Based on 135 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 135 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 28 in 247 in North Kesteven
Nº 7 of 71 British in North Kesteven
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Went for Sunday lunch, nice welcome and shown to our table. The menu is on chalk boards around the walls. STarters were asparagus and mushroom croquettes they were absolutely delicious, creamy inside and crisp on the outside, served with a wonderful mushroom sauce. Mains roast beef and all the trimmings for me, chicken stuffed with spinach for hubby. The desserts were works of art, a blueberry tart for me served warm, I was in heaven and hubby had a pecan and maple syrup sponge with custard, wow it looked so light and he loved it. Real shame that we live in Hertfordshire a two and a half hour drive away. If we lived remotely nearby, we would eat here a few times a month. Parking right outside opposite the restaurant in a lovely little village
Jacqueline B . 2024-04-28
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The food is to die for. I dream of the chicken. I don't know how he cooks it but it's as though heaven has stumbled across your tongue. One day I'll ask him for the recipe for the chicken. I must know before I die.
Ellie Byard . 2024-04-16
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Another amazing experience the food and drink and service excellence x a hidden gem , highly recommend and I tell all my friends and family well done again.
Nicola Tranter . 2023-11-26
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When I was in the QMC hospital I meet the owners of this wonderful hidden gem of a restaurant .So decided to go with two friends for Sunday lunch. the friends had been before .Wow The starter was amazing the main course which was loin of pork was amazing ,I always judge Sunday lunches out by the roast potatoes well the Black Swans were yes you have guessed it amazing then along comes the sweet yep amazing too .So I have no hesitation to recommend the Black Swan 5 star seems to too low 10 stars I say
Antony Riley . 2023-10-30
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Book in advance. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The food is exquisite and always absolutely spot on!! All six of us thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday lunch today (15/10/23) The starters were fantastic! The Soufflé are the very best I’ve ever tasted & never fail to be full of flavour! Several starters were chosen & we all enjoyed each & every one of them! Some had the beef which melted in the mouth & amazing real Yorkshire puddings! The salmon I’m informed was simply divine! I had the pork, apple sauce, pork scratching (delicious!) & stuffing ball, all served with fresh vegetables & crispy, fluffy roast potatoes! The desserts were to die for! Treacle tart & pecan icecream superb!! Hubby enjoyed his chocolate & salted caramel delice with baked pear & a crumble top. I was absolutely full! (& ℹ deliberately didn’t eat any of the fresh bread & Butter served at the start!) We will definitely keep returning! Simply superb! Top quality food!
wendy_harvey100 . 2023-10-15
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The liver was slightly over cooked...so a tad tough. Other than that a first class meal, with really good food and service
Adam Woods . 2023-08-20
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Lovely village pub at the end of a quiet lane. Although the rooms were fairly small inside, the atmosphere was quiet and not crowded. Service was always very fast and friendly, the food was cooked perfectly! No vegetarian options were on the menu but we contacted them in advance and were able to pre-order from a few options. This place was a great find and I'd definitely return.
Nick Yates . 2023-07-16
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Genuinely excellent Sunday lunch - friendly staff, great food with perfect portion sizes and something to please everyone in our difficult party! The desserts were spectacular 🤤
Mark Clayton . 2023-07-16
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This was one of the best Sunday lunches I have eaten in an inn. The three course menu had choices for all dietary requirements and the waitress asked if there any special dietary allergies too. The tables are well spaced out with small rooms off for diners too. The service was impeccable and I would definitely go again for Sunday lunch.
Ethelberga H . 2023-06-26
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We booked a table in advance to avoid disappointment. We’ve been here on many occasions & always been delighted with our experience. We took some friends on this occasion whom hadn’t been before. The staff are all so friendly & hard working. The men started with a beer, ladies had a gin & tonic, mine was non-alcoholic (driving). We ordered our starters & mains. I recommended the Soufflé as the Chef, well the chef delivers everything each and every time. The men had terrine, ladies the soufflé…..absolutely exquisite!!!! For mains hubby had Hake, I had chicken with a tarragon sauce, one had duck (pink) & one had sirloin of beef., a good selection of vegetables & roast Potatoes too. For dessert….I had the parfait, two had the apricot & almond tart, all simply perfectly devine!!!! We all had a wonderful lunch & will definitely return!
wendy_harvey100 . 2023-06-19
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Tucked away in the quiet village of Beckingham, close to Newark on Trent, this family run restaurant provides an excellent dining experience. Open Fridays, Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch time, it's worth booking in advance as the quality of the food has increased the popularity of the restaurant in recent months.
