The Swan in West Berkshire

Fabulous location matched with a stunning menu and great service. Would also like to thank Hubert for his knowledge and great service. Will definitely recommend and be a happy retuning customer.

We had a very special 90th birthday celebration lunch. The service was amazing throughout, from my very first enquiry on the phone. We were able to have a large table for 12 with a view over the river. The food arrived promptly. I ate the fish pie which was delicious. Others were happy with their orders. We were allowed to bring a birthday cake and were even given complimentary Prosecco! It was the perfect venue for family members meeting from all over the country, and particularly convenient as very close to the train station. I’m sure we will return.

I ate here today and was left feeling disappointed by the bang average food. The beer was nice (Yes IPA), the location is perfect, staff wonderful and friendly but the food wasn't great. The roast chicken could have had a nice crispy skin and been well seasoned but was very bland, the beef wasn't very tender, dry Yorkshire puddings, the gravy was lacking flavour and a tad too watery, potatoes could have been more flavoursome and crispy (good oil or duck fat and more salt). Everything was below par. Slightly better produce and better seasoning and this would be a lovely Sunday roast. I've been previously and ate different food and that was better so had higher expectations. Shame as everything else is great.

Decided to go back to the Swan since its reopening. Great service from all 3 staff (2 young guys and a girl). Sea bass was the best I've had in AGES. Curry very good, but needs more sauce. Cherry crumble not so great. More crumble. More real fruit. We'd definitely come back and hope to give a 5 for food. I thought the waiters listened well to feedback and said they'd talk to the chefs. Price was good. Great evening overall

Gorgeous place! Lovely steak, delicious strawberry cheesecake and amazing views. Would visit again! Thank you to Hubert!

Hubert was my waiter, he was superb, the food was magnificent. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to others. Thank you for a lovely and memorable time.

Fab location right on the river. Food is very ‘classy’

Having a pint on the Thames while small boats moor beside you in the sun? Practically unbeatable pub experience

Great experience at The Swan! The service was excellent—staff noticed my drink was low and offered another before I even asked, which really stood out. The food was good, classic pub style, but I’d love to see more variety and creativity on the menu. With such a beautiful view from the deck, the setting deserves a bit more from the kitchen. Still, I’d definitely come back!

I had a great experience at The Swan. The service was genuinely impressive—attentive without being overbearing. One standout moment was when the staff noticed my drink was running low and offered me another before I even had to ask. It's small details like that which show they care about their guests and take pride in good service. The food was solid—classic pub fare, well-prepared and satisfying. That said, I think the menu could benefit from more variety and creativity. With such a beautiful view from the deck, the atmosphere deserves a menu that goes beyond the usual pub standards. A few more inspired dishes could really elevate the dining experience. All in all, a very enjoyable visit with excellent service and a stunning setting. I’d definitely come back—and I’m curious to see if they expand their menu in the future.

Had a good meal on overlooking the Thames late afternoon in the sun. Great service enjoyed the banter.

Had dinner at The Swan this evening with my wife and really enjoyed it. The pub has a lovely atmosphere, the food was excellent, and our waiter Hubert was fantastic – as were all the staff. Great service all round. Highly recommend!

Had my lunch at this lovely location in Pangbourne, the Swan is absolutely beautiful and amazing, all the staff are fantastic but especially Hubert, He recommended the Succulent crispy chicken schnitzel. 5/5

Excellent service, Excellent food,Outstanding location.The swan team always go that bit extra to make your visit enjoyable and memorable.

Nice place, good atmosphere, nice food. Plenty of tables inside and outside by the river on a nice day. Sea bass was crispy and delicious as were the chips. Also available Duck food £1, if you find the birds are begging for your plate scraps.

The Swan in Pangbourne has all the hallmarks of a pub that should be painfully average. You know the type. Big beautiful riverside building, clinging to the banks of the Thames like it’s got something to say, but really just waiting to fleece anyone from Berkshire foolish enough to confuse a view for a decent lunch. It’s the sort of place you expect to find laminated menus, Sauvignon by the bucket, and a burger that tastes faintly of 2009. But no. To my genuine astonishment, The Swan is really rather brilliant. I mean it. Shockingly, refreshingly, memorably good. Inside, it’s like someone’s kidnapped the entire editorial team of House & Garden and made them redo a country pub instead of another bloody converted barn in Wiltshire. Soft greens, woody tones, light bouncing off the river and straight onto your artisan breadboard. It’s tasteful without trying to be edgy. Homely, but not twee. We started with the teriyaki chicken skewers – proper nibbles, not the usual defrosted nonsense. These were sticky, sweet, charred just-so and – oh the joy – still moist. Moist! In a pub! Then came the steak. Flattering, you ask? I meant flat iron, but honestly, it flattered me more than any haircut I’ve had this year. This is the sort of steak that usually gets overcooked, oversalted, and slapped down like an afterthought. But here? No. Perfectly seasoned, expertly cooked, juicy in a way that should be illegal before the watershed. It tasted like someone in the kitchen genuinely gave a damn. And that’s the real kicker. This place feels like it cares. Like it wants to be more than a nice bit of scaffolding for sun-seekers in Barbour jackets and boat shoes. So, here I am, telling you what I shouldn’t. The Swan is a gem. A riverside revelation. Go now – before everyone else does.

