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Ploughman’s Lunch Reviewed

  • Swan Inn, Rowberrow

    Swan Inn, Rowberrow

    Ploughman’s Lunch at the Swan Inn, Rowberrow reviewed Location –Swan Inn,Rowberrow Ln,Rowberrow,WinscombeBS25 1QL0193 485 2371 Website – https://butcombe.com/the-swan-inn-somerset/ Date of Visit – 07/04/2018 The Food 8 – Pickled Onion. The pickled onion was not at all bad, and would certainly pass muster for most.I’m just very particular, as I prefer the pickled Shallot. It was crunchy,…

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  • The Boat Inn, Cromford

    The Boat Inn, Cromford

    Ploughman’s Lunch at The Boat Inn, Cromford, reviewed NOTE – Under new ownership, so Ploughman’s might have changed. Would you like to Review it? Contact details updated 8th October 2025. Location –The Boat InnScarthin, Cromford,Matlock,DerbyshireDE4 3QF01629 362 590 Website – https://www.boatinncromford.com/ Date of Visit – 25/03/2018 The Food 7 – Pickled Onion. It was a not unreasonable…

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  • Colby Woodland Garden Tea-room | Ystafell De

    Colby Woodland Garden Tea-room | Ystafell De

    Ploughman’s Lunch at Colby Woodland Garden Tea-room | Ystafell De Reviewed Location – Colby Woodland Garden,near Amroth,Pembrokeshire,SA67 8PP01646623110 Website – https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/colby-woodland-garden The Food  Note: A slight cheat here, this wasn’t called a ploughman’s, however, it has all the qualities. It was a cheese and ham Salad. Date of Visit – 28/09/2017 6 – Pickled Onion. Argh – there…

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  • Tea Rooms at Worth Matravers

    Tea Rooms at Worth Matravers

    Location – Worth Matravers Tea RoomsWorth MatraversDorsetBH19 3LQ Website – http://www.worthmatraverstearoom.co.uk/ Date of Visit – 30/07/2017 The Food 10 – Pickled Onion Well, there wasn’t one – but to be fair, I am cheating here, it didn’t claim to be a ploughman’s! Anyway – Caperberries – so 10/10 for originality and wow. 10 – Pickle…

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  • The Mayfly, Fullerton

    The Mayfly, Fullerton

    Ploughman’s Lunch at The Mayfly, Fullerton Reviewed Location – The MayflyFullertonNr. StockbridgeHampshireSO20 6AX01264 860 283 Date of Visit – 26/05/2016 The Food 7- Pickled Onion. Slightly acidic (OK, I know it’s pickled, but you know what I mean). Good crunch, sliced in half, quite good. 8 – Pickle. Two pickles were supplied in generous quantities and…

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  • Cawdors Tea Rooms, Stackpole Walled Gardens, Pembroke

    Cawdors Tea Rooms, Stackpole Walled Gardens, Pembroke

    Ploughman’s lunch at Cawdors Tea Rooms, Stackpole Walled Gardens, Pembroke, Reviewed Location – Cawdors Tea RoomsStackpole Walled Gardens,Stackpole Estate,Pembroke, PembrokeshireSA71 5DJ01646 661 442 Website – https://www.stackpole-walledgardens.co.uk/ Date of Visit – 30/04/2016 NOTE: At the time of the visit the Ploughman’s Lunch was called a “Gardeners Plate”. They are now listed as “Local Cheese Ploughman’s”, featuring Perl Wen,…

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  • Mud Dock Cafe, Bristol

    Mud Dock Cafe, Bristol

    Ploughman’s Lunch at Mud Dock Café Reviewed Location – Mud Dock Café40 The Grove,BristolBS1 4RB0117 934 9734 Website – https://www.mud-dock.co.uk/cafe/ Date of Visit – 17/10/2015 The Food Note: they are now referred to as “Boards”. 9 – Pickled Onion. The Pickled onion was a Gherkin.  This might not suit all tastes, but it was a great…

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  • The Shed Alehouse, Pewsey

    The Shed Alehouse, Pewsey

    Ploughman’s Lunch at The Shed Alehouse, Pewsey Reviewed. Location – The Shed Alehouse20 North Street,Pewsey.Wiltshire.SN9 5EX07769812643 Website – www.theshedalehouse.com Date of Visit – 16/10/2015 The Food 5 – Pickled Onion. As expected, little bombs of battery acid – however, they are so small that your teeth survive. 0 – Pickle.  Erm…… 3 – Bread.  It’s two crackers……. …

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  • The lamb Inn,  Axbridge, Somerset

    The lamb Inn, Axbridge, Somerset

    Ploughman’s Lunch at The lamb Inn, Axbridge reviewed Location – The Lamb InnThe Square, Axbridge, BS26 2AP 0193 473 2253 Website – https://butcombe.com/the-lamb/ Date of Visit – 01/06/2015 Update – 06/10/2024. Sadly, the ploughmans lunch is not currently avaialble here. This might be a winter menu thing, and it may return so check the website which seems very informative.…

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  • Salt & Malt, Chew Valley

    Salt & Malt, Chew Valley

    Ploughman’s lunch at Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Reviewed Location –  Chew Valley Salt & MaltChew Valley LakeWalley LaneBristolBS40 8SZ01275 333345 Date of Visit – 07/03/2015 The Food 10 – Pickled Onion. Pickled Shallots, Crunchy, lovely flavour, not acidic. Wonderful. 10 – Pickle. Probably artisan, soft, full flavoured,  not acidic. Wonderful. 8 – Cheese / Ham.…

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