The Swan in Sedgemoor

Had an amazing over night stay here. We arrived on our bikes completely soaked and frozen. The staff were so, so helpful and friendly. They even found us a safe place to store and charge our electric bikes. The room was lovely, with everything you maybe need. The decor charming and the little touches of high quality soaps and bubble baths were very much appreciated. We stayed for dinner and that was absolutely delicious. Plus the service was great. Then the next mornings breakfast was delicious and the staff couldn't have been more friendly and efficient. We're planning on using the Stay Original chain for a summer cycling trip!

Visited The San on Saturday 5th March for a birthday lunch with some very good friends. We were seated in the Bar which was pleasant especially next to the slow burning fire which was very welcoming.We had a mixture of starters and main courses, including the seared breast of wood pigeon and crispy venison, torched mackerel, crab croquette, pork belly and baked cod. All dishes looked very appetising and tasted delicious. Portions were just about right.Service was very good, atmosphere cosy, and reasonable value for money.

We recently stayed in Wedmore and had two evening meals in the restaurant. The staff were friendly and accommodating, however the food was over priced for what we got. For example the most expensive steak came with just chips and no vegetables, with extra for the sauce. The duck was good but again hardly any vegetables and no potatoes of any description.

I have lived locally to this pub for nearly 7 years, and each year it gets worse and worse. I feel sorry for the people who pay so much money to come and visit the hotel and it is just not worth the money. EVERYTHING is over priced they up the prices on even the most basic things - A bowl of cereal, A pint of coke costs £4! A small, and i really mean small, Portion of chips is £4, if you go to some fish and chip shops you can get better chips, a better size for half that price!I am so disappointed in the managers too, they lack professionalism and by the seems, Basic hygiene, always coughing and looking i’ll ! Yes the food can sometimes be good but it’s really not worth the back breaking prices. I generally feel sorry for people who drive through the village just looking for a pint and are met with the snobby staff members who take pride in the prices they charge and how they take the p*** with their portion sizes and the amount of ice put in their drink, charge less if the glass is half full and full with ice . I have watched this go on for too many years and it makes me wonder how people like stay original are still in business. But then i realise it’s just greed. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone i know it’s for a certain type of niche and i don’t want to see people waste their money in there when you can get better else where. Favouritism from certain staff members to the people with bigger pockets doesn’t go un noticed and neither does their fakeness, And that is not just me saying that i have heard that from a lot of people. I am just truly dissatisfied and disappointed in what the swan has become, A few years ago back when the boys worked there it looked like the staff enjoyed being there and it looked like they had something nice which made our experience better. But once they left the others started to follow as it just became sour.

We have been wanting to come here for years, but never got around to it.On Sunday after Christmas, we wanted something to eat, and dog friendly.Our normal places were closed, but The Swan was open, and had tables available forSunday Roast only, which was ideal, and took dogs, too!We arrived to find car park packed solid, but found a space.On entering we find this lovely old building with wooden floors, and a lovely outsidearea, which would be great in the summer.We were taken to our table, after saying our name, and shortly after given menus.We ordered the beef, and had the extra cost cauliflower cheese, and veg.While we were waiting I ordered drinks at the bar, and loved the fact they had the harder to find brands.I love German beer, and they had a German beer which I had not had before, which was amazing.Our meals arrived with a decent amount on the plate, and tasted great, too.For dessert I had two, Christmas pudding, and another pudding.The Christmas pudding was small & mostly seeds, and not what I call Christmas pudding which is rich with fruit & nuts.The other pudding was ok, but nothing special, and should be for £8.00 each, like Ihave paid at Clavelshay Barn!I have had amazing puddings made by a qualified chef, who is now Head Chef atThe Castle, in Taunton. When we got the bill, it was over £90, and then they want another 10% discretionary charge on top, making it nearly £100!!!We don't normally pay the extra, but did this time, due to the friendly, efficient staff. Our local Crossways pub, at West Huntspill, which has been Somerset CAMRA pubin Somerset, does a lovely Sunday Lunch, and even with extra veg, several desserts, expensive canned beer, etc, cost's less than £70!We do like The Swan, but not as a regular go to restaurant.

I arrived late on Sunday was met with a very polite lady, after a 6 1/2 hour drive down to be told they'd up graded me. Was a very nice surprise after a nightmare drive.Breakfast was really nice and evening meal was good as well.Thanks Gavin.

Really disappointing food and service. Waitresses hadn't got a clue what the were doing and had no personality. Head waitress was tired and grumpy. Pork Belly obviously cooked way ahead. Triple cooked chips no crunch and Luke warm. Steak was rare and tough (asked for med). Only 3 choices of puds .. no crumble type puds. All in all disappointing enough for me to write review

Had a brilliant meal out at the weekend, excellent food, lovely innovative plant based, fish and meat dishes, all served by a top team of waiting staff, couldn't fault it.

