Feels like home

Spending time at The Plough Shiplake should make you feel as relaxed as being at home. The pub has been designed to instil a sense of relaxed togetherness, with the warmest hint of luxury.

Private Dining Room

Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration, a business dinner, or a special gathering with friends and family, our Private Dining Room, located on the 1st floor, offers a stylish and comfortable space. We are perfectly suited to host groups of 10 to 22 for a sit-down meal, or up to 40 for a standing reception. You can choose from three delicious menus, all with no room hire fees or minimum spend.

Well-behaved dogs are also welcome with prior permission.

For more information, please email Chloe at hello@bigbettyfoodco.com.

A plate with a cheeseburger topped with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and melted cheese, served with a bowl of French fries, and two glasses of white wine in the background.

The Village Table

Burger, Fish & Chips, Caesar

Spring Menu
A plated serving of cooked chicken with sauce, grilled corn, and vegetables on a ceramic plate, with a salad bowl, a bread slice, and a glass of white wine on a wooden table.

The Country Table

Burger, Pork Chop, Day Boat Fish

spring Menu
A plate with a piece of cooked fish fillet topped with a browned seared crust, garnished with herbs and resting on a sauce or broth.

The Plough Table

Hake, Lamb & Pork Chop

Spring Menu
A decorated dining room with a table set with bottles, notepads, and pens, surrounded by floral-patterned chairs, with framed artwork on dark blue walls, a chandelier, and table lamps.
Fried fish served in a small bowl with a side of creamy dip garnished with chopped herbs.
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A group of older adults gathered around a large dining table decorated with orange flowers, wine glasses, and candles, engaged in conversation at a social dinner in a cozy, art-adorned room with natural light from windows.

Private Hire FAQs

  • There is no room hire charge to use our private dining room. We require a pre-order (submitted at least a week before you event). We have three menus you can choose from and we can, of course, cater for dietary requirements

  • The Plough Shiplake is available for complete private hire for full and half days.

    Wednesday & Thursday

    Half day (12.00 - 17.00 or 17.00 - 22.00) £500 hiring fee with £3,500 minimum spend
    - Full day (12.00 - 22.00): £1,000 with £5,000 min spend

    FRIDAY & SATURDAY

    - Half day (12.00 - 17.00 or 17.00-23.00): £500 hiring fee (no service charge) with £4,500 minimum spend (excluding 12.5% service charge)
    - Full day (12.00 - 23.00): £1,000 hiring fee (no service charge) with £7,000 minimum spend  (excluding 12.5% service charge)

    SUNDAY (or bank holiday Monday)

    Full day (12.00 - 18.00): £1,000 hiring fee (no service charge) with £5,000 minimum spend  (excluding 12.5% service charge)

  • Yes! We’re happy to stay open as late as 1am with a charge of £500 per hour.

  • To book an event or for more information please email Chloe on hello@bigbettyfoodco.com.