The Old Swan Cheddington in Aylesbury Vale

Always like a visit to the Old Swan, it's always busy with locals and incomers alike. Great selection of well kept cask ales, food is excellent and the service is friendly and prompt.

I had a lovely evening here as one of a party of 14. The food was good and the restaurant catered for my lactose intolerance well. The whole place was very busy with a nice atmosphere. Amelia, who served our party, was lovely and did a great job. Thank you.

Cosy interior but spacious enough with the tables. Amazing variety of menus with plates for smaller appetites, deals for 2 or 3 courses, larger cooked options or lighter meals. Really appreciated that so each member of the party could have as much as they wanted. Nice atmosphere with lovely bar area and comfy dining tables.

Very friendly service in a quaint old pub with garden.

Enjoyed a really good meal : had the burger which was one of the best I’ve ever had ( including many on our travels in the USA ) . Will definitely be ordering again . As always service very good .

Had a Sunday roast here, couldn't fault it. Will definitely be back

Chose here because it was on our route to an event this evening and had good reviews and a good looking menu. We were there just as the kitchen opened so we had time to eat before needing to move on. The pub was cosy and buzzing with a lovely atmosphere. We were warmly greeted and served by Elyssa, brought drinks and order taken swiftly, and food did not take long to arrive! Our two meals were so delicious we cleaned the plates. Almost went for deserts which sounded great but decided we needed to move. We really do hope we can return soon though to enjoy more courses at a more leisurely pace.

We visited our favourite local family food house (except for McD’s on kids’ birthdays!) for my 71st on a Saturday in January 2024. This is even my 2 year old granddaughter’s fave food place (bar McD), my 6 and 8 year olds love it too, they’ve been brought up here! I’ve had some good food in my time, and this was right up there with the very very best. You might think Asian King Prawn soft shell taco and Flatiron Steak with parmesan truffle skinny fries main might constitute a modern twist on Berni Inn’s prawn cocktail plus steak and chips. You could not be more wrong. I’m not a gusher, trust me, but if something’s really good I make absolutely sure those who created it know that and get the credit they richly deserve. This wasn’t really good, it was way better than that, it was bloomin’ marvellous! Washed down with a pint of Tring Ridgeway and a glass or so of Malbec, I savoured every single succulent flavourful mouthful. Really, I just popped each much anticipated taste into my mouth, sat back and savoured every single chew. It was bliss! I’ve now met Joe, the Chef, to tell him what I thought. A more modest man you could not meet, but what an artiste! I will probably go again and repeat the order. I just might relive my birthday again! It was that good. Congratulations Nell, Emma, Paul, Joe, and all who help you at The Old Swan at Cheddington.

Gorgeous thatched pub with a superb menu and a very skilled chef. Definitely worth a visit.

I used to live in cheddington and now a good mate has moved close by. 30 years ago the Swan was a picturesque pub, today it's a marvellous welcoming local. Love it.

This was my first visit and it is a warm and welcoming pub. Staff and service was excellent. Will be visiting again soon

Burgers were lovely! Homemade patties which tasted amazing.

Very good quality food, friendly service and nice atmosphere.

This is a good pub, within the limitations of its vintage architecture. No frills, good value, nice atmosphere.

You have to book to eat here. Pub side is quite small and the tables are packed together. Staff should be more friendly

Fantastic evening out with girlfriends, great food as always and lovely staff! Thank you Nell and Team

Made us feel at home, friendly relaxed environment. Menu good changed regularly

I've been here two times in total now, both with mates. It's a very small and cozy pub and the staff are very welcoming. Food is top quality especially their steak and chips.

Beautiful little pub, visited on a couple of occasions. They have a great selection of red and white wines, we also had a selection of snacks, the truffle fries are amazing!

Mad hatters tea party 🎉 fantastic tea party experience! every aspect was truly exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious, the staff provided great attention to detail. Creating a party atmosphere! And the bottomless Prosecco was bottomless and not cheap stuff ! Fabulous time was had by all

Party of 7 for an excellent family meal. The food was fantastic, the service was excellent and the desserts were out of this world

Good Food, Good atmosphere, awesome

This is a half way meeting place with friends every couple of months. The food and friendly service is always consistently good.

Sunday lunch at the old swan was terrific!

Had a cheese burger, good meaty patty and nice chips. Pint of local Tring Brewery T Bar.. efficient service and all round good experience. Would recommend!

The atmosphere and the staff were absolutely lovely but our food was quite expensive and quite bland unfortunately

I have visited The Old Swan on many occasions, Sunday lunches, quick lunch breaks, large group bookings with my work colleagues, etc. and I have never been disappointed with the food or the service by all the staff at The Old Swan. Today I visited for lunch as a group of 4, I often have a burger of some kind as they never disappoint but today I thought I would try something different and I was so glad I did. I had the Moroccan spiced pulled lamb on a homemade flatbread with truffle and Parmesan fries and wow it was amazing. Presentation was 10/10 and the food tasted even better than it looked. Thanks again for another amazing meal!

