Bowleys at The Plough Inn
Taylors Ln, Trottiscliffe ME19 5DR
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Finnish
Reservations
Business Info
- Address: Taylors Ln, Trottiscliffe ME19 5DR
- Cross Street: Taylors Ln
- Cuisine: Contemporary | Desserts | English | Steak | Vegan |
- Cost: | Moderate
- Category: Fine Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Car Park |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: www.theploughkent.com
- Phone: 01732822233
- Features: Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Prix Fixe Menu, Tasting Menu, Working Fireplace, Lounge / Bar,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Special Occasion, Dog Friendly, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.65 out of 5 stars based on 1915 votes
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 11, 2022
Janet B.
Very accommodating, especially when it looked as if we would be having a dog with us - suitable arrangements were put in place but, as it turned out, these proved unnecessary and our party was relocated elsewhere.
The lighting over our table was inadequate, but did not prove a problem. A very pleasant evening and one we look forward to repeating. Thankyou.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 20, 2023
Jenny B.
Excellent meal and extra touches recognising the reason for the booking were very welcome.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 28, 2023
Michael H.
Whilst the service and servers were lovely, we had a few observations about the food. Putting beef jus over a lamb and over a Guinea fowl dishes was odd.
The Welsh rarebit amuse bouche was soggy.
The lemon mousse in the desert had too much gelatine and was slightly rubbery.
And we were not offered any coffees at the end of the meal.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 12, 2022
Charlotte M.
Stunning lunch !! Highly recommend we lived every minute
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 08, 2022
Mike S.
An absolute pleasure to return to Bowleys at The Plough, this time to enjoy the tasting menu with accompanying wines. I really cannot fault any aspect of food, service and location. This restaurant has instantly become our favourite place to enjoy amazing food and great beer! Really looking forward to our next visit!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 15, 2021
Maryse M.
Really superb Sunday lunch to remember! Warm reception, fabulous food in atmospheric setting, perfect service and good value. We had the tasting menu and wanted to try Sunday roast for a special birthday. It was memorable. Well done Bowleys yet again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 05, 2021
Robert D.
Very professional. The restaurant met all my expectations - should be in the West end where it would make a fortune!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 29, 2022
Catherine C.
A gem of a restaurant with wonderful food cooked by Alex and his young team, with a friendly and efficient front of house team led by Tony. The standard is always very high and we always have a very enjoyable evening .... we probably book every couple of months since our first visit about 18 months ago.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 07, 2021
Gary B.
Our second visit. The food was extremely good again. It was a Tuesday evening and very quiet and as a consequence the ambience was somewhat lacking. We will look forward to our next booking and this time it is on a Saturday evening.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 23, 2023
G. S.
The whole package, food, restaurant and super efficient and friendly staff was superb.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 31, 2023
Susan W.
I don’t think anything needs to change. A superb meal. So lucky to have found you.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Jan 19, 2022
Kate W.
Hi, my friends and I all really enjoyed our lunch at Bowleys. The food was indeed both intriguing and delicious.
We were a little disappointed with the service, the waiter seemed less than interested, very little interaction and was not really able to answer queries about the menu. Despite this we had a very enjoyable time, we were pleased to meet the chef and he and the second waiter were much more sociable and welcoming. I would go back again and recommend to friends.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2021
Suzanne J.
Newly entered into the Michelin guide this little fine dining establishment in Trosley is a treasured find! I am sure they will gain a Michelin star in the near future as their food is of the highest standard, beautifully presented and mouth watering. The staff are all fantastic and the ambiance is outstanding with the establishment still having a bar as well as a restaurant - we have visited several times now and will be back without doubt !
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 31, 2022
Eleanor F.
Great all round. Will return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 03, 2023
Hilary B.
Super all- round experience.
As always a great ambience, delicious food .
Thank you, Tony fir your warm welcome and attentive service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 26, 2023
Carrie G.
Amazing food, 4th visit for me and friends was their 1st time, they loved it. The vegan specialised Chef was excellent and came out to speak to us about allergens. Superb and made birthday for sister extra special. Best food in Kent, thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 21, 2022
Deborah L.
Lovely relaxed lunch. Food was beautifully presented and service excellent.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 06, 2023
Kate D.
Superb meal. Friendly staff. Lovely setting. 10/10
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 11, 2022
Karen B.
Pleasant decor, friendly and attentive staff. Every dish was beautifully presented and delicious with the bonus of some chef's treats of warm focaccia, smoked butter and the lightest alioli ever. A lovely way to celebrate mu husband's birthday. Would recommend and hope to visit again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 02, 2022
Julie H.
