Black Swan in Selby

Really nice Sunday lunch, lamb was delicious. Desserts are highly recommended especially the brownie stack, very good quality food and lots of it. Service was very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this place. Thank you for a great experience.

New tenant in situ. Atmosphere is much improved and more welcoming. Food now available - decent pub styled food choices without any frills. Prices as expected. Beer choices are good with excellent draught beer (Theakstons and Timothy Taylor) plus a myriad of lagers. A really pleasant local. Worth a visit.

Only 1 star for food as none is served, only food vans on certain days, which is a bit strange. Our local pub, sadly looks like it will be closed from end of this week. So typical of pubco owned establishments which appear to be the majority of locals these days. No long term plan and no reward for hard work. Hope some new landlords can come in and prove me wrong.

Had the best time ever singing with the locals,great place!!

Called in straight off bus with friends to be told it was shutting at 9.50pm on a Saturday night! First and last time in the place, glad we'd had a good night in Cawood!

New menu is fantastic and very tasty.

Best pub around - we’re so lucky to have this as our local. Really warm and welcoming atmosphere from Loren and Pete and the food cooked by April is just sensational. Quality produce cooked to perfection The entrecôte steak was so tender - like cutting butter and the green beans with garlic absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to try new menu. Thank you black swan team.

Didn't try the food so can't rate. However it was a Sunday lunchtime and was fully booked which speaks volumes

Came for my birthday meal for 11 of us. Absolutely amazing service, really personable and great food. Can't wait to come again.

Becoming our regular Sunday Lunch spot. Delicious food, staff are attentive and atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. April and staff doing the village proud.

Thank you so much for an absolutely fabulous meal tonight! We had a party of 9 which started as a party of 4, then 6 and a newborn… April was accommodating from the start. We were welcomed by the lovely staff, served excellent drinks (clearly lines are cleaned well- very good pint 🍺 👍🏻) then had the most delicious Sunday Lunch… plenty meat, delicious crunchy veg! Credit to you April. Delicious! You’re a credit to the pub. My mum is sooooo picky as she has a degree in home economics and can cook but your food was outstanding. We have and will continue to recommend you to everyone. We shall certainly be back. Lovely pub, lovely atmosphere, lovely staff and all round lovely lunch! Our neighbours and kids are booked in next week! Good for you April! You’re skilled! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We recently got married at Wistow Church across the road from the pub and the staff were so incredibly kind! They allowed us to use their garden for some pictures and even gave us a complimentary glass of fizz. Truly lovely pub with lovely people

Great Sunday lunch and a warm welcome

Friendly and reasonably priced.

I’ve had loads of Sunday Lunch’s in my 71 years some good, some bad and some exceptional but today the chef came top of the class in the exceptional category, the back to school pudding took me back 64 year it was better as the sponge was lighter, I really couldn’t fine fault at all, the service was a match, what can you say about two young ladies that smile laugh joke and deliver when they are supposed to. The landlady and family have put so much time effort and money into this and they deliver on all that they say they will. I can’t recommend them highly enough, I’ve been for a drink with friends before and now I’ve sampled the restaurant so come on give it a whirl you won’t be disappointed. To The Black Swan I wish you well see you next time we’re back from Brid

First visit today to this little gem of a pub. Lovely warm welcome. They went over and above for us. We will definitely return. The Sunday roast was awesome!😍

We're Wistonians and this was our first trip for a Sunday roast. It was fab. The service was fast, the food was piping hot, the portions were great value and the food was delicious. Well done April and the team. We'll definitely be back.

Really lovely meal today, fantastic choice and excellent execution, the French onion soup was the best I've ever had, it was a shame the chips were frozen, otherwise it was perfect! Will be back

I am fussy! I like quality. This was the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had. Not only was the food perfect, there was lots of it! All home made, all fresh. The service was great, attentive and friendly. The pub itself is really nice and I really appreciate how hard they are working to make it appealing to everyone. I will 100% be eating here again!

We had a lovely Sunday lunch at the Black Swan with relatives. We got a warm welcome and were served very quickly. The roast meat was tender and plenty of well cooked vegetables. Plenty of desserts to choose from. The apple tart was delicious. Friendly banter with Lauren and when one of our group teased her with ‘where was the crackling?’ she presented him with a bag of pork scratchings!!

