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The Plough  - The Plough Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex

The Plough Great Chesterford

4.3 (292)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
High Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1PL

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
The Plough is a traditional village pub located in the beautiful setting of Great Chesterford which is situated on the glorious North Essex/South Cambridgeshire border. There has been a pub on this site for over 150 years serving the local communities and acting as an eating and drinking point for people visiting the local attractions including Newmarket, Saffron Walden and Duxford Air Museum. The current owners Samantha and Simon insist on the highest levels of hospitality where the food is freshly prepared, the drinks selection extensive and everyone is offered a warm and friendly welcome.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Mexican, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please note that we will only be serving a BBQ on Bank Holiday Mondays during 2021. Friday night is Mexican Night from 6pm - 9pm. We offer vegan and vegetarian dishes and GF options. No other menu is available on a Friday night. On a Sunday we offer a selection of roasts including a Vegan and other options for those wanting something different. No other menu will be available. We offer a takeaway service on selected items Tuesday - Saturday night. The menu will be different for a Friday night when only the Mexican menu is available and Sunday lunchtime roasts are available for take away.
  • Private party facilities
    The Plough is available for hire whether it's a small meeting or birthday celebration for up to 8 in the private dining room. Having an on-site, professional events and catering team available at every stage ensures all requirements are fulfilled and all events are an experience to remember. Private hire from 9am till 4pm, Monday-Friday, allow corporate DDR rates to be offered and include screens, breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Throughout December Christmas menus will be available for corporate clients with private hire of the whole pub available to include extra music and entertainment on week days.
  • Neighborhood
    Saffron Walden
  • Parking details
    The Plough has extensive parking facilities
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 292 people are saying

The Plough Great Chesterford reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

292 Reviews
  1. Maggs

    Essex3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Although the management was changing on 5th sept, they still had high standards,good excellent though limited menu.

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  2. Cathie

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were a bit slow but offered us the pensioners menu which was kind and appreciated. Food delicious but portions too big. More choice on pensioners menu?

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  3. MrsG

    Hertfordshire10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal with super service. The crayfish tail salad was delicious and crammed with crayfish. There was live music too in the bar as it was a Thursday We've booked to go again!

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  4. ShirleyS

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating at the plough,was made to feel really welcome,food was excellent,service good,will recommend to others

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  5. JohnC

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great mid-week lunch at a reasonable price, especially the meal deal for two courses.

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  6. LouisaR

    Bath/Somerset5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first time visiting The Plough. The food was great and well presented. Added to that it was delicious. The summer risotto was one of the nicest I have tasted - great flavour and good bite. Drinks great and very pleasant staff. Perhaps they need to be updated on the menu items. That said , the experience was lovely and will certainly return. Thanks.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Limited Sunday Menu, and even then, there were some limitations! Beef was pink, cauliflower cheese with broccoli instead of cauliflower !

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  8. barrym

    Essex6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Been here a lot and enjoy it. Shame no pies or fish and chips on the menu. Never mind, the rest of the menu was still good

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  9. philE

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great relaxing meal, lovely food, staff very polite and friendly, will definitely be back

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  10. ToddW

    Essex1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor service, and food was over cooked. The young lady was great she was polite but apart from that. I won't be returning.

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FAQs

The Plough Great Chesterford offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01799 531651.

The Plough Great Chesterford is rated 4.3 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Essex
  4. Saffron Walden
  5. Saffron Walden

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Google Map for The Plough Great Chesterford

High Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1PL

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Saffron Walden
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Mexican, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Plough has extensive parking facilities
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please note that we will only be serving a BBQ on Bank Holiday Mondays during 2021. Friday night is Mexican Night from 6pm - 9pm. We offer vegan and vegetarian dishes and GF options. No other menu is available on a Friday night. On a Sunday we offer a selection of roasts including a Vegan and other options for those wanting something different. No other menu will be available. We offer a takeaway service on selected items Tuesday - Saturday night. The menu will be different for a Friday night when only the Mexican menu is available and Sunday lunchtime roasts are available for take away.
  • Private party facilities
    The Plough is available for hire whether it's a small meeting or birthday celebration for up to 8 in the private dining room. Having an on-site, professional events and catering team available at every stage ensures all requirements are fulfilled and all events are an experience to remember. Private hire from 9am till 4pm, Monday-Friday, allow corporate DDR rates to be offered and include screens, breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Throughout December Christmas menus will be available for corporate clients with private hire of the whole pub available to include extra music and entertainment on week days.
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