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Excellent old fashion English pub. Food is the best for miles around. Fish is the speciality and changes week by week. Food is all home cooked and freshly prepared Phil and his wife are the owners and cooks. Brilliant pub..

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Paul B . 2024-02-07

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Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Such a shame the owners will leave this month. Highly recommended while you can still book

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maisbrough . 2024-02-04

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Visited for New Year lunch. The welcome was warm , we were quickly seated and drinks were provided. The food was delicious and beautifully served and faultless. Nothing was too much trouble. The Old Swan is our favourite for dining and we will be back again quite soon.

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rosemaryandcolin . 2024-01-01

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Popped In for a relaxing Sunday roast and got exactly what we hoped for. Very friendly place with lovely food, clearly locally sourced and cooked with care. Thankyou very much we will be back asap!

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tonycodes . 2023-12-17

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Every thing was perfect including the atmosphere , staff, seating … defiantly will be coming back …

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Gemma B . 2023-12-16

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Last time I was here was 5 years ago and when deciding on a venue for a meal out with friends who lived local, we decided to go back and see if anything had changed. The welcome was friendly with staff and other customers recognising our entrance with a nod and smile and when I gave the name fo the booking, a screen was consulted and our table was quickly pointed out to us. Once seated, we had the expected 'drinks order' taken, the menus delivered and few minutes after that it was the time to order food. No starters, Cajun Burger, Swordfish, Lamb and Salmon were our choices and when they arrived, they looked absolutely delicious. I had the swordfish steak which was so easy to slice, tasted divine with the veg, potatoes and a marinade/topping to die for. All four of us were delighted with our respective meals and service. We had sweets of Citrus tart, Treacle pudding x 2 and one Ice Cream, finishing off with coffee. A very pleasant evening only marred by staff towards the end, suddenly removing glasses, cups as each individual was finished with them and clearing the table as we were sitting having a conversation. Normal protocol of waiting till everyone in the party was finished seemed to have gone vanished leaving us with a distinct impression that our presence was no longer wanted and we were being hustled out of the door. By around 10:30 we had paid and were driving out of the car park despite the closing time of 11:00pm. A slight disappointment considering how lovely a night we had been having.

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John F . 2023-12-10

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Great service .Had a really enjoyable meal all the family enjoyed the meals .My favourite local . Regards Roger

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G812HYrogerp . 2023-11-29

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What a wonderful hidden gem of a beautiful country restaurant. For starters I had Monkfish scampi in a mild curry and celeriac puree which was exquisite, my Wife had devilled lambs kidneys which were fantastic. For main I had Haddock, chips and mushy peas cooked to perfection and my Wife had loin of Cod with samphire. I finished with a sticky toffee pudding made by chef Phil's Wife which was fabulous and couldn't make my mind up between custard, cream or ice cream so went for the lot. The wine list was comprehensive and we settled for a bottle of Gavi di Gavi. Highly recommended for a high end romantic meal.

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6echrisaM3442PI . 2023-08-25

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We have had so many disappointing meals out recently but this little gem exceeded all expectations. Can’t believe I’ve lived so near and never visited. Charming , traditional British pub but the food is above and beyond pub standard. Really nice menu with a separate fish board. We shared a goat’s cheese mousse with figs and ham and it was outstanding. My partner enjoyed his swordfish too. As for my fillet steak, stuffed with Stilton- honestly the best steak I’ve ever had. Even better than the one I had in S Africa which I thought nothing could beat. It was literally melt in the mouth. Chips are a treat for me and so often they are hard/soggy/flavourless- but not these ones. I polished off the lot. We liked the look of the puddings, and particularly the cheese board, so thinking of starters and cheese board next visit. Staff were very friendly and helpful too. Cannot recommend enough!

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XenaW_12 . 2023-08-11

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Everything about this pub is excellent: the building; ambience; service and quality. There were 4 of us for lunch, 2 of whom had not been before. Expectations were more than met. It felt friendly the moment we walked in and had a distinct‘local’ feel about it which I particularly liked. Although busy, the atmosphere was calm. Service was prompt and efficient without being overbearing. We had 3 courses, all of which arrived promptly. The food was nicely presented and of great quality. Not a cheap meal perhaps but excellent value nonetheless. Looking forward to further visits.

