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The Little Plough, Doncaster
Doncaster
DN1 1SF
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Will Larter left this review about The Plough
Definitely to be preferred to the Tut next door, this is a proper pub. Beer choice on three hand pumps restricted to Barnsley Bitter, Wharfe Bank Celtic Glory and Cross Bay Sunset, but the two we tried were in good condition and this was a very pleasant place for a drink or three.
On 9th May 2012
- rating: 7
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hondo . left this review about The Plough
Proper old style pub with a bar at the front and lounge at the back. Serving 3 real ales the pub has a dartboard and is located a short walk from the train station and town centre.
On 6th March 2012
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John Bonser left this review about The Plough Inn
Conveniently close to Doncaster’s main railway station and the Frenchgate shopping mall is The Plough ( or The Little Plough as it seems to be known ), one of only 3 South Yorkshire pubs to be listed in CAMRA’s National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. The pub dates back to 1934. “A traditional pub with traditional values” is how it sells itself in the local CAMRA branch magazine.
A rather uninspiring looking exterior tells us that the pub used to belong to Bass Yor shire ( the “k” has disappeared ) and leads into a traditional and welcoming 2 bar interior. At the front, the public bar is basic, rather brightly lit, and is clearly the favoured spot of the locals. Perhaps inevitably, there’s a horse racing theme together with a dartboard and a fine trophy collection.
At the back, accessed via a short corridor, is the lounge bar – a cosy, comfortable and carpeted room which is served from the main bar via a hatch. The lounge bar is decorated with a series of old ploughing pictures and a series of plates on a high shelf. Original bell pushes are still in situ as is the fixed seating round the walls. Attractive coloured leaded windows are a further notable feature. This bar appears to be favoured by weary elderly shoppers taking a well earned rest from the hustle and bustle of the shopping centre. On my recent visit, several of these customers were complaining in a none too subtle manner about the lack of heating – all to no avail as the fire remained steadfastly unlit.
There’s the predictable outside toilets, accessed through a small courtyard.
From the real ale perspective, the pub has recently been voted Doncaster Pub of the Season and was advertising a 3 day beer festival from 7-9 April. It’s been a CAMRA Good Beer Guide regular in recent years. Beers on were Acorn Barnsley Bitter - £ 2.10p and in fine form – plus Beartown Ginger Bear and Wadworth’s St Georges.
This is a fine unpretentious pub and you should look this one out when in Donny
On 6th April 2011
- rating: 8
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Plough Inn
Great description from Roger B,I can only agree that its worth a visit for the traditional interior alone.Lots of friendly banter and the small screen Sky Sports News coverage wisely had the sound turned down.Darts team operates here with a board in the main bar which requires the removal of some seating.The three beers on handpump were also traditional brews without being exceptional but the atmosphere is the key,a male orientated local so unusual these days in a city centre location.
On 3rd June 2010
- rating: 7
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Thuck Phat left this review about The Plough Inn
A small, traditional, historic pub which warrants its' place in CAMRA's national inventory. Split into bar and comfortable lounge area the pub is friendly and bustling. Lees' Brewers Dark, Acorn Barnsley Bitter and Caledonian Flying Dutchman were on, none of which inspired real excitement. The Flying Dutchman was ok but didn't persuade us into a second. Worth a visit even if only for one to see the interior.
On 2nd June 2010
- rating: 6
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James Joines left this review about The Plough Inn
3 Real Ales available with one from Acorn and 2 guest ales.
Known locally as the (Little) Plough.
On 28th March 2010
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Roger Button left this review about The Plough Inn
This welcoming town centre local's pub looks fairly unassuming from the outside but the pub does have the distinction of being on the CAMRA inventory of unspoilt interiors. The plans for the last major alteration in 1934 can be seen in the corridor between the 2 bars and show what is now the main bar divided into a “Dram Shop” and “Kitchen” whilst the rear “Smoke Room” appears to have been left virtually untouched. Evidence of the main bar's division can be seen by the presence of 2 pretty tiled fireplaces and despite the expansion, it still has a cosy, intimate, old fashioned feel to it. A collection of bottles winds its way around the top shelves and an old Donny Rovers picture tells you where the local's loyalties lie. The 2 TV's are pretty basic affairs rather than the fancy mod con flat screens that you now take for granted. Note also the unusual tables. The rear smoke room centres on a tiled coal fireplace and the room has some fine coloured glass windows as well as the original call bells and a service hatch. Collectables include plates, an old radio, and some fancy teapots. A small courtyard keeps the smokers happy and also leads to the gents which you almost expect to be open air!
3 Ales on offer - Acorn Yorkshire Pride & Barnsley Bitter (both £2 a pint) and Bass (£2.40), the Yorkshire Pride being the pick of the bunch for me. The local's were very friendly and welcoming with a bit of football banter after they “threatened” not to serve me in my Spurs shirt! A terrific little pub that is part of a dying breed in town centres.
On 14th September 2009
- rating: 7
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