Steven Keating . 2023-06-13
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Excellent as always - our friends were visiting from Leeds and so impressed with the overall experience. Food, service, quality, everything top quality
John H . 2023-05-18
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Went for Sunday lunch, food was absolutely delicious. Staff very friendly and lovely atmosphere in the restaurant.
Diana McHale . 2023-04-23
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Well worth a visit. The food is delicious and at a reasonable price. Staff very friendly. Clean and a very relaxing atmosphere.
Gwen Vine . 2023-04-06
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Hubby and I have visited The Black Swan on several occasions and have not ever been disappointed. We hadn’t been for some time and they completely delivered 100% satisfaction again! Great service delivered by friendly and welcoming staff in a lovely calm atmosphere. You could say fine dining as the quality of the food is absolutely top notch! Lovely and clean, well presented tables adorned with table cloths and the trimmings etc. I love the special touch with the candles, creating a gentle ambience. On this occasion it was an early treat for Valentines. Hubby and I chose to have water on this occasion as we often struggle to eat three courses if we have a glass of wine or beer etc. Fresh bread served in a basket and a dish of butter is served for nibbles………. For starters I opted for the mushroom & spinach soufflé and it was delicious and the presentation was superb! Hubby opted for the seafood crepes in a chive sauce which he thoroughly enjoyed. For the mains I chose chicken stuffed with asparagus and spinach with a tarragon sauce, I adore tarragon, an exquisite aniseed taste, and hubby chose lamb, we also received side dishes of roasted potatoes and vegetables of broccoli, peas, carrots and red braised cabbage. Absolutely superb!!! The presentation, the taste was all delicious! We cleared our plates! For the desserts, which I must say was very difficult to choose from as they all sounded devine! I settled for the Crème brûlée with poached rhubarb on the side and a pink peppercorn shortbread a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!! Hubby chose salted caramel tiramisu with dark chocolate chards with honeycomb ice cream, and he definitely didn’t wish to share it! We were both quite full and extremely satisfied with everything we had, simply superb! Well done once again to each and every member of staff!
wendysN2956PT . 2023-02-12
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Wonderful staff and wonderful food! I sampled the soufflé made with mushrooms and spinach, then for the main I had the chicken dish which was filled with spinach and asparagus, served in a tarragon sauce which was so very tasty. Finally I finished with the crème brûlée with poached rhubarb and a melt in the mouth shortbread with pink peppercorns in it…..wonderful! They were all very well presented and delicious quality! My husband had the crepes filled with seafood in a chive sauce for his starter, then the tender lamb and mint sauce, with gravy……our meals were served with crunchy roast potatoes and a very good choice of vegetables too. Hubby finished his third course with a salted caramel tiramisu with dark chocolate chards and honeycomb ice cream which I must say looked absolutely fabulous! We have been here before on our own and with family and friends too, and we must say that on each and every occasion The Black Swan has delivered 100% hence why we love returning! We definitely highly recommend The Black Swan!
wendy_harvey100 . 2023-02-12
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Great restaurant with fantastic food we went for Sunday lunch on our way home from York. The cheese souffle was sooo light the rice pudding was amazing as were the crepes suzettes
Jacqueline Bell . 2023-02-10
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Brilliant as usual, great 70th birthday meal, how do they do it?
