Swan, Pimlico

I don't quite understand why this pub has received such good reviews. I went there on a Saturday recently for lunch (for six).
The dining room at the back, with views to the shabby outbuidings to the rear of the pub, is completely devoid of charm.
Upon reading the menu, I had the impression of overpriced 'bog standard' pub food. I was not wrong.
Someone took our order, then returned ten minutes later to take the menus.
My food, and that of three fellow diners arrived cold. After emitting a monosyllabic grunt, the waiter returned these three dishes to the chef/microwave operator for reheating.

If you want overpriced microwaved food (which may not be hot), and salad leaves with brown bits on them, all served in a charmless pub, The Swan at Pimlico is your place.
My advice, based purely on recent experience: DO NOT EAT IN THIS PUB.

11 Apr 2007 23:35