An amazing find today. Beautiful location, wonderful staff and host, excellent food.

Had a brilliant evening listening to Amari , excellent food and great atmosphere next to a stunning setting on the edge of the Thames Thankyou to all the servers !

Visited the Swan Pangbourne 3 times, food delicious! Staff are all amazing and friendly , so beautiful outside watching the boats on the water, entertainment was awesome. Lovely atmosphere!!!. Definitely be back!!

Lovely welcome to the best spot on the Thames for an extra special Sunday roast a cut above the rest. Thank you to Hubert and the team for a great lunch.

This pub/restaurant is in a great setting with lovely views of the River Thames! We had tasty roast dinners and were recommended delicious desserts. Basil, our waiter, looked after us beautifully!

hubert was amazing, everything came quickly and he was very attentive to our needs. would definitely recommend

From the moment we walked in we were greeted by friendly staff and shown to our table but we asked if we could sit on the lovely terrace outside while we had a drink and browsed at the menu. Basil was our waiter who was very friendly and professional and the food was super. We loved the atmosphere and was the perfect end after a walk in Goring. Will definitely be back even though we live far but worth the journey.

On the river Thames Pangbourne Local beers great Nice atmosphere

Great place for drinks or food. Kindest people you can find. Lovely to come with the doggy

Lovely to see The Swan back and better than ever! The refurbishment seems to have been a huge success: it now has a modern aesthetic while still keeping its old charm. Wonderfully hospitable and friendly staff (special shoutout to Hubert, great to see him back!), impeccable service, and delicious seasonal food and drinks in a beautiful location. We had an amazing time, as always. Happy Easter!🌷👍

Since its been revamped the food is absolutely fantastic you also get great real ales, smallish car park but you can park on the high street 3 min walk away.

This was our first visit back in years and since complete refurbishment. We were sat in the most beautiful area and quickly greeted by our server. Basil was incredibly attentive without being intrusive, made lovely recommendations and was a pleasure to be served by. Also accompanied by Abbie who was lovely. Overall 10/10 and will be back soon. Thankyou👏🏼

Just went for drinks but loved it.

Great people, great food, great prices, great service. Perfect end to a hike along the Thames path. This pub alone will bring me back to Pangbourne.

such lovely staff helping us this evening, special thanks to abby and basil who went above and beyond to wait us will be coming back again !

Hubert our waiter, knows how to please. Good recommendations! Excellent Service! and a winning smile; combined with perfect fish, chips and dips is a meal made in heaven . Thanks The Swan At Pangborne we will return 😄

Nice pub, very friendly staff, good food

Took my mum for lunch on Monday 14th April. The staff were very inattentive. I felt we were invisible and I had to physically approach a staff member 3 times just for a simple request such as asking for a coffee and then the bill. We were sat in view but they didn't look our way or approach us in a timely way. It wasn't very busy either. The kyiv was underwhelming- very bland and I couldn't finish the cappuccino. It was more like a latte and had an odd taste. Won't be recommending.

Amazing food, amazing service, great atmosphere! Really loved everything about it! The staff were very friendly and the desserts out of this world! Will definitely be coming back soon!

Great food and service from Howey and all the team

Lovely meal by the Thames fish and chips, fish pie and ciabatta with fish fingers all delicious very attentive staff

Very friendly dog friendly, beautiful food and in their beautiful settings

Just popped in for a drink and a sit by the river after a long walk. Blissful. Great service from the lads at the bar. Friendly, polite & efficient.

Popped in for a drink and some food and got a table immediately. Lots of helpful staff available and not long to wait for your order. Only bad point is that the car park is quite small.

Four of us went here for a meal on Mother's Day - the food was delicious and the staff were absolutely lovely, couldn't recommend more highly and will definitely be back. Great service.