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nigelc15 . 2023-08-02

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We decided to try The Old Swan based on the Tripadvisor reviews. I ordered ‘whole grilled plaice’ from the specials board & my husband ordered fillet steak. The pub was cosy and most of the team working were friendly & efficient. The initial welcome was a bit odd, an older lady ‘kind of’ welcomed us by quickly passing us to a friendly man who showed us to our table (we had booked). A younger girl also looked after us and was friendly & efficient (one reason I’ve given more than one star). We had drinks & focaccia. When the older lady collected the board the bread was served on, I said ‘thank you, the focaccia was dreamy’ and she completely ignored me 😕 The mains came to the table & the steak looked great - it was a good cut, cooked as requested and they swapped chips for new potatoes. The only comment was ‘it could have been seasoned more’ but this is personal taste. The plaice was served and, a few mouthfuls in, I noticed a long black hair stuck (cooked in) to the skin of the fish. I pulled it out, placed it on the side plate for the fish bones and quietly said to the older lady that there was something wrong. She took the side plate with the hair and said ‘this never happens here’. I replied that I’m sure it doesn’t happen often & ‘these things happen’. The lady took the hair away and left me with the meal. I felt really awkward and embarrassed as I didn’t want to make a fuss but also didn’t want to continue eating the fish. My husband caught the younger girls eye and asked if we could swap it and she was so helpful, immediately said ‘of course we will get you another one’ and returned to give an update on how long it would be (not long at all). I ate all of the new fish & although I wouldn’t order it again, it was pleasant and I enjoyed the experience of eating fish off the bone which isn’t always an option elsewhere. At this point, I would have probably scored this a three or four on the review because these things do happen and the younger lady looking after us was brilliant. The older lady returned to collect the plates and again insisted ‘This actually never happens here’ and I insisted it was no problem, I am sure they have high standards and it was just an accident. She then snapped at me saying ‘NO! We don’t have accidents, this never happens here’ … The interaction felt quite tense and even aggressive. We did not ask for a discount, we did not complain (other than to raise attention to the issue & ask for a replacement) and we were gracious when the young lady set about making things right. The overall feeling when we left was awkward, embarrassing & uncomfortable. The final conversation with the older blonde lady really highlighted all the other little things throughout our dialogue with her during our visit that I was disappointed with. The pub is sweet, the food was good enough & most of the staff were great. The hair is a small detail & easily looked over if dealt with appropriately. Making people feel uncomfortable, expecting me to continue eating a dish with a hair in it and continuing to reiterate the same awkward point, however, is unacceptable. Perhaps the older lady was having a bad day or has something personal on her mind. If this is the case, I do hope things get better for you as soon as possible ❤️

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Harriet H . 2023-07-15

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Would have been 5 stars but...... this is by far the best steak in Milton Keynes and indeed one of the best I have had. the ribeye is delicious and I have had this several times and each time superb. they also had the nicest dessert I have ever had. the treacle pudding like the steak was superb. Note I say was as someone made the strange decision to stop doing it!!! it was the best mix of main and dessert you could wish for what a shame. Hopefully whoever made the decision does not try betting on the g g's as they will clearly lose the shirt off their back!

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pc2435 . 2023-06-03

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Return trip from playing rugby Staff were fantastic very diplomatic when things got a bit load We were made to feel very welcome and some of us stayed to eat Great food fantastic staff

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Voyage13780957710 . 2023-03-28

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A brilliant pub with dining!! Top class restaurant standard of food. We pre-ordered oysters, scampi, and thick,fat cod loins. Everything was perfectly cooked and presented - the service was excellent and we got to speak to the chef who remembered our request and displayed a love of good food and hospitality. A real find!!

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wendy_mundie . 2023-02-25

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Lovely lunch with friends and one is gluten free and they were catered for with no fuss. Beautifully cooked and presented. Very nice staff, attentive and efficient. Lovely rooms and well laid tables. Food was delicious and there was a good choice. Thoroughly recommend this for a meal,

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Jenny S . 2023-01-22

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I took my friend to the Old Swan for her Christmas present, she has just had a hip replacement and the staff could not have been kinder - making sure that we had a table that was suitable for her needs. They were very friendly...

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W5542NOhelent . 2022-12-18

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We ate at The Old Swan on 14 December. The food was excellent, fresh and beautifully cooked. The beers were splendid and the staff friendly and efficient. A lovely evening out.

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L6837HFsimond . 2022-12-15

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Let down by another restaurant at short notice I looked for somewhere nice between Cranfield University and Bedford . I had two business colleagues over from Portugal They loved the character of this lovely pub - one nearly bumping their head on the wooden rafters...