Kevin Hardern . 2023-02-05
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From the minute that I phoned to book a table for Sunday lunch and mentioned that the rice pudding looked divine to leaving totally full up yesterday what a superb experience we both enjoyed. Very warm welcome at 12, we had driven from York which actually didn't take that long, we parked opposite very easily. We were shown to our table and the menu was on a chalk board on the wall just by where we were sitting. Nice choice from soup, terrine,cheese souffle there were a couple more but I have forgotten what they were, I had the pork, duck and pheasant terrine which was so nice, hubby had the souffle which he did not want to end. Choice of mains were roast beef, roast lamb, pheasant and salmon, I had the breadt of pheasent which came with barley crispy bacon and a silky smooth game sauce delicious, hubby had the salmon ( he is not a fan of Sunday roast) and a dish of crispy roast potatoes and seasonal veg were served separately, everything was delicious and hot to the last bite. Dessert was rice pudding with plums for me thank you so much for adding it to the menu, and crepes suzette for hubby, 2 gorgeous looking crepes in a wonderful sauce he was in heaven. Decaff coffee finished off our meal which was served with home made petit fours . The toilets were extreamy clean, all the staff helpful and friendly, such a shame we live near on 100 miles away, if we lived near by we would eat here once a week. Thank you for a wonderful end to our week's holiday, we will definitely return just need to work out a weekend that we can find a hotel near by and something to entertain us during the day
Jacandhow . 2022-11-28
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Absolutely beautiful food in a homely and quiet environment, giving the feeling of dining at home. Great service provided by the team there.
My_Numbers . 2022-10-29
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Best restaurant experience we’ve had. Food and service was 10/10. Their head chef beats all top restaurants we’ve been too by miles! Our new favourite place to eat!
Dawn Boulton . 2022-10-23
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The best meal ever yes yes yes.
Stewart Hutcheon . 2022-10-09
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Ok, so… my husband and I don’t like to go out to eat that much because when we go we find that..”they don’t cook fresh, over cook your steak or it’s better at home”… we enjoy good food and mostly at home….. BUT.. and I mean…BUT!!!! The Black Swan is outstanding.. like literally.. so it’s cosy..not a pub..100% restaurant but with pub vibe..chalk board for the menu…choices of five or so starters and mains.. puds..four/five.. then coffee with homemade chocolates… this all come in well under what you think you should be paying. The taste!! Mind blown..like I wanted to lick the plate.. and don’t even get me started on the pudding. Wine you can’t buy in the supermarket.. it’s a must.. if you like food..you’ll love the Black Swan, we did, and I can’t wait to go back. Xxx
John A . 2022-09-25
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Another absolutely superb time at the Black Swan. The staff are friendly, welcoming and very helpful. The food is ‘Top cuisine!’ Good presentation, superbly cooked bringing beautiful flavours to every dish! The atmosphere is very relaxed. The quality of the food is always outstanding, we have enjoyed every meal. We will definitely keep returning.
wendy_harvey100 . 2022-09-02
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4 of us visited, absolutely outstanding food & service, a family run business, so nice and personal, you can tell the owners and their staff are lovely down to earth people with a good taste for food. Unbelievable dishes, starter, main and dessert. Great value for money. Can’t wait to come back!
carlakB519UH . 2022-08-07
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Simply the finest food great staff and a lovely ambience.
nigel Tatton . 2022-07-31
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My husband and I have been to the Black Swan twice this month. The first time just to try it and we weren't disappointed. The food is really delicious, the staff are lovely and friendly but not in your face. We went back two weeks later and took some friends for Sunday lunch. The food again was delicious. We all had the cheese soufflé to start with, which is so light and tastes amazing. For mains one of our friends had the duck with red currant sauce which was well received, our other friend had the pork, also excellent. My husband and I had the roast lamb which was cooked to perfection. We were served a variety of vegetables along with roast potatoes which were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfect! Three of us had the creme brulee for dessert which was so light and delicious served with a strawberry and rhubarb compote. Our other friend had the apricot and almond tart served with vanilla ice cream, which he said was equally as delicious. We will definitely be going back if the food is as delicious as what we have experienced so far. An enjoyable experience overall . Thank you everyone at the Black Swan.
Liz W . 2022-06-28
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Great food, nice staff and a lovely warm welcome, what's not to like! If you've not tried this restaurant yet then you're missing out.
