The Swan in Cheshire East

Long time customer. Consistently great quality food, thoughtfully sourced ingredients and nicely put together. Great drinks selection. Kids meals are no fuss, they’ll do anything on the menu as a kids meal. Simply our go-to pub

Food very mediocre. Yorkshires so overdone and cold . Cabbage not cooked . Potatoes hard very little vegetarian option . Not enough gravy . I asked for orange juice was given squash !

We have just had the most wonderful experience at our new favourite pub! Called in on the hop just to get a bite and check it out. Wonderful setting, interior and exterior absolutely beautiful. Staff were wonderful. Quick, really polite and attentive. Food-great selections available on menu. We had Caesar salad and the monkfish. It was first class. Really beautifully cooked and presented. Wine also very nice. Would have probably stayed longer but the annoying scousers complaining put us off! Not your fault the swan, we’ll be back!

Lovely village pub. We moored on the nearby canal and took a 10 minute walk in. Lovely atmosphere. Great food well cooked and presented - a little on the pricey side to be honest. If I had one observation it was on service - I sought some clarification on a meal I was ordering, the server clearly did not know the details of the food and worse could not understand why I was asking.

We visited on our narrowboat but really wanted to stay...forever!. From entering to leaving and without a booking we were looked after by Lillian and team in an amazing way. They made us feel very welcome and almost like we were regulars. The food was faultless (Double cheese burger, and 4 bar nibbles). We have recently travelled all over the country and this is one of the finest pubs (top 3) that we have been lucky enough to visit. Immaculately clean also which is pretty rare. Keep up the good work! Love from Dave and Rachel....Narrowboat Holly x

Absolutely no complaints at all. Myself and my friends passed this as part of our walk and stopped in for a pint (excellent selection), then decided to look at the food menu. At first it does look a bit steep, but that shouldn’t put you off. The food was amazing and you could tell that good quality ingredients were used. It’s not your typical “pub grub”, the menu was fantastic and the selection and variety was second to none. Both inside and outside seating areas were plentiful and the staff were brilliant and very friendly. Will definitely be visiting again.

We havent been to the Swan since 2016, and coming off the canal and walking up to the pub we were amazed by how much this pub has changed! We were greeted by the lovely Ben at the bar who was very informative and told us about all the changes and he was very accommodating in bringing our drinks to the table. The beer battered haddock was some of the best I have ever, the rest of the staff were lovely and chatty and we really enjoyed our time at the Swan. We will definitely be back in the near future! I recommend anyone that travels on the canals of Marbury please visit the Swan!

Fathers Day treat for me by my daughter and grandaughter. Selected the Roast beef dish - delicious tender beef served by very pleasant waitress. Was able to eat outside on patio as weather was good. Very busy but service was good and quite speedy. Would certainly revisit

Arrived at 5pm for our pre booked table with 2 very hungry children. Shown to our table near the exit to toilets. Drinks order taken. Drinks served. One beer slopped on table. No offer of top up and table not wiped after spillage. After nearly an hour no order taken so had to ask staff who were round the corner eating their own meals. Asked for extra plate when order came but it never materialized. Had to ask for other condiments other than salt and pepper. Had to go and ask for the bill and then again for the card machine. Prices high for poor service. No children’s menu and no reductions on smaller portions for them.

Thought we’d stop off at this place to try the Sunday dinner. Service was great the staff were really friendly and the food was good a decent portion size I was struggling to eat it all. Would happily visit again. Many thanks

Friendly welcoming pub. Excellent food, wonderful service. Well worth the short walk from Marbury lock.

Marbury is a pretty village with a delightful pub - the Swan. It is hard to fault this pub. Plenty of car parking, a lovely building, a warm welcome and efficient unobtrusive service. The bar is very well-stocked and the menu is straightforward and comprehensive. The food is delicious. This is our first visit and it certainly won't be last.

Lovely, spacious, traditional pub. Excellent Sunday roast. Food fairly expensive but good-sized portions. Good range of real ales. Friendly welcome and quick service despite being busy. Only minor downside is that they don't do custard with puddings - and sticky toffee pudding isn't the same without it.

