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We had a bit of a do at the Plough last Saturday following our son's christening - about 80 for a buffet and some drinks. Without exception, everyone said the food was unbeatable - top quality home roasted meats, fish and cakes and plenty of unusual things for veggies.


Given how wonderfully accommodating the management and staff were, the least I can do is give them a bit of free publicity. I know it sometimes seems a long way down Lordship Lane but we've already been back.

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There are some teething problems that are too be expected with new staff in a new pub. Putting ice in my whiskey when I didn?t ask for it for instance. :'( But in general the service is friendly and enthusiastic and has been improving.


I think they have done pretty well. Although I would like it if there were some stools at one section of the bar but I suspect there aren?t to keep barflies like me away.


You don?t work there by any chance Mikeb?

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Much welcomed addition to upper LL. They've done a great job both inside and out and the staff seem to really care without being over fussed. Only small criticism would be that the food service is a little slow. 25mins for a burger! Can understand on a busy Sunday Lunch but not on a quiet Tuesday lunchtime. However, the food is good. Quite an interesting mix of previous regulars and the new clientel.
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It's not my "end" of ED but I go there regularly to play Scrabble and meet up with some others on here. Yes there are teething problems with stuff like till training and you can wait for a long time to get served - even when it's not busy BUT I think it's a fab place - decent, reasonably priced food and Aspall's cider which is a BIG plus point! It's bloody cold in there in the evenings though! Possibly also just teething problems.
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I do like the Camembert, which is what i ususally have everytime


Mr. Mogs however is a bit more adventurous and has had almost everything else on the menu. As we find ourselves in there at least twice a week (scrabble commitments), the menu is getting a bit tired. But the food usually very good.


I agree with Davidmc that it was very cold in there on Wednesday.

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The Plough is my local and it really is such an improvement on what it was that it seems churlish to complain. It is obviously a much talked about place; the last time it was discussed on here the thread went on for about eleven pages! see here:http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?20,17464,page=1


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I'd like to go there (as it's my local), but being 20 they won't let me in after 6pm. I feel like a sixteen year old again, it's very distressing. I'd quite like to join my folks for drinks on a Sunday. I'm a perfectly civilised person. I hate Over 21 Only policies. Who are they trying to keep out?


I could go during the day on a Sunday (my only free day to enjoy pub joy) but Sunday is sleep day.


After Februrary next year, I'll be able to pass judgement.

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I've eaten there a couple of times and won't again (well, I probably will and then moan about it.) I wonder if they're being a bit over ambitious and shouldn't just stick to a big lovely home made soup, steaks, burgers and nice plates of cheese. I had a very funny discussion with the chef when my "fresh" mackerel turned out to be a vaccuum packed smoked and peppered job. I said this isn't a "fresh" mackerel, he said "yes it is, it only got delivered this morning".


Its certainly an improvement on the old place and a nice place for a drink...

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They should invent top trumps for Dulwich Pubs.


Decor: They've done a nice job polishing it up. Very spacious. Loads of comfy chairs and corners. 8/10


Food: Good, solid, but nothing special. Though I haven't tried the barbecue specials they do on weekends. ?7-8 a dish 6/10


Atmos: It was quite empty in there on a Friday night. It's empty most evenings. Due to the locations and scant news of its upgrade. 5/10


Families: No kids portions on the meals (I had to buy a full adults bangers @ mash for my daughter). Also no simple foods for kids (i.e. line-caught mackerel with balsamic tomatoes instead of fish finger sandwich with tomato ketchup). Outside area is spacious. Board games inside but not out. 4/10


Booze: Very good selection of beers (fruits, whites, odd Dutch beers). Good wine list. 8/10


Daytime: It's completely empty. So it's a good hangout for writers, parents, loners (of which I am all three). I often go there for a coffee. 7/10



Any other categories?

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I used to go in there when I Was little, used to be really cool, bad karoke and all the chavs on cider white and falling over the place! (well I was only young!) but I stopped going when I became a lady because I did not want to be around chavs, now and again I still pop in because it is my local but I have not been in since the face lift but I will give it a go.


I dont rate many of the pubs to be honest, I did love the Black Cherry (though that is not a pub) I didnt like EDT because the people were so unfriendly and miserable (booooooo) but I am not giving up, what is that pub called next to Black Cherry? (yes I should be ashamed of myself as I have lived here forever) they were quite friendly there and there were some nice eye candy...hmmm might give it a go!


Sorry back to the Plough...well it serves drinks and there has never been a bust up when I have been there, does exactly what is says on the tin and that is passable to me!

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