Well this was a surprise - this pub was actually quite a fancy place, though in many ways it felt as if it was a restaurant, with the 'please wait to be seated' signs and all that (that usually gives a good indication that the place you have wandered into is a restaurant, though it could be a fancy bar that insists on sitting you where they want you to be seated). Well, once again I decided that I would just have a beer, and once again, true to form, they were more than happy to take my money in return for said beer, despite me not actually having anything further to eat. Well, they do happen to have an area with does pretty much look like the 'sit here if you are having a drink' sort of area, so I guess that works out well. read more

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Nice little gem in Footscray. So fancy looking inside and out. The food is absolutely delicious! The steak sauces are spectacular, their hand cut chips are also great. The pie of the day on my first visit was steak and onion and it was divine. The eaton mess was definitely memorable. Presentation of these are very pleasing. The food here is not your average pub meal prices, but I guess you could have figured that out as soon as you step in. This place is very popular with families and couples so be prepared for a bit of a wait of you come after 7ish most nights. Service is hit and miss unfortunately. Not very consistent based on the 2 trips I've made here. The first lady was super awesome and explained the specials and what was the pie and fish of the day stuff. The guy we had the second time skipped on all that and was quite hurried in demeanor. Still, I'll come back - maybe when it's either celebratory of I'm feeling like I can splash cash read more

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What a welcome pub-reno here in the westide! It's always been there on a prominent main road corner in Footscray, but visits of the past were long forgotten due to its lack of, well, anything much really. After the big reveal last year, the guys from Kent Hotel in Carlton have made this a seriously great local spot. It's a family friendly gastro pub with a few fancy options alongside much loved originals like a chicken parma and burger. Everything I've eaten or taken a bite of so far has been fantastic - Can definitely recommend the char grilled calamari, chickpea burger, porterhouse and atlantic salmon. There's also a pretty wonderful pizza menu as well! Oh, and the chips are delicious. Mmm. Snazzy array of beer/wine/cider options, and whatever you eat or drink will be served with a smile - all the staff here are attentive but laid back and make the experience really wonderful. The Plough somehow mixes family pub with fine dining, and it works! If you're looking for something more casual, you can sit in the bar area, but the dining room with exposed light bulbs and big windows makes for a beautiful dinner sitting. read more

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Huzzah, a new non-pokies "gastro-pub" in the inner west! Those of us who are busy gentrifying Footscray now have a choice of three retrofitted beer halls to frequent: The Station was first out of the door a few years ago, and now the Reverence and the Plough have come out to form a tidy triumvirate: The Station is upmarket (expensive steaks, big wine list) while the Reverence is shabby chic and geared to twenty -somethings (cheap beer, punk bands, tacos). The Plough, with it's robust beer selection and attractively priced pub meals, fits smack dab in the middle. This is the place to go if you're a couple in your thirties looking for a stylish local where you can get your micro brew groove on, or a young family looking for a convenient, affordable meal for your brood. The folks behind the Plough have taken a formally down at heels sports bar on an undeniably ugly corner of Barkly Street and Geelong Road and turned it right around. The space is tres Melbourne: White walls and glossy tiles, enormous picture windows, terrariums, and interesting light fixtures. The two dining rooms are cavernous but were absolutely packed with local families and Footscray dwelling hipsters the night we dined there. And no wonder: With a strong array of Victorian beers on offer, including Mornington Peninsula pale ale, Three Ravens, and Brunswick Bitter, and some very well executed pub standards, the food and drink at the Plough is miles beyond most of the other joints in the inner west. Besides your standard parma and burger, the Plough also serves up wood fired pizzas and some interesting salads. We had the black quinoa with micro herbs, beetroot, and a queso fresco type cheese and it would have been great if they hadn't loaded it down with salt. Watch your sodium dudes! Parma was juicy and crispy and the chips were among the best I've had in Australia. I was impressed with the Plough and will certainly be back soon. read more