I am sitting , having just eaten the best roast dinner for miles. My beef was pink and succulent. The toast potatoes sublime. My husband is a potato connoisseur and he says the best . There was a good choice of wine . Staff lovely, with the right level of attentiveness.

Classic pub grub in a lovely pub setting. The garden is nice. Had the pie and chips, all home made.

Lovely garden, great ale selection and friendly staff

Our group of 4 enjoyed an excellent lunch at this lovely old pub, although the service was slower than expected - prompting the drop from a 5* rating. The menu choice was also very good.

We went for Sunday lunch, and it was faultless. Two of us had the lamb, and one had chicken. Everything on the plate was spot on, they absolutely nailed it. The service was also faultless We will go again!

We went for Sunday lunch and it was absolutely spot on. Two of us had the lamb and one had the chicken, and everything on the plate was faultless, they absolutely nailed it. We didn't have a starter or a dessert, so I can't comment on those. The service was very good too, and there was a nice atmosphere. We will go again!

Perfect spot for a spot of food and relaxation. Lovely, friendly staff, excellent tasty food and warm clientele. First time here but will be back again soon

Didn't have a booking, so had lunch in the very pleasant bar. I had a BLT from the lunch menu, and my wife had a starter from the main menu. Both very good, ordering and delivery relaxed but friendly and efficient. Bar (on a Saturday) a mix of locals and visitors - very pleasant vibe. Didn't notice any music. Would visit again !

Lunch menu was a fair price and the quality of the food was incredible. So good in fact I had to stay for a few Hawkstones to wash it down. 10/10 Cant fault it!

Great spot for some drinks. We had a lovely time here with the family, thank you for a pleasant afternoon last week.

I had a disappointing experience at the Old Swan this weekend. Upon arriving, I was greeted by a rude waitress who seemed to take pleasure in scolding me for being just 20 minutes late. Her condescending attitude made me feel unwelcome right from the start. Not the best way to start a meal. The food was another letdown. I ordered with hopes of a delightful dining experience, but unfortunately, the dishes turned out to be mediocre at best, sour bread toast and avocado. The flavors lacked any real depth or creativity, leaving me underwhelmed and unsatisfied. To add insult to injury, some diners at my table received noticeably larger portions than others, which only served to accentuate the inconsistency in their service. On the positive side, the pub is set in a charming location and maintains good hygiene standards. However, these factors do little to compensate for the poor quality of service and food that I encountered during my visit. It's truly a shame that such a potentially lovely establishment is being held back by its subpar staff. I left the Old Swan feeling disappointed and disheartened, and I doubt I'll be returning anytime soon. I hope they take customer feedback seriously and improve their service and culinary offerings. Until then, I cannot recommend this place to anyone seeking an enjoyable dining experience.

Good service and friendly staff. I ordered cod but it was not available. I had the lamb instead which was very fatty and disappointing. A certain amount of fat is expected on lamp chops but not like this. We moved outside as it was warm inside but they made us clear the tab first! So we had to start another tab for the table outside. A total pain. We were with our grandchildren and the garden is nice but too small for them to run around - ages 4 and 6. Grandkids enjoyed the chicken nuggets and chips. We normally use their sister pub the Unicorn in Cublington. This has large garden and is certainly more suitable for our family.

Great food & wonderful service - the stuff here is really lovely. A perfect pitch stop if you're cycling through the countryside like we did.

Pure delight. Owner is so committed to the place she was out weeding and sweeping up the patio /terrace when we got there. Will go again as the Lasagne was the best I've ever tasted.

Fish and chips was awesome. Crispy

With the weather being hot and humid, we wanted to treat ourselves midweek and dine outside. A great outdoor garden with easily accessible car park, we could think of no better place! The salmon and dill starter was light and flavoursome; enough for generous portions to apply to rye toasted bread. Simply sensational! The calamari starter was also sensational!! Freshly cooked, hot on the plate and complimented well with a fresh and light alveoli. We both opted for the slow cooked pork with black pudding, mashed potato and a rich gravy. The pork was beautifully cooled with the top have a nice crisp crackling. The combination of the pork, black pudding, mash and broccoli all worked amazingly together! Compliments to the chef!

Sunday lunch with family and guests. Staff were very helpful around a move indoors caused by the recent hot weather, and the food was excellent, thank you.

Really lovely afternoon, gorgeous food and nice atmosphere

Good choices on the menu, and the waitresses where prompt and friendly. Would definitely go back. Don't sit by the door, as every time someone comes in the door bangs...