Went here for lunch with the first outing with my newborn baby at a week old! The redecoration is lovely and it was a very calm environment, perfect for mine and babies first outing. Food was really good, I like the small menu as everything is then cooked well. Had a chocolate melt in the middle thing for dessert which was absolutely to die for!! Will 100% be back and intend to try out Sunday dinner.

Such a lovely pub with a very warm friendly atmosphere, all the staff are very welcoming and the Sunday lunch we had was absolutely amazing! Best I’ve ever had! Will defo be back!

Excellent service, great beer and really hot food. Belly buster full English mid-day was amazing, so well cooked. A friendly pub and such a service for the village.

We had lunch for the over 65’s and it was great. Highly recommended. Friendly staff, good service.

Lunch. New team are doing an awesome job.

So enjoyed our first visit to the Black Swan Wistow. Wonderfully cooked and presented meal, would highly recommend.

Had a gorgeous meal on Monday night. Couldn’t be bothered to cook and April cooked me the most wonderful tasty Belly Pork. Just lush. Service super friendly and efficient. Spoilt on. Monday night. Thank you

Great food, great beer and really friendly service - what’s not to like?

We’ve just had a fabulous Sunday roast. Beef cooked perfectly and a super array of vegetables. Crème Brûlée a fabulous finish. Polite and efficient service. Will come back

Had a beautiful meal and the staff are brilliant very attentive we'll be back.

April and her team have done a great job turning our village pub into a fabulous local amenity. The deli counter and village shop is a great asset, offering a decent selection of food and household items, as well as delicious homemade sandwiches, pies, pastries and cakes. The crumpets are not to be missed! Well worth a visit.

Visited the deli a few times last week lovely food on offer particularly loved the old fashioned school pudding

Wonderful French food made by April. We had beef chianti & crême brûlée. Lauren, her daughter, provided excellent service & recommendations. Peter is a friendly, knowledgeable bartender. Very friendly atmosphere. We went back 2 more times during our visit from Arizona, US. Highly recommend! Elizabeth & Ted

We had sunday lunch at The Black Swan today. Food was fantastic, as was the service. We will be returning and recommending. 5 stars ++

We used the Black Swan shop and deli today and it was super. The shop is beautifully set out, the welcome was lovely and the range of products amazing. Fresh bread, cakes, pies sandwiches. Everything we bought was excellent, my favourite was the jalapeno and cheese sourdough, and the beef and Guinness pie. What a super addition to the village!

Very nice Sunday roast and affordable lovely welcome and lovely staff

Amazing place to go with the family and dogs

Had breakfast a couple of time at the swan and it’s been great. Can’t wait for the grand re opening of the kitchen 😊

Absolutely stunning country pub. Welcomed with a smile and friendly staff. They have a wide range of carefully selected ales and beers all chilled and served to perfection. A great little stop over if your ever passing through. Well worth a visit you'll not be disappointed

We went for the motown night a few weeks back really enjoyed it, everyone was so friendly in the pub. The service was great we definitely want to go try some food next time but looked a good selection 👌

Having lived in the village for a good few years, I’ve seen a various landlords come and go. But never have I felt more welcomed and appreciated than with the current people. The beer is top-notch - they look after their pipes and it shows, I’m yet to find a better pint of Landlord anywhere else. The staff are warm and welcoming, making in effort to greet you and engage in chit-chat. Honestly it’s everything you could want from a local village pub. Highly, highly recommended.

You will not find a better country pub for miles. Friendly staff, amazing home cooked food. The owner well maintains the drinks lines and it shows in each and every pint served. Highly recommend 5*

Great day at kids fun fair will definitely return

Super Sunday lunch! Staff are friendly as always and helpful with our questions about the food. Service was quick and the food was perfect - I think we all cleared our plates! Good portion sizes & a nice selection of veg.

“Went in with friends today after a lovely walk around the lordship, we ordered coffee and cake. I sampled the trio of desserts with my coffee and it did not disappoint. I am not a crème brûlée fan but yours has converted me it was so creamy Thank you “

Absolutely lovely Sunday lunch, thank you!

