please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Like most pubs around the area - closed.
Because of devastating flooding, from the Severn.
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Guessing I'm not part of their target market as the solitary ale was a pretty average Thwaites Wainwright, their "smokehouse" food didn't appeal to me and I don't own a bulldog. Not that they'll be in the least bit bothered by my future absence as all their tables were booked until 9pm on Friday night and people continued to flood in throughout the weekend as far as we could see.
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mmmm, visited this evening...... No real ale available...we were the only people in there.......freehold is for sale and it feels like it is just struggling along until it's sold. Little to recommend a visit until ownership changes and things hopefully improve
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Only average pints of Slaters and Courage Directors on Saturday evening - served in a London Pride glass...could do so much better!
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This is under new management apparently and they really have made an improvement. Very friendly staff and manager with some good value home cooked food. It was a thursday we visited which happened to be fish/seafood night and there were some great looking dishes running alongside the normal menu. I had seabass which was great and the wife had a tuna steak with oriental noodles i think which she loved.
Washed doen with a couple of pints of ironbridge gold from the local brewery which was delicious and very well kept.
Lovely friendly atmosphere and feels much bigger now it has been done up.
I will definatly be going back!!
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Neat looking white painted pub with an outside patio with views over the river. Called in here twice on Monday, once on the way out and again on the way back. Has 3 handpumps but only 2 beers on Deuchars and an Ironbridge beer. By the time I got back only the Deuchars was left. Both beers were OK but certainly nothing to rave about. It�s a pleasant enough place once inside but doesn�t really have any outstanding or even distinguishing features. It�s OK.
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Nice staff, food ok, beer ok, not a bad pub
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I'm of the opinion that running a pub well is fairly straightforward. Treat your customers and your beer well and if you serve food, know your limits and stick to them. In other words, don't try and be what you're not!
The Swan is a lovely looking country pub with views of the river and a couple of nice ales on. It is not a City Centre Cattle Market and as such does not require the subtle blend of speed garage and cheesy house music I was treated to last Sunday evening.
The half a dozen Neanderthals clustered around the fruit machines may have found the cacophony enjoyable but they were rooted in the minority!
Under normal circumstances I would have turned around and walked straight out but I�d heard the food was good and decided to persevere. The evening menu was complimented by a specials board with some tasty sounding dishes, 2 of which tempted us (the names now escape me). On returning to the bar I was bluntly told �There�s no specials on�, I politely suggested that they wipe them off the board, this met with a blank expression and shrug. I returned to the table and chose again. This time we decided on Thai Chicken Curry, alas my trudge to the bar was once again greeted with the barmaids equivalent of �Compu�ah sez nah!!�
My resolve waning I gave it one more try, we both chose a cheddar and bacon burger assuming this would be trouble free. My friend the barmaid took great delight in telling me �The menu sez brie & bacon or stilton, not cheddar�, I just nodded. For the record, I double checked the menu afterwards and there was no mention of brie there (I am a petty, petty man!)
Forty-five minutes later our meals arrived, I can�t fault the chefs ability to fry chips and the burger was very meaty (if lacking slightly in seasoning) however, serving the burger in a desiccated, cheap white bap from the corner shop a pointless exercise that left me cold.
I will definitely visit Ironbridge again but I will avoid the Swan like the plague.
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Decent pub. Food orientated but there is room at the bar and in the outside seating area if you want a drink. 4 real ales on, one of them from the new Ironbridge brewery just down the road.
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Nice pub with decent real ale choice and good food, can be a bit pricey
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My husband and I went for lunch at the White Swan.The day was a Monday, and we were very disappointed. We couldn't have the drink we wanted as no cordial, then placed our food order waited 40 minutes before being told the chef has run out of chicken. Chose another dish that was cheaper( didn't get any money back it was �2.00 difference) and they didn't seem bothered.So, on the whole not impressed at this moment in time.
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My husband and I had an excellent meal for our Wedding Anniversary this week, served by courteous, efficient and friendly staff.
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On first arrival to the hotel/pub I was no impressed as its a very busy pub and you have to navigate yourself and your bags through everyone, then shout at someone at the bar to get your room. However, the room was nice (apart from the windows having no blinds) and the food was delicious. The staff were really nice too, very helpful and friendly. So I reckon 7/10 from me !
Victoria - 25 Oct 2004 10:44 |
Great pub for the 'Bling' Brigade, who appear to be attracted by the decor of the place (a contemporary look that is not over the top)than the quality of the beer. Can't say i've tried the food but i've heard its not bad, if not a bit on the expensive side.
Mike - 10 Oct 2004 17:58 |
Served great food all week alway busy which is a god sign. Bar very busy in evenings especially weekends younger people tend to drink here & but all dine here families, business etc. Room are all ensuite and very reasonable priced breakfast was yummy!great home cooked food for children too! and always have real ales available.
Beckie - 8 Jun 2004 13:31 |
Lively pub - seems to attract a younger crowd than most of the pubs in Ironbridge. Serves nice food and has comfy sofa's and log fires in some parts. Has good music on too, more indie than chart music.
sarah - 13 May 2003 22:32 |