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at The Plough last night. All of the food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.
It was a shame that we were the only people in the restaurant because it ought to be packed out.
Brian helped us choose a nice wine to accompany our feast.
We'll continue to spread the word and are very lucky to have a restaurant of this quality on our doorstep.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 12, 2022
David A.
Fabulous friendly restaurant with top quality well sourced food.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 24, 2023
Andy & Sue C.
We tried the new Spring tasting menu and from the Amuse-bouche to the to the Noisette, each course was more sublime than the last, what an experience!!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 03, 2022
Lynne R.
Didn’t get off to a good start because our usually very contented baby was crying and we were asked to move into the bar. He soon settled and slept for the rest of the time.
Felt the fish starter and main were too similar and did not like the grapefruit on the starter . Loved both deserts.
Would have preferred to have petit fours with coffee rather than with bill.
Although we had to move tables, our meal was delayed but we were not rushed
On the reservation was asked if special occasion and said it was both our birthdays but was not acknowledged
But overall, a lovely little restaurant, nicely furnished and spacious. Food really good, well executed and delicious
Looking forward to returning without the baby!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 15, 2021
Adrian V.
Excellent food. Fine dining.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 29, 2021
Angela K.
The booking was cancelled due to restaurant being closed!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
May 28, 2022
Margaret B.
We really enjoyed lunch. Atmosphere relaxed. Comfortable seating. Food excellent.
We will come again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 01, 2023
Maria w.
Fantastic food
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Oct 30, 2022
Louise G.
Really lovely restaurant with friendly staff. Would like to see some lighter options on the menu as they are all very rich and intense flavours.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 29, 2022
Paul D.
Another excellent experience at Bowleys. Thank you, especially for the special last minute request.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 19, 2022
Gail K.
This was not our first visit and I have to say it was the best meal yet. Came with friends on Thursday lunchtime and had a wonderful dining experience. Every course fresh, beautifully presented and tasted divine. Nothing too much trouble. The Plough seems to have adjusted the portion sizes since our last visit and it represents great value for money. The new addition of the box of chocolates at the end of the meal was a lovely surprise. We are lucky to have such a nice fine dining restaurant so close by.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 20, 2021
Laurence L.
Excellent lunch!
Great surroundings, fabulous food and attentive staff
Highly recommended
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2022
Evelyn c.
We love the food here, good value and very nice atmosphere
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Nov 04, 2021
John T.
The meal was very good, menu a little restricted for me but fine for the others. Service was excellent, very attentive and sociable.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 12, 2022
Susan W.
The meal and the service were outstanding
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 0/10
Aug 22, 2021
Suzanne H.
First visit to Bowley's and it didn't disappoint. Super food and great service. If I had one small criticism it would be that the duck breast skin should have been pan fried to crisp it up a bit, but it was delicious. Will definitely visit again.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Jan 15, 2022
Mike H.
We had a great meal with good food and happily recommend it to others, service was great, just a shame we were the only dining customers at the time.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 12, 2023
Sue F.
Amazing brunch, bottomless pancakes are an added bonus.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Feb 24, 2022
David T.
Excellent tasting menu, really lovely food if a little to much in portion terms. Great service and a lovely old building. Highly recommended.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 23, 2022
Jennifer G.
Particularly loved the Wateringbury white wine from the Bowley Estate - sensational!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 31, 2021
Paul S.
Food and service was exceptional.
Great to find a proper restaurant and so local to where we live.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 13, 2023
Judith H.
We always love coming here, especially for Sunday Lunch! The food is amazing!
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 6/10
Aug 27, 2021
Hugh D.
We suggest a lunchtime visit to the Wild Mushroom at Westfield would show you the standards of food, service and value for money that should be your aim!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2023
Juliet T.
Lovely to discover a local restaurant aiming to produce the highest quality of food and service in a relaxed atmosphere. We shall be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 21, 2021
Linda B.
Fantastic
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Nov 20, 2021
Stephen S.
A memorable meal created by a talented chef and his team. Ate from the a la carte menu and really enjoyed the food served with flair and creativity. Will definitely return to sample more from this wonderful restaurant.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Dec 07, 2022
Pamela S.
Puddings over priced
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 21, 2023
Paolo B.
This was my first visit to Bowleys, although my son and daughter-in-law have been several times, so its reputation had preceded it. Really lovely experience, with food and service excellent and to the highest quality, in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Attention to detail was super. Thank you, we will return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 27, 2023
Steve D.