Lovely meals (starters and mains) and plenty of drinks, with great service by Chelsea, and all at reasonable prices. Will definitely be back.

Just had Sunday lunch - good food, ample portion sizes, went home full! Would highly recommend x

Had breakfast with family and friends this morning, lovely cooked full English with tea and toast and service with a smile, what more do you want on a Sunday morning xx

Absolutely fantastic Sunday dinner best we have had for ages staff were brilliant food was delicious and lots of it meat was cooked perfectly definitely will be going back again.

Definitely worth a visit, great service, great food, brilliant atmosphere Excellent wine all at a good price

A fantastic meal with great, friendly service! I will definitely go back !

The warmest of welcomes and the finest food and drinks we have had the pleasure to enjoy during our stay in Selby, Very dog friendly too! For great value and super enjoyment we thoroughly recommend a visit . Keith and Mandi ,visiting from Essex

Visited for the first time at lunch time on 14th July as we are coming to live in the village it’s a lovely friendly pub with friendly people and the food was delicious! Can’t wait to be having the Black swan as our local.

Very enjoyable night of Bingo! Drinks served with a smile. Fab glass for the Inch's cider! Gin menu explained. The recent refurb makes the seating area brighter, and appear larger. The extra booth seating was handy as the pub was busy & filled with laughter. A lovely atmosphere, a brilliant host & polite, attentive bar staff.

Lovely Sunday roast, beautifully pink beef and loads of tasty well cooked vegetables. Very gooey and yummy chocolate brownies for dessert. Great to have a welcoming pub with good food back in the village.

Wow what can I say, the food was impeccable and all served by incredible staff who went out of their way to welcome us and care for all our needs!!! My son is autistic and these beautiful people accommodated for his needs with a table that was quieter, presented his food to his liking while reassuring us if they could do anything for us they would. The atmosphere from the locals and staff was incredible everywhere I looked was smiles and very welcoming too. Can't wait to go back 100% recommend 👌 thanks to all the staff for your service and food!!

Having booked a holiday house in wistow for a large family get together we visited the Black Swan on Friday afternoon for drinks in the beer garden, was told there was no captain morgans or smirnoff vodka, when we asked why we was told in a very abrupt manner, 'because we've been busy'! We also booked the Black Swan for the Sunday for 17 people, on arriving and given the menus showing only sunday roasts and nothing else, we asked if they had other options, we were told 'NO' there was 1 adult and 1 child that did not eat Sunday lunch so we asked if they could possibly do chicken nuggets or something similar to accommodate them, we were told very bluntly NO this was not possible as they only provide the Sunday lunch and it would mean putting the air fryer on for 20 minutes, her attitude was very uncaring and very abrupt! Due to this my husband gave a quip that he would have the beef 'if they could manage it', wrong we know! But to which the waitress serving us who we later learned was the manageress answered 'do not have that attitude with me!' we almost got up to walk out but stayed because we did not want to spoil the day for our family. We were then served our meals of meat and Yorkshire pudding, but my husband was not served his until the very last minute even after they brought the veg out! the manageress then almost threw my husbands plate down in front of him and said 'there you go we did manage it' I then remarked that she should not be speaking to customers this way and she just said 'whatever' myself and my husband then got up and left! As a business and especially as the management her attitude was very unprofessional and in my opinion was handled in a very childish manner! If you cannot deal with customers in a polite and professional manner then you are clearly in the wrong job!