We stayed at The Swan for one night as we didn't relish the drive back to Bradford on Avon after meeting up with our chum for Sunday lunch. Firstly, the lunch was thoroughly enjoyed by all of us. Good portions very well cooked and reasonably priced. Service was good during a very busy session. Secondly we had a very comfortable night in room 6. Very clean and modern with character. Good size bathroom but hair washing was a challenge as no spray attachment on Bath. Thirdly, all staff were delightful. Special mention to Annie and Laurie. We'll be back.

The Swan made us extremely welcome from the moment we arrived. Arriving before check-in time we headed to the bar, however we were immediately told our room was ready. A beautiful large room with a huge bathroom (no shower, but it tells you that when booking). The downside for me was this room had no view at all. The window looked out a flat roof and wall (part of the old inn, not a random wall) and the bathroom window looked out on a roof. We also discovered the kitchen vents were outside our window in the morning when it started up quite early and could hear the staff. We are deep sleepers though so none of this detracted from our stay. Just to be aware of if you want to discuss your room choice in advance. The bar is large and welcoming with an open flame gas fire and a wood burner at opposite ends to keep it cosy. We also had dinner. The starters were a bit restricted for our taste but the mains and desserts had an excellent range. Everything was beautifully prepared and presented. Really tasty we enjoyed every mouthful. Breakfast was amazing. Nothing is too much bother and if you can eat all they have to offer, you are better than us. Once again the service and welcome were first class. The only disappointment for us was we had really wanted to stay two nights but could only get booked for the one. We were even more disappointed once we had experienced our stay that we had to leave too soon. The village itself has gorgeous shops, much to my husbands despair, we loved wandering and particularly enjoyed the gallery next door. My house is looking gorgeous as a result. He in return, enjoyed visiting the local cider makers. Wilkins Cider is a must if you are in the area traditional cider as it should be, as is Heck’s Cider a bit further away.

The Swan in darkness it looks amazing. Inside the decor was really nice. Checking in went just about OK, having to enter the restaurant marked "Reception" there was nobody there. My wife asked the most senior looking member of staff can she check-in, and was greeted with "could none of the other staff have helped you". After finally exchanging details we got our key, followed by a short brief which included "theres no staff on site at night so if you go out without a key, you won't be able to get back in..." - nice and warm then. We went to bed early'ish (9pm) to watch TV, expecting a comfy few hours. The bed however was completely "shot". The mattress had sunk both sides, was lumpy and you could feel the base clearly through both sides. The pillows were equally as lumpy/cheap. I went down stairs to mention this to senior member of staff. She followed my up, had a bounce, and said "feels like my mattress at home". We were offered a free "upgrade" to a larger room (more like it was the only room left), so we took a look. The bed was also sunk both sides also with a high ridge in the middle and at both edges, and a quick sit confirmed it had seen better days also. We stayed with what we had, hoping to speak to somebody in the morning. We heard from our ever-so-welcoming staff member that "thats fine with me, I have a few days off tomorrow, so somebody else can sort the issue in the morning".... The young member of staff in the morning said nothing, and likely wasn't aware.

The decor and ambience is lovely. The varied menu is full of temptations. On two visits (we had to go again!) we had the flat iron chicken, shoulder of lamb and steak. All were excellent. The prices reflect the quality and ambition, with several mains over £20 and starters at £7.50 to £9. But we felt that it was worth the money. The wine list was good too, with a couple of good bitters too. (The Otter Ale hit the mark.) Worth booking as we struggled and had one booking at 6.45pm and one at 8pm, with no availability in-between.

I visited The Swan three times during the week as it was open, a distinct advantage on the other two pubs that weren’t! But it isn’t welcoming for drinkers to be honest, it’s more a restaurant/ hotel and service was a little blasé... Beer was fine though.

Sunday lunch at The Swan is outstanding. Sunday lunch is a meal that has to be very familiar but better than home cooked. At the Swan this is masterfully done. The meal and service are just fabulous. The main course was followed by a set custard dessert that was complex and a divine creation. The service as always was wonderfully efficient. At 6.30pm the restaurant was buzzing with the evening bookings beginning. The ambiance was just perfect

I only wanted a pint after a few miles walking and the reception I received was not very cordial at all. Made to wait standing near the door despite telling them I only wanted a pint. When I did eventually get served the beer ran out, really. Now I did get the distinct impression that because I wasn’t eating I was not welcome. So I went to the New Inn (see separate review) which was outstanding.

