The Plough, Tonbridge

Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Plough

Road diversion signs were discouraging customers to this pub. Luckily I continued, ignoring the signs and found my way without any road closures. The pub has a number of different rooms. The bar area features hops on the beams and parquet flooring. There is a nice brick fireplace. A second room has laminate flooring, whilst a garden is signed and can be reached by a further small drinking space. Exposed brick walls feature throughout.

I arrived to find just 2 of the 6 handpulls clipped with Pig & Porter Jumping Frog & Tonbridge Rustic. When ordering the Jumping Frog, the landlord who had been sat at the end of the bar revealed that there may not be enough left. He sprung into action, went to the cellar and put a couple of extra ales on! As it happened, there was enough of the Jumping Frog for my order of a half and it was very enjoyable. Pig & Porter Cosmic Jive & Tonbridge Coppernob (the regular cask ale) were the two additions. Neck Oil was on keg.

The landlord gave me a sampler of the Cosmic Jive, describing it as a nicer version of Neck Oil. Not being a fan of Neck Oil, I would agree but I still preferred the Jumping Frog. Local honey and honeycomb was on sale at the bar, whilst the lunchtime food service was concluding when I arrived. In fact, all tables are made out for diners.

Music was playing very quietly during my visit and wifi is available. A barn is available for large functions and the size of the pub's car park indicates that functions can accommodate many dozens of people.

Sometimes the staff can make a pub and on this occasion, I was really impressed with the friendliness of the landlord and also the barmaid. Worth a visit.

On 4^th October 2026 - rating: 7
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