The Swan Inn, Cranfield - pub details
Address: Court Road, Cranfield, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 28723) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Lidlington (2.9 miles), Millbrook - Bedfordshire (3.5 miles), Aspley Guise (3.7 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
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> Current user rating: 7.6/10 (rated by 5 users)
other pubs nearby:
Carpenters Arms, Cranfield (0.8 miles)
user reviews of the Swan Inn, Cranfield
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| Sorry, review below was for the nearby Cross Keys. Correct review for this pub: A substantial pub just off the main road through the village, it consists of a large lounge bar to the right and a smaller public bar to the left, although the former was closed off for a private function on a recent visit. There is plenty of parking in the car park at the front of the pub as well as the adjacent road. The public bar is a fairly basic affair and the clientele seemed to be predominantly “workman” types. The walling is mostly wooden panelling painted in a very pale shade of green and there was carpeting on the floor with a few cream tiles around the bar. A large bay window is at the front and there is a small brick fire-place to one side which had a plasma mounted up above it, although this was not in use, and there was also a pool table in one corner. Background music consisted mostly of current chart hits and there were a number of high stools up at the bar which seemed to be where most people were congregating. From what I could see of the lounge, this looked slightly plusher with a burgundy type of paintwork and stripy curtains. There was also a plasma in here although this too was switched off. Unfortunately due to the private function, food was not offered on this occasion which was a bit of a shame as that was the main reason for my visit. Beers on tap were Greene King IPA and Old Speckled Hen. The solitary cider was Blackthorn which was a bit of a result and makes a pleasant change from the usual rubbish around these parts. Blackthorn - 25 Sep 2013 11:06 |
| A substantial and traditional pub on the main road through the village, it has some attractive features such as leaded windows and consists of two L-shape bars wrapped around a central serving counter as well as a few tables and chairs on the small patio at the front. It was very quiet on a recent Tuesday evening visit, in fact completely deserted other than one punter outside smoking. I rang the bell on the counter, but still no-one appeared to serve me. With half the pub in darkness I was beginning to wonder if it was actually open. Eventually someone turned up though. The public bar is to the left and front of the pub, and this consists of a red tiled floor with a couple of old rugs dotted around, cream painted wallpaper with dark wood panelling on the lower part of the walls and red padded bench seating and bar stools. A darts board was on one wall and a plasma on another and although this was not in use when I visited, I understand that Sky Sports is available. The lounge bar to the right and rear of the pub had more of a green colour scheme as far as I could see and was fully carpeted. The food menu was a basic pub grub affair with options such as Fish & Chips, Ham Egg & Chips, Chilli Con Carne, etc., although a number of these were unavailable. Most of the main courses were around the £8 mark. My Scampi & Chips was decent enough and a generous portion, although not exactly a great test of the chef’s prowess of course. It was a shame that it was so quiet as it was difficult to get a feel for the atmosphere the pub may have had if it had been busier. Once the smoking punter had left, I was the only one in there for a while and with the lack of any background music it was a slightly surreal experience. The friendly landlady did explain that many of the local old boys turn up at about 10:00pm when their wives have gone to bed! Some planning for a forthcoming pub quiz was in progress, so clearly they do get busier on occasions. Beers on tap were Greene King IPA and Doom Bar. The solitary cider was Strongbow, unfortunately. Blackthorn - 25 Sep 2013 11:05 |
| Friendly pub with excellent beer. A real find. jjsint - 2 Mar 2011 16:20 |
| Well run local with options for traditional and Thai food (All home cooked and well served). A great innovation is the take-away food option which is ideal for locals. Average time for a home cooked green curry is two pints of guiness! Warm welcome and efficient service make this an easy place to reccomend. rogerwp - 21 Dec 2008 11:26 |
| The best pub food I have eaten anywhere ever! A fantastic choice of dishes at great prices and actually cooked by a chef not just microwaved by bar staff. Brilliant! The beer's good too. David Ealer - 12 Apr 2006 14:12 |