Terrible experience. We were in Wistow for a family weekend. 17 of us. We booked Sunday roast before we arrived. A few of us popped in for a drink on Friday afternoon, only to be told they had no Morgan spice (fair enough) then also they had no Smirnoff left either. Which seemed to amuse the manageress for some reason. Myself personally, I would have sent member of staff out to nearest shop and to try and accommodate customers. But it was no biggie, just a strange attitude. Then we all arrived for Sunday roast. Out of 17 of us we had one adult and one child that couldn't eat Sunday roast. So then told basically that it was a take it or leave option. Not trying to accommodate again. I do get that it was strictly a Sunday roast menu, but we didn't realise until we got there because we were strange to the area, i personally made a stupid comment, which I hold my hand up for. But was then treated in the most childish manner of any manageress I have ever come across. Deliberately leaving me to last then throwing my dinner in front of me with a childish quip and totally wrong attitude. Myself and my wife immediately left without paying because of the disgusting attitude. Fair enough. Food wise......we asked the rest of the family, who should have walked out aswel, for their honest opinions. The majority said it was just ok and not worth the money. 3 stars at most. Put a dampener on our family weekend, but hey there us always alcohol.......just not there. Terrible experience

Well worth a trip out with two friends, very friendly staff, excellent food and service, couldn't manage a sweet 😀, definitely going to recommend to people.

We booked in advance as a big party. On arrival, the tables weren’t ready despite the pub being near enough empty. Tables finally put together for us but we’re not cleaned. Poor first impression that only got worse from there. We were informed that “as advertised” only sunday roasts could be accommodated however had ran out of one of the meats already as they admitted they had forgotten to start cooking it. We were a party of 17, with 3 small children. We were given children’s menus however when we came to order we were told children could also only have a roast dinner too. We asked if there was any way of them making a quick chicken nuggets and chips for the children and they said “that would mean turning on the air fryer so no” After a disappointing start already and 4 people out of our party unable to find something they liked due to lack of meat options on the roast and zero alternative options for children, we were met with unaccommodating staff who didn’t know answers to questions and had poor attitude. The host of our party (who was footing the entire bill for 17 people) made a joke when ordering his food saying ‘i’ll have a beef roast if you can manage it’ The server got her back up and pulled him up for “having an attitude” and told him not to speak to her like that. After an already sour start, this was less than desirable. The server made a point of serving the host of our party last I can only assume as “punishment for his attitude”, deliberately serving those next to him and then going down to the other end of the table. When she served him last she threw his food down and said “see, i managed it” this was the straw in the camels back. She was rude,unaccommodating and didn’t know the answer to any question despite being the manager. This caused the host of our party and his wife to leave the establishment there and then, ruining what was meant to be our final family meal of the weekend. Sour from start to finish with food comparable to a microwave meal from Aldi. Veggies and accompaniments were brought out a good while after bringing out all of the main meals meaning our food was either cold for those who chose to wait, or gone for those who decided to just start eating. Where our servers social skills lacked, her organisation skills were not much better, only half of the cutlery was put out on our dirty table meaning we had to go to other tables to get our own. A pub ran by a bunch of rabid squirrels would make for a more pleasant experience than this dive. Definitely visit if you hate your family and want a horrible time.

Pub landlady lying in comments here to previous reviews - trying to argue and muddy the waters. As part of the party of 17 I'll point out a number of lies: 1. Kids weren't offered an alternative option from the a la carte menu. No one was so that's a total lie. And if they were - then why would he have made a comment about you not bothering your shirt? 2. The two members of our party subject to rudeness and immaturity from staff left before anyone started eating food. So how could they mock the food? That would be impossible given they never tried it. 3. The attitude and behaviour from staff was so much worse than anyone from our party. 4. No one to my knowledge apologised to staff, perhaps someone who felt uncomfortable did but that definitely isn't representative of the group's feeling on the matter. 5. Waitress told us she was the manager - who are we to believe then? For anyone else reading here's a summary of the place: Rude lazy staff and school dinner quality food. Get ready to clean your own table, get your own cutlery and hear a lot of "I don't know" from staff.

Second time I have had a starter here before a few drinks. The duck and orange pate was delicious. I will be back.

Booked a table for dinner as we had 2 dogs with us we dined in the bar rather than the restaurant (understandable). What can I say, staff were very friendly and attentive, food was outstanding, unfortunately the rather generous portions meant the desserts were not sampled. Very reasonably priced. The pub itself is lovely, very pleasant and comfortable and the ‘locals’ really made us feel welcome. Unfortunately it will be a little while before we can return as going back home tomorrow but we will return as soon as we are able.