This pub is amazing, made the 30 minute journey from Chester and it was so so so worth it!!! We went on a Sunday after recommendations from friends and took our kids and we were made to feel very welcomed when greeted at the bar,...

I long to live in a pretty village like Marbury one day, and have a pub to dine in like this one. Admittedly, I'd have to earn a lot more money to dine here regularly...maybe if I can find a village where this is the...

Fancied a nice pub lunch, so looked up best restaurants in Nantwich and this came up - it’s quite a drive from Nantwich but well worth it. Really good menu and selection of Gins and Beers. I had the Chicken Schnitzel and when it arrived,...

Delicious food and first class service. Excellent choice for vegans as well as for people who have other dietary requirements. Highly recommended.

This is an absolute gem of a pub. The team on duty were busy and brilliant. Our food (Duck Pancakes and Chicken & Ham Hock pie ) were absolutely delicious. As were our Goat’s Cheese bon bons. Can’t wait to come again.

I’m lucky to live in the local area of this fantastic pub. It really is the best of the places I regularly visit around here and the welcome you get is warm and genuine. Ben had us chuckling and went out of his way to...

A visit to the Swan at Marbury for lunch. My husband had fish and chips large portion, he said it was very good. I had Crispy Lamb belly fritter with Greek Salad! I would question whether the chef has actually had a Greek Salad it...

First time having lunch here. Very quick service and good customer service too. The food was very well presented, we were checked on to see that everything was satisfactory and if we needed anything else. Very helpful and pleasant staff The meals are very affordable...

Stunning Sunday lunch. Roast beef to die for. English asparagus served with a lovely crispy hens egg. And a creme brulee amongst the nest I've had. Staff as always friendly and attentive

Its been such a long tine since Ive visited The swan, at Marbury. I went with a very close friend for drinks. It was a wonderfully sunny day, so we sat outside. We went to the bar for a drink, and was served by the...

We were recommended by a friend. Great choice too. We were met by friendly staff, a good country pub at and an atmosphere with a modern twist here and there. Seating was good, well spaced and had a buzz to it. The odd horse rider...

Been here several times now usually when we are out cycling. It is good nice beer and good food and in a lovely spot opposite the church and green and near to the mere but bloody hell they know how to charge. It’s very much...

Went here for lunch, which turned out to be a disappointment. Sourdough toasted bread with cheese and spring onions lacked cheese, and my wife had the broccoli and Stilton soup, which again lacked cheese. Not cheap but surrounds were pleasant and staff friendly

Superb meal at a very efficient yet relaxed pub. Rang to say we were walking up from the canal but due to the horrendous thunderstorms and rain we would be late and they said no worries they would save our table. The food was delicious...

The best place for a Sunday Dinner in Cheshire! Most roast dinners I get in Cheshire come with a few potatoes and a bit of greens, this however is full packed with everything! Nothing is ever too much for the staff and they are very...

Great Sunday lunch menu. I don’t eat roasts but every visitor I have take here has said it is one of the best roasts they have ever had! Both the beef and pork are apparently delicious. I had monkfish scampi with chips and an extra...

We made the mistake of booking a table for Sunday Lunch at this venue. We won't be making the same mistake twice. Upon arrival, we were completely ignored by any and all of the serving staff who seemed totally oblivious to our presence. This didn't...

If you like a traditional country pub with good food and a warm welcome, The Swan is for you. The staff are friendly and helpful, offering to serve drinks to you at your table, and the atmosphere is cosy and welcoming.

After reading they were Cheshire pub of the year we had high hopes Unfortunately it did not live up to expectations.. being coeliac and dairy free very limited choice, even after phoning ahead to confirm I ended up staying safe (hopefully) opting for skin on...

Visited here today after a write up in the MEN newspaper! Friendly, country/rural vibes! Log fire burning too, to give it the cost vibes. We stopped and had a hot chocolate and latte - the pub is also dog friendly (with treats supplied) Would be...

Poor service, complained but staff not interested. Average food for price on a recommend. Maybe chef night off!!!!!