A wonderful Mother’s Day lunch - our large party were overlooking the river and received first class service from our waiter, Basil. Nothing was too much trouble and we thoroughly enjoyed our choices from the special menu. Would definitely recommend!

We came for a meal on my sons 5th birthday. 2 adults and 2 kids under 10. The service was brilliant, the food came out quickly and was really nice. I had the steak, my husband the burger, and kids had cheese burger and fish fingers - everyone was really happy with their food. Not loads of choice on the menu but it was perfect for what we were after. The pub looks great after the refurb and there was a good atmosphere with a mix of people there for drinks / food. Basil was great and made the evening really enjoyable, thank you!

Really good steak sandwich!!! Cooked perfectly!

Beautiful pub by the river Thames.Would be lovely to sit outside on a sunny day.

Basil was our server tonight, he was very attentive and witty !! He offered great recommendations such as the butter milk fried chicken sharer and the sea bass - the atmosphere was lively and the service was quick. Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff - we will be sure to return !!

Sea bass was delicious & perfectly cooked. Service was excellent , Basil was friendly ... attentive & offered recommendations . It was my first visit since The Swan was refurbished & I will certainly be back.

Basil was an excellent waiter and was incredibly knowledgeable. Excellent food and epic cocktails

First time and will definitely be going again. The scenery is amazing and the staff were very friendly. Food was delicious. Parking is a bit of an issue, small car park and people weren't parking the in bays (and making their own bays!) so was hard to get back out of the space.

Basil was amazing! I really like the fish curry. The unoaked Chardonnay is great but the passion fruit martinis tasted of liquorice strangely. Great for any occasion - cocktails with the girls or dinner with the family. So pleased to have a decent place in Pangbourne.

Basil Basil was a great waiter, loved the ginger margarita and the fish curry!!

Our waiter Basil was outstanding attentive and professional, great advert for the Swan

Nicely refurbished. Basil very good host.

Great food. Beautiful location. DO NOT FORGET TO ADD YOUR REGISTRATION TO THE CAR PARK....I did and got a £60.00 fine 😡

Amazing service today from Basil, the food was delicious. Wish we lived closer to visit again.

Had a lovely Sunday roast at the Swan today. Can't recommend enough, Simone was amazing to seat us and rest of the staff provided perfect service. X

Visited for the first time today, lovely food. A special thank you to our server Basil for the great service. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

Had a really lovely lunch. Food amazing but what topped off the visit was our amazing server Basil. Thank you so much for making our lunch that extra bit nice ❤️

Great lunch. Our server, Basil, was excellent.

Consistent quality, I even enjoyed cabbage for the first time in my life!

Great meal at the Swan, Pangbourne. Our waiter, Hubert was very attentive and helped us make great choices. We had the Sea Bas served with a side of roasted white cabbage - highly recommended.

Best service in the area. Hubert is THE best waiter, super kind. Dani is THE best barman. And Rob makes a good coffee. Stick toffee pudding is amazing. 10/10 would come again.

Went with family to celebrate and hadn’t been to the Swan since its revamp. Great friendly service, menu with a twist and good value. Would definitely recommend.

Firstly, I’m super happy to see the Swan open again. Regarding the redecoration: personally I’d have preferred they kept it more traditional pub vibe rather than like a restaurant kitchen - there are 4 different tile styles throughout; looks expensive but not very pubby! Re the good: Amazing ! Very good quality dishes presented well. I had Sea Bass - it tasted fresh and good portion. Mum had the pie and it was delicious, fragrant spiced pork like a Moroccan tajine but in a pie. With excellent roast cabbage ( never thought I’d enjoy cabbage ). Desserts were a little less impressive but good enough. Service was attentive and professional ( almost a bit too professional, again it’s like a restaurant not a pub ). Anyway. Great to have the Swan back and with a great chef. Keep it up!

A very enjoyable unplanned stop after visiting Basildon Park. A great welcome from a very friendly and professional member of the team followed by a much needed lesson in how to pour a Guinness! Brilliant! Plus, possible the tastiest chicken and BLT sandwich I have ever had! Next time we will plan to come here. Highly recommended

My wife and I had Sunday lunch here with two lady friends. The food was excellent and plentiful. I had roast lamb and my wife had the sea bass, both perfectly cooked. The staff are all very friendly and attentive. I should mention that when I tried to book online it said they were full up. However, when I telephoned the lady who answered said they had plenty of room, so my advice is to phone to book, as online obviously doesn't work. After our main course we were offered a selection of desserts, all fattening but delicious, something for everybody. We had wine by the glass with the meal, as we each drank different ones. Surprisingly for a pub the house wines were all very good. I had a Sauternes with my dessert that went down very well. We hope to revisit soon. You do need to book as this pub is very popular and gets full at weekends. This also helps to drown out the fairly vile "muzak"!

