Family-owned staple established in 1758, with all-day fare, seafood specialties & a bar. Summary via Google
About The Plough Inn
The Plough Inn has operated from The Square in Hillsborough since 1758. It serves all-day food with seafood specialties, alongside a bar. The venue accommodates groups and accepts bookings.
Diners report well-presented food and generous portions. Traditional Sunday roast dinners are popular. Staff are noted as friendly and welcoming. Live music features occasionally. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
What's nearby
- The Vintage Rooms at The Plough next door
- The Hillside next door
- Hillsborough Private Clinic 150m away
- Downshire Tennis Club 150m away
- Beechlawn Special Sc 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this pub's delicious and well-presented food, with many highlighting the traditional Sunday roast dinners and generous portions. They also mention the friendly, welcoming staff and the pleasant atmosphere, sometimes featuring live music.
Some reviews mention the service can be disorganized.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1,358 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Down
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.