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The Plough

Pub

#42 of 252 Drinks Reception venues in Southwark Borough
  7 reviews  – 
381 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8JJ –
East Dulwich, London
From £300
min. spend
Up to 120
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Manager's avatar
Tara Fitzpatrick-McCabe
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Response rate: 90%
Response time: Within a few hours
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
1802 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at The Plough

Back section of The Plough at The Plough

Back section of The Plough
Function Room
·
Semi-private area
60 seats
100 standing
Back section of The Plough — Function Room in a pub — a semi-private, open-plan area that maintains the bar's social character while providing visual separation for groups. Design: The back section has polished timber floorboards, exposed brickwork and painted ceiling beams. The room pairs patterned upholstery and framed artwork with broad dayligh...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £300 minimum spend
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The Garden at The Plough

The Garden
Garden
·
Private space
120 seats
300 standing
A newly refurbished space, the garden at The Plough is a great place for all occasions during the warmer months. The whole back garden is available for private hire for larger events. There is a mixture of covered and open spaces, some with heaters. Perfect for summer parties, birthday parties, family celebrations. Please note that due to residents...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Enquire now
Under Cover In The Garden at The Plough

Under Cover In The Garden
Garden
·
Semi-private area
24 seats
40 standing
A newly refurbished space, the garden at The Plough is a great place for all occasions during the warmer months. The covered area means that this space in perfect even when the summer rain appears at short notice. A beautiful, chilled space for birthdays, christenings, work events and family gatherings. Please note that due to residents we are not ...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £400 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.8

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

JS
Jacqueline S.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 30 guests · November 2024 · Back section of The Plough

Amazing venue, staff and food. Highly recommended

5.0
AR
Aisling R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
DA
Dan A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
CR
Charley R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£2500 min. spend
The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Back section of The Plough
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Under Cover In The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £400–£600 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£2500 min. spend
The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Back section of The Plough
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Under Cover In The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £400–£600 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£2500 min. spend
The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Back section of The Plough
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Under Cover In The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £400–£600 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£2500 min. spend
The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Back section of The Plough
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Under Cover In The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £400–£600 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£3000 min. spend
The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £1000–£3000 min. spend
Back section of The Plough
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Under Cover In The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £400–£1200 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £3000 min. spend
Back section of The Plough
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Under Cover In The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £1000–£1200 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £300–£3000 min. spend
The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
Back section of The Plough
12:00 – 22:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Under Cover In The Garden
12:00 – 22:00
from £600–£1000 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
standing
Up to 120
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Plough

The Plough is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Plough is a large neighbourhood pub centred on relaxed, mismatched seating and rustic wooden tables, creating a casual, family-friendly dining environment.

Venue highlights: The pub contains an enclosed conservatory and a decked outdoor area that operates with a barbecue, giving private hires an informal outdoor option. The in-house kitchen focuses on British dishes, from hearty roasts to a weekend breakfast selection and several vegetarian plates suited to shared or plated menus. The bar stocks beer, wine and cocktails and the venue provides in-house catering plus free on-site parking to support events.

Best for: Family celebrations, relaxed private dinners, informal outdoor barbecues

Location: Lordship Lane sits beside a public park, providing an easy nearby outdoor space for guests to use after an event. The street also features local shops and cafés that guests can visit before or after a booking.

What guests say: The service is attentive and responsive for family meet-ups and group bookings. The menu delivers hearty British roasts alongside vegetarian options and a notable weekend breakfast selection.

FAQ

No, external catering is not permitted.

Yes, under-18s are allowed if supervised.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Plough, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free parking is available on-site

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Plough:

  • Back section of The Plough hosting 30 guests: £430

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Plough is located at 381 Lordship Lane, in East Dulwich, London.

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