Nick Critchley . 2022-03-09
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Absolutely brilliant. Always advisable to book in advance. Fantastic food and service. Never disappoints. Always a warm and friendly welcome . Highly recommend
Amanda Pask . 2022-03-07
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Yesterday - for the first time - we had our Christmas 'get-together' at the Black Swan with a group of friends. We were a party of 8 and we could not have been looked after better. The food was excellent and enjoyed by all..... every plate on each course scraped clean with gusto !! If you have not been here yet...you should...you will not be disappointed.....a little gem. Thanks to all the staff for a truly relaxing and enjoyable lunch/afternoon. All 8 guests commented that they will return. Well done Black Swan.
Valerie Terrar . 2022-01-11
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Outstanding beautifully cooked delicious meals , simply faultless quality, my wife had the trio sea food , I had ( in my opinion) the best most delicious fillet steak I’ve ever eaten anywhere in the world ! Followed by superb desserts. The service was warm, welcoming an absolute delight & exemplary in very cosy surroundings with a great private atmosphere. Just wow! we both really recommend the Black Swan- what a brilliant meal . Thank you
CaptHoward . 2021-11-13
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Hubby and I have been here more than a few times now, and we decided to treat friend who was staying with us for a few nights. We booked the table in advance t9 avoid disappointment. We were greeted with a warm welcoming smile and shown to our table. The tables are always tastefully decorated. Hubby ordered the soufflé starter(which I’ve sampled at least three times and is always superb!) our friend and I ordered the mushroom croquettes in a mushroom sauce for our starter. As always they were delicious!!! For the main, hubby chose the lamb dish, and we ordered the plaice, monkfish and mussels in a wonderful sauce. Again we had absolutely no complaints whatsoever! Perfection! For dessert hubby had the apple & plum crumble with custard, Marnie chose treacle tart and ice cream, & I chose the poached pear, ice cream, ginger snap etc and we all said what wonderful flavours and textures, and actually colours too! The smell and taste simply devine!!! We will definitely return., and we certainly recommend eating at The Black Swan, all the staff give amazing service! Absolutely fantastic value for such superb quality!
wendy_harvey100 . 2021-11-01
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Hubby and I booked our place, which is highly recommended, as it’s very popular. We were greeted as soon as we stepped through the door with a lovely smile, and taken to our table. We opted for water to drink today. We checked out the menu on the blackboard, a lovely selection to choose from, then our order is taken from the table. Then we’re served some fresh slices of baguette bread, and real butter, while we wait. It’s such a lovely, warm and welcoming atmosphere here in ‘The Black Swan’, we really love it. I decided on the mature cheddar soufflé, and hubby chose the chicken liver pate for starters…..they were both absolutely delicious! Then we both had the lamb, with roast potatoes, fresh vegetables and gravy, superbly tasty! We finished off with, for me, the chocolate mousse and raspberries, and hubby chose the apple and ginger sponge, toffee apple balls and custard, they were both fantastically faultless! We both highly recommend The Black Swan, service is great, staff super friendly, and the chefs amazing!
wendysN2956PT . 2021-09-13
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Hubby & I had a real treat today, we booked in advance, which is always advisable. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming. The tables are always well laid out with pretty table cloths etc. A good choice of wine, though today we just...
wendy_harvey100 . 2021-08-15
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Visiting my brother and wife from far away, they are regulars here, a hidden gem. The cheese souflee was recommended and was exceptional to start followed by lamb rump, an unusual cut and again an exceptional main course. Peach Melba to finish was also great...
Silverfoxmentor . 2021-07-18
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It was lovely.We hadn't been since before lockdown.It is still special.We will look forward to visiting The Blackswan again
Rosalind Bf . 2021-07-04
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We sincerely cannot fault The Black Swan in Beckingham! The staff are all very friendly, efficient and hard working, nothing is too much trouble. The Chef is ‘out of this world!’ as the quality of all the food is simply superb!!! The flavours are magically...
wendy_harvey100 . 2021-06-04
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I treated my Hubby and I (for his birthday) to an absolutely outstanding three course meal. The staff are amazing and very welcoming, helpful and informative. It felt very very safe too. The quality of the service, food, wine etc is absolutely outstanding! We couldn’t...
wendysN2956PT . 2021-06-02
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Went with my wife to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. Couldn’t have wished for a better date night. The kitchen obviously has a talented Chef and Staff as the food was of the highest standard. It is served by friendly pleasant staff with a smile even...
