The Plough Inn At Brackenfield

I recently dined at The Plough on Wednesday, the 27th. The meal was delicious and freshly cooked. The bartender, Ben, was very friendly and polite.

Very welcoming pub with great charm, dogs friendly, fab burgers and great selection of drinks. Just outside Matlock so great location as its away from the crowds.

Have to say everything was just right for this visit on a damp cold day. The pods are a great idea with brilliant views. Lunchtime menu is not shown on website, but extensive. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was great and good value. Well Don to the whole team. We ll definitely be back

I had pre-booked a table for 7 people on a Friday evening to celebrate a birthday. The staff were pleasant, but our waitress could have been friendlier. After our food was served, we were left without any further check-ins or offers for more courses. The pizza was not as good as it had been on previous visits, as it was a bit dry. Some of the dishes we had requested were also unavailable, which was disappointing. Despite it being a busy Friday night, we would have expected better preparation in ensuring there was enough food for customers. Overall, it was just okay and nothing special. It likely won't be our first choice for dining out anytime soon.

Food horrendous, steak came out blue when asked for medium rare. Was told whilst getting my food that one of the sides were not in stock and if I wanted another... should have sorted this prior to bringing our food. Service was so poor that we only managed two round of drinks in the space of 4 hours. In fact it took staff 40 minutes before they even came and greeted us.. told us food was an hour wait and yet there were only 4 other tables in the whole place? I came here with my partner and her sister thinking ‘ooo lovely looking pub in nice location’ but yet so disappointing... with the right ownership this place could be made amazing. Owners managers improvement is needed.

I had a fantastic late lunch with my family today at this restaurant. I appreciate that they serve food all day as I prefer to eat in the mid-afternoon. We enjoyed the Goats cheese beetroot salad and Chipotle Chicken Gyros, both of which were great value for money with generous portion sizes. The food was really fresh and delicious. Despite feeling full from the Chicken Gyros, I couldn't resist the warm chocolate brownie and the best cappuccino I've had in a long time in the UK. The bar was a bit busy, but the service was still prompt and the staff were very welcoming. The seating was comfortable in a cozy setting, and they also have a fantastic beer garden. I can't wait to stop by on a walk...

Well, we nearly walked by as we were soaked to the skin but needn’t have worried. Very warm welcome from the staff, they even lit the fire for us! Gorgeous home made beef burger in a brioche bun with salad bacon cheese and coleslaw! Gorgeous chips too, just didn’t want to leave any .Super hot radiator in the ladies loo which was very welcome for a quick dry out after our drenching.Excellent waiting staff, and as each one passed us we were asked if everything was alright.Totally recommend the chocolate brownie for dessert too To top our lovely meal off, before we went back out into the pouring rain, a staff member even offered us a lift back to our campsite. Very much appreciated the gesture....

We’ve already give the new owners one try and we’re not impressed at all. Anyway after a tough 6 months for everyone we like everyone else realised that our local businesses need us locals more than ever so we decided to forget about last time and give the plough another try! Really wish we’d of given our trade to another local company! The menu is an absolute rip off I mean come on who can charge £18 for fish and chips?! £16 for a vegetarian dish, there’s a pub 30 seconds drive away where you can get a steak for that. My husband was a chef for 26 years when he saw the prices he shook his head said “they’re trying to recoup all their losses out of the poor customers”The food itself is to a v...

Met with family to enjoy a meal and a few drinks. Left disappointed and feeling cheated.A lot has changed in the last 12 months , it seems the Plough have increased costs and reduced portion sizes.Orders were incorrect, started off with the drinks order, rose wine instead of red, no ice for the cokes and a 3 4 filled glass of lemon and lime.Food order needed to be clarified a few times and then when it came, utter disbelief at the portion sizes.Unsure on why it is now acceptable to offer such small portions at such an increased cost. The homemade burger and chips for example, yes the burger itself was nice, but the chips..... They needed longer in the fryer, and then to only have 8 small chi...