The Plough, Coton
A village gastropub in Coton, with a terrace, a meadow and a Sunday roast.
The Plough is a gastropub at 2 High Street in Coton, a village about three miles from the centre of Cambridge. Its website says the pub has a heritage stretching back to the eighteenth century and sits within an acre of meadow. The pub pairs that setting with relaxed, contemporary dining.
Food and spaces
The kitchen leans on seasonal ingredients and modern British classics, with a changing specials board and a Sunday roast that the pub advises booking. There are casual and formal dining areas, a private dining room, a large terrace and beer garden, a children's play area and an event marquee. The Grain Store, a private room, seats up to 18. The pub is dog and family friendly and has ample parking.
Recognition
The Plough's website lists No. 42 in the Estrella Damm UK Top 50 Gastropubs 2022, No. 4 in The Times Top 40 gastro terrace dining of 2021, and a finalist place in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022.
Practical notes
- Closed on Mondays. Open 12:00 to 23:00 Tuesday to Thursday, 12:00 to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 to 20:00 on Sunday.
- The kitchen serves 12:00 to 21:00 Tuesday to Thursday, 12:00 to 21:30 on Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 to 18:00 on Sunday.
- Telephone 01954 210489; tables are booked online.