Martin B . 2021-05-29
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Simply exquisite food & wonderful service by friendly & dedicated staff. We really enjoyed absolutely every mouthful! We can’t wait to return! Food we certainly couldn’t replicate! Delicious!
wendy_harvey100 . 2020-11-28
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Amazing,always innovative and fresh. Great experience as always. Lovely people.
Ann Lynn . 2020-11-02
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Hubby and I first came here probably over ten years ago with friends on several occasions, and we recall the food and service being fabulous then....................... So hubby decided to book a table as a surprise. We came here and upon arrival everything seemed to...
wendysN2956PT . 2020-10-18
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Absolutely fantastic experience we cannot fault it. From start to finish it was a wonderful lunch all round. Great service, lovely ambiance. The food was delicious and you could really tell how passionate the chef must be, as everyone in there was very happy with...
wendy_harvey100 . 2020-10-18
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Great value and fantastic food .
Paul West . 2020-07-24
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So pleased to be back . Food , service and ambience absolutely fantastic, as always. This is always our number 1 place to go .
Marie Burgess . 2020-07-05
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This lovely restaurant, which looks like a pub but isn’t! The menu is very good, I wanted to have everything on it! Reasonably priced at £19.50 for three courses. Charming hosts and staff. The soufflé was superb and the Duck Confit highly recommended.
AlanAbrams . 2020-03-01
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Fantastic food and service,not rushed
steven peacock . 2020-02-26
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Found this place by accident after the Al was blocked,what lovely people serving perfect food in a perfect location,we will be diverting to this place for sure in the future,we cannot recommend highly enough thank you J&V.
John Gibbons . 2020-02-16
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Great food, lovely people. What's not to like?
Matthew Wells . 2019-11-16
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We have been coming here with family for years. Every time the food is absolutely beautiful. Nick, Gina, Trudi and Peter are the loveliest people you could hope to meet, and the main problem is deciding what to eat from the beautiful menu. This is...
wellsmiranda33 . 2019-11-16
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Hidden away at the bottom of Hillside in the tiny village of Beckingham is a real gem of a restaurant. The Black Swan serves local produce with real style. The A la carte menu is well balanced with a changing Table d'hote and the wine list is excellent value. We have never been disapointed when eating here.
Mikki Young . 2019-11-15
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As I was staying nearby items was just a stone throws walk. A super welcome followed by a delicious meal.I hope I have an opportunity to try other meal choices in the future.
newquay1951 . 2019-10-27
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A family run restaurant with a small menu always a good sign and it did not disappoint. The varied but small menu has something for everyone, there were eight of us all with differing tastes and we all came away determined to come back. The...
Silverfoxmentor . 2019-09-28
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We were trying to think of somewhere different to eat when we suddenly thought of the Black Swan, which we hadn't visited for several years. Did we make the right choice? Most definitely! The whole meal was an absolute delight,beautifully cooked crab fritters, then duck...
Lissie W . 2019-08-31
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We visited this wonderful hidden gem on Saturday night with friends who have recently moved into Beckingham. We were made to feel very welcome and special as soon as we walked through the doors . We are very fortunate to eat out in many different...
carolw832 . 2019-07-22
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We found this delightful retaurant by accident, when trying to find a caraven park. We happened on one of the owners, who thought ha had seen a snake, but it was a long reed[or similar]. My wife booked a table for Wednesday ,10, July, and...
Laurie424 . 2019-07-16
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First visit here having found it online. What a little gem of a place, felt like home ,as setting is within what is in essence a home . Greeted warmly on arrival by this family run establishment and seated for drinks in a quaint, characterful lounge. Our party of 9 had a room to ourselves and its seating capacity is small overall, so advise booking. The menu is limited to certain starters, mains and deserts, but should accommodate most diners. You can ring and check menu choice available at the time you're going . We chose various starters, mains and desserts and were all impressed with the quality, presentation and service. It's also a nice place for couples to dine , cosy and off the beaten track. All told a gem well worth visiting. !!!
chrissylou2017 . 2019-06-13
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This restaurant was recommended to us by the people we were staying with, and we are so glad they did. We booked in advance and were warned that we may be the only diners that evening, a Wednesday, which was the case. So we had our own personal chef! A table had been set up for us in the bar so that we were not on our own in the restaurant. A kind thought. The food - we had three courses and it was all delicious! It had been difficult to decide what to choose as everything sounded so good. The only unfortunate thing is that we live several hours away.
