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The Plough, East Sheen, SW14
SW14
SW14 7AF
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Tris C left this review about The Plough
A confused history, this may or may not have been a collection of 15th century farmers’ cottages but may date from the 18th century when this area was all fields. Whatever the provenance – I’d have had this as dating from the 1930s when the surrounding houses went up – it’s now a remote backstreet pub situated amidst a relatively prosperous south-west London backwater, the sort of place where Margo and Jerry Leadbetter would feel at home, with a mustard yellow Triumph Dolomite Sprint parked in the driveway.
Seemingly unchanged since the last review and not unlike a hotel bar, the interior exhibits little if any heritage: aside from the welcome presence of a real log fire, the interior is trendy meets pseudo Olde Worlde, with lots of pale wood, white or taupe paint, conventional furniture with banquette window reveal seating with some strategic knickknacks on shelves. Customers at the time of my Saturday 8.45pm visit were predictable, unlike the annoying berk at the next table who insisted on yelling into his phone throughout my stay, before watching noisy YourFace videos; thankfully I was spared seeing dogs eating pig’s ears (£2.00 a pop), which is downright disgusting.
There are Fuller’s beers here – unsurprising given the SW postcode – so it was more Neck Oil, £3.75 a half, served by a barmaid festooned with tattoos and piercings, she belying the pub’s upmarket aspirations.
With barely any local competition, expect this place to clean up with Mr. Sheen.
On 12th February 2025
- rating: 4
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Malden man left this review about The Plough
An attractive looking building in the leafy side streets bordering Sheen and Mortlake, it is very affluent around here and the pub ethos clearly shows this. Obviously foody, thankfully I timed my visit outside of full on eating times but I still didn't feel all that comfortable inside so repaired to the splendid sun trap garden which wraps around both frontages of this corner site. Roses are trained along a terrace and the area is finished with a white picket fence.
Inside felt a bit sterile, a J-shaped interior with a tiny intimate booth or snug area at one end. Not much to look at, a stuffed deer head, deer photos and a few books on a shelf. A Tv showed Wimbledon to nobody.
Four handpumps, one clipped with London Pride. I asked the young barman twice if there was anything else on but received no response whatsoever, not even an acknowledgement of my question. So I had the Pride, expensive and about passable.
Not on my revisit list.
On 13th July 2018
- rating: 4
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Plough
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.
On 13th January 2017
- rating: 6
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Braks Lover left this review about The Plough
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.
On 10th January 2011
- rating: 7
[User has posted 9 recommendations about 8 pubs]
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john mcgraw left this review about The Plough
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.
On 29th April 2009
- rating: 8
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