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iaingray . 2022-10-17

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Visited The Old Swan with friends, 3 of us ordered Lemon Sole, this was the nicest, freshest fish I have tasted for a long time, cooked to perfection. Lovely atmosphere, great service. Can’t wait for the next visit.👍

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Eatforlife1 . 2022-10-10

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This is a friendly, warm, real old pub that serves amazing food and feels like the best restaurant you can remember. Sunday lunches are amazing, good quality and the vegetables are cooked perfectly and not just an afterthought. If we want to impress any friends...

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kyliebH4104RB . 2022-09-24

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Visited on Saturday night and couldn’t have left happier. The food was perfect and the staff were great. Mind your head if 6ft

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115dezf . 2022-09-12

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We had Sunday lunch which was beautifully cooked and presented. Very tasty indeed. Vegetables cooked just to our liking, nicely al dente. Roast parsnips were perfect and the beef was incredibly tasty. We had Citrus tart with cream for dessert and again it was beautifully...

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561sandir . 2022-08-28

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Such a nice place to eat at last Can’t fault service Can’t fault all meals Loved the way they all knew what there rolls were Great Saturday night Defo return,this place has got it right Well done Thanks

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tripdog1 . 2022-08-13

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The Old Swan never ceases to provide a superb dining experience. The food was excellent as was the wine. Plenty of choice of excellent wines and first class food. We spent 3 hours plus here enjoying ourselves (4+ hours round trip in all) The customer...

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JAA304 . 2022-07-15

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Really enjoyed lunch We both had burgers, very nice and tasty, but why do pubs and gastro,s insist on serving food up on roof slates whatever happened to plates. I suppose it’s better than floorboards. Will go back again.

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stevesG4862CR . 2022-05-29

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Dropped in last night to this lovely pub, ended up having one of he best dining experience we've had in a long time.. Had a Cajun spiced swordfish, my partner had see bream, beautiful citrus tart for dessert and an amazing cheeseboard. Absolutely delicious food...

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Cher H . 2022-05-22

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Met friends here for a midweek lunch. Everything was really, really good. The staff were very friendly and attentive, but not too much. And the food was a delight. Highly recommend the fish dishes - we had three between the four of us all all...

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993SteveS993 . 2022-02-17

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This was our first visit to The Old Swan at Astwood and it certainly will not be our last. We received a very warm welcome on arrival on a very wet cold Sunday the day before Valentine's Day. The food was superb and the service...

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Colin A . 2022-02-13

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As expected the Old Swan team provided a wonderful evening again. The moment you walk into the pub you’re treated like the only customer there. The service, food and atmosphere are second to none. Can’t wait to return.

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B5023GHsuem . 2022-01-22

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Second visit and again it was fabulous. My brother took me here for my birthday and visited again with a friend. Friendly greeting as we arrived and sent to our table. Drinks order taken quickly then food. The servers were polite and kept checking on...

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Typozalot . 2022-01-16

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Visited with family for my mum's birthday meal. We all had starters, mains and desserts and these were definitely all worth purchasing! Extremely flavourful fish, creamy and light cheese (and cheesecake) and lightly battered calamari made normal dishes taste extra special. We also had coffee...

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619josiel . 2021-12-05

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We had such an enjoyable Christmas lunch at the Old Swan. The food was excellent the service was very attentive and I can’t wait to return!

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pmowle . 2021-12-03

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It was good to be back at a favourite of ours, particularly for Sunday lunch. There is always a warm and friendly welcome and the food and drinks are excellent. Thanks as always to those that work so hard at The Old Swan, Astwood. We...

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Janet L . 2021-11-28

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Wow! Thats all that can be said. Phil, always the welcoming host, staff professional as usual. Went for smoked mackerel pate starter and smoked salmon, very tasty but the star of the show, 2 fillet steaks! Melt in the mouth. Well done. Will be back.

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Jem T . 2021-10-08

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We came here for a family meal and the food and service were fantastic. Great that we could order fresh fish, which tasted great

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Hugh M . 2021-09-19

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Highly recommended by Laura at Owl Lodge in Astwood and with good reason. We were booked in for Saturday evening and a late Sunday lunch and the food and drink were excellent on both visits. Phil the Landlord was the perfect host and his team...

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paulaZ4332JQ . 2021-09-08

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Just a quiet mid week lunch , but wow, the fish cooking and choices just get better. Phil, Claire and their team certainly know how to provide great service, fantastic cooking and incredible produce in such a relaxed, chilled out environment. Been 9 months since...

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Alan P . 2021-09-02

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The most friendly pub. We popped in on the off chance of a Sunday roast. We were made so welcome by the owner and his staff. Had a great meal. Prompt service too but what makes this place outstanding is the friendly welcome and service...