Brownie1949 . 2019-06-09
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Just had a wonderful birthday dinner, love this place it's our favourite restaurant x I don't understand why more people don't go.
peternrita . 2019-05-04
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I phoned literally whilst driving through the village on Friday evening to see if there was any chance of a table for 4. We were immediately accommodated by Trudy who made us all feel very welcome. There was a lovely three course menu with so much choice and the option to vary anything. The restaurant is so cozy, full of character and tucked away in such a pretty village. The food was truly amazing. I have never seen so many empty plates at the end of each course. This restaurant is a credit to Trudy and Nick and their family who clearly have a passion to give first class food that is beautifully presented along with their impeccable service. What a perfect find. I am already wanting to visit again. A big thank you to you all.
giddyupletsgo . 2019-04-27
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Nice restaurant, wonderful food.
Elizabeth Rose . 2019-03-30
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Excellent meal and service with wonderful atmosphere.
Graham Doney . 2019-03-17
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A traditional country pub tucked away, like buried treasure!!
kahlesstiberius . 2019-02-10
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This is the fifth time we have dined at the Black Swan, and each time has been a delight. The menu is varied and reassuringly short, and each thing on it is worth trying. The crab cakes are a delight, the mushroom soup really good, tasting wonderfully of mushrooms, and the steak pie home made and delicious. And the price very reasonable with a three course dinner for £26
Philip D . 2019-01-15
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Like decor and atmosphere the food is outstanding the staff brilliant home from home
Andy Watchorn . 2019-01-13
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Fabulous food. A real hidden gem
Fiona Palmer . 2018-12-13
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Great restaurant outstanding food the perfect location for a relaxed meal
Stephen Palmer . 2018-12-12
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Went here with family whilst staying in the area, initially I was unsure as its out of the way a bit but when you walk in you enter a nice little sitting area for pre-dinner drinks, you do feel like you are intruding if someone else is already sitting in there (well I did anyway)
Peter W . 2018-11-02
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Excellent meals again. Highly recommended.
S N . 2018-10-27
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Thee Best resturant and thee Best Cheff and excellent food simply thee Best
Richard Walker . 2018-10-07
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We were taken here on Friday evening for a meal by friends who were staying in the area, we'd never heard of this restaurant but now we've tried it we will definitely be back for more!
Andrea_pd50 . 2018-09-05
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Excellent food and service. Highly recommend for food thats is very tasty.
Gillian Gillard . 2018-09-02
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Excellent quality food in a friendly environment.
Ian Holmes . 2018-08-31
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This is a truly family run restaurant as every one involved is a member of the family. Reminds me of the Madame run small family restaurants in France. The Black Swan itself was built hundreds of years ago so it is definitely not a trendy place but the food is right up there with the very best. You need never worry about visiting on the Chef's day off because if the restaurant is open then the Chef is cooking and what a Chef! His food is truly delicious. I have been a customer for many, many years and have never had a poor meal there. I have eaten in Michelin Star restaurants but still prefer the Black Swan for sheer eating pleasure. Front of house is run by Mother and everything runs like clockwork. The restaurant is modest but spotless and the tables have proper tablecloths and comfortable dining chairs. Staff are friendly and helpful. Having Sunday lunch there with your family is a real treat as is a date night with just the two of you.
patchworkpauline . 2018-08-20
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A small group of us went here and my partner and I thought the place was a bit outdated and felt very 70s. The menu was surprising limited. I read other reviews that talked of an A'la Carte menu which you would expect at the weekend but having asked about A;la Carte we were told the menu on the wall was the only one available despite saying on their website there is another menu
Lobsterlover99 . 2018-08-14
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Had our wedding reception here in 2017. Excellent price-per -head; the service and food was of the highest standard. Throughly recommend the Black Swan to anyone.