Just had our first evening dining experience at The Black Swan and it met all our expectations! Even though it was a Monday, the restaurant and pub were busy and the atmosphere great, but it was also easy to talk. So often, busy equates to so much noise you can't have a conversation with ease, so this was perfect. Loren and Peter are always super warm, welcoming and friendly hosts, and April is a brilliant chef! We had the Tartiflette and Pàté de Foie de Volaille to start, both of which were delicious (lots of bread with the paté), and then the Entrecôte de Boeuf and Coq au Vin to follow. Oh my goodness! If you'll excuse the double entendre, the Coq just melted in my mouth! ;) Delicious sides too, and our son had the vegan Squash, Cranberry and Red Onion Tagine and said it was equally good. Sadly, we were too full to sample the desserts, but next time... Looking forward very much to going back soon. Highly recommended.

First time visiting and we had the most amazing Sunday lunch, puddings and a few drinks yesterday! Will definitely be returning, great value for money and lovely, friendly service. See you all again soon!

Our first visit and on a Monday evening and pleased to see the restaurant was busy Starters were excellent Good portion of pate and delicious goats cheese salad We loved the beef bourguignon and lamb shank for mains Beautifully cooked with plenty of mash and vegetables And a reasonably priced bottle of Sauvignon Blanc to wash it down We will definitely be returning

Had a lovely Sunday lunch finished off with lemon cheesecake highly recommend

We booked in for the Prosecco Bottomless Brunch at the Black Swan at Wistow for 2. It was a great occasion to look forward to and have a girls catch-up. The service was friendly and efficient. We really enjoyed the the prosecco, and the food was amazing, there were lots of courses - all delicious. I would highly recommend booking this - just ensure you have lots of room for all the yummy food....

Enjoyed bottomless brunch with friends. Food was delicious and plentiful. Lauren couldn’t do enough for us. Would highly recommend and will definitely return. Thank you for a lovely afternoon

I had the cheese bottomless brunch on Saturday and my god was it delicious!!! Didh after dish this is a bottomless brunch like no other. Every dish that came out of thr kitchen was just as yummy as the next and the presentation was absolutely beautiful. The baked goats cheese with honey on a toasted bread was my absolute favourite. The cols meats was very tasty and thr cheese board had lots of different selections, almost too many to choose. When we thought that was enough, out came the desset plate with not 1 but 2 yummy cheesecakes and 2 very delicious chocolate brownies!!!! As the food sank in, the prosecco flowed and was always topped up to the brim by the lovely Laura. We had first class service and a warm welcome by Laura who was the perfect hostess. This is one for any cheese/meat lovers and i urge you all to give it a try. At £35 i do think its undersold as the portions are pretty and the service is spot on. Ive been to a few bottomless branches but by far this has been my favourite and one i will do again.

We haven't tried the pub or food yet but looks great. We called into the little village shop and I loved how it was set up, nice and cosy for a shop and the service was friendly. Will look forward to going again.

We booked a table for Sunday lunch a couple of days ahead, but at the time weren't sure if we'd be 4 or 7 people. When we arrived as 7, Loren quickly put two tables together no problem. The drinks were ordered and were with us really fast and food ordering/arriving was max 15 mins!! Fantastic given it's all freshly cooked and there was loads of gorgeous roast meats, and the homemade nutless roast was really tasty too. We were really happy with all of it, including amazing cheesecake for dessert! April works unbelievably hard to make it all work and it shows. Her staff are a credit to her and we thank them for every effort. You have us on board!

The new owners have massively improved the space. The Sunday lunch was the best one I've had locally. Can't fault the gorgeous little shop either!

Staff are lovely and the biscoff cheesecake is to die for and the roast dinners and perfection best Sunday lunch around

Came to the monthly bingo night and had a great time. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the refurbishment is lovely. Popped into the village store on our way out and found a great selection. The cakes were yummy. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely delicious food, French inspired menu that didn't disappoint. Food was hot and so tasty (and plentiful) service was great. The Black Swan in Wistow has been revived. Will definitely return.

Absolute delight, best Sunday lunch we’ve had in years and fantastic service. Thank you!

