The Plough & Harrow — Restaurant in Dudley

My friend and I arrived (both in our 50s) at the Plough and Harrow after a local afternoon walk with our respective 17 year old children and 3 dogs. Unfortunately the dogs were more welcome inside than the sensible and 'grown up' 17 year olds! Old enough to do plenty in society but not old enough to enter the Plough and Harrow! We were offered, as an alternative, 'outside' on a cold December late afternoon - they have 'heaters! We declined and left and found hospitality for all of us - 17 year olds included - in a nearby and welcoming pub. Shame, as the Plough and Harrow is a lovely pub and all 4 of us - 17 year olds included - have been in there together (with the dogs) in the recent past and no objection was raised! So, don't try and take your 17 year olds to the Plough and Harrow (dogs are fine) and spend your money...

Having got to know the Plough & Harrow on visits there with my brother, I find some of the negative comments about the staff, manager and other aspects of the pub to be somewhat "subjective"...I can only say that I enjoy going there, the staff and the manager are a pretty cool team ("cool" in positive sense of the word), the overall atmosphere is welcoming and pleasant...and the same can be said about the locals who frequent the Plough & Harrow. It is overall a very recommendable experience and before I forget, the snacks available (e.g. the cobs) are especially yummy, thank God they have San Miguel beer and the Merlot wine is equally...

When I read the first half a dozen reviews I had to double check that I had the right pub. Had a great afternoon/evening with some friends in the beer garden and the beer was OK, but that's the least to expect from a pub anyway. The inside of the pub had such an overwhelming smell of dried urine that it made my eyes water and I can be grateful for the fact I only had to go inside a few times. As far as eating a cob there all I can say is I wouldn't even risk a bag of crisps. All the loyal customers can rest assured that as long as I'm around there will always be a spare...