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The Old Plough

147 Etruria Rd, | Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5NS, England
01782 269445
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Price range: 24 AUD - 60 AUD
Cuisines: British
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
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52 reviews 52 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Been tp the Old Plough in Etruria on lots of occasions. For lunch,, departmental Christmas parties and evening meals with friends. Always lovely food and good service. Apparently the steaks are ace (although I cant personally vouch for that as I dont eat meat). But having said that I have actually seen other diners with mammoth steaks. A really large... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

My partner and myself often come to The Plough for lunch on a Saturday, either as a couple or with the family. The steak and ale pie never fails and the twice cooked chips are divine! Rob and his team are professional and friendly. I have read reviews saying service is rushed. One of the advantages for myself and partner... More

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Disappointing steaks average but expensive. My wife had salmon it was served without sauce when we asked about sauce upon being served we were told " no you can,'t have sauce takes too long to make,after my wife ate the dry salmon the owner turned up and said I've just told the chef he should have made a sauce! Next... More

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Mansfield, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

This was my second visit to the Old Plough; my first must have been about 5 or 6 years ago after which I yearned to go back! I don't live in Stoke though so have had to bide my time. On this occasion there were 7 of us, as I was there with my family. We were there on Good... More

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Rayleigh, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Not one for the vegans. A great variety of steaks which were cooked to perfection, best I'd had in a long time, as were the chips (old school) chunky with taste. Selection of local beers, didn't have a go at the 8.5

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Excellent variety of steaks good with various sauces peppers etc. we all had different meals and no one was disappointed. Friendly staff, value for money very tasty we all planning to go again.

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Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
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26 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We visited this restaurant on a Saturday night in mid-March. We had been looking forward to the visit having seen other reviews. We felt rushed to order - the waiter came several times to ask what we wanted whilst we were still looking at the menu. The starters were OK but nothing special. Again, the waiter was hovering, waiting for... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Always busy - book in advance. Food is very good. Fairly simple although interesting sauces. Steaks always good & chips never disappoint. Large quantities - not the place if you want 3 courses!! Main courses the best. Starters & desserts okay but nothing special. Would recommend.

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Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I almost feel guilty writing this review. I used to go to the Plough many years ago when it was still a pub rather than restaurant and I was a big fan. On spec a few months ago, my fiancée and I popped in for a drink a few months ago in the evening for a quick drink only to... More

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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

The food is good, proper winter stodge and all home made, but there are two reasons that it's never my choice to go here - the rude inflexible owner (don't dare to ask to order something slightly different from the actual dish on the menu! Customer certainly isn't king here, which in this day and age I find alarming -... More

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