Bowleys at the Plough

Name: Bowleys at the Plough
Address: Taylors Ln, West Malling, Kent, United Kingdom, ME19
Telephone: 01732 822233
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (238)

£41 and over

British

Taylors Ln, West Malling, Kent ME19

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2 people

22 May 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

The Plough isn't your average countryside pub. Sitting on a quiet lane in a quintessentially English village, The Plough was set to be sold off the developers when 120 members of the community came together to invest, and save, their local. After its purchase and renovation, the Yates family took over the kitchen and opened the pub's small, but proud, restaurant, Bowleys.

Head Chef Alex Yates is still very early on in his career but though only in his early twenties, he has already spent two years in the kitchens at The Goring Hotel in London, as well as having gained experience with Rick Stein and even once cooking for the Queen.

Bowleys menus have a traditional feel and adhere to classic, English fare with a fine dining twist. There are several options to choose between including a tasting menu, set lunch, a la carte, brunch and Sunday lunch. The tasting menu is the jewel in Bowleys crown and consists of five courses, with an optional sixth.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Brunch Wed, Sat 11:00–12:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:45 Sun 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 18:00–21:00
Phone number
01732 822233
Website
https://www.theploughkent.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Alex Yates
Catering
We offer a range of dining options to suit any occasion, from an intimate tasting menu celebration in our Dining Room to canapés and champagne with your bespoke menu. <br /><br />For a day created around your style and your guests, we have it covered. Please contact Bowleys@theploughkent.com or call 01732 822233 to discuss your event requirements.
Private party facilities
We are delighted to be offering private events and dining, celebrations and wedding breakfasts at Bowley’s at The Plough. Hospitality has been in our family for generations and the art of hosting the perfect party, blending wonderful food, wine, atmosphere and, most importantly, service, is something we excel at.

Location
Taylors Ln, West Malling, Kent ME19
Area
West Malling
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

À la Carte
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a À la Carte Menu, composed by Chef Alex Yates. Vegan option included. Available for Wednesday to Sunday Lunch or dinner.
8 Course Kentish Tasting Menu
£90.00 per person
Multiple dates available
8 Course Kentish Tasting Menu: Immerse yourself in the flavors of Kent with a specially curated selection of dishes that showcase the best of local ingredients.
12 Course - British Isles Tasting Menu
£135.00 per person
Multiple dates available
12 Course British Isles Tasting Menu: The best of what Britain has to offer, from all parts of the country. We work closely with farmers, fishermen and growers, as well as going out foraging ourselves, to get the best seasonal produce.

What 238 people are saying

Bowleys at the Plough reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

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Bowleys at the Plough offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "beautifully presented dishes" and the "attentive and friendly staff." The tasting menus and local ingredients create a "fantastic" culinary journey. Despite being "somewhat pricey," it remains a "highly recommended" destination for special occasions.

238 Reviews

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Untila
London1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, very well executed. Definitely coming back again!!
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David
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit here. Had the set menu and it was excellent. Very pleasant staff and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Not at all stiff! Will definitely return
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David VIP
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and great service a lovely little Gem of a restaurant
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Judith
Kent22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dining experience today, the service food was just outstanding! Would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Julie
London16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just want to say thanks to the staff and especially for the touch of leaving a Birthday card for my partner at the table when we arrived. The food was fantastic and the service really good and not intrusive. A perfect balance. Everything was explained for each dish and the touch that came with the bread selection of fresh garden leaves was lovely. My partner was bowled over with the meal and we can't wait to go back to sample the tasting menu.
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james
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing lunch experience, awesome food served by polite, attentive staff. We will be recommending to all and most definitely returning 🙏
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Jane
London7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very special food, prepared and delivered with love. My rhubarb spritz was very memorable too, I highly recommend.
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David VIP
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
“Yet again, we had an amazing experience. The food was excellent, the service outstanding, and the wine very good. Alex and his team, though young, are creating dishes that many more experienced chefs would be proud to present.”
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Andy
Kent2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal of 2025 with outstanding service and quality of food with personal service - highly recommended
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Liza VIP
London25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food - had the 12 course tasting menu so we got to try a bit of everything and wasn’t disappointed! The crab was my favourite but enjoyed everything- staff very knowledgeable and attentive - will definitely be back to eat and drink at this lovely pub/reasturant
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Bowleys at the Plough is rated 4.8 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

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