Gent at the bar was welcoming and friendly, food was great and quick and a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely visit again

Perfect end to a long walk. The outdoor sitting is by the river with wonderful views.

Lovely little spot on the river. Enjoyed a pint outside

Delicious sea bass and pie of the day (spiced pork) followed by knickerbocker glory and apple artic roll. Only point of note was the almond/sugar shard in the desserts - very sticky/chewy. Got stuck on our teeth. Everything else was lovely though.

So happy to see this place back open!! Nice decor and a great food as always! Nice to see some off the older staff back, big Thank you to Hubert and Simone! See you guys soon

Popped in with my mates for a quick pint! Nice place by the river Thames, staff very welcoming, and we end up having a huge and delicious burger. Is good to know we have this place only 20 minutes from Reading! Thank you team Swan

Wow! Amazing food and good quality service, super impressed.

I had burger and chips here not that long ago, have to say the staff and the quality of the food is just amazing, would definitely recommend.

Very good food, excellent ale, river view.

The staff were so welcoming, so nice and so helpful, cannot fault them at all! However for £18.50 for a roast you would expect more than 3 roast potatoes. It’s a pub that has been transformed from a pub into the aesthetic of a restaurant. If that’s what you are going for then the food needs to match it. The roast was very tasteless, no seasoning, gravy like water and portions underwhelming. Is it that hard to make a decent roast, or make an average one and charge less.

We dined here with my family for my daughter 16th Birthday as she wanted to go some where special. We were impressed with the new look and atmosphere to match, Our Waiter Basil was Chatty and Entertaining. We ordered various starters, Hot Honey Chicken Wings which were superb , Sausage roll and Maceral pate both were great, Only quibble there wasn't enough sour dough bread as it came with only 2 small pieces, once you had loaded both slices with the generous serving of pate you were left with more pate which had to finished off with a folk. Needed at lease 4 pieces to match the portion of pate. Mains...Ordered 3 Burgers which we all enjoyed, if not a little pricey, came with skinny fries which we requested to swop for the Chunky chips...They wouldn't offer a straight swap, so we had to pay an extra £5 per serving which came in a extra side dish , Trouble with this was we ended up with uneaten skinny fries , Not good customer practice. Ordered 2 flat iron steaks which again came with skinny fries , we prefer Chunky with our steak but most oddly the steak was supposed to be served with watercress , but we got warm wet lettuce instead as apparently they had ran out . we weren't prewarned of this or offered an alternative ? Warm lettuce! Odd choice to serve with a hot steak? Would of preferred a side salad instead.... The plate looked underwhelming with a fairly small sliced steak a hand full of skinny fries and wet lettuce ,wasn't at all filling (Note the weight is not stated on the menu?) for £25 you'd expect a lot more. One glass of wine and 4 soft drinks Bill came to a little over £250 for 5 persons, 2 of which were children. My parents who both had the steak meals weren't at all happy as they came away still hungry. Sadly we wont be returning for the Restaurant food, but would be happy to have snacks and drinks out the back with that fantastic River View!

Fabulous Valentine dinner at The Swan this evening. Steaks were excellent - cooked to perfection and Hubert looked after us well

Brilliant pub... service was great 👍 I had the vegan roast - my carrots were cold but otherwise very good...

Not been to the Swan for quite sometime, last time was for a lunch. The refurb has certainly changed the look and feel of the place. music marginally too loud, although we were seated under a speaker. Service was a little slow although it was a busy Saturday evening 01/02/25. Both our starters and main meals were good. dessert however was a new expererience. I ordered a cherry /almond crumble with a custard and requested ice cream instead of the custard. This was noted by the maitress who returned a short while later to inform me that there would incur an additional charge £2.50 to add ice cream. Have never ever over many many years been charged extra for swapping custard for ice cream or mash for chips etc etc - not impressed with that at all. This left a "bitter taste" to my cherry crumble!!!!!!

Beautiful location, food was amazing and team was outstanding. Well done and keep the great job going x

Lovely pub with what would be a good atmosphere when busy. Food came quickly and was hot but there was a complete lack of seasoning on anything. The Kyiv had no garlic butter in it at all and the chicken wings were so so greasy.

