The Plough & Harrow is a very old pub situated on an old Roman and London Road. It used to be an…read moreold coaching inn, and still has the old fabulous stables, redone and adding a touch of history to the place. A few years ago it was partially ruined in a flood, but the rebuild has gone a long way to making it one of the best pubs in Tamworth. It has a very large garden, lots of tables, a canopy and outside braziers for nice but chilly spring evenings. The inside has low ceilings, exposed beams and magnolia walls. It's a nice, comfy old English pub feel, but without the tatty standard maroon carpet. There aren't many tables inside, so standing is pretty much a must. The Plough & Harrow gets really busy on weekend nights, and is a haven to the young and trendy Tamworth set (you didn't know they existed, did you?) before they go on to a club. The music is pretty decent, through speakers, and so loud on weekends that talking inside isn't very plausible. The P&H also have a very nice restaurant attached, which I haven't been to, but have heard very positive reviews about -- it's mainly Italianish food with a modern twist. The pub grub here is very good, with some different things (Cajun Chicken Sandwich, YUM), and with excellent chips. I can't rave enough about these chips, which are nearly potato wedges, nicely cooked with delicious seasoning. The main bartender/manager is a really friendly guy, and all the staff are pretty chatty and nice. They often have fun activities, both for adults in the evening and families at the weekends, like an American 4th of July party (yay!), and festivals. They provide accomodation, which some of my friends from the US took advantage of when they came over for my wedding. The rooms are all refurbished and nicely laid out, with comfy beds and decent WCs. Nothing astonishing, exccept when you consider the SUPER CHEAP price. The rooms are all a bit off from the pub, so the noise level also isn't too bad.

We followed a Qype recommendation to the Plough & Harrow when we were driving up the M42 and needed…read moreto stop for dinner. We're glad we bothered to go a little bit off the motorway, as it was a lovely place to stop. The food was excellent- a wide variety of pub favourites and more unusual stuff at reasonable prices. The atmosphere was friendly and fairly warm, it was all beautifully clean and quite cosy inside, and it was easily worth spending the 10 minutes driving that it took to get away from Tamworth motorway services. Recommended.

This is the rockingest pub this side of the Pond. I absolutely adore this place, and count the…read morelandlady and landlord to be great friends. They run a grand pub, full of fun with great local music acts every Friday and most Saturdays. My husband originally strolled into this pub thinking we'd have a laugh at the local cheesy entertainment. However, the songstress, who used to perform at Disney World and with their cruise ships, knocked our socks off singing a bunch of jazz and classics, along with covering the sugar out of Amy Winehouse and The Noisettes. Well impressed like, we was. This pub used to be well known as a drug haven (and not just cannabis), and was known for having the police in nearly every weekend for fights and the like. They had topless bar maids and it was a real dive. In 2005, the current landlords came in and really cleaned the place up. They redecorated, got a bunch of very large local boys in to keep the fighters away, and added a new food menu. Slowly but surely, the place turned around to become a real community pub. It's great for families, and often have carnivals in the summer and hold community events. On the weekends, it's great for adults, as the local bands and singers they get in are absolutely fabulous (especially Partners in Crime, a favourite). The beer is cheap, and they have all the cocktail spirits a girl could want. The best part is the crowd, though. The regulars vary in age from 20-50, and it's definitely not just an old man's pub. It's a favourite of local 20-somethings to frequent before they go out to a club in Brum, and for the less adventurous of us, they often stay open til 2am, at which point we teeter home on 4" heels that seemed like such a good idea at the beginning of the evening. Everyone in the pub is friendly, always good for a laugh, and happy to chat. No fights, no drama, just good clean fun and great music, karaoke and sport during the week. The landlady makes an excellent Sunday Roast, and the wine menu has recently been revamped to add some excellent choices rarely seen in Tamworth!

This is a real character, old school pub. If you are a fan of real ale then look no further in…read moreTamworth - there are always at least 5 on offer, and I'm particularly fond of the dark ales. Highly recommended.

The service was good, the food was decent but it's not the best so yeah decent place to be fairread more

Going on names alone, you pretty much know you're in for an authentic English pub experience…read more The setting reinforces the point. You approach over a lovely little bridge, which spans one of the areas many canal arteries. The canal runs alongside the pub, and is dotted with beautiful barges and venerable vessels. Clearly then, the pub caters for boating folk, however there's plenty here for us land lubbers to enjoy too. In fact, although the pub lies next to the canal, its elevated position means the garden doesn't benefit as much from the location as other pubs in the surrounding areas. We just popped in for a cheap and cheerful pint of lager, and the pub and the friendly staff, dutifully obliged. But, don't get the wrong impression of this place. This pub does traditional new England just as well as it does traditional olde England. Instead of pies, scratchings and pickled eggs, this boozer provides bhajees, balties and samosas. Yes, the Bulls Head does a range of authentic Indian cuisine to go with its authentic range of English ales. Curry and a pint - it's the norn!

meal ordered for 3pm start at 5.30 pm was still waiting for…read moredesert, it really was a disappointment and like pulling teeth to get any sort of service, why did they take the booking ?? is it just for the money i wonder ?

