Plough Inn

The Plough is without a doubt the best ‘traditional pub’ in Ashby. It just has a charm and atmosphere to it that the more modern pubs and bars on market street can’t match.
Let’s be clear, if you are a youngster looking to have an action-​packed night out, this isn’t the place for you. However, if you just want to go out, have a few beers and a bit of good banter with some mates, this is the best place to do it locally. The pub has a nice mixture of older regulars and younger drinkers, but there is never any trouble and you certainly won’t feel intimidated drinking here, which is not necessarily true of some of the pubs in town.
As expected, you won’t get the cheapest pint here, but they do have a good selection of regular ales and a good rotation of lesser known brands for those looking for something a little different. The staff are great and you won’t have to wait long to get served whether it be on a weeknight or the weekend. Highly recommended.

The Plough really is one of the ‘real’ pubs in Ashby. You can get proper ale and it is warm and cosy. During my student days I used to spend a lot of time there. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming and the food is good too. They sometimes have live music in there which has been fairly ok. Nothing too special, but I don’t really go there expecting to hear great music. I just like the atmosphere and the beer! This is definitely the place to go if you want a pub that you can relax in without having to listen to loud music!

The Plough is a proper pub as already stated. Proper beer, guest ales, darts, bridge, average age of 50. The only deals you’ll see in here are when the sandwiches and scotch eggs are discounted just before closing.
It’s an Ashby legend, long live proper pubs!

I love the plough. It’s a proper pub, you know a pub for boozing in. The staff are all great and there are always guest ales on, if that’s your thing. The landlord is a rugby nut, so there’s always some sport on the box.
The beer garden lets the place down a little, as it could be so much better, but when do we get to use the beer garden anyway?