The Plough Inn

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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.

ROAD CLOSURE ALERTStanway hill is closed, however we are fully accessible from Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water...
31/10/2026

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT
Stanway hill is closed, however we are fully accessible from Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water.
If you are travelling from Tewkesbury direction you can get to us either by heading towards Winchcombe, then Sudley & Farmcote or alternatively head towards Broadway, then Snowshill and back to us in Ford.
Hope to see you soon 😃

31/10/2026
Once again we have road closed at Toddington with work being done on the hill by Stanton cross roads . You will need to ...
28/10/2026

Once again we have road closed at Toddington with work being done on the hill by Stanton cross roads . You will need to go via Broadway through Snowshill . Please note we are fully accessible from Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the Water 🎉🎉 Full menu served all day today from midday 🎃

We are serving food from 12 - 4pm today, so give us a call on 01386 584215 to come and try our wonderful roast dinners, ...
13/09/2026

We are serving food from 12 - 4pm today, so give us a call on 01386 584215 to come and try our wonderful roast dinners, along with some lovely specials 😃
No need to book for outside simply come along

Today 🙌
04/09/2026

Today 🙌

Bank holiday Monday 🙌We are serving our full menu 12 - 8 pm today, call us on 01386 584215 to book inside, or for outsid...
31/08/2026

Bank holiday Monday 🙌
We are serving our full menu 12 - 8 pm today, call us on 01386 584215 to book inside, or for outside simply turn up no need to book.
See you soon 😄

We are open all day today with extended food service 12 - 7pm.Please ring 01386 584215 to book inside, alternatively sim...
30/08/2026

We are open all day today with extended food service 12 - 7pm.
Please ring 01386 584215 to book inside, alternatively simply come along to sit in the garden - no booking required. We have plenty of under cover areas outside too.
Our famous roast dinners are on the menu, along with many other wonderful options including Devon crab.
See you soon 😁

Address

Ford, Temple Guiting
Cheltenham
GL545RU

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