The Plough

- At Wombleton -

Welcome

Richard & Lindsey are proud to welcome you to our award winning 15th century pub and restaurant, in the North Yorkshire village of Wombleton, three miles from the market town Helmsley.

The Plough is owned and operated by longstanding hospitality couple, Richard & Lindsey Johns.

Our food is lovingly prepared in a welcoming setting, recognised in the esteemed Estrella Top 50 UK gastropubs just three months after opening. We’re also listed in the 2024 Good Food Guide, as well as the 2025 Michelin Guide.

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 232 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
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   Helen Lelliott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely little pub.  Definitely worth a visit
  
 
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   Magnus Johnson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just stopped for a quick pint. Friendly staff, traditional country pub in a well-to-do village.
  
 
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   Danielle Danielle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We're giving 4 star purely for the price.  The Sunday lunch was beautiful, cannot fault it at all.  The service was very good.   Just a bit pricey for us.
  
 
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   Su Davis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An absolutely wonderful evening

We cannot thank the team enough for making the evening before our daughter’s wedding so incredibly special.

Richard and Lindsey went above and beyond by closing their dining room especially for our family and creating a bespoke menu with a carefully chosen drinks pairing. From start to finish, everything was exceptional.

The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and clearly prepared with enormous care and attention to detail. Each course was wonderful, and the drinks pairing complemented the food perfectly.

What really made the evening, though, was the hospitality. The hosting was warm and welcoming, and the service was faultless — attentive without ever being intrusive. We felt completely looked after throughout the evening.

As the bride’s parents, the night before the wedding was a very special occasion for us, and they created the perfect setting for us to relax, celebrate and enjoy precious time with our family before the big day.

It was a truly memorable evening and the perfect start to such an important weekend. We are incredibly grateful for all the thought, effort and generosity that went into making it so special.

Thank you so much — we will remember this evening for a very long time.
  
 
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   Andrew Hoban 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow! What a fantastic find. We were staying in Pickering for a few days and we were recommended to try the Plough Inn. Lindsey welcomed us with a big smile and we enjoyed a drink by the bar. The food was fantastic - every mouthful was delicious. Credit to the head chef, Rick! We were particularly impressed by the wine list too - a great selection - order by the glass, carafe or bottle. We would highly recommend and look forward to returning soon!
  
 
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   Ray Watson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Superb will be back again.
You definitely cant beat the Plough for excellent food and outstanding service. Always a pleasure to see Lindsey and taste Richards superb cooking skills
  
 
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   Chris Peebee 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I came to the Plough for an early anniversary meal and we had a thoroughly wonderful evening.
The menu was small but had an excellent range of options, so my wife and I could order different things and sample each other's, which were lovely.
The front of house was friendly, talked us through the wines, gave us a potted (and very interesting) history of her and her husband's time as restauranteurs and we had an absolutely wonderful evening. The walls are decorated with interesting articles and reviews from their previous restaurants (including a glowing one from Jay Rayner) and I could happily have spent an hour, sat at the bar looking at all their cookery books on display.
We had three courses each (£59 for three) and the bill came to about £170, with various wine pairings for different courses. As it was a special evening, we were glad to pay extra for the pleasure of it and have no issues with the cost.
We left feeling pleasantly full, having feasted well. I would certainly recommend The Plough at Wombleton to anyone who would like a memorable evening.
  
 
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   Barry Connelly 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beautiful food in a beautiful location, well worth a visit.
  
 
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   Leland Chen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The food was lovingly created and beautifully prepared. Service was extremely friendly and welcoming. Well worth the visit.
  
 
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   Charlie Heap 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We love it here!

The food is great, the service is lovely and the dining room is a delight!

I like that there are only 2 sittings per evening. I love the smallish menu and I like that the restaurant closes 2 days a week. This means that the chef is never over-worked and you know that you are getting top quality every time.

It'll not belong before we are back
  
 
  
  
 
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Pub & Restaurant

The Plough has been dispensing food & refreshments to weary travellers since 1498.

We’re honoured to continue that tradition, with the best local produce and warmest of Yorkshire welcomes.

Our food

The cornerstone of The Plough.