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Great to have this place as a local - bright, open dining room, great selection of wines and beers, hearty food. A good handful of specials accompanying a decent menu. Some share plates and mains, as well as a few pub favourites. Plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options. Quite a few pizzas on the menu too (optional GF base). Many Victorian beers and wines on showcase here. Service usually is pretty good - today was slightly off with a couple of order mix ups, but staff were very apologetic. All in all, pretty good value in a great setting. read more

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Best brown ale pudding, great service, nice wine list. Can't wait for next visit, the waiting staff were excellent, very good attention to detail. Topping up drinks also really good on menu knowledge read more

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Well, what can I say! My 84 year old grand mother worked here as a teenager. After tearing out the faux classy interior that made the casino look cultured, The Plough has returned to its former glory. Also gone are the lunchtime stripper black glass windows so you can count the trucks going past on their way to break the 8pm curfews.. Who needs entertainment! By the way, the food is fantastic and the selection of drinks perfect. The Plough is a welcomed oasis that you can take your eastern suburbs workmates to and they won't feel scared or sorry for you. read more

The Plough has been one of those places that'd been around forever. I remember it in its old days before the renovation where it became the thing that it is today. Finally got a chance to go here for my graduation lunch with the fam - which also meant a lot of different dishes were able to be ordered. All of the dishes looked immaculate in their presentation and tasted great too - excellent produce, good flavours, well prepared. The chips were also some of the best that I'd ever had. read more

Terribly disorganised. So many better places in Footscray. Booked a re-union of 10 ppl, received 3 calls prior to confirm booking although I'd already called them to confirm. Booking was dinner in a booth from 7:30pm. We arrived for pre-drinks and were pushed to have dinner immediately and told booth only seated 7 which was obviously a lie, looked more like 12 which was also confirmed on the numerous booking confirmations. Pushed to order bread while waiting for our early starter meals and to top it off final bill had extra meals on it. A definite no go zone, one of the worst customer service experiences EVER not to mention shifty as hell. read more

If you are like me who loves a nice juicy steak cooked to perfection, then you will definitely love the Plough Hotel for its ability to serve just that ! And what better to wash down each bite than with a fresh tasting beer brewed locally or an ale straight from California. Not only do they have an interesting range of beers on tap, they will even let you taste-test a few. And the staff appear genuine in providing quality hospitality service. I really like this place; and even more so with its fresh new interior. Great place to have a meal with friends, family or even business associates. Nothing to fault. read more

Chicken was good quality not the processed shit, sauce was flavoursome and plentiful, cheese was... cheesy... Perfect amount of it though. Side salad was basic though tasty. Only downside were the chips which were average. Also tried the lamb ragu orecchiette. Experienced food envy. Will be going back for it. read more

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Maitre d was not very helpful. Offered no suggestion or any alternatives. There were clearly open seat that with no place settings or reservations. Can't comment on the food, but overall dining experience clearly needs improvement. It does not compare well to establishments that it is trying to emulate. read more

Quite enjoyed the meal (steak), and a good selection of craft beers. If you ask, they will give you a taste of the beer before you buy one. Can be a little noisy, but great atmosphere. read more

Nice fit-out and service. Tasty pub meals but this ain't no gastro-pub. Very expensive considering the menu choices. Nice local for a drink and a special dinner but won't be a regular. Mona Castle a better option for menu and price. read more

Excellent food and very helpful wait staff. Superb steaks, cooked to perfection even my well done one and the bearnaise sauce the finishing touch. The creme brulee was one of the best I've eaten in Melbourne. read more

Unfortunately I would not go back to the plough, ordered hand made gnocchi with zucchini florets and feta, and for the price... What came out was a plate of mush, with no flavour. Needed seasoning and would of been better if it had been pan fried to give it some crunch. Could not finish it, waste of money. Also went with children and was allocated a table in the naughty corner far away from other patrons except those who also had children. Felt as if children were not welcome, though the truth and reality is that they majority of people have families and have the right to experience and be treated the same as anyone else. Shame as it is local read more

Managed to find a walk in seat, the place is pumping. Good range of beers and the food was very nice. Parma and the Steak were perfect. Lots of families around and seems like a good place for a catch up meal. read more