The Plough, East Sheen, SW14

An attractive exterior in a very upmarket area,this gastro pub is virtually a restaurant these days with little pub atmosphere.The internal area is L shaped ,the furniture traditional pub items but diners compete for any free tables at busy times,there is even a small overflow room on the first floor ,if you dont want to wait for a table to come free while pertching on a bar stool.The menu is not ridiculously pricey ,and there is a long daily specials list ,but mains will generally come in around the £15 mark,some smaller dishes will be cheaper.Although there are a number of handpumps ,only London Pride was available,in decent nick.I suppose in good weather you could always just drink in the pub garden ,or aim to get here outside main food service hours .I would use it again as a restaurant,but not if I just wanted to slake my thirst.

The Plough is more pubby than close rival The Victoria, but they still lean towards gastro, rather than the more traditional pub that it was several years ago. Usually 3 real ales on (eg Pride, Landlord, Harveys Best) and quality is OK. Bare boards/tables inside and good large garden area at the front. Useful as an end point following a stroll in Richmond Park.

Set in deepest East Sheen this is a village pub in London and is in a most desirable part of South West London which is a joy to walk around.Although the emphasis is on food they had three real ales and the Taylor Landlord was perfect.10-15 mins walk from the main bus route.