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.

18/06/2026
We are OPEN today with full menu 12 - 9 pm 🍺🦀🐟 We have our Donnington Ale beer battered cod on as well as a fresh dresse...
18/06/2026

We are OPEN today with full menu 12 - 9 pm 🍺🦀🐟 We have our Donnington Ale beer battered cod on as well as a fresh dressed Devon crab 🙌 Please note we are fully accessible from Stow on the Wold and Bourton on the water and if you are coming from the Toddington roundabout keep coming up Stanway Hill and take first right to Kineton , then left through the village of Temple Guiting where you will be back to the B4077 , turn left we are on the left 🚙🚗 ( very small detour ! )

Menu served from midday until 4pm.We are fully accessible from Stow On The Wold & Bourton On The Water (ignore road clos...
14/06/2026

Menu served from midday until 4pm.
We are fully accessible from Stow On The Wold & Bourton On The Water (ignore road closed signs!)
If coming from Toddington direction you can take a small diversion through the village of Temple Guiting.
This is achieved by taking the right hand turn sign posted kineton (just before you enter Ford) then the next left which takes you through Temple Guiting and back onto the B4077.
Turn left again and we are half mile on the left 😀

Well it may be a wet miserable day but we have a super Donnington Ale beer battered cod on 🐟🙌 Full menu served all day f...
11/06/2026

Well it may be a wet miserable day but we have a super Donnington Ale beer battered cod on 🐟🙌 Full menu served all day from midday - 9pm with bar midday until close 🍺🍺

WE ARE OPEN THIS EVENING 🍺🍺 FROM 5.30 pm with food service until 8.30 pm .Call 01386 584215 to book a table or just come...
08/06/2026

WE ARE OPEN THIS EVENING 🍺🍺 FROM 5.30 pm with food service until 8.30 pm .Call 01386 584215 to book a table or just come along 🍺🍺

Today we have food service 12 - 4 pm with bar 12 - Close . We still have some tables available for a super traditional r...
07/06/2026

Today we have food service 12 - 4 pm with bar 12 - Close . We still have some tables available for a super traditional roast ( plenty of specials available to ) call 01386 584215 ( walk ins welcome )

Please see the above to help with road closure 👆🏻
31/05/2026

Please see the above to help with road closure 👆🏻

Today sees food service 12 - 4 pm with bar 12 - close.Unbeatable traditional Sunday roasts with specials too.Walk - ins ...
31/05/2026

Today sees food service 12 - 4 pm with bar 12 - close.
Unbeatable traditional Sunday roasts with specials too.
Walk - ins welcome, no bookings needed for the garden.
Tables available inside
Call 01386 584215

Vale asparagus still in abundance 🙌 We have full menu served all day until 9 pm . Come enjoy the garden with a Donningto...
30/05/2026

Vale asparagus still in abundance 🙌 We have full menu served all day until 9 pm . Come enjoy the garden with a Donnington ale 🍺

We are open today and tomorrow with full menu served all day from midday - 9 pm . Bar midday - Close . We do have an em...
29/05/2026

We are open today and tomorrow with full menu served all day from midday - 9 pm . Bar midday - Close . We do have an emailing issue with some not getting to us and if you don’t receive a reply please do call us on 01386 584215 ( Sorry for inconvenience )

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Ford, Temple Guiting
Cheltenham
GL545RU

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