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The Plough (Harborne)
Quirky neighbourhood gastropub famed for stone-baked pizzas, burgers and brilliant coffee, with a buzzing beer garden.
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Stone-baked pizzas and homemade beef burgers draw crowds to this Harborne High Street independent, where Sunday roasts often sell out by afternoon.
The Plough is a beloved independent gastropub on Harborne High Street blending retro charm with contemporary cooking. Its colourful interior features bare wooden tables, brick walls and quirky design touches throughout. The kitchen turns out excellent burgers with homemade beef patties, stone-baked pizzas, battered cod, Cuban sandwiches, calzones, and an extensive brunch menu including bacon butties and full breakfasts alongside award-winning filter coffee. Sunday roasts often sell out; the venue runs a reduced menu until 5pm those days. The substantial vegetarian menu caters well to dietary preferences. Outside, a sheltered beer garden with wicker roof becomes the heart of the venue in warmer months, hosting DJs playing relaxed summer sounds. Table ordering via tablets allows flexible group dining.
Offers
2 liveSelected wines available at 50% off before 6pm
No expiryBundle offer on two pizzas paired with a bottle of wine
No expiry
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Read all 5The service was nice! Upfront about how the food was going to be a long wait too so that was nice. The food was good, my boyfriend got the house breakfast and he really liked how the beans came seperately and it was a good filling breakfast! I had the bacon brioche sandwich, which was quite messy to eat but really good regardless! Orange juice was fresh and good. The matcha however was way too sweet and didn't taste like matcha at all, which was a shame but it happens. All in all real good!!
Lovely location and staff is really friendly too. Food is great. I love the fig and goat cheese salad.
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0What kind of food does The Plough in Harborne serve?+
The Plough serves burgers with homemade beef patties, stone-baked pizzas, Cuban sandwiches, calzones, and battered cod. They also offer an extensive brunch menu including bacon butties and full breakfasts, plus Sunday roasts.
Is The Plough good for vegetarians or vegans?+
Yes, The Plough has a substantial vegetarian menu and is both veggie-friendly and vegan-friendly, so there are plenty of options to choose from.
Does The Plough do Sunday roasts?+
Yes, Sunday roasts are available but they often sell out. On Sundays the venue runs a reduced menu until 5pm, so it's worth booking ahead.
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- Monday8:15am to 11pm
- Tuesday8:15am to 11pm
- Wednesday8:15am to 11pm
- Thursday8:15am to 11pm
- Friday8:15am to 11pm
- Saturday9am to 11pm
- Sunday9am to 10:30pm
KitchenClosed now
- Monday8:15am to 9:30pm
- Tuesday8:15am to 9:30pm
- Wednesday8:15am to 9:30pm
- Thursday8:15am to 9:30pm
- Friday8:15am to 9:30pm
- Saturday9am to 9:30pm
- Sunday9am to 9:30pm
Features
- Bar Seating
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Contactless Payment
- Dinner
- DJ
- Family Friendly
- Free WiFi
- Function Room
- Garden
- Group Bookings
- Live Music
- Lunch
- Outdoor Seating
- Private Hire
- Reservations
- Table Service
- Takeaway Available
- Walk-ins Welcome
Reviews
5The service was nice! Upfront about how the food was going to be a long wait too so that was nice. The food was good, my boyfriend got the house breakfast and he really liked how the beans came seperately and it was a good filling breakfast! I had the bacon brioche sandwich, which was quite messy to eat but really good regardless! Orange juice was fresh and good. The matcha however was way too sweet and didn't taste like matcha at all, which was a shame but it happens. All in all real good!!
Lovely location and staff is really friendly too. Food is great. I love the fig and goat cheese salad.
Excellent coffee, excellent food and excellent customer service. I was dining alone after dropping a family member at the hospital for their treatment. After I had (rudely) asked if their coffee was any good (I’ve just moved back from Australia, the coffee capital of the World) I can report that it was one of the best I’ve had in the U.K. There was a bit of a mix up with my order which was solved kindly and efficiently. Every member of staff that I interacted with showed top class levels of customer service. I had the fig & goats cheese salad and it was delicious. The Plough was recommended to me and it did not disappoint. I will be back.
My daughter booked this place for a Sunday lunchtime get together. Not knowing what to expect the outside gave no clues as to what was inside. Modern, eclectic, large segmented layout, it's all there. The staff we interacted with were excellent, friendly and extremely obliging. I had a bit of an issue with the ale but I was impressed with the bar staff who put it right. The Sunday lunches were very good, the sliced beef is obviously bought in, and will vary from day to day, but that's true for so many places these days. The sides and vegetables were excellent, especially the cauliflower cheese. Conversely my plum and apple dessert was awful, watery, soggy with no apple, and it had obviously been nuked by a microwave. The other desserts seemed to be fine. And then the bill, a discretionary 12.5% tip added to the bill which we felt made it expensive for what we had. I prefer to leave a tip on the table, to reward those who served us and it's tax free.
Really great experience, food and vibes were immaculate. Great place to just have that nostalgic afternoon with friends. Like you met your friends 10 years ago in the present. On the other hand. Tables and menus could be a bit better really. Bathrooms having lotion is a very nice touch and greatly appreciated. For those reasons really I'll give em a 5 star despite the issues. Please keep improving
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7What kind of food does The Plough in Harborne serve?+
The Plough serves burgers with homemade beef patties, stone-baked pizzas, Cuban sandwiches, calzones, and battered cod. They also offer an extensive brunch menu including bacon butties and full breakfasts, plus Sunday roasts.
Is The Plough good for vegetarians or vegans?+
Yes, The Plough has a substantial vegetarian menu and is both veggie-friendly and vegan-friendly, so there are plenty of options to choose from.
Does The Plough do Sunday roasts?+
Yes, Sunday roasts are available but they often sell out. On Sundays the venue runs a reduced menu until 5pm, so it's worth booking ahead.
Can I book a table or do I need to walk in?+
The Plough accepts both reservations and walk-ins, so you can book in advance or just turn up and try your luck.
Does The Plough have outdoor seating or a beer garden?+
Yes, there is a sheltered beer garden with a wicker roof that becomes a lively spot in warmer months, sometimes with DJs playing relaxed summer sounds.
Can I hire The Plough for a private event or group booking?+
Yes, The Plough has a function room and caters for private hire and group bookings. It's worth contacting the venue directly to discuss your requirements.
How much should I expect to spend per person at The Plough?+
You can expect to spend roughly £15 to £35 per person, depending on what you order.