Christopher Ireland . 2018-08-04
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We've visited the Black Swan several times with small groups of friends, and decided it might be suitable for a larger group to celebrate a special birthday.
SaffyDog . 2018-06-21
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My family has been coming here for 20 Yearsish, so this review is based on many visits.
ralgeeson . 2018-06-09
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Encouraged by other reviews, we chose the Black Swan for a birthday dinner. We were not disappointed. The £26.50 Table d'Hote menu offered four choices for each course. Each dish was freshly, and beautifully, cooked. The cheese and leek souffle was particularly good. And, unlike some chi-chi restaurants, the portions were quite generous. Judging by the time the patrons arrived, it would seem that the restaurant limits reservations each half hour so that the kitchen is not over-stretched.
Chorizogolf . 2018-04-17
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Visited last week for the first time welcoming and friendly people even looked forward to it after the friendly booking!! Did not disappoint...Cosy Bar for a pre Dinner Drink and the Food was Fab..small Menu but everything we liked on it so no problems there...Steak and Duck cooked to perfection and just as we had ordered..enjoyed it and will be returning soon...
Angela S . 2018-02-27
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A chance find on our way to see family and what a gem. Lovely to have a small well chosen menu of local produce, beautifully cooked and presented, compliments to the chef. Front of house was warm and welcoming.
Mandy Bromley . 2018-02-23
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Great atmosphere, wonderful food
Warren McKiernan . 2018-02-17
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Wonderful food, reasonably priced and very friendly atmosphere and service.
Libby Turner . 2017-12-31
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We were taken here by a couple who said we would enjoy it. We seemed to be driving into the depths of Lincolnshire when suddenly there it was, quaint and unassuming, nestled into the dark at the end of a lane. Inside we settled into the lounge for a pre-dinner drink, it was cosy and a bit like someone's home. So we were not prepared for the excellence of the food when we went thro to the restaurant. The dishes were familiar but so well executed that they were a treat. We shall not be eating here a lot as it is a bit of a step from our home in Nottingham. But we shall definitely make the effort for special occasions or when we just fancy treating ourselves.
LindyG21 . 2017-09-18
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Top class food and a hearty welcome from this gastronomy restaurant now established 20 years
Howard Swift . 2017-04-30
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Los que hemos estado, el Black Swan dos veces ha sido comprar un vale. Nos sorprendió ver que era válida sólo por 3 meses, pero en la justicia la gerencia no honor después de la fecha de vencimiento. . Visitamos una vez en la noche y en otra ocasión para comer el domingo. La comida aquí es muy buena, bien presentada y muy sabroso. En los precios que cobran especialmente por el almuerzo de los domingos es sin duda una excelente relación calidad-precio. Mientras que el menú no es grande, es suficientemente variada para ofrecer mucha variedad.
thehun01 . 2017-04-30
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Amable alegre pub con una cálida bienvenida y una chimenea crepitante. El restaurante era acogedor y justo para tamaño de luz baja. Cuando la comida llegó fue excepcional - entrantes de queso de cabra, y sopa de cebolla francesa y platos principales de pato y cerdo cocinado a la perfección. Los pudines era tradicional, pero muy bien hecho. Imprescindible para una noche inolvidable, y mucho más barato de lo que esperaba.
Philip D . 2017-01-17
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We live just up the road from the Black Swan and feel privileged to have such a fabulous restaurant on our doorstep. Food is amazing and service great, always made so welcome
Trish T . 2016-09-03
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Sunday lunch was nice. Made to feel welcome and we had a massive crowd who all arrived at the same time. They didn't bat an eye.
Powder P . 2016-07-19
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We visited for Sunday lunch to celebrate my mum's birthday. The service was excellent and the food even better. £17.50 for a 3 course Sunday lunch is fantastic value for such amazing quality. We were very impressed.