Great pub food with a few twists tot the regular items. Portions are very large and would be easy…read moreto split one meal and based upon the older folks with me that would work to lessen the price a little. Staff are great, food is solid. Too darned cold to sit out side but would be a place I would head on a nice spring or summer day. Nice!

I've just got back from a lovely afternoon here with my mom and sister and I cannot say anything…read morebut good things about it. Inside it is really warm and inviting. There are so many different seating areas -having not been here before - we didn't know where was best to sit, so we took a spot in the conservatory area, where it was bright and cosy. The menu is huge and there are loads of different offers on, Curry Nights, Fajita Fridays and the Sunday Best. My eye was caught by the 'Golden Greats'...a 2-course meal for only £4.45 or 3 courses for an extra pound (and only 50p to add a tea or coffee). You choose between breaded mushrooms or soup to start and then choose one of several lighter bite options as your main. I went with the mushrooms and the chilli con carne (with garlic bread). Both were delicious! The chilli was just the right size for lunch, a lighter bite indeed it was. The lads behind the bar were really friendly and checked all was ok with us several times. Everything was well above pub standard. They offer a great covered smoking area out the back, a TV for the news/footy watcher, and a spacious 'easy to park in' car park. Plus there's a quiz machine! All boxes ticked - when can I go back?

Very nice place. Good selection of food available.read more

What can I say the food was beautiful didn't take to long to come and the staff were super niceread more

Visited several times in the last few weeks, however today we were obviously unlucky. We must have…read morevisited at the wrong time. The restaurant was practically empty. We paid just over £26.00 for 2 carveries, tonic water and a lager. The carvery was the worst we had had there. Usually if meat had gone dry they would take the top slice off - it was dry and the beef was hard. The veg trays were no better - must have been left uncovered for a long while. Overall my husband and I both agreed that the meal was very dry and unsavoury and only warm. Both agreed that food could not have been checked or fresh food replaced for a while as it usually is. Needlessless to say we will not visit this carvery again, even though the time of day might have played it's part - if fresh tasty food is what you are looking for, be careful to visit at busy times. We are in future travelling to Coleshill for our next car

THE only place to drink in Tamworth really of a friday or saturday night . Its a place that defies…read moreage barriers and has something for all. Tends to be busy all evening from early till late. Trendy without having to try too hard, friendly and upbeat staff, the management team got it just right when they set this place up (free drinks always welcome if you read this Dave or Andy!) Its been a few years since its last refurb but still looks fresh and inviting. The beer garden is brilliant (and packed) when the sun shines and has just the right balance of open space and enclosure from the high street. You do tend to find (as with most bars in the town centre) that the age group is predominantly 18-22, however I am 34 (yes and proud of it!!) and I do not feel out of place and like an oldie in the way that I do for example in Yates's wine bar. Dress code - understated cool, think jeans and a fave top, and accesorize up , rather than full on club gear. Labels abound - but not obligatory. Music varies but mainly your typical dance tunes, coupled with drum and base and some mainstream. Reasonable sized space on the dance floor for throwin a few shapes if that's your bag - the staff tend to encourage this and join in with gusto. Always a party atmosphere to be had, very little genuine posing, and a no hassle ambience. A little known secret is their food.. pop in for your lunch on a weekday and you will find that its good value, excellent quality and the portions are on the whole very generous. I had the linguine the other day and it was enough for three!!. Also DO come here on a sunday for your good old roast - iin my opinion its unbeatable in Tamworth for value, portion size and a good laid back atmosphere. You do have to sometimes vy for space with a few pensioners - who somehow seem to have got wind of the place - but it just adds to the good old British Sunday traditional atmosphere.

Terrible service. 2 hour wait for starter. Near enough the same for main. Mall orders of burgers…read morewere being served quickly. The place was empy when we arrived for a 1.30 pre booked table. They even were aware it was a special birthday as our cake was in their kitchen.Dispite speaking to staff and manager our wait was still long. When food did arrive.Food overcooked..burnt chips steak and ham. Peas neve4 arrived neither did salt. Customer service disgraceful. I would say they are just a pub...playing at being a classy place to eat. Overall terrible. Certain can't recommend anyone to go there. Dont waste your time or money.

Fantastic little pub and the food is great. Try the barbary duck mmm. Locals are friendly too. Even…read morebetter go on a wine club night, highly amusing.

Great pub. Lovely people. Huge portions that tastes amazing. I most definitely recommend.read more

Wonderful restaurant, good American style IPA, pie of the day: steak and blue cheese. Wonderfulread more