional roasts plus specials being served today 12-4 pm
Drink service 12-5 pm
Call 01386584215 to book! 🔥

It’s a GLORIOUS day and we are open for food and drink all day Food service 12-9 pm Drink service 12-Close ❄️❄️🔥🔥
11/01/2025

It’s a GLORIOUS day and we are open for food and drink all day Food service 12-9 pm
Drink service 12-Close ❄️❄️🔥🔥

Donnington ale cod and chips are back 🙌We are open all day today with food service 12-3. 6-8.30 pm Drink service 12- Clo...
10/01/2025

Donnington ale cod and chips are back 🙌
We are open all day today with food service 12-3. 6-8.30 pm
Drink service 12- Close🔥

We are open all day today with food service 12-3 pm 6-8.30 pm Drink service 12-Close Lots of lovely game on the menu We...
09/01/2025

We are open all day today with food service 12-3 pm 6-8.30 pm
Drink service 12-Close
Lots of lovely game on the menu
We look forward to seeing you on this crisp sunny day 🍺🍺
Call 01386584215 to book 🌙

Our Sunday lunch menu will be served from 12- 4 pm today Drinks service 12-5 pm ☃️❄️🌨️Call 01386584215 to book!
05/01/2025

Our Sunday lunch menu will be served from 12- 4 pm today
Drinks service 12-5 pm ☃️❄️🌨️
Call 01386584215 to book!

04/01/2025

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Our last food orders will be 7pm tonight so that everyone gets home safe before the snow settles! Thank you for your und...
04/01/2025

Our last food orders will be 7pm tonight so that everyone gets home safe before the snow settles!
Thank you for your understanding ❄️⭐️🌨️

We are open from Midday today Sunday lunch served 12-4pm Drinks service 12-close! 🎄⭐️
22/12/2024

We are open from Midday today
Sunday lunch served 12-4pm
Drinks service 12-close!
🎄⭐️

We are closed today and back open tomorrow (Tuesday) from midday! ⭐️
16/12/2024

We are closed today and back open tomorrow (Tuesday) from midday! ⭐️

Today we have a slightly shortened food service 12-3.30 pm Bar 12-5 pm We will be closing 5 pm Tomorrow ( Monday ) we ar...
15/12/2024

Today we have a slightly shortened food service
12-3.30 pm
Bar 12-5 pm
We will be closing 5 pm
Tomorrow ( Monday ) we are closed
Back open Tuesday midday 🙌🍺

We are open today and tomorrow ( Saturday ) ALL DAY Serving breakfast from 9 am - Midday Full menu 12-9 pm Bar open from...
13/12/2024

We are open today and tomorrow ( Saturday )
ALL DAY
Serving breakfast from 9 am - Midday
Full menu 12-9 pm
Bar open from 9 am until Close 🍺🍺

WE HAVE A POWER CUT 🔦🔦So unfortunately we have had to close this evening! See you all tomorrow when it’s back on!💡
09/12/2024

WE HAVE A POWER CUT 🔦🔦
So unfortunately we have had to close this evening!
See you all tomorrow when it’s back on!💡

We are open all day today with food service 12-3pm 6-8 pm Drink service 12- Close⭐️🍻🔥
09/12/2024

We are open all day today with food service 12-3pm 6-8 pm
Drink service 12- Close⭐️🍻🔥

TODAY IS THE DAY our Christmas menu starts and the good news is we are now open all day 7 days a week🎄🎆🥳🎉Opening hours M...
02/12/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY our Christmas menu starts and the good news is we are now open all day 7 days a week🎄🎆🥳🎉
Opening hours
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday
Food service 12-3pm 6-9pm
Drinks service 12-close

Thursday/Friday/Saturday
Food service 12-9pm
Drinks service 12-close

Sunday
Food service 12-6pm
Drinks service 12-close

Christmas opening hours🎁

Christmas Eve
Food service 12-4pm
Drinks service 12-5:30

Christmas Day CLOSED

Boxing Day
Food service 12-5pm
Drinks service 12-6:30pm

New Years Eve
Food service 12-4pm
Drinks service 12-5pm
Closed from 5:30

New Years Day
Food service 12-8pm
Drinks service 12-close✨

WANTED Pianist/singer with speakers and keyboard evening of 22nd December to play Christmas and classic pub songs, for m...
26/11/2024

WANTED
Pianist/singer with speakers and keyboard evening of 22nd December to play Christmas and classic pub songs, for more info ring 07884267559 🎶🎹🎵🎤

We are now closed for the night but we will be OPEN from 12pm tomorrow! ⭐️
20/11/2024

We are now closed for the night but we will be OPEN from 12pm tomorrow! ⭐️

WE ARE SERVING FULL ENGLISH BREAKFASTS today 9-12pm Walk ins welcome!!🍳☕️🥓
16/11/2024

WE ARE SERVING FULL ENGLISH BREAKFASTS today 9-12pm
Walk ins welcome!!🍳☕️🥓

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Ford, Temple Guiting
Cheltenham
GL545RU

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Come back and pay for your lunch !
Come back and pay for your lunch !

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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