A Mother’s Day and Fathers birthday lunch combo and I chose the Swan as the venue. I suffer from PTSD and requested a quiet area with my back to a wall when booking. On arrival the car park was well presented and of a size...

What a find, thank you trip advisor. Amazing food and a beautiful setting inside and out. A must go to place if you near by. Lunch was superb.

We stopped here for a pint and some food after a long walk with our dogs. This was such a nice pub. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was lovely and beer was good. They were really dog friendly bringing out treats...

Lovely country pub with cosy atmosphere and excellent quality food. Service was spot on. Reasonably priced wines and value for money. Thanks for a very enjoyable Saturday evening meal.

Five of us went for Boxing Day lunch and we were all very pleased with our meals. We hadn’t been to The Swan for a number of years mainly due to the horrendous road to it from Nantwich but decided to venture over due to...

A great setting in a picturesque village. A cosy country pub with a great ambience & decor. The starters or nibbles as they call them were delicious. Sweetcorn pakoras, goats cheese Bon Bon’s & pheasant scotch egg were devoured with delight. The butternut squash tortellini...

This restaurant continues to delight. We normally celebrate our anniversary with a meal at a Michelin star restaurant, but this year decided to go to the Swan. The restaurant was busy, but the service was still excellent. The menu is always different and that entices...

This was our 2nd visit, having visited in July we decided to return with family in September, the menu was very limited, as a main meal I had a very small Fishcake starter with chips, all of our party had two courses and a couple...

On a recent canal boat holiday, we heard recommendations from other boaters about the fine quality of food at The Swan. We moored one night near the small town of Marbury, where The Swan is only a 10-min walk from the canal. Without hesitation, I’d...

Great evening at The Swan with friends celebrating a birthday. Ate in a small private room. Food was excellent. I ordered the Double Baked Black Bomber cheese souffle as a starter and it was really good. House claret also excellent. Staff attentive and knowledgeable. Thoroughly...

Always a treat to eat at The Swan. Interesting menu featuring seasonal produce. Well presented plates. Cosy atmosphere. Friendly efficient staff. Exceptionally well stocked bar. Outdoor seating. A real village pub in fabulous setting.

I can't praise this wonderful little pub enough!! Twice over the Bank Holiday weekend we ate here and the food was fantastic. Also I would like to thank your Wonderful,kind staff who offered help with my elderly parents, nothing was too much trouble for them....

We were travelling from Chester to Nottingham and looked for pub with high food ratings we were not disappointed we had a table for six and even though the kitchen was closing at 7.30 and we didn’t arrive till 7.15 the food and service was...

Visited here three times now and have had the most amazing food every time. It’s in a beautiful setting and the service is outstanding. I can’t wait to go back.

We went here for lunch with friends. We had a table in the bar. The atmosphere was excellent very friendly. The service was excellent and the food great. Will be back - hopefully very soon

10 mins walk from Marbury Lock. Quaint and quirky interior, esp the walls to the loos. V friendly staff; good selection of ales, excellent gastropub food and sheltered patio area. Perfect

We were blessed by visiting this wonderful country Inn during the August heatwave. We were on a canal boat for four days, and it was an ideal first and last night stop off .The whole experience was just superb. Firstly I’ve never met such friendly...

We visited The Swan at Marbury again in July 2022 with my brother and his wife. The menu seems to have diminished a little in choice but the quality is excellent and the service too. We all chose the same think which was fish and...

An excellent choice if you’re doing the canal, it’s so close. It also has a huge car park. First impressions were good. We were welcomed by friendly staff and pointed to our table. This place is huge but it doesn’t feel like it, as it’s...

My partner and i visited the Swan, had been there a few times, as a vegetarian i always seem to have the same meal as not much choice, usually the goats cheese bon bons , the portion isnt much but tastes ok, anyway went last...

Delicious food, welcoming staff and a lovely atmosphere. I couldn’t recommend this pub more highly. Being a publican myself it’s rare to find a pub which I love just as much as my own but this really is a fantastic place. Thank you for a...

