The Plough Harborne - Birmingham

Went in for Sunday roast with colleagues. Had the vegetable roast, plenty of veg, others had the pizza (vegan) and were very accommodating for the dairy allergy, and the other dish was the beef chilli. Great desserts also.

I go to The Plough fairly regularly for food and drinks but always leave feeling a little underwhelmed and overcharged. The ambience and atmosphere is always great; both inside and outside you’ll get a great buzz and a pleasant place to sit. The menu is on paper excellent. I’ve eaten there for brunch and dinner and there is something for everyone. Most recently I had a full English there. It cost £16 and the plate was mostly filled with pretty sorry looking undercooked mushrooms and tomatoes. The one sausage was very nice but the streaky bacon was a bit chewy. For £16 it was underwhelming, which is a theme that translates to the dinner menu as well. You rarely feel like the food matches the price tag. This overpricing extends to drinks as well, which are far more expensive than in similar local gastropubs. I lot of people like The Plough and I can see why but if you’re into food there are better local options that won’t hurt your wallet as much.

A year ago I would have given this place 5* despite how expensive drinks are there (and food isn't particularly cheap either! . But the menu was great and design/vibe as well. But now all my favorite dishes disappeared from the menu! First cuban sandwich became only veggie, and now its gone at all. The burger menu shrunk, and pulled pork benedict is also gone from the brunch menu. Pizza's are still good, but I would rather have it at Rudy's (which opens soon next door for a fraction of price (and definitely better! .

Eat here regular. The food is great, always to a high standard. The place is always clean and welcoming. Outdoor is 80 percent covered as qell with patio heaters doing a good job in the colder months.

The Plough is an excellent local Harborne gastropub. The service is friendly, but often slow at the bar. The menu is limited in choice and personally I find it to be excessively expensive for what you’re getting. Drinks aren’t cheap either, there are many cheaper alternative locations a stone’s throw away. But the atmosphere is great and there is a fantastic beer garden. Note to smokers vaping and smoking is banned even outside, this is something I personally find odd