Award winning chef & owner Richard cooks for you personally, working unaided in his kitchen.

The food is seasonal, considered, and most importantly – delicious. Almost everything on the menu is made from scratch.

Reservations

Restaurant reservations are available to book online Thursday to Sunday. Our bar is open to walk-ins Wednesday to Sunday.

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      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 416 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
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   Sudapada 
 
 
 
 Verified An unforgettable experience
An absolutely wonderful evening We cannot thank the team enough for making the evening before our daughter’s wedding so incredibly special. Richard and Lindsey went above and beyond by closing their dining room especially for our family and creating a bespoke menu with a carefully chosen drinks pairing. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and clearly prepared with enormous care and attention to detail. Each course was wonderful, and the drinks pairing complemented the food perfectly. What really made the evening, though, was the hospitality. The hosting was warm and welcoming, and the service was faultless — attentive without ever being intrusive. We felt completely looked after throughout the evening. As the bride’s parents, the night before the wedding was a very special occasion for us, and they created the perfect setting for us to relax, celebrate and enjoy precious time with our family before the big day. It was a truly memorable evening and the perfect start to such an important weekend. We are incredibly grateful for all the thought, effort and generosity that went into making it so special. Thank you so much — we will remember this evening for a very long time.
  
 
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   Sunshine576554 
 
 
 
 Verified Great Sunday lunch
Great Sunday lunch. Two courses or three. The choice for mains was pork or beef, both of which were delicious. Plenty of tasty accompanying veg. Very dog friendly pub. Great service too, highly recommend.
  
 
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   Ellabreeze57 
 
 
 
 Verified First Class!
Richard is one of the most talented chefs around and his wife Lindsey an exceptional and welcoming host. This isn’t the average pub fare more like high end fine dining so don’t expect big menus, fast service or cheap food. Dining on the hottest evening of the year The Plough was cool and comfortable with a menu to match. Our starter was a cold fish veloute with scallops, salmon and king prawns…..delicious! Mains I opted for Guinea Fowl with a tasty risotto while my partner had a splendid pork dish both followed by crème brûlée. Served with an excellent wine and an extensive range of non alcoholic options. Everything was simply first class and well worth the drive to this pretty village.
  
 
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   Kelly brown 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing food
Me and my family visited this restaurant yesterday, the food was absolutely amazing the staff could not of been any more friendly, we were made to feel very welcome, we will defo be going again.
  
 
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   Louise S 
 
 
 
 Verified Fabulous food and a warm welcome
The welcome was warm, the pub was very old and cosy and the food was absolutely excellent. Nothing to fault and everything to recommend it
  
 
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   Carole L 
 
 
 
 Verified Crème brûlée
Living in France since 1966, I have eaten many crèmes brûlées but the very best was at the Plough
  
 
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   Richard7852 
 
 
 
 Verified First class
Lindsey and Richard are consummate professionals who oversee a truly excellent dining experience. The Plough is a quintessentially rural pub masking a real hidden gem. The restaurant experience is first class and there is a well stocked independently sourced bar and wine list. We have been visiting since they relocated from Hovingham and have never been disappointed. This may seem a gushing review but we are simply loyal customers keen to highlight such a great local choice.
  
 
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   KKotley 
 
 
 
 Verified A hidden gem
A hidden gem in North Yorkshire! The plough has maintained its lovely pub atmosphere whilst offering Michelin standard restaurant food. Richard’s cooking is superb and Lindsey’s warm welcome and guidance is amazing
  
 
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   Ray Watson 
 
 
 
 Verified Always a pleasure
Always a pleasure to visit Richard and Lindsey. Continually changing menus so Always a great choice of fabulous food. Welcome second to None and great wines.Impeccable service. Thankyou .Definitely 5 Star
  
 
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   Chris 
 
 
 
 Verified The best Sunday Lunch …anywhere?
Although this was a repeat visit of many to enjoy the food and hospitality provided so brilliantly by Richard & Lindsey, it was our first opportunity to enjoy a Sunday Lunch. It was simply both superb and flawless! We introduced a family friend who is very widely travelled and has dined at the highest class and starred restaurants. She said she was blown away and had never enjoyed her meal so much.
  
 
  
  
 
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