The Plough Coton - Cambridge Gastropub Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The service to be exceptional from arrival."
• "The staff here are absolutely superb. Gabbie especially!"
• "Service was very good and attentive and the food was perfectly cooked and delicious."
• "Great Service, Attention to detail."
• "Service was very good and prompt and polite couldn't fault because it got extremely over busy, and the service still kept up well done."
• "Service at the door and table was exemplary."
• "The staff combined efficiency with politeness and service to perfection."

Cons:

• "Service slow given fewer than 10 covers at the time, but it was polite."
• "Service was just a bit lacking - my friend asked for no tomato with her burger, and a huge slice of tomato came."
• "Service was also quite slow (it was busy but felt slow even taking that into account)."
• "Service was lacking in certain areas."
• "Service was intermittent, food was at best passable, meals were delivered at different times."
• "Service was a little slow but it was a Sunday lunchtime."
• "The service was really good and welcoming, especially the young blonde waitress, really accommodating and made us feel comfortable."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food tasted fantastic."
• "The roast was fantastic and the addition of the crispy kale was a delicious surprise."
• "Fantastic food and service."
• "The starters were excellent."
• "Food very well cooked and presented."
• "The food was amazing despite the restaurant being really busy."
• "The food is delicious."

Cons:

• "Early evening food was mediocre, probably can't cope with the numbers of diners; battered fish dark brown and overcooked rather than golden."
• "Turkey dinner was ok but had no stuffing???"
• "Desserts were also poor, including a gritty and unpleasant tasting plant based panna cotta."
• "The roast potatoes were poor, not even coloured on the outside, let alone crispy."
• "The food portions were small and most options required side dishes to make it a nice balanced meal."
• "Unfortunately the food was only ok. The food was to the cool side edible but not as enjoyable as it should have been."
• "The food was quite mediocre and overpriced for the quality and the amount."

Atmosphere & Environment

Pros:

• "Kids welcome, there is a small play area in the beer garden."
• "Pleasant environment, helpful staff, large outdoor sitting area and car park."
• "The venue has plenty of outdoor seating and parking."
• "The atmosphere is as good as ever, the staff are happy and not stressed, enjoying themselves (mostly)."
• "Great atmosphere, very busy and had a lovely feel about the place."
• "Absolutely beautiful place. Walked here from my accommodation (rectory farm) and the food was incredible."
• "Lovely outdoor seating area too - I'd always advocate sitting outside as the smell of the fresh countryside always adds to the experience."

Cons:

• "Upon arriving (at 8pm) we were quite taken aback by the noise being produced by the inebriated people outside."
• "An unpleasant and unprofessional experience at the weekend."
• "We were expecting so much more from this venue."
• "No atmosphere, music. Dogs inside the place barking literally one meter from you while you are eating."
• "Lacked the atmosphere one expects from a restaurant - felt like being in a corridor."
• "It was very busy and inside where we were was high noise level."
• "However the down side was sitting in the terrace area where they have put 'coffee smoke pots' including next to tables to try to keep wasps and the like away."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The food prices are almost too cheap."
• "Good food, good service and fair price."
• "Well worth the price, would happily pay more!"
• "Quiet pricey but the quality is excellent."
• "The food was delicious, I especially enjoyed the peppercorn sauce."
• "Food is very well presented, plated and the menu is very diverse with plenty selection."
• "Good burger out in the beer garden and the fish and chips were well received."

Cons:

• "Not great value for money."
• "£13.90 for a large glass of wine is most we’ve ever spent."
• "Very expensive meal and this isn't reflected in the quality."
• "Drinks were expensive. £3.50 for a glass of cola? Come off it! Elderflower cordial for £3.75? Oh dear."
• "Very disappointing for the price."
• "£2.40 for a cup of apple juice from a cash and carry carton seemed a bit steep."
• "Disappointing in that drinks were very pricey."