We called in for an evening meal on a stop over on our trip to the North. We were so impressed with the friendly service we received. Every staff member we came into contact with was very pleasant, interested in making sure we had what...

I met my daughter here for lunch. We sat on the terrace. The garden is really pretty. The service was really good, not too rushed but someone was always around if you needed them. The menu is regularly updated and the food was lovely. We...

We had cycled 40 miles from home and opted to have our lunch stop here. I wish we had gone somewhere else. We both had an open prawn sandwich (big mistake), it consisted of one thin piece of bread with some small prawns in sauce...

Four of us were greeted at the door for my wife's birthday, then from then on - well we used to run a 50 seater restaurant and our mantra was always - customer, customer, customer and quality food, and The Swan and its staff did...

Absolutely wonderful food, the staff are so friendly and a fabulous array of real cider and ales on offer. We will definitely return again soon. Thank you for a lovely experience

The swan at marbury is a gem and only a 1/3 mile walk from the Llangollen canal. Good draft ales and the best food we have come across in a weeks holiday with some good food in it. Torched mackerel with lemon jam and remoulade,...

Just had a really nice Sunday lunch at this lovely pub. We were the first diners to arrive at 12.30, so we sat at the bar with drinks and had a chat with the staff. A real professional and friendly team spirit amongst them...Service at...

I recently returned to the UK after 25 years of living and working in the USA. Finding The Swan to be my new local was the icing on the cake. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable, more so than I became used to in...

Having eaten here before with good experience today’s visit was most disappointing. Great reception and service. Starters - 3 mackerel - the gush was off - passed its use date, didn’t smell like mackerel, tasted bitter and strange - all 3 sent back. Main course,...

We turned up on the off chance of getting a table but the restaurant was fully booked but the staff member did put a lot of effort into trying to find something for us. As it was a mild and dry evening we decided to...

Fantastic quality ingredients, cooked expertly, served by professional and skillful front of house staff. Exceptional night out!

We are on our narrowboat usually stop at Wrenbury Mill.As this may be our last time on this canal decided to try Swan on our way to Montgomery Canal.Food and service first class.We were so impressed that we booked for today on our return journey.The...

Popped in on a Sunday afternoon for a quick bite to eat. Managed to find a table despite it being incredibly busy. The service was great, we were dealt with really quickly. We had sandwiches and some nibbles and couldn’t fault the food. We hope...

We were greeted and attended to beautifully. In a gorgeous setting with great food and wine. Thankyou. See you again soon.

Beautifully kept pub in a lovely Cheshire village. Warm welcome Friendly, well trained, efficient staff First class service Excellent food Unfortunately the experience was tarnished. My wife is very close to her lovely mum and she wanted to give her a special day. The issue...

Only had a drink in here, excellent service-great range of cask ales and ciders-nice decor, proper country pub feel. Couldnt fault - will be back for food as menu looked great.

Came for lunch with my mum and my 4 week old son. I had him in his car seat in the pram which on arrival I was told I was not allowed to have a pram inside the pub due to taking up too much...

First visit here since the renovations, it’s a lovely pub (more like a restaurant), with great staff. I had the chicken,ham hock & mushroom pie which was scrumptious, hubby had an open prawn sandwich & chips(chips are fab). We also had pudds which were delicious.

Superb food and service! Staff were excellent, attentive, happy, nothing was too much trouble. Lovely atmosphere and ambience. The chicken, ham hock and mushroom was huge and the best pie I’ve ever tasted. Literally 10/10! It’s a long time since I’ve had such a perfect...

We stopped at 2 other pubs that were closed, and eventually found our way to the Swan for a late Sunday Lunch. The car park is very upmarket, and full of expensive cars - my old 4x3 with real mud on it was out of...

Called in here at 16.00 hours and phoned from the car park to see whether we had to book a table. A lovely lady answered the telephone and said well we are open now if you would like to eat straight away. What a lovely...

My husband and I took a friend from Austria to the Swan Inn on his last night with us. The food was amazing and the service we received was excellent. Really good atmosphere in a lovely setting too. This was my first visit to the...