We sat outside with our dog. Dogs are allowed outside or in bar area. Lovely pub restaurant. Friendly service and interior decor is nice. Starters were all delicious and tasted fresh … calamari and white bait. Main courses were good too. A small issue was dealt with professionally by the manager and immediately rectified. The desserts were excellent … cheesecakes and sponge puddings. Lovely outdoor seating area in the sunshine. An enjoyable evening . Thank you.

Generous portions for Sunday roast, delightful beer garden. Would go again.

Excellent steak, excellent beer, helpful staff. What more do you want 😀

Great little pub,very friendly,and great food,will definately be going back

Had a lovely pub lunch. First time visiting and will be back.

Fabulous Sunday lunch. As a vegetarian it's great to have the option of a 'roast' with all the trimmings. Friends raved about their lamb and beef meals too. Friendly and efficient service from the lovely staff. Great experience all round.

Arrived for Sunday lunch. Four adults, one baby. Started well, polite and efficient young staff. Beer choice good and well kept. Bright and pleasant interior. Ordered traditional lunches. I don't mind the way they served the meals (in a stack) BUT: The beef composed of two thinish slices that my wife couldn't cut. The lamb was reconstructed shoulder that had been cooked to the point it was tough. The chicken was an absolute disgrace! Looked like a 'mini fillet' and had been cooked to the point where it will not slice but breaks. The cauliflower cheese was brought out (as was the vegetables) in a bowl. It was the same amount we watched being brought out for two. We waited for the other bowl to arrive but it didn't. Had to ask for some more (I felt like Oliver). Shocked look from waitress. Roast potatoes and parsnips were all burnt to varying degrees with a growing pile of cindered vegetables piling up ready for the bin. Terrible. Yorkshire was best thing on all our plates. We did point these failings out in a very polite way to the waitress but she really did not seemed surprised at all. We all understand that the hospitality area has taken a big hit and there needs to be increased revenue to try to balance the books but serving good, tasty, food in the correct quantity is still very important if you want repeat business. This would have been incredibly poor for a 12 quid lunch but it is 20 quid. If you rate a place on whether you would recommend it (as I do). DON'T BOTHER. There are good places out there that are not ripping you off.

Nice country pub ,service ok looked like a good selection of ales although might be worth giving the glasses a clean before serving the the beer ,not sure about letting dogs sit on seats etc however, more the owners responsibility In a food environment

Visited The Old Swan today to carry out some work. All the staff were extremely pleasant and the land lady even made me some lunch on the house. Buttermilk chicken, very tasty. I'll definitely be returning out of work hours. Thanks again

Really tasty home-cooked food. Garlic bread was amazing! Friendly staff and a busy pub, popular with locals as well

What lovely friendly and great place to eat. Had fish and chips and was delicious. Can't wait to try out the Steak night.

I've visited The Old Swan a few times and it never disappoints. The Beer is always good, in fact, it's the best pint of Guinness my friend has had in a pub not in Ireland! The food has been amazing every time as well. I was dubious about trying a pie as a bad pie is a waste of a meal out, but after I was assured they were good, I tried the Beef & Ale and can happily say it was glorious! The pastry wasn't soggy, and the meat was cooked to "falling apart" perfection. The burgers are just as good and the chips, well they too, are a must.

Lovely thatch cottage pub in the heart of Bedfordshire. What's not to love on a Sunday.

Great day for our brother's 80 birthday. Met some of his old work colleagues and family 👪

The pub has a lovely atmosphere and plenty of parking out the front, if full there’s a tennis car park further down. I took my mother for Mother’s Day and had a lovely meal. All four of us had a very generous helping of calamari to start. Mum and I had the roasts which were great and the other two had prawn pasta. They said the sauce was delicious but the prawns were a little disappointing. It’s so hard to get good seafood in this country which is crazy when we’re surrounded by the sea! The prawns were mentioned when asked how the meal was and I had to our surprise we were given two deserts free of charge. A very thoughtful touch! The deserts were wonderful. The treacle tart and ice cream was huge and very nice. Apparently the cheesecake was amazing. All washed down with a very chilled Vinho Verde. We would definitely go again.

Food very good but probably went at wrong time as there were people watching Cheltenham races on the television so a nice peaceful lunch was not had

Was there for a wake. Staff very friendly good atmosphere .

Well, we were going to book a table (as we had many times before)…..until we learned from the pub that the all in steak evening for two (ie steak + trimmings + bottle of wine) had been withdrawn. Such a shame.

Olde worlde pub, low ceiling and beam style. Thatched roof. Nice people

Such a great little pub/restaurant very welcoming , cosy real fire and an AMAZING Sunday roast. Will definitely be heading back! A must visit for Sunday lunch!

