Ploughman’s Lunch Reviewed
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The Fox and Hounds, Devizes
A generous, beautifully presented Ploughman’s lunch at The Fox & Hounds near Devizes, with excellent ham, good cheddar, a superb little pork pie, warm crusty bread and faultless service. At £16.50, this was a very strong all-rounder in a welcoming country pub, earning an impressive 89/100.
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Cambium at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa, Brokenhurst
Careys Manor is a wonderful New Forest hotel, with exceptional service, beautiful surroundings, and some seriously good food. The local cheeses were excellent and there was plenty to enjoy in Cambium’s £20.50 Ploughman’s. But with ingredients and hospitality this good, a few surprisingly simple changes could make it something really special.
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Shrewsbury Prison, Shrewsbury
Can you find a decent Ploughman’s Lunch behind bars? We visited the café at Shrewsbury Prison to find out. Set within one of Britain’s best-preserved Victorian prisons, this unusual review looks beyond the setting to judge the food on its own merits, with honest scoring, plenty of photos, and no special treatment.
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The Ship Inn, Mevagissey
Set in the heart of Mevagissey, The Ship Inn is a historic Cornish pub full of character, low beams, and maritime charm. We sampled its traditional Ploughman’s Lunch, explored the welcoming interior, and discovered whether the food lives up to the setting. Honest scores, plenty of photos, and no sponsored opinions.
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The King Charles House, Worcester
Housed in one of Worcester’s most historic buildings, The King Charles House serves a memorable Ploughman’s Lunch packed with quality ingredients, generous portions, and plenty of character. We put it to the test with our honest scoring, photos, and full review to see whether this remarkable pub deserves its place among the UK’s best.
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The Malet Arms, Newton Tony
A traditional village pub serving a generous, no-nonsense Ploughman’s lunch with proper crusty bread, thick-cut ham, a good selection of cheeses, pickles, chutneys, and hearty homemade sides. The Malet Arms combines rustic charm with a warm pub atmosphere, offering classic farmhouse flavours alongside a well-kept range of beers, cider, and Guinness in a characterful countryside…
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The Bathurst Arms, North Cerney
If you are looking for a traditional Cotswold pub serving a memorable Ploughman’s lunch, Bathurst Arms in North Cerney delivers one of the most beautifully presented versions we have encountered. Set beside the River Churn in a classic Gloucestershire village, this historic country inn combines rustic charm, a huge garden, cosy interiors, and seriously impressive…
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Ye Old Ferrie Inn, Symonds Yat
A riverside classic in Symonds Yat, Ye Old Ferrie Inn pairs a stunning Wye Valley setting with a well-executed Ploughman’s lunch built around local produce, generous portions, and proper pub atmosphere.
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The Mullberry Tree Restaurant – Ruxley Manor Garden Centre
The Mulberry Tree at Ruxley Manor offered a Christmas ploughman’s lunch featuring sliced ham, cheese, coronation chicken, crusty bread, and seasonal accompaniments. Served in a relaxed café setting, it’s a traditional and well-balanced cold lunch option – but will it stand up to scrutiny?
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A tale of cheese and cider, and some new reviews
November 2025 Newsletter The Harvest is Done. Summer might be over, but that is no reason not to have a ploughman’s lunch! Have you had a ploughman’s lunch recently? Let me know and share the joy. To help this, we have added two new section to the website. – Reviews without a score – just recommendations or…