03/06/2026
Hi Elstree and all,
A long post today—sorry!
That was the week that was.
Once again, a huge thank you to almost everyone who supported us in the launch of The Plough after 22 years.
Thank you also for the many gifts, but the overwhelming gift of the week was our guests. We have received so much thanks and gratitude for resurrecting the pub and putting it back at the heart of the community.
Wednesday saw the launch, with drinks and canapés, and the joy and atmosphere were electric.
Thursday and Friday saw the launch of our bar and garden menu. Not without its glitches, but our team is taking on feedback and working hard to achieve perfection.
Saturday saw the Gunners come to The Plough in great spirits. Unfortunately, the result was not as desired, but your commendable behavior and spirit were exemplary. Congratulations on your Premier League win.
Sunday saw our first Sunday roast, which received great feedback and reviews.
I'd like to give a big shout out to the team, many of whom were experiencing the start of their working journey in life. They were exceptional.
We are now close to having full internet connectivity, so our till and payment systems will be fully operational, making our guest experience even better.
Our tweaks and changes continue daily to iron out those opening glitches, so please bear with us.
For the very few: kindness is free, while being rude is disrespectful. Our journey has been tough, our bank manager is in therapy, and we are all on this journey together.
For our younger guests, we continue to develop our play area for your enjoyment. However, it was sad to see that every game was broken or damaged within just a few days. They are expensive to replace and are there for everyone to enjoy.
We are almost ready to launch our World Cup offer, so keep an eye out for the latest updates.
In addition, our stable restaurant menu and breakfast menu will be launching soon.
We are so grateful for your support and hope you have enjoyed seeing The Plough back at the heart of Elstree.