The Swan in Guildford

This pub is now a Greene King not a Chef and brewers

Great service from Tony and Chloe

Tony and Reece were so attentive and friendly! Would highly recommend this lovely pub. Perfect portions.

Smooth online booking. Greeted quickly. Lovely table. Great food and friendly service.

Lovely service and atmosphere. Tony was amazing!

Tony and Reece are fantastic! Very bubbly and positive! Food was great, definitely recommend the lunch menu!

Fantastic service and great atmosphere. Such a lovely lunch and great personal interaction with Tony our server. Will definitely return.

Tony, loveliest bloke! Big up yourself

Great service from Tony made us feel so welcome will definitely come back

Tony is always super helpful and friendly would recommend!

Tony gave us the best Mother’s Day ever and the service was incredible. Desert was great.

The pub has a lovely vibe, Tony was very welcoming and helpful. Will be back

Tony was great very friendly and accommodating

Great pub by the canal. Whether popping in for a beer or going for a meal, The Swan is always a great choice. Tony is always very friendly and makes us & our dog feel very welcome. He always goes above and beyond.

Paris looked after us really well without delays

Paris was our favourite waitress - she was excellent

Great food, great atmosphere and our server caitlyn was excellent. Will definitely be coming back

Food was great. Would be helpful to know what specials were not available before ordering. Kaitlyn the waitress was wonderful.

Was in the area and visited on Thursday for evening meal .There was 5 of us .The were only 2 staff on the bar .we ordered our food and had to wait a while.2 of the orders arrived and we had nearly finished by the time the others arrived.all the mealswere not hot but warm .the fish tasted as though it had been fried in well used oil .not a enjoyable meal .

BRILLIANT! Tony is super friendly and the food was absolutely amazing! A lovely energy in Ash, and the prices are reasonable

Had the most delicious meal! Served by the lovely Chloe and Tony. Fantastic team and fantastic food! Was our first time visiting and we will definitely be coming back. They were so friendly and happy to answer any food queries we had. Great atmosphere with separate drink and restaurant areas. Would recommend to everyone

Tony the Batman was exceptionally good .. his service was 5* … very friendly and happy man made the experience very good 😊

Tony the bar man was absolutely amazing, amazing service, happy, very helpful and knowledgeable about the rums.

Lovely meal - good excellent - and delightful waitress called Paris, who is definitely an asset to the business.

Tony was very welcoming and lovely, also the gluten free framers breakfast was delicious

Breakfast was lovely , great pub, Tony was great host very funny

Tony was a really good laugh, brilliant service! Very enjoyed my time here

Lovely evening with great food & super service from Cait.

We love it here. Great atmosphere and fantastic staff. Best local pub in Ash Vale

Caitlin and Tony are incredible hosts. Recommended.

On 2 March (my birthday) my friend & I had roast beef & the roast potatoes had no colour at all, a slither of parsnip & barely a dessert spoon of cubed veg & a soggy Yorkshire. The beef was good but the veg weren’t. The gravy was poured all over which I don’t like. I was SO disappointed & it wasn’t cheap at £15.99!

Absolute SUPERB Food And A Real Relaxer From The Troubles of Life. Reece's Service Was BRILLIANT. THANK YOU ALL

Come here alot for lunch. The food is always good and the bar has a nice selection.

Good food and a good selection of drinks. Environment and atmosphere very pleasant just a bit expensive

Food was delicious, Kerrie was very friendly and the drinks were cold! What more could you want from a pub?!

Had a great couple Of Peroni whilst at the swan… Paris and Kerry had a smile the whole time polite and friendly ladies whilst serving decent lively pints can’t stand a fresh pint and it being dead. I believe a Reece was on the shift also what guy had a great crack with him. Overall 10/10 experience

Lovely food, friendly staff. Decent price for this day and age. Would recommend.

Chloe was amazing a credit to you. Attentive to all on a very busy Sunday. If I could have given you 6 stars I would have. Food 10/10 all left extremely happy and full.

Probably one of the worst roast dinners ever! Floppy yorkshires,lack of recognisable veg, and swimming in brown liquid! Never again, sorry to say I’d rather have KFC!

Great pub! Food was good though portion sizes could be bigger for the money. Excellent service - really friendly staff, including Jack who was very attentive.