I never leave reviews, took my wife away for a week in the countryside came across this pub, the steak was to die for good portions and my wife had a chicken cesar salad which had a perfect egg on, atmosphere amazing, old school pub...

We are both discerning foodies and we're impressed. We have just had our first meal here, having moved to the area very recently, and what a find. The mackerel starter was exquisitely well cooked, perfectly on-point, in fact. The goats cheese crumpet, was to die...

First night my wife and I had dinner here, we had booked but it was not busy, so we were well looked after by the friendly, attentive staff, the menu was varied and the prices were in keeping with good pub food. We believe the...

A lovely spot. Attentive service. Happy environment. First visit taken based on reviews. For us , the food was mediocre. Regrettable, as we wanted to experience what many others reviewers have enjoyed before us.

We had a lovely meal here and the food was some of the best we have had for a long time. I had the Tandoori Lamb Loin which is as good as meals I have eaten in high end restaurants. One thing they could improve...

On the way home, from a lovely morning walking with the dogs, we decided to call in for lunch. Found a table outside in the courtyard which was a sun spot. Served immediately with good service. We were impressed that you could have some of...

The Chef Joe made my day. Lovely food and great service. Thank you to Elsa and the rest of the staff!!

My partners meal was fine, but the fish and chips I had was poor and overpriced. When asked by the staff how it was I said the chips were not good and was told that no one else had given any comments that night, so...

What a fantastic pub this is! We were passing in a barge on the Llangollen Canal and had spotted this as a short walk from our overnight mooring. What a fabulous evening it turned out to be. We were lucky to get a table in...

Been here several times and it is always great, the food is excellent and the service top notch, pity there aren't more places arounds like this

We visited on the first night of our honeymoon. Food was amazing and service was even better! They congratulated us as soon as we walked through the door and bought us our last round of drinks! Would recommend the sharing bar nibbles for starters and...

We came to this pub by chance for lunch whilst waiting for our canal boat to be ready. What a fabulous place! We sat out in the garden as we had our dog with us but were told she was perfectly welcome inside too. The...

After hill valley golf and country club couldn't provide food for 33 golfers due to a covid related staff shortage up stepped the swan at marbury to say they could help We arrived to find two large tables set out for us after that nothing...

Sunday afternoon, feeling too hot to cook for ourselves, decided to try another new (for us) pub and settled on the Swan at Marbury. Quite busy outside as it was a beautiful evening. We opted to eat indoors. Very good choices on menu. Staff all...

We had a lovely lunch here last week. A short country walk from where we moored our narrow boat. The pub was very well presented, had a good range of ales and served excellent food. We sat under a sun brolly in the courtyard, and...

Excellent service. All the staff were very pleasant helpful and attentive. Food was very good . We were a party of 4 and all enjoyed their choices.

As always , good qulaity food served by frendly staff , there is also an outside arae but this does get busy in good wetaher , best to book Try the crispy duck .

I have to wax lyrical about the swan as this pub made our holiday in the cottage over the road so special. , We ate here 3 times and our friends joined us on the saturday night for the most lovely evening , The food...

I absolutely love this place been many times but we had an horrendous meal!!! The roast beef dinner used to be fantastic and seems to have gone down the pan ! Food wasn’t cooked up to standard ! Also one of us had a beef...

Excellent - nice atmosphere very friendly service and good food. Worth a short walk from canal. Nice inside or out.

Was the first restaurant I've been to since reopening inside, and it was amazing! Me and my mum shared the crispy duck to start, and honestly we both wished we'd ordered one each for our main course! The duck was so crispy. I then had...

The pub looked lovely when we arrived and the staff were helpful and pleasant but we were soon extremely disappointed we skipped starters then when our main courses arrived the chips on three meals were not cooked through it was clear they were frozen chips...

The decor is nice, the staff are friendly and does a decent pint. However i had the 'Rump of salt marsh lamb, Jersey Royals, pancetta and summer vegetable fricassee'. This turned out to be consisted of a few chunks of lamb a small cut up...