Swan Inn, Stewkleyback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
What hours does this pub keep? Just went there for lunch and a beer only to be told it wasn't open at lunchtime.
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A good sized pub in the centre of this pleasant village, it has a traditional brick built appearance, beer garden and friendly bar staff.
The main lounge is a cosy room with a low wood beamed ceiling and a very large brick fire-place with a copper chimney hood and plenty of copper pans hanging from the mantle. The locals were keeping this well stocked with logs on a recent cold December evening. Off to the side is a smaller room with wooden boards on the floor that is perhaps more intended for dining, although the tables were not laid up. Another brick chimney breast is in here, although this was not in use. Black wood panelling was on the lower part of the walls and very pale pink paintwork above.
To the side of the pub was a small snug that looked as though it could have been someone’s sitting room with a couple of old leather sofas, a fireplace and a wooden cabinet stood in the corner. A small Father Christmas stood on a stool in front of the window so he could see out! The homely touches were slightly spoilt though by a very large plasma stuck up in one corner and a quiz machine in the other, although neither were in use.
The menu was unusual in as much that all the options were either seafood, steaks or burgers, so not necessarily something to suit everyone if that’s not your thing. In particular the vegetarian options were limited to just Quorn fillets or a spicy bean burger. The main courses were all priced at £8.95. My Fish of the day in a cheese and wine sauce was a generous portion and served with both a good choice of vegetables (peas, plus roasted beans, carrots and parsnips) as well as Dauphinoise potatoes and a decent side salad (mixed peppers, lettuce, tomato, red onion and a grain mustard vinaigrette) but if I was being critical I would say that it could have done with being a little tastier, particularly the sauce which had very little discernable cheese flavour.
Beers on tap were Doom Bar, Trelawney and Old Speckled Hen. There was a fourth pump that appeared to have run out and looked as though it was something from Courage. The solitary cider was Strongbow, unfortunately.
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This pub has had new management in Jan 2010 and the changes have been fantastic! The food is amazing, try the steak & kidney pies, and the steaks! Am busy working my way thru the menu! They recently had a beer fest with a huge amount of guest ales and 4 bands, which went down a storm. Ihear there are some other events planned. Hugely family friendly too. Have had a warm welcome from staff. Lovely garden. No need to go anywhere else!
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Re-invigorated under new management. Well kept real ale from local breweries. Live music on occasion.
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Village pub which appears to be a drinkers rather than a food / family pub. Nice selection of beer, and seems to have a pleasing guest ale. However, food was very very disappointing (small choice) and what was served was simpy unacceptable. Food does not seem to be of importance, along with the service (or lack of it).
anonymous - 9 Oct 2007 14:59 |
The Swan is a great pub with great beer and a good selection of wines. Karen the Landlady trys out new wines by having a 'winetasting evening' with the punters to get their approval. Lovely atmosphere, good wholesome food. The kids love playing in the enormous beer garden. They also have regular musical events and off course the odd Karaoke night. You must visit.
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Great pub recently taken over in the last 4 months,always a good atmosphere,resteraunt has been re decorated along with a new top class menu at sensible prices, dog friendly ,large beer garden ,just a good friendly village pub.
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Great friendley village pub , large beer garden, great food at normal prices, dog friendly, entertainment, large screen t.v also nice quiet bar and friendly resteraunt
Tony Foster - 15 Mar 2006 21:37 |
Recently changed hands (last couple of months) so previous comments no longer relevant
anonymous - 12 Jan 2006 19:27 |
Nice food (but not gourmet). Limited beers. Large garden with tables and children's play area.
Dennis - 18 Jul 2005 21:44 |
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