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About The Little Plough
The Little Plough is a two-room pub in Doncaster town centre, at 8 W Laith Gate opposite the station. The back lounge has a fire, and a snug bar completes the layout, with original features that have stood untouched for more than 80 years. The bar serves a rotating choice of four real ales, including Acorn Barnsley bitter and Stones bitter, and the pub is listed in the Good Beer Guide (CAMRA 2023). Horse racing is shown in the bar, and a local darts team plays in the Bob Nellis league. A weekly prize draw runs at the pub, and dogs are welcome. Payment is cash only.
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- ReservationsAccepts reservations
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, traditional back lounge, Acorn Barnsley bitter and Stones bitter.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, traditional back lounge, Acorn Barnsley bitter and Stones bitter.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the beer, naming Acorn Barnsley bitter and Stones bitter, while others praise a decent selection of cask ales that are well kept and reasonably priced. Friendly staff come close behind, described as helpful to visitors and welcoming, with one reviewer noting the beer is served with a smile. Several also mention friendly customers and a friendly atmosphere. The traditional character is the other recurring draw. Reviewers call it an untouched old pub with original features, a blast from the past, a two room layout and an older crowd. A few single out the back lounge or snug as the place for a quiet evening drink, though one describes the pub as bustling. Visitors from out of town mention using it as a first port of call or as the start or end of a Doncaster pub crawl, helped by the short walk from the train station. One reviewer calls it their number one pub in Doncaster.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mainly for the beer, naming Acorn Barnsley bitter and Stones bitter, while others praise a decent selection of cask ales that are well kept and reasonably priced. Friendly staff come close behind, described as helpful to visitors and welcoming, with one reviewer noting the beer is served with a smile. Several also mention friendly customers and a friendly atmosphere. The traditional character is the other recurring draw. Reviewers call it an untouched old pub with original features, a blast from the past, a two room layout and an older crowd. A few single out the back lounge or snug as the place for a quiet evening drink, though one describes the pub as bustling. Visitors from out of town mention using it as a first port of call or as the start or end of a Doncaster pub crawl, helped by the short walk from the train station. One reviewer calls it their number one pub in Doncaster.
Featured reviews
- Andrew Day
“Lovely, small little pub, great staff.\nCash only.\nWill organise”
- Graham Hartle
“Traditional old bustling pub with a decent selection of cask ales”
- Jeremy Hazelden
“Decent beer and friendly staff. Lots of original features and real character.”
- Martin Black
“Up from the south for the weekend, great to find this gem, thet still brew bitter up here. Very tasty.”
- Tim Shaw
“Absolutely cracking boozer, great staff, really friendly and helpful to a visitor. Good atmosphere and friendly punters. Lovely beer (Stones bitter) at a decent price...I loved my visit here. Number one pub in Doncaster for me.”
Hours
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Highlights
“Traditional Pub! in the heart of Doncaster town centre, A local's local as some describe it, Ordinary décor from 1934. Serving real ales, a choice of four rotating most days. Horse racing is on every day in the bar, If you prefer quite time, the lounge to the back of the Little Plough, is for you! with the fire blazing away. Local darts team play in the Bob Nellis league most Monday evenings at home or away. Don't forget about the £1 Draw, The winner takes the lot! Up to 999, It's won every week you know! We are so looking forward to welcoming you and making your visit warm and friendly.”
- Great beer selection
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Restroom
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- Groups
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Little Plough
- Tut N Shive4.48110 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
doors on the ceiling, dog friendly with water, pizza and drink deal
- The Draughtsman Alehouse4.76180.1 mi£1–10Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingTakeout
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- The Leopard4.46500.1 mi£1–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
real ales selection, live music gigs, heated outdoor beer garden
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Little PloughReservations | 4.5368 | — | £10–20 | cask ales, traditional back lounge, Acorn Barnsley bitter |
| Tut N ShiveReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.4811 | 0 mi | — | doors on the ceiling, dog friendly with water, pizza and drink deal |
| The Draughtsman AlehouseWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Takeout | 4.7618 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | rotating keg and cask beers, platform 3b station location, restored former station buffet |
| The LeopardReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4650 | 0.1 mi | £1–20 | real ales selection, live music gigs, heated outdoor beer garden |
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