Brilliant place, but since its renovation, it hasn't lost any of its charm and atmosphere. The staff and kind and chatty, and food is excellent. 5/5 brilliant.

The floor staff were very friendly and welcoming in their welcome and service. As it is known, they were closed for a long time due to the overflow of the river, and on my first visit after they reopened, I can say that the atmosphere was better, especially the toilets were very clean and renovated. The floor staff was more devoted than before and they were all very polite. When it came to the menu and the food they were frankly no better than average. We will return again for the wines and atmosphere.

Delicious food, impeccable service. My family and I were served by Simone, she was extremely kind and helpful. I recommend it and will return many times with my family.

I arrived with my family by surprise at The Swan, we were the first customers of the day. The doors opened and we were welcomed with joyful disposition and a lot of charisma from Simone, who provided us with a different experience with excellent and quality service. The suggestions made by Simone catered to all of our family's tastes and we are sure that we will return to The Swan, it was a pleasure to be with you Congratulations to the entire team, especially to the charisma and attention provided by Simone. Thank you all and see you soon

This appears to have been refurbished and was amazing..didn't eat here to not booing bit the food looked amazing. The ale and service were very good and not overpriced. Recommend

Warm welcome and tasteful decor. Waiter Hubert was attentive and shared recommendations from the menu. Nice views of river from the table.

The Swan is looking beautiful following their renovation, super cosy. I booked a table for 19, which they accommodated perfectly. The staff were so attentive, wonderful with our children and made our visit feel so relaxed, like a home from home. The food was absolutely delicious, everything cooked exactly as requested and no complaints from anyone. Special shout out to Basil, who was just amazing. Thanks so much guys, can’t wait for our next meal.

Had a delicious Malabar curry with monkfish and king prawns that was bursting with flavour. The rhubarb and Aperol spritz was great as well. To top it all off, service from the charming Hubert was excellent. Look forward to returning to try the tantalising desserts.

Really like the refurb of the pub, car park is still a bit of an issue tho as it's to small for the size of venue but not much they can do about that I suppose. Loved that it's dog friendly. Great service, our waiter was fantastic. Food was poor tho to be honest. I ordered the chicken kyiv with creamed leeks, the Kyiv had no filling that I could taste so basically got breaded chicken, also very bland and the creamed leeks were awful. My girlfriend ordered the burger which wasn't very good especially for £20 best thing was the bun. Overpriced for what it is.

Seabass was beautiful! Steak was a bit overcooked in the sirloin baguette as its quite a thin cut of meat. Service was great and the food came really quickly despite of the fact that the place was quite busy. Dogs welcome and they even provide a blanket for them to be able to sit on the furniture.

The new and improved Swan is a must for a lovely meal or a night out in the village. The staff are extremely welcoming and friendly and you'll feel right at home from the minute you arrive. Fantastic food and drinks menus! I can't wait for summer to enjoy the stunning views on the Thames with a refreshing cold drink.

lovely pub with a beautiful fireplace by the river

Really enjoyed our visit and I am so pleased to see The Swan open again. Great food and excellent service.

We love the swan. The staff are so lovely and the renovation is beautiful. Happy days by the river.

The Swan has been closed for 11 months due to flooding from its idyllic setting on the River Thames. We visited yesterday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner, eager to see the refurbishment. We were not disappointed - in fact we were absolutely delighted! The men and food presentation has gone up a notch, the staff are friendly, the refurbishment tasteful and fresh looking. We are delighted to see The Swan up and running again as it is within walking distance for us, and for visitors to Pangbourne, just opposite the railway station (trains from Didcot, Reading and Paddington) Dog friendly - customer friendly - perfect! p.s. we were delighted by the prawn curry, cheeseburger, cherry and almond crumble, and rhubarb and custard knickerbocker glory ;D

We went as a group of 4 people. My friends seemed to enjoy their food as they ordered sea bass, fish and chips and a burger. I wasn't as lucky though. I ordered a steak mid rare. The first time it came completely raw in the middle and I had to send it back. The second time it was better but they had forgotten to put any salt in it! I also got a duck egg fried in duck fat, also severely lacking in salt, that was not bad, but not too impressive either. The service was exceptional and the staff was very polite and helpful. They were also quick to recommend dishes when some of us weren't sure what to get.

Really impressed with the staff and new decor . Food was nicely presented

We met friends for lunch and everything about our visit was excellent. The Swan is a combination of cosy and elegant. The staff were friendly and provided exceptional service. Good wine list and delicious food, especially the desserts!