Nicola W . 2016-05-25
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No habíamos visitado este restaurante por 2 años, así que estaba tan contento que no ha cambiado. Fuimos con la familia y aún así nos la cálida bienvenida de Trudi que estábamos acostumbrados a la comida y no nos decepcionó. El aperitivo de gambas con salsa dulce era preciosa, luego un bistec chili perfectamente cocinada con patatas y verduras frescas de temporada sautee, cálido higo y helado a seguir. Mi marido había pescado que era muy bien cocinados y, en general, fue una experiencia muy placentera y agradable noche. El servicio era excelente y usted puede estar seguro de que vas a disfrutar de la comida aquí nunca me ha decepcionado hasta ahora. Volveremos y no dejar tanto tiempo la próxima vez!
Vicki B . 2016-04-19
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He estado en este restaurante cada semana durante muchos años y nunca he tenido una comida que no era una delicia. Nuestra familia ha celebramos nuestra boda de diamantes y el desayuno de la boda de nuestro nieto. y todo el intermedio de cumpleaños. Nunca hemos tienen una mala comida. La table d'hote es tan buena que rara vez una carta pero el chef, Nick, cocinará todo lo que quieras. Es un restaurante familiar con madre estar al frente de la casa y yerno siendo chef con el resto de la familia ayudando en la cocina y con el servicio. El ambiente es acogedor y el servicio eficiente y amable. El menú cambia constantemente, así que nunca se aburrirá. La comida aquí es tan buena como en cualquier restaurante de estrellas Michelin en mi opinión pero cuesta una fracción del precio. No puedo elogiar el chef lo suficiente, él simplemente cocineros deliciosa comida sabe tan bueno como parece. No tengo ni afiliación con el restaurante aparte de ser un cliente muy satisfecho.
patchworkpauline . 2016-03-16
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Fuimos para el almuerzo de domingo y nos recibieron con una chimenea crepitante y acogedor y amistoso ambiente. No es un sitio grande y así que tiene ambiente íntimo de familias y parejas claramente locales del pueblo bajando para el almuerzo. Menú de 3 platos...
KiwiintheUK . 2016-03-04
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Very small cosy place. We had meal followed by a meeting which worked well as we had the place to ourselves. Very happy with food and service.
chris wray . 2015-12-14
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Para mi 30 cumpleaños, mi marido reservado este restaurante para 10 de nosotros. Todo el mundo dice que la comida era deliciosa. No nos podemos quejar de la comida. Sin duda volveremos.
ARimmers . 2015-11-16
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Have been here many times and food is excellent but was disappointed recently to arrive with guests and find only a limited blackboard menu on offer. Having said this, I asked for my favourite starter and they happily obliged. The full menu never disappoints, but the limited one is 'very limited' and not very exciting.Can be cool in winter, take your pashmina!Prices are very good for the standard of food, the chef is brilliant. The only reason that I didn't give full marks is for not informing us of limited menu when we booked and not having draft beer, sad as we took 'foodie' guests.
Kerry B . 2015-10-14
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This is a well run, family owned restaurant in a lovely setting. The food is " top drawer" and compares favourably with Michelin starred restaurants that I have experienced.
Marie B . 2015-07-13
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From the minute we walked through the door we felt really special. We were greeted and shown to our table by a lovely friendly lady. She took our drinks order and then left us to browse the considerable menu. The food was amazing and we say this with great confidence as we have eaten in some of the top restaurants in the country. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. We will definitely be returning - Many Times!!
Susan N . 2015-07-03
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Great mea,l top quality will definitely be returning again ,very friendly staff and didn't feel rushed top marks all round .
Colin B . 2015-04-18
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This truly is a little gem of a restaurant hidden away in a Lincolnshire village. The food is excellent and the menu is high end both in quality and presentation. The price for the quality is not expensive and in my view represents huge value. The wine list will suit all pallets and pockets. This is a family run business at the top end of the food chain.
jimwallace2015 . 2015-03-26
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Excellent little tea and gift shop. I can recommend the breakfast. Excellent value. Will certainly go again.
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Had Sunday lunch. Food was beautifully cooked, no frills just a good honest value for money lunch. We ate everything, superb . Hosts very friendly and accommodating. We will be back.
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A really good Sunday lunch and pudding great beer nice staff thank you
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As spotless as ever. The prices still haven't risen and a really nice, well cooked breakfast with tea or coffee is still only a fiver! Can't fault the place.