The food was fresh and cooked really well. All four of us had know complaints hopefully will be back. A most place to go

Great little location, would go again for the food and the company was of course my own choice and decidedly brilliant.

Had a lovely evening last night in The Old Swan in Cheddington with work friends. We dined in for their Chinese menu for Chinese New Year and the food was beautiful and fantastic value. The staff were as efficient, warm and friendly as ever and the atmosphere brilliant. Thank you to everyone at the Old Swan for another lovely evening.

Fantastic Chinese evening- food was amazing.

In spite of living relatively locally for a long period, and having driven past on many occasions, we had never been to The Old Swan before but now we have, we will definitely be back! We had booked a table for an early dinner and...

Visited the old swan today and what an experience, we had roast beef and shoulder of lamb and I can just say this was one of the best pub roast dinners my husband and I have ever experienced! Not only was the food amazing but the service was also fantastic and very friendly. Definitely recommend this pub to anybody! Will 100% return even though we live 30 miles away.

it has been a long time that i have left any place belly ache full .this did it.amazing meal last night .good rich portions,well cooked and in my opinion very fair pricing. service was amazing and the two waitresses were really nice. really nice gem to find.we went 2 years ago and had a great meal but it kind of slipped of our radar.not now.definitely one of only 3 pubs in the tring alyesbury dunstable area we will eat in.great food fair prices and great service.fairly hard to find given that many places have hiked prices and reduced portions.that is not the way to do it when this sector is so competitive.This is an isolated pub and it packed last night.says it all.

Clientele seem to like letting down tyres

I love the old Swan... Nellie and the team are brilliant and they always make you feel welcome and special.

What's not to like. The traditional restaurant/pub was full of atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and incredibly efficient. Good menu choices with high quality and delicious food. Good choice of beer too :) We will definitely book again!

Great hospitality in a beautiful place

Nice place to eat. Lovely food and staff. Will be back

What a lovely warm welcome, excellent food and great atmosphere. The menu was imaginative and my choices delicious. Visited with 7 friends for a festive meal pre-Christmas. We all thoroughly enjoyed our evening. All the staff were cheerful and efficient.

Excellent food and friendly staff.

I love this place, winter, summer, outdoors or indoors, there’s always a welcoming and nice atmosphere at the Swan. This is credit to Nell and her loyal staff who strive to ensure that everyone is welcome and more importantly, happy, full and content when they...

Really friendly team so helpful. We had a big group with a large age range and were made to feel really welcome. Food was great and a great selection for all our party to choose from.

Four of us went for Sunday Lunch on recommendation from another friend & by gum are we glad we did. From the moment we walked through the door we were made to feel welcome by the friendly staff. 3 of us started with the king...

Amazing starter roast beef and pudding roll me home !!

Great pub, delicious food, friendly service. 🙂

Very nice food , so glad we did not order chips as there was plenty of crisps and salad with our lunch meal , and to full up for dessert. Good price for meal and our double drinks and bears. Very nice staff , hopefully will go again on our next visit when we stay in this area 10 out of 10

An excellent village hostelry! We were well treated and promptly served with drinks. As a large group we were shown to a side room which was be comfortable. Food arrived in good time and was delicious!

Food and service was absolutely fantastic, thank your for a great experience. Thank you. 😊

What a fabulous night we had here ! All of our meals were delicious , the staff were the best staff we’ve come across in a long time ( we eat out a lot !)I honestly can not fault this place !!

I had a very good Sunday roast, gravy was spot on. Service was warm and helpful. Will be going back.

I found this place very tidy and service was excellent. Staff were also very helpful and certainly be going again.

Continuity makes all the difference to a business. The Old Swan never fails, it's affordable, fresh decent food, good ambience, friendly staff. What's not to like.

Both joe and molly were brilliant! Knowledgable about the menu and history of the pub. Felt very welcome and not rushed. Would recommend and will definitely be back!

Good food and service and friendly staff

Went here with friends this Friday - despite them being very busy we were genuinely welcomed - had a quick beer at the bar - staff knowledgable about the menu - and took our order promptly - bit of a wait for food but no...

It’s the nuts. Great Beer Amazing Good Lovely people Very dog friendly

We visited unexpectedly on Tuesday evening been a while since we were here and so great to see it busy. There were 2 staff and we were advised there may be a short wait for food which was fine just meant we had time for...

I visited this lovely village pub which was recommended to me by a friend. I had a delicious meal, the staff were brilliant, even though it was extremely busy and hot. Great to see a thriving village pub.

Amazing evening with friends, we went with a group of 6 and sat in the garden in a sunny evening. We all had starters the squid is definitely worth a try!! My partner enjoyed the lasagne better than mine … Everyone loved their mains and...

Lovely food and quaint olde worlde feel, staff are friendly and helpful, definitely recommend for food or just drinks