The Plough and Attic Rooms... Rusper
Telephone 01293 871215 · Map · Reviews
OS Map : Landranger 187 · Map reference TQ 206 374
Description
The Plough is a freehouse pub with very low beams and flagstone floor. Beers include Fullers London Pride and two guest beers. Good food and a seasonal menu [changed every three months]. Cosy atmosphere.
There is an outside front seating area and a recently refurbished beer garden at the rear. The attic rooms are two function/dining rooms on the first floor and are over 500 years old. One room is for 30 people and the other is a private dining room for 12.
Favourite pub pastime ... watch people bang their heads on the low ceiling .. and then do it yourself!
Pub picture: Marie Little/Marc Jones
How to get there
By car
Rusper is approximately 5-6 miles north of Horsham. It's not on a main road but you can get there on country lanes from the Capel A24 roundabout.
Cycling
Take Rusper road past Littlehaven station. After the station, straight ahead at next roundabout to the A264 north bypass. Straight over the bypass
roundabout [can be busy]. Follow this road up a steep hill [it's all downhill on the way back] for 2.8 miles [4.5 km] to Rusper itself. At the T-junction next to the Star pub turn left and the Plough is 100m on the right opposite the church [why is there a pub always opposite a church?!]
PS If you want, you can stop at the Star as well.
Suggested cycling routes from here
Explore the small, quiet country lanes between Horsham and Dorking. Try the Six Bells at Newdigate on the way to Brockham, which has a typical village green atmosphere. Not many hills .... ideal for that Sunday afternoon cycle ride.
Other pubs near here
The Star Inn is just down the road. The Royal Oak is only a mile or two from Rusper village. The Holmbush Inn in Faygate is also close.
Your reviews
Disclaimer: All reviews and ratings on this website are personal opinions by pub-goers. Horsham Pub Guide publishes comments at our editorial discretion but we are not responsible for comments made.
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I have visited this pub several times and have never been disappointed with the food or the service. The menu is varied and excellent value for money. I have taken family and friends for meals and all can't wait to go back for more. Highly recommended!
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I ate here on 28 November, my first visit since the change of ownership back in April. I was very pleased to see that both the food and the service were as good as previous visits. We ate upstairs which is nicely laid out and all the tables were taken for the evening. From what I could tell, all the other diners were enjoying the food and service. I will certainly be back and would have no hesitation in recommending the Plough.
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I have eaten recently in the this country pub which I must say I had very high expectations for. These expectations were not met in any way at all...the service was poor as well as the food which was overpriced for what you receive on your plate. I won't be returning here and definitely do not recommend it.
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I just love this pub. This is a proper English pub with excellent food, great service, and the best toilets I have seen in a while.
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Have visited the Plough several times over the last few two months, each time introducing another friend, colleague or family member. The building and decor epitomises a good English pub and the staff are charming. The menu caters for the traditional and the adventurous, for example ostrich is served (not plain and gimmicky but cooked with care and attention ...delicious). Highly recommended.
Older reviews
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First went to this pub about two years ago and we were impressed by the fine dining aspect of the pub. Since then, it has become a little too mainstream with the same things on the menu every time, no matter what season, whereas before it used to change regularly. However, the food cannot be faulted, although they do seem very stingy on the vegetables.
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Went for a meal on recommendation from friends and weren't disappointed. We had sea bass and ostrich steak as main courses and both were excellent. However, would have liked some green vegetables with the ostrich. Service was friendly and attentive. Slightly pricey for a pub meal but we'll definitely go again.
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We emailed the pub four or five times before visiting to ask if they had a vegan option and they said that there were two vegetarian options and both could be made vegan. We also rang a week before and two days before when we were given the same information after the person who answered the telephone spoke directly to the chef. However, when we arrived my friend was told that neither of the vegetarian courses that were on the menu could be made vegan. This was very disappointing but my friend was happy to eat what was suggested, which was a roasted pepper stuffed with curried rice. It was a single red pepper stuffed with about two table spoons of rice and then surrounded by lettuce. My friend asked the manageress and said that she was expecting a full course and would have hoped for something more. The manageress was condescending and rude and singled out my friend in front of the whole table. The food was overpriced and the service was also poor. I will never be going here again. All in all we had a terrible time. I'm sorry for the essay but as you might be able to tell I am very upset with the service.
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Whilst this pub has a good selection of beers and wines and appears popular as a place to just have a drink, it's the food that is the main attraction. There are dining tables set out next to the bar along with tables upstairs in the attic rooms. There is also an area that can be used for private dining. The menu is varied and interesting and changes every few months or so. The service has always been excellent and it has a very enjoyable atmosphere. Certainly worth a visit!
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After driving around various Beefeaters and such-like trying to find someone to cater for our party of seven for Sunday lunch, we wound up at the Plough and enjoyed an excellent meal in lovely surroundings. Well done landlord and staff!
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