The food was lovely, the cheese toastie was great! Bar staff were kind (Tony) was lovely! Inside is cute but, the garden is lovely!

Great place for lunch! Service was a little slow but the food was great!

Great food , served quickly . Tony and Jack were very attentive and friendly .

Tony & Jack where amazing, very helpful & friendly.

Tony Josh were great! Fab food and service. Will be back soon 😌

Great little pub, right on the canal side. Been 3 times in the past week and can't fault it. Great service from Tony and Josh

Service and staff are great. Came for a mid week meal with a friend and the food didn’t disappoint. Very happy and will definitely be returning, might even bring the hubby 😉

I recently visited The Swan Inn and had the pleasure of meeting Tony, the manager. From the moment we arrived, his welcoming nature and professionalism stood out. He ensured that everything ran smoothly, from the service to the atmosphere, making our visit truly enjoyable. Tony strikes the perfect balance between professionalism and warmth. He’s approachable, attentive, and clearly passionate about the customer experience. Whether it was checking in on our table or handling a minor request with ease, he made us feel genuinely valued. It’s rare to come across a manager who not only keeps everything running seamlessly but also takes the time to engage with customers in such a friendly and down to earth way. Tony is a true credit to The Swan Inn, and his presence alone makes it a place worth returning to. Highly recommend a visit, especially if you get the chance to meet Tony!

The Swann Pub is the kind of place where you immediately feel at ease as soon as you walk through the door. From our experience we were welcomed by Tony. This place is welcoming and a friendly atmosphere, it’s a perfect spot for anyone looking for a cozy place to unwind or spend quality time with friends and family. The interior is charming and cosy. We had the opportunity to meet Tony and he offered the best choice for our dinner, this was fabulous, there is plenty of beverages and he was able to match this to our dinner choice. We will definitely be back!!!!!!!!

Great, kind, polite and attentive service from Caitlyn. Food was hot, food service was timely!

Great service with a smile couldn't do enough highly recommend especially for families or dates Kait and tony were fantastic

Food was lovely, hot and tasty. Service was a little slow but on the whole the meal was good with a pleasant atmosphere

What's with the pea shots on my pudding? Beef was nice though. Good portion sizes and food served hot. Staff could have been a little more attentive, needed to ask more than once for drinks refills.

Had a lovely evening with the work girls - Tony was fabulous and his service was 10/10 for a newbie!! will deffo come back 🫶🏼

Not visited in a while due bad reviews but had pleasant meal with lovely staff.

Had a great night, Tony looked after us all night and made our night even more enjoyable. Thanks Tony!!! Hannah and Hayden - the Bowen family will be back!!!!

Absolutely love this place, the pork belly is incredible and Tony is always amazing!

Tony was spot on, had a great laugh and made the night for us!

Lovely atmosphere, nice food, great location along the river. Great in the summer! Tony went above and beyond for us to ensure we had a great experience!

At last the Swan is getting better again. Great service, good to see it buzzing again and a great pint of Guiness

Tony was brilliant, staff great Paris and cat. Thank you so much, appreciate everything you've done.

Thanks to Cait who was amazing!

Excellent Sunday lunch, the roast beef was the best I have had in years! The whole meal was freshly cooked, lovely veg, great Yorkshire pud and good value for money. The staff are all very efficient and friendly. Lovely atmosphere, comfortable seating and very nice desserts!

Shout out to Chloe for the great service!

Chloe was so kind and answered so many questions. Good was fab, if you go, hope Chloe is your server!!

Thank you Chloe for the amazing service and dealing with all our special requests!

Chloe did an excellent job, she answered around 50 questions that we had about the food 💪🏼💪🏼 crackin job give her a raise!

Service is good. But as food is freshly cooked a long wait for it and no forewarning.

Tony went above and beyond to make our visit absolutely memorable. We will definitely be returning. Best pub I’ve visited for a long time

Really nice pub and lovely atmosphere. We were served by Paris and Chloe who were really friendly and helpful which made for an even better experience. Decent choice of ales and the speckled hen was spot on, will defo return.