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AlitNorthamptonUK . 2021-08-29

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We have visited most of Phil and claires pubs . Always love seeing Mary. Above all the food is excellent and never had a bad meal. Today was Sunday lunch. Starters devilled kidneys crayfish salad and Stilton garlic mushrooms all faultless. 3 roasts 1 chicken...

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BedfordshireJane . 2021-08-29

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What a find! This place is an absolute gem. We visited for the first time on Friday evening for a meal and it was truly fabulous. The landlord, Phil and his team made us so welcome and the service was friendly and professional. The food...

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Nessie-Noos . 2021-08-16

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For 20 plus years we have eaten at Phil Hale’s various pubs. The food, especially the fish and deviled kidneys, is always top notch, the wine list has a good choice and the service friendly and professional which makes for a very pleasurable meal. Long...

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shanzususan . 2021-08-15

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We were recommended this place for the fresh seafood and it did not disappoint. All five of us loved the food we chose - and some of us had pre-ordered some special dishes (scallops, mussels), which was a really nice touch. The seafood was delicious...

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Claire B . 2021-08-10

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Classic pub menu with a fresh fish menu based on the delivery that day. Kept fabulously simple with perfect accompanyments and a choice of chips/new spuds, salad/veg a simply beautiful meal in a lovely setting.

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Claire R . 2021-08-06

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Found the Old Swan online whilst planning an overnight visit to Bletchley Park and booked based on the review. Very friendly reception by all the staff, food was delicious an excellent lobster and my Wife enjoyed what she said was one of the finest steaks...

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grifin2017 . 2021-06-24

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Unfortunately the very poor service let the pub down in my view. We had to ask for a menu after 15 minutes sitting at the table. The food took ages to arrive. We asked for another drink, some 15 minutes later we had to ask...

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Dawn W . 2021-06-06

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The service, food and surroundings cannot be faulted as it’s all superb. A really pleasant and friendly place to eat with great quality food.

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Tricia S . 2021-05-23

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Last minute booking with The Old Swan. The staff were superb. The land lord did an amazing job at accommodating us.... great little find after wakeboarding at Boxend. Food great. Recommended

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W15SST . 2021-05-16

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We phoned up to get a table a bit last minute (lockdown hey!) and unfortunately the covered seating was already fully booked, we agreed that we would sit in the garden because a bit of rain never hurt anyone. It was forecast to be rubbish and we fully understood that we wouldn’t have cover. The day arrives and the weather held off briefly, long enough for us to settle in the lovely garden and order beers and lots of burgers. The team were kind, LOTS of fun and really fast and efficient. The double up burgers were delicious.During dinner the clouds started to look a bit more ominous, we were quite happy to just suffer the rain, we knew what we got ourselves in for - but we were given big umbrellas for our tables and we all managed to stay dry. The gesture was really appreciated. Last but not least the team helped us make our friends birthday one to remember. He was very happy :) all in all, would highly recommend. We can’t wait to go back to Box End just to be able to come and visit you again. Thank you for a lovely meal and a great time

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Bethan M . 2021-05-16

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Very pleasant location, superb service, an all together fantastic evening. Will come again, would recommend.

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danielmM6804AY . 2021-05-03

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Excellent Sunday lunch. The marquee was warm and the service and food were exceptional. We had the crab to start and the roast beef even though the fish sounded amazing. We will be back again soon. Thank you.

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starvingsue . 2021-05-03

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Outdoor dining as good as you can get. Phil is a fabulous host. Dover sole was divine, excellent bottle of wine and service as ever was outstanding. Can't wait to get back to eating inside

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Debbie H . 2021-05-01

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Had dinner with friends first time at this restaurant had a very warm welcome staff all friendly and helpful especially Phil all our food was excellent we all had 3 courses and every one was delicious and very well presented good selection of ales and other drinks will definitely be going again

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cazchrisMk . 2020-10-31

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Great food everytime and perfect for a special occasion. Although specializing in fresh Fish, their steaks are always perfect. Strong recommend on the home-made pate.

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506philipm . 2020-10-30

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We first found this place just before lockdown, and are delighted that we’ve finally got back. Strict adherence to COVID-19 rules. We felt as safe as if we were in our own home. Every mouthful we had was pure pleasure. Recommend the halibut in Pernod and fennel sauce - to die for. The homemade chicken liver pate was wonderful too. Whitebait, tuna/anchovy pizza. Not a single complaint - far from it, nothing to complain about. We will be back time and time again.