Fantastic food and fantastic staff. Great to see a pub being re-invented with high quality dining. This is a testament to the staff!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 10, 2022
Roger D.
My first visit to the Plough under its current operation.
All the food was of a very high quality and I can fully understand the listing in the current Michelin Guide.It was a pleasure to find such refined cooking so close to my home.
The set lunch menu offered exceptional value and I look forward to returning in the very near future.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 04, 2023
Katie K.
The food and service is always exceptional at Bowley’s
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 04, 2023
Colin H.
Again a fantastic meal with superb service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 11, 2022
kelly J.
Food and ambience were fantastic and well worth the price. The only tiny negative was i had to ask for a drinks menu as we weren’t asked about drinks for a while but this had no bearing on our experience. Will definitely return
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 18, 2023
Pat K.
Had Brunch this week for third time What a find this place is. Top quality, great food and great staff. So friendly and helpful. Will be back soon. X
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 15, 2021
Lisa B.
This was our 3rd visit and as expected we were not disappointed. We can not fault anything. The food is delicious and we are always looked after so well.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 07, 2021
Ken B.
Exquisitely cooked meals, full of flavours and generously portioned. The service was excellent and any inexperience of the younger members of staff was more than compensated by friendly attentiveness.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 19, 2022
Lindsey E.
We were given wine and drinks menu on arrival. Ordered drinks but had to ask for a food menu as it was not offered!
The starter was delicious and just like the Instagram image. The chicken main was not well balanced and everything on the plate was very rich including the extra cauliflower side. My husband had the chocolate desert which was devine. Overall very good but still a way to go.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 06, 2022
Philippa M.
As ever always an experience we love to repeat, exquisite food, so lucky to live so close by
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 05, 2022
Lisa C.
1st visit to a lovely restaurant with fabulous food and service..we will definitely be back
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 18, 2021
WENDY C.
Delicious brunch, great welcome!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 31, 2022
Georgina L.
Highly recommended! Amazing food - total surprise! Would definitely return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 02, 2022
James B.
I can't fault it. i actually enjoyed being in the bar area rather than the restaurant . thank you.
jim
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 07, 2023
Ross K.
Outstanding service, delicious food. We’ll be definitely be back
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 4/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 3/10
Jan 27, 2023
Helene B.
I have already given feedback to the chef in person and by email. We were both underwhelmed with the food. My rabbit starter was uneventful, the main course of pithivier was one of the worst meals I've ever had and the mousse dessert was solid. The cod however was delicious. Perhaps it was just a bad day or perhaps the establishment is aspiring to a standard it can't meet. In any event, given the normal good reviews, it promised far more than it delivered.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 26, 2021
Evelyn C.
Fabulous food giant main course! Sommelier/waiter could be a little warmer. Some confusion over menu. Food is exceptional
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 8/10
Feb 26, 2022
Charles A.
Food was extremely good
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 03, 2022
Les H.
Just had a fantastic Sunday lunch at Bowleys at the Plough. Thank you.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 04, 2021
Claire L.
Can’t wait to come back!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 27, 2021
David M.
Our new favourite local restaurant. Delicious food and a warm welcome.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2022
Jayne E.
It was very welcoming on arrival. We were given a very comfortable table. We chose the set lunch menu and the range of choices was perfect. The food was delicious and the beer and choice of wine was good. We were not hurried and could have stayed for as long as we liked. A thoroughly enjoyable lunch was had by all. Can’t think of any improvements …keep up the good work.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 06, 2023
Cindy M.
A great night out
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 24, 2023
Angela W.
Excellent food, delighted to know that there is somewhere serving food of that quality not too far from home. Very nice wine too. Excellent value.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 01, 2023
Bernhard S.
Great food at a cozy place. Will come back!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 5/10
Sep 28, 2022
James C.
This was our first visit to the restaurant. We found the menu choices adequate, but felt that this would not be suitable for a lot of people. Smoked fish and basically cold soup as starter options only. Service was good when we visited.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Oct 20, 2021
Jenny A.
Loved the service and the food was very nice but could have done with being a bit hotter.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 14, 2021
Julia G.
Wonderful!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 23, 2022
Kenneth S.
Sunday Lunch. Service was excellent, staff were personable and knowledgeable. The starter and sweet were fabulous. Main course very good. Highly recommended.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Jul 06, 2022
Michael H.
Thoroughly enjoyed the Sunday lunch, thanks. If there was WiFi we could have posted review and comments at the time.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 18, 2021
Phil T.