Tony was lovely, made us feel very welcome. Food also fanatastic 👍

New chef did brilliantly! Josh was a great host

Great place to stop off before or after a canal walk. Very friendly staff, perfect location and nice garden area 😊

Roast beef was wonderful 10/10 Amazing and friendly atmosphere

Delicious food, amazing hosts and fantastic venue. Dog friendly, very clean and we will be making this a regular visit xxx

Tony was superb. Great with my dog

Great staff, always happy to help. Cait, so friendly and polite and always has a smile

Great pub love the atmosphere just been served by Caitlyn absolutely lovely with a great sense of honour will definitely be back soon

After walking with girlfriend and her trusty Beagle through woods and a military firing range in full swing, we crossed over the canal and stopped at her local The Swan in Ash Vale. Only planning on a quick half and glass of wine, with the genuine warmth of Tony, the chap behind the bar, this super welcoming encounter lead to our ordering a couple of rare rumps and a pair of organic wines to follow a tasty winter Ale from Green King. The wines were an English still White from Chapel Down made with Bacchus variety grapes and a rich, smooth Aussie Shiraz. Fitting us in without booking at a high table and stools, he asked if he could bring dog treats and water. On return he suggested a more comfortable table in the restaurant in view of the healthily burning oak wood fire and we were lost in that feeling of being in a country pub but in a Surrey town. Having in a former life run a CAMRA winning independent pub, I felt it worth writing something that I’ve always believed in, that a good pub is all about its people. A warm and professional attitude can elevate a pub to a proper local to feel at home in. We will be back and thanks to Tony for his seemingly effortless hospitality that goes far. Richard

Service from Tony was exemplary and food excellent. We had breakfast and had to wait for the fourth member of our group which wasn’t a problem and we had coffee. Tony checked for allergies and ensured food was to our liking. Many thanks

Was an amazing, Tony delivered great service

Tony and Kerry were very friendly, helpful, honestly the food portions were good and tasty , hot too!

Visited this evening with my partner. We both ordered the mixed grill, absolutely sublime! Steak was perfect (ordered it rare). One of us had chips, excellent! The other had a jacket potato, very nice indeed! Our waiter Jack was lovely and very efficient. FOH Tony was exceptional too. Can’t wait to come back. Ben and Vicky! 😊

Burgers are amazing, thanks chef. Service was great thanks Tony.

Great night fabulous food amazing company

Great evening - nicely paced service, good food, good atmosphere.

Excellent pork belly and well kept Abbot Ale - will be back.

A lovely pub with great staff and wonderful food. great price good atmosphere food was delicious cant wait to go back soon

Excellent food and excellent service. Thank you

We had the Burns night menu. Delicious food at fantastic value. They were short staffed for the number of people in the pub, but still gave great service. Always enjoy coming here.

We had the Burns night menu. Delicious food at fantastic value. They were short staffed for the number of people in the pub, but still gave great service. Always enjoy coming here.

Myself, my other half and our young son have been regular visitors to the swan for the last 6 years and I can honestly say we’ve never had a bad meal, the food is always spot on and the staff are always really friendly and attentive. Very happy and proud to call it our local! ♥️ Came in again today for a family lunch as a treat as we all had the day off. Again, food was great and service was brilliant. There’s a lovely lady that works there, don’t know her name, a blonde young lady, she’s always super attentive and friendly. Always a smile on her face and happy to help.

Have been lunching here with friends every Friday for many years. Always great food and service

Came for a few drinks, great atmosphere and service was good, great tasing, quick pints

I have been coming here pretty much every week for years and it's always been very good service and food.

Well where to begin, what a lovely and well enjoyed lunch we had, we were welcomed on arrival by I think if I can remember Keri & Paris both happy young ladies, the food was hot and delicious whilst the staff were very busy the waiting time was well with in a respected time from ordering to being on the table in front of me. All round very happy and will be sure to come back cheers Josh and Team

Great lunch venue. Friendly service and a surprisingly good roast dinner! I wouldn’t normally choose a roast, but it was recommended and looked good d so I happily broke with tradition.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food. We had booked Sunday lunch for six people, but brought an extra person. The staff went out of their way to accomodate us. Our waitress, Chloe was friendly and efficient and looked after us well.

A lovely place to have a meal, whilst surrounded in a room full of character, giving off a warm ambience. The service is very good with a friendly smile. The food comes out hot and nicely presented. Will be going back again soon.

Would recommend for all of the above...a most enjoyable and relaxing experience...in a very appealing English pub ♥️ 👍