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Shirley B . 2020-10-23

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Popped in whilst cycling in the area.It’s. It’s a lovely old pub with real character. Nice seating to the side and lovely garden and everything kept immaculately.I had the Angus burger and chips and I can honestly say was one of the best home made burgers I’ve ever had! Washed down with lovely Malbec. Menu looked great with lots of lovely seafood which I’d like to try next time

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delves . 2020-10-16

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Despite the ongoing Covid restrictions Phil, Clare and their team are still delivering the most excellent fish cooking and service. The Lemon Sole and the Swordfish were both superbly cooked and plated, with great serrvice and atmosphere despite the restrictive pressures the team are working under. Bless you all and thanks- see you again soon.

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Alan P . 2020-10-12

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Excellent food and attentive service great engaging landlord 12/10 😀👍This is a place well worth visiting

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Meander63398247248 . 2020-09-11

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Having enjoyed some excellent takeaways from The Old Swan at Astwood during lockdown it has been good to be able to return to the actual pub to receive their friendly and efficient service to match their excellent food. Yesterday’s Sunday lunch was perfect as usual as was a recent Friday night dinner. It is always a pleasure to visit this pub. Well done Phil and Clare and all your hardworking staff we will look forward to our next visit.

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Janet L . 2020-09-07

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Despite the necessary changes required for social distancing and other restrictions the service, cooking and sheer enjoyment of being back in this lovely restaurant make these changes seem insignificant. The menu has out of necessity been reduced but the quality of the fish options are still as good - we opted for the Lemon Sole - superb!!Well done Phil and Claire and team - we are so glad you are still in action. - See you again soon.

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Alan P . 2020-08-16

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From the moment we entered, till the moment we left, the customer service was on point. This was ‘old school’ customer service where the staff regularly check that you are okay, they know just how long to leave you until you may need something again. The staff were very polite, kind and efficient. Top marks! Now for the food. My wife and I went with the grilled fish suggestions that Phil (Owner) suggested: Yellow Fin Sole and Sea Bream. Amazing! They were huge portions served with home made chips which were delicious with side salad or vegetables. My kids both went for the chicken nuggets which Phil prepared fresh and my eldest stated “best chicken nuggets I’ve ever had!” To be honest they were delicious, the breaded coating was light but really tasty and the portions big. Again, the chips were amazing. Phil was happy to provide some cucumber which the kids like and I suspect anything else that we had asked for. The staff seemed very accommodating.To get all of the above in such a beautiful setting plus 50% off through the ‘Eat out to help out’ scheme is just simply unbelievable.It goes with out saying that we will be coming back!! Thank you Phil and also a big thank you to all your staff.

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honeymooners88 . 2020-08-11

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We visited this evening and sat in the garden. The landlord and staff were very friendly and took time to chat whilst we ordered. We had the sirloin steak and dover sole, we were not disapointed. Will definitely go again. They have adapted extremely well during these tough times and are doing takeaways as well. Well done!

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Jeremy C . 2020-07-24

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Popped in without booking, only 2 of us so thought we would take a chance , excellent service and great food. We ordered on the Sunday lunch menu great presentation will be coming back.

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Pauline S . 2020-03-16

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An occasional visitor to The Old Swan as a bit of a trek but it always is a great experience. Turned up last Thursday without booking and was made to feel like a long lost friend. Ordered “off piste” and food service beer and wine superb

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TomHenrick . 2020-03-11

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This restaurant is worth a visit, their fish menu has at least eight main courses on, I had the swordfish with a mango and advocado salsa, better than my own I must admit!! The swordfish was cooked to perfection! I’ll be back to try another dish

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tja1230 . 2020-03-11

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First visit yesterday. Warm welcome to this country pub. Slightly shocked though at how grubby the place was. The toilets were really dirty as where the floors. The menu was plentiful and the food was ok. Not wow just ok. The duck was tough and dry. The steaks undercooked. It was a very average overpriced dinner and expensive for what it was.

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Rocksteadycrew22 . 2020-03-08

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We were looked after really well, provided with great food and excellent service. A really enjoyable evening made better by the care and attention of our hosts.

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Peter M . 2020-02-23

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Fantastic. Pea panacotta was wonderful as were swordfish and skate mains. Steaks tremendous. Nothing too much trouble. Great welcome, very attentive service and lovely trad surroundings. A handful of finer wines would be good but this is a pub! The Dry Riesling was stunning. The Adnams was in tip top form.

