Plough Hotel

Plough through the week with the help of this approachable bistro in Footscray. It really will make every week an absolute breeze.

Keeping it cool, calm and effortlessly European, Plough Hotel reveals the sophisticated side of bistro dining with a beautifully manicured interior that could be straight out of an interior design magazine. Geometric, multicoloured tiles host gleaming tables and traditional bistro furniture whilst the pristine white walls host minimalist shelving that showcases the very best wines on offer. Go further and you'll find a dining area with a completely different setup that makes black the base colour and uses sandy woods, mirrors and whimsical drapes to keep it light and airy.

The menu is wonderfully varied and offers a beautiful selection of Italian plates and pub classics. Let's start with the pub classics that will fight off those blustery Melbourne days. One will find that dishes like the juicy steak sandwich, southern fried chicken burger, porterhouse Gippsland steak and beef short rib with a helping of velvety mash are very welcome on such occasions.

As for the Italian side of things, they're going all in with a range of pizzas that acknowledge the traditional contenders, as well as grilled eggplant, fiery Mexican and broccoli toppings. And nothing says summer in Italia like some gelato at the end, only this time it's served with a delectable caramel crumb and puff pastry biscuit.

Life's good at Plough Hotel!