Just had the most amazing meal last night at The Black Swan, Wistow - Between us we had Entrecoute of beef (cooked to perfection) and Beef Bourginion - just delicious. The goats cheese starter with melted honey was superb. The veg was proper fresh vegetables, cooked perfectly. Great beer, great gin, great wine. If you’ve not tried The Black Swan yet for a drink or a meal - then we can totally recommend it. April, Loren and Peter are fantastic hosts giving the Pub a really friendly, welcoming vibe. Just ❤️ it.

Had an excellent dinner at the Black Swan on a hot and busy Friday evening. All of the food was excellent, the French influence is great (and basically just means excellent flavours!) and gives you something different to the usual pub standard food. By not having a ridiculously big menu you can tell that it enables them to do the choices they offer really well. All 6 of our party loved their food, my highlight was the tartiflette! Fantastic service too and the beer is cheaper than it used to be. What more could you ask for?!

We visited for our tea on a Monday evening and to be honest , expected the pub to be very quiet . However it was buzzing and there was such a lovely , warm, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Bonus was that it was Happy Hour 😊 ! We all had starters and mains and had absolutely no complaints . Excellent service and great quality food. Would definitely recommend .

Recently moved to the village with our two young children, we’ve been for Sunday lunch and again for a meal tonight. Food is simply gorgeous, so tasty, good amounts and it’s so nice tasting home cooked food! We are going to become regulars…. especially to eat the cheesecake!!!

We just had a fabulous Sunday lunch,great atmosphere and lovely staff,highly recommended.

Had probably the best Sunday dinner I've ever had here last week, very fairly priced too and such a nice place with friendly staff. Can't recommend any higher I'll be going regularly. Thankyou.

What a fantastic meal. Steak succulent, Lamb tender, beef bourguignon so tasty. Staff really friendly. Every village needs a pub like this.

Lovely food, great staff and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Attended the classic car and motorcycle show held here . Nice to see so many classic vehicles attend . Hope another one is held . Cant comment on food as not eaten there yet.

Great to see the Black Swan open again and back at the heart of the village. Refurb has really made a difference. Looking forward to next visit.

What a fabulous time we had at the Black Swan in Wistow this last weekend! Warm and welcoming staff, with big, friendly smiles. A great atmosphere. Lots of choice of drinks, including alcohol-free. The recent renovation is excellent, stylish, with lovely details but also reinstating some of the lost character in this traditional pub building. The new deck is fantastic! Add to that the excellent Village Store in the snug and the fresh produce market on a Friday, and Wistow has a very welcome community destination for all! Looking forward to our first meal next week!

Revamped and re opened with new Landlady, who has transformed this village pub into a destination venue. Love the style, love the welcome, looking forward to trying out the forthcoming new menu.

Amazing pub run by lovely people. Always made to feel welcome

Booked for Sunday dinner with my grandpa… we are bloody fussy buggers and moved to the bar which wasn’t a problem. They couldn’t do enough for us. Food was all homemade and decent prices. Thank you 😊

Nice place, v good beer garden for family. More people should go!

Great family pub with a welcoming atmosphere and a brilliant beer garden. Dog friendly too 👌

Fine food, friendly staff and lovely surroundings.

I'm generally a critical person when I eat out, finding disappointment with the food or service in some way. I frequent the pub regularly so I know the service and warm welcome is always fantastic. Today my partner and myself had Sunday roast at the pub and we were both blown away by how amazing every bit of the food was. The mashed potato is the best I have ever had! The lamb was superb and there was not a bit left to take home for the dog. I would highly recommend it to anybody. Thank you Claire (chef), Simone (landlady) and Jonathan (landlord). Legends!

Superb lunch beer and meal at a really reasonable price.

Beautiful pint, clean and tidy pub. Really well decorated. Fantastic beer garden and climbing frame for the kids. Had a good chat with the landlady who was lovely and welcoming. Deffo coming back to try the food! 100% recommend 👌

Lovely place with huge meals. So much better than I expected

We visited after a windy walk locally and it was lovely. The owners were so welcoming and friendly, especially to our puppy who is still getting used to the pub environment. We had the scampi and the food was served quickly and was delicious - couldn't fault it. A lovely pub with lovely owners. Would definitely recommend!