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MarkandSheena . 2020-02-23

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Uncomplicated, high quality food with excellent service in a cosy old English pub. Steak is awesome, every time. If you prefer fish, you will love it too. Nothing is too much trouble. Great experience, great value. Thanks all

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ReviewRogers . 2020-02-22

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Friends had chosen here to take me for a birthday meal and it proved to be a good choice. The welcome and service was good throughout the evening even though they had only been here once before.The fish choice was impressive and backed up by a few (but not extensive) meat dishes. The starters were tasty and well presented as were the other courses again with the fish dishes being excellent although the steak was a little tough and more medium rather than medium rare. It did not spoil the enjoyment though and overall well worth 9 out of 10 losing just a bit (but not much) due to the steak. Well worth a visit and somewhere I would go again.

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Owly50 . 2020-02-22

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We were recommended to the Old Swan by a local taxi driver. We weren’t disappointed - the food was to die for. Not a single complaint; everything was beautifully cooked and tasted lovely. Landlord and waiting staff very friendly and helpful. Chef is obviously of Michelin quality . Can’t fault a thing - to think this is only just 3 miles from our home - how can we have missed it before?

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Shirley B . 2020-02-01

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We arrived to a very warm welcome and drinks were organized and we were shown to our table. Starters ordered, crayfish, prawn and apple and bubble and squeak with black pudding - just wonderful and a feast for the eyes on the plate. For mains it was suggested that the brill was very good so, after past experience, we took the advice of Phil and both orderd brill. Absolutely beautiful, a very meaty white fish and very filling. The creme brulee is always exceptional. This restaurant is one to visit and we cannot recommed it highly enough. Everyone goes the extra mile to ensure the customer has the most amazing experience and they deserve to be successful.

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Sheila B . 2020-01-28

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We ate at the Old Swan on 07/12/2019. We had heard such glowing reports from friends about how good the food is. They were absolutely right - all four of us enjoyed delicious food. Every course was so tasty and just the right amount. Shout out for me was the sea bass - just delicious. The staff are great and clearly know their stuff and the service is spot on. We will certainly go back and tackle the rest of the menu! Thank you for a lovely evening.

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mumskytrish . 2019-12-08

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Eat here on a regular basis. Food Excellent and good variation! Staff really nice. Pub very clean!!!

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Michelle C . 2019-11-30

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We have had a few meals here now and have to say we will keep going back - the Sunday lunch is amazing and the evening meals offer a different experience again, whether having a family lunch or an evening with friends this is a great place to eat. They offer a variety of Gluten Free options (but can be a little limited on vegetarian options) and are happy to accommodate where they can – booking is pretty essential especially at weekends

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Pigglesworth . 2019-11-16

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Ristorante che ci ha sorpreso molto... quando siamo arrivati ci aspettavamo un posto carino e tipico della campagna inglese, ma entrando abbiamo scoperto un'atmosfera veramente calda ed accogliente. Abbiamo cenato di fianco ad un bel camino acceso e il ristorante è risultato essere non solo tipico, ma anche molto familiare e originale. Inoltre, il personale è risultato essere fin da subito molto gentile, simpatico e sempre disponibile a dare suggerimenti rispetto ai vari piatti del menù.Da mangiare abbiamo preso come antipasti una zuppa del giorno e una musse di formaggio di capra accompagnata da prosciutto crudo di Parma, crostini e fichi caramellati, entrambi eccellenti!A seguire abbiamo mangiato entrambi una bistecca di scamone (1 da 8oz e una da 12oz), accompagnata da due differenti salse, anche in questo caso erano entrambe ottime. Anche sul finale della cena il personale ci ha lasciato in tranquillità al tavolo, seppur cominciasse ad essere tardi, con un buon bicchiere di whisky; abbiamo poi avuto l'occasione di chiacchierare un po con il proprietario. Insomma, consiglio vivamente di provare questo ristorante se si è in zona, noi sicuramente torneremo!!

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gabrieleo295 . 2019-11-07

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Birthday lunch in a beautiful thatched roof pub in the pretty village of Astwood Food and service second to none Highly recommended probably best to book

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peterd d . 2019-11-06

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Had a lovely dinner here with my boyfriend after being tipped off by those we were staying with. The pub is quiet and the landlord Phil is lovely. They were very welcoming and the menu was extensive. The online menu doesn’t do the place justice as their ‘blackboard’ menu is the same size again with fresh fish and beef cuts. We had three courses for a reasonable price and they were all delicious. Highly recommend.

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Hungrygal007 . 2019-11-05

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From the greeting we had entering this lovely rambling pub to our leaving, (when a small bill error was quickly corrected) we were delighted. A roaring fire! Free fresh rolls and butter! Excellent service. Really good beer!And the food... perfectly cooked bream, tasty vegetables,(both fish and meat menus are outstanding), delectable honeycomb cheesecake plus moreish chocolate orange bread and butter pudding. How could we do better? Except coming again?