As the ONLY ones in the whole restaurant, lunchtime ambience was strange, but expected. Service was good and not 'in your face', though as we didn't want wine or water, those glasses should have been removed. Food was outstanding!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 25, 2023
Peter H.
A few more side dish options would be good. Ambiance a bit too quiet.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 18, 2023
Lee V.
We will definitely be coming back!! Thoroughly enjoyed every moment!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 01, 2022
Alan D.
Wonderfully presented great tasting food served in a relaxed manner!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 22, 2021
Darren F.
Top quality food
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 05, 2021
Neil C.
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The setting was lovely, service was attentive, without being too much. Good amount of choice on the menu and some fantastic flavours, and new things to try. Would definitely go back again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 11, 2022
Nicky B.
Lovely brunch. Tasty, relaxed and you will have more customers as a result. thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 10, 2023
Lyn D.
Booked for hubby's birthday, food and service were excellent. Very friendly and helpful with menu choices. Will definitely return.
- Overall: 5/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 5/10
Feb 20, 2023
Anna W.
We have been to Bowleys a few times, and absolutely loved it the first time - we were so glad to have such a great restaurant nearby - the food was amazing - so tasty and also creative - and it was so warm and friendly. However sadly each time since it has deteriorated. The wine was very obviously corked and the glasses looked dirty. The waiter didn’t seem to know anything. The partridge was very dry and overcooked and the gurnard was too (although the sauce was tasty). The other main courses on the a la carte were very nice, but small. The apple dessert was just creamy - no taste of apple at all - so disappointing. The yuzu desert was also just cream - weak in citrus taste and totally overpowered by the very strong basil sorbet. The artichoke starter was good but not knock-out; same with the mushroom starter. Yes 2 of us had the set menu, but even so, the portions were ridiculously small. Don’t get me wrong, the food is still overall good, and I hate to not support local businesses, but paying £250 for 4 (just one drink each) in a cost of living crisis - the food has to be pretty perfect to warrant it. We were disappointed by the experience and sadly won’t be back for a while.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Apr 21, 2022
Philippa M.
Fabulous, found it and had to return within the same week, glad to have this close by, will definitely be visiting again, and again! No sure there could be any improvement to be honest.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 04, 2023
Malcolm B.
The meal was sadly impacted a little by several customers sat behind us. They were very loud and quite disruptive but full praise to staff who managed the situation well. We would not let this deter us from coming along again and was not a negative reflection of either staff or indeed the venue.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Nov 12, 2021
Jackie R.
First visit to Bowleys at the Plough Inn, food was exquisite and the service was excellent. We arrived early so it was a little quiet but the ambience improved as more diners joined us. It is quite expensive, but the food is so good it is worth every penny. We will certainly return and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 15, 2022
Mark R.
Dining at Bowleys is an absolute pleasure. The food is delicious and the service exceptional.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 10, 2022
Gary G.
Top class restaurant with top class food, service and staff, in a lovely old pub setting. Will definitely be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 17, 2023
Graham M.
Always spot on, really can’t fault anything
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 03, 2021
Darius L.
We had a fantastic roast here on Sunday which was very tasty with generous portions. The celeriac veloute to start was delicious.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 01, 2021
Andy & Sue C.
Simply superb as always!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 12, 2023
Claire B.
Excellent atmosphere and service. Meal was exceptional, albeit pricey, with unexpected amuse-bouches a pleasant surprise.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2022
TERRY P.
Our third visit absolutely first rate, we will be back.
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 3/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 5/10
Mar 04, 2023
David H.
We arrived on time and sat down, we were three and two other couples in main dining room, very slow service meal took about 2 hours 30 minutes. Food was OK but nothing special. My £36 steak Was extremely tough I could not cut parts with a steak knife. The Chef personally apologised and agreed meat not good. The item was deleted. No really my Happy Birthday experience
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 20, 2022
Natalie S.
Delicious food. Friendly staff. Had a lovely evening at the plough. We will definitely return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 12, 2022
Ben N.
We had a first class lunch at Bowleys. We chose the set menu which was good value for the Michelin standard food much of which is locally sourced. Before the starter we had a selection of amuse-bouche - delicious! We will definitely be returning for the best food in this area.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 26, 2023
Richard B.
Simply outstanding. Went for dinner for my son's birthday. Food was incredible - delicious, balanced, creative. Service was first class: attentive without being suffocating, with great engagement and excellent humour. Venue was beautiful. Will definitely be returning.