The Plough - Princes Risborough

British, Pub, Fish

The Plough

The Plough
4.0 / 5 (2195 reviews)

Description

Nestled along a scenic hiking trail, this charming pub offers a welcoming retreat for both locals and adventurers. With a delightful selection of high-quality food at reasonable prices, patrons rave about the wild mushroom soup and the standout chips. The ambiance is clean and comfortable, perfect for enjoying exceptional beers and apple wines. While the service is generally friendly, minor attention-to-detail issues have been noted. The pub's beautiful setting, coupled with outdoor seating and a relaxed vibe, makes it a worthwhile stop for a refreshing break after exploring the surrounding countryside.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Laurence

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★ 4 / 5 from 2195 reviews
laurence
28.12.2023

Ordinary pleasant pub catering for locals and passing hikers, who are requested to remove any muddy boots before entering the bar. We didn't sample the food, but the locals were having pub grub as well as liquid lunches. Good selection of lagers and ales. Tables inside and out, with most outside being sheltered under canopies. Service: 4 Location: 4

nicky-harris
28.12.2023

We had a lovely lunch and received a warm welcome, which was exactly what we needed after our walk. Thank you very much! Service: 5, Location: 5.

simon-bradford-2
28.12.2023

I think this is the place where David Cameron came for fish and chips with the Chinese Prime Minister. I might be wrong. Anyway, it was a biker stop off nice to sit outside and enjoy the country. Worth a visit, it's a bit tucked away. You can walk up the hill to get to the white cross. A good hike and you can see for miles! Service: 5 Location: 5 Hotel highlights: Quiet

owen-davies-1
28.12.2023

Great location for doing a loop around Whiteleaf hill . Lots of outdoor seating . Good selection of ales on tap. Pleasant staff. Big car park. Location: 5

Charming pub located along a popular hiking trail. There are three beers on tap, and the two I sampled were excellent. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I found the lunch enjoyable, but there were some issues with attention to detail—there was no horseradish with one dish, and the avocado was under ripe and inedible in another. Despite these small concerns, the overall dining experience was good.

FAQ

The restaurant offers free WiFi for its customers.

You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the joint.

The premises on site are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

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