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michael m . 2019-11-04

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I’m not a regular poster on Trip Advisor but as The Old Swan at Astwood is now our favourite restaurant and country pub in our local area I thought it was worth the effort to share how much we enjoy going here. The food is always excellent and the staff are welcoming and friendly as well as good at what they do. We particularly enjoy their Sunday lunches but the evening menu and other lunches are very tasty too with lots of fresh fish available as well as steaks and other meats. My husband enjoys the London Pride and I enjoy the wines. A chat with the landlord Phil and his mother Mary always adds to the experience. We are already looking forward to our next visit. The photo shows my favourite meal of roast chicken for Sunday lunch together with my husband’s plate of half and half beef and pork. Both were delicious! Thanks to Phil, Claire and Mary and all at The Old Swan. Keep up the good work.

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Janet L . 2019-10-22

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Table for 2 adults and 1 child. Tessie the pub dog proved very popular with my daughter. Fantastic food and service. SeSword Fish

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626sashag . 2019-10-19

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This is an "olde worlde" establishment and the service and food is like you used to get many years ago. Excellent wholesome food, cooked exactly how you want it. Served by very pleasant staff who really know their job. The prices are cheap when you consider what you are getting for your money. This has been by far the best restaurant I have used for many years and still continues to be.

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cotswoldgeezer . 2019-10-03

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I visited.for Sunday lunch to celebrate my birthday. We were a party of fifteen. We all chose 3 courses from the extensive Sunday lunch menu. All the food was superb excellent fish, meat and vegetarian meals. Gluten and dairy free diets well catered for. Service was excellent very pleasant attentive staff nothing was too much trouble. Will certainly be returning

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Wendy C . 2019-09-29

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Eating out as a coeliac is often stressful but all the staff were very helpful and my dietary requirements were all catered for. The staff were also very well informed about cross contamination so I could enjoy my meal (which was delicious) without worrying about it potentially making me ill. Highly recommend!

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Harrietcoeliac . 2019-09-27

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Came here to celebrate my birthday. We each enjoyed three delicious courses. The soup of the day was really tasty and fresh and the pate was perfect. Both of us had steaks - cooked just right and the homemade chips were amazing! Brownie and cheesecake were also excellent. The service was very good, friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend and hope to return soon. Thank you!

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Beck1982 . 2019-08-29

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We have dined at The Old Swan four times now and it is a pleasure to write that each experience has been consistently excellent for three especial reasons. First, the building is a charming old village pub with original features – it is happily unostentatious making a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.Secondly, a key ingredient is Phil who owns the business with his wife and works the front of the house – he is a delightful host. Phil’s abundant passion for food, drink, and customer service leadership shows throughout the team. The service is excellent.Thirdly, the menu is a delight. It includes some restaurant classics, notably a very decent 'Prawn Cocktail' that’s so 1970s it probably back in fashion for many of the diners it pre-dates! Though, best of all is the fresh fish blackboard that varies depending upon the latest delivery. So far, we have enjoyed: skate, gilt-head bream, lemon sole and swordfish – each of which was superbly cooked.Drinks-wise there is an excellent selection of beer, particularly the London Pride, and a decent wine list with something for everyone's taste. The Old Swan is equally suitable for business entertaining, families, and couples. The ‘only’ draw-back, the venue is so popular you'll struggle to get a table at short notice! This is one of the very few independently well-run restaurants in the Milton Keynes area. If you haven't been, go!

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Mark G . 2019-08-20

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Excellent food - chalk board menu of daily specials. Great friendly service. Try the bread and butter pudding!!

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Lisa E . 2019-08-18

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Family lunch for 4 people service and atmosphere was great and the food was excellent as usual, we have known Phil and family for 20yrs ish and I cannot remember a bad meal he is a good 20miles away from us but it's worth the drive I highly recommend them . It's not often you can say wow after the first taste ! Nanny had fish my wife and I had beef my son had pork everyone said wow . The starters and puddings were just as awesome.

