Speed The Plough

Well, went here by accident whilst boating because the more popular canalside pub wasn’t serving food on the day we moored up. The place was deserted and, although the boards said that food was being served later, there wasn’t anyone around to ask.
We met a couple of locals who advised us to go back to the Firs at Dunhampstead (also reviewed) but the distance didn’t warrant the walk and the boat was facing the wrong direction.
Anyway, we returned just after 6 on the Bank Holiday Monday, the place was just starting to get busy and we ordered food. What a pleasant suprise. I had the Ham off the bone, my partner the Chicken Jalfrezi. The portions were extremely generous, food piping hot and cooked well, good presentation and the accompanying drinks went down satisfactorily.
The question I have to ask myself is whether or not it was because we were both so hungry that anything would have tasted good but in fairness, the fact is, I would eat it any day of the week because whilst basic, it is good, honest, wholesome food.
Recommended alternative to the Bridge and worth the extra 300 yard walk.