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tim r . 2019-08-18

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The pub was extremely conveniently placed across the road from the very nice air B&B I was staying in and was recommended to me by the host. This pub is located in a quiet but beautiful area. Very welcoming happy accomidating staff! We were greeted warmly at the door.We had the spechial board brought to our table and they offered for us to taste the wine when we ordered a bottle (classy, but I wouldnt know the "proper" way to taste wine). This was a high class yet very relaxed place with a traditional british pub look but everything spotless and guests were the number 1 priority from the looks. The ladies bathroom even had a basket to freshen up such as a hair brush and spray - nice touch! We took a while to decide on food as everything looked so good but the staff all were attentive and pachient with us. It was clear that all staff members had real pride in the place and wanted guests to feel comfortable.We went out for a smoke after we ordered and the staff suggested we have our nibbles board outside as it was a nice evening and to come back to out table when we were ready. It seemed like nothing was too much trouble for them to make our evening very enjoyable.I couldn't fault the food. It was all nicely presented and tasted brilliant. I reccomend the fillet stuffed steak! It was all brought extremely promptly aswell. The prices were extremely reasonable. I would guess in average £20pp but they do have a set menu option also. The portion size is perfect in my opinion, but I definetly ordered too much, I was stuffed after a middle board, starter and main.As this is a village pub, I warn this does shut fairly early compared to city pubs, although we diddnt feel rushed out in the slightest. The staff were very sociable with us and was fine with us taking some wine glasses back to the B&B with us as they knew the host. It's clear this pub has a very good strong sense of community.Thank you for a perfect evening to the staff of the old swan!

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chloet136 . 2019-08-08

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Four of us had dinner at this beautiful country pub. The staff are so friendly and the food was delicious. We had fresh fish cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this place

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amandarQ5828AR . 2019-08-03

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Went with my daughter and husband for a belated birthday meal. Can honestly say it was the best meal I've had since I lived in the area. Everything about it was great. Thank you

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Debnet . 2019-07-30

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Myself and my friends have just been here for Sunday lunch. The food was really tasty, very well presented, the staff couldn’t have been more friendly and overall it was a really positive experience. I will definitely be coming here again. Its definitely better to book as its a popular place

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SpideyWatford . 2019-07-14

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My son and family took my husband an I to The Swan for a birthday treat,From the minute I walked in I felt Special, we were given the snug which was a private room,The service was exemplary, the menu and food superb, lots of specials, with an interesting twist, beautifully cooked and presented.Definitely a night to remember.Many thanks to every at the Swan, hope to see them soon.

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valann19 . 2019-07-07

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My second visit in the last couple of months from Buckingham and as good as the first. Busy for a Wednesday evening (a good sign !) and the welcome was friendly and all the staff were competent and pleasant throughout. Food was excellent. Had a very enjoyable evening as a result with my youngest son. Well done.

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John R . 2019-07-04

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We visited The Old Swan, yet again for Morher’s Day.We had an amazing lunch, and my Mum was made to feel very special. Even receiving a little plant as a gift.Phil, Clare, Mary and staff did a great job and you did not feel that it was as busy as it was. Phill runs a tight ship and things run smoothly.Looking forward to returning again very soon.Thank you all.

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Amd07 . 2019-06-20

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Second visit to this old favourite under new management - absolutely superb range of fish and other dishes. A happy reminder of days when restaurants served great food without making a song and dance about fancy foam and one mouthful of something.We had the side room with family and parents who are 80+ Service was excellent.And good value too.

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Jacquie M . 2019-06-17

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This was my first visit to the Old Swan for many years. We received a warm welcome from staff at this Olde Worlde pub. Several of our party ordered from the special two course menu which was very good value and we all enjoyed our meals. All dishes were beautifully presented.

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Hilary O . 2019-06-17

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On arrival we went straight to the bar, although the staff were busy everyone that came to the bar acknowledged us and said they wouldn't be long (so often ignored), our table wasn't quite ready so we were offered alternative seating to have a drink. we didn't feel forgotten we were given menus and our order was taken. We were seated and our food arrived in good time and was delicious and Gluten Free options were catered for very well - we will certainly be returning - steak was the main event for us as we are not fish eaters but all was excellent

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Pigglesworth . 2019-06-15

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I’m sorry to say that, under new management, we found this very disappointing.My main dislike was the service; far too intrusive for my liking, it felt like very couple of minutes someone was changing cutlery or some other task which could have been carried out more unobtrusively.My starter of kidneys was lovely, but two of our party had Dover Sole which they found rubbery and not nicely cooked at all.I don’t think we’ll be back.

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Viddler . 2019-06-08

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A welcoming pub, with good beer and excellent menu, especially the fish dishes. Has access for wheelchairs.

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Trevor E . 2019-06-04

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Have been on two occasions recently with family for dinner. On both occasions dinner was delicious !! Beautiful old country pub, family run, warm and friendly. Very welcoming😀

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ihrc2018 . 2019-06-04

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