Visited twice at about 6 o’clock on a Saturday now and both times no one sat inside but told all tables are booked and not able to sit for a drink even until there booked time. Bet some were booked at 7.30 or even 8. That’s fine and up to them but don’t know why it thinks it’s a public house and not a restaurant? Surly at least 2small tables could be left for local drinkers?Thankfully there are other sensible pubs in the village. Winters coming

Two of us went to the swan for a celebratory meal. I had the vegan quinoa followed by the vegan set custard. Best vegan meal I've had in a long time. The quinoa might have benefitted from a salad but it was absolutely delicious. The custard also very tasty. My brother had the chicken followed by the financier and this was also very tasty although he'd have like a vegetable to go with it. It was well priced for the quality of the food

We live in Wedmore and use the Swan regularly so we know it well. We like the ambience, and the fact that they have better wine than the average pub. The food is also very competent and we like to eat there. But there is one problem with the meals and the menu. There are simply not enough vegetables on offer to complement the main courses. The limited list of sides on the menu needs to be expanded with a couple of simple green vegetables, and a straightforward side salad. It would really help the balance of the meals.One other niggle: they have succumbed to the silly fashion of using brioche buns for their burgers. These are too sweet and rich for the job. It just jars with the tastes inside the burger. A burger works best with a conventional savoury bun ( doesn’t absolutely have to have sesame seeds but nice if it did!). At least give the customer the choice of bun? But we will still keep using the Swan come what may because it’s good to have a decent pub in your own village.

Good but couple of little issues that could spoil your stay if not aware, the hotel is lovely bar and restaurant food is excellent we stayed for two nights and enjoyed a great meal in the restaurant and breakfast served in the bar all great quality. The issues are no shower only a bath?? In 2021 … and the sound proofing in the rooms although apparently better than before you can here the bar and restaurant until they close at gone 11pm

We booked a table for eight people on Saturday. The Swan has a great atmosphere and we enjoy taking visitors there who are visiting our village. The prices and descriptions on the menu have no relation to what we received. I had Falafel Ciabatta, which was dry.and bland. I expect food to be at least the same, if not better than meals I cook myself Most people described what they had, at best average. The staff were courteous. A special mention to the young lady who brought the birthday cake. We will unfortunately be travelling outside the village in future when we have guests.

Really nice pub with rooms we had one night there on 27th July. The room was clean and comfortable, the food was good, they sold decent beer.The stay was highlighted by one young lady, not sure if she was a manager but after checking us in she was serving behind the bar. In the evening she was serving dinner all with a friendly smile. The next day she was on breakfast duty, even with the previous days late shift her presence at breakfast was so bubbly and professional, lovely young lady and nice place. Would definitely stay again and recommend. Well done.

I had lunch here today with my wife and I was very impressed. Beautifully presented food, certainly at the level of a decent restaurant, and sensibly-sized portions.The dining room was light and airy (though rather warm but we are in the middle of a heatwave) and the atmosphere was just right. Perhaps a little background music might be considered?The staff were friendly and the welcome was a warm one.I thought that the £70.00 bill represented very fair value, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Swan.

Amazing staff, so friendly, superb service. Food was fantastic, the outside seating was magical and smelt of jasmine. We loved our evening at the swan! Highly recommend it!

This is a lovely restaurant in the quaintest of villages. The Sunday menu is all about the traditional Sunday roast and it truly delivers with the vegetarian option being equally as enticing as the meat ones. A really good take on modern English with great service.

We had a 2 night stay and stayed in the largest room at front of the hotel. It was very noisy throughout the night and as the window would not open properly, very hot.They did supply a fan which helped. Lots of car doors banging in early hours - think staff! The first night the food in the restuarant was execellent but the second night, Sunday, it was terrible. (4th July) As was the waiting staff, who did not even come to see if my husband wanted another drink, which he did. Sad, as we were so full of praise for the Saturday night meal, which was cooked by the exec chef (the breakfast waitress told us) maybe was the cleaner tonight!My husband had a 3 Roast meal at £20 and the yorkshire was raw inside - the vegetables were limp and tasteless. I asked the waiter if I could have a starter but as a main portion. The night before they said nothing was too much trouble. He said no. it's too difficult! ( to do 2 courgettes instead of one?) Feeling a bit sad as we had a fantastic meal the night before and the staff could not do enough for us....what a difference a day makes...

First outing for 3 friends since last year so high expectations.Despite being a lovely day we opted to sit inside as we had lots to catch up on. Service was excellent and the food was gorgeous and tasty.Vegan and vegetarian dishes on offer alongside fish and meat options..Two of us had the flat iron chicken and 1 dover sole. The chicken was tender and well seasoned and a delight to eat and there was nothing but a few bones left on the plate of the dover sole eater!Staff were very good , polite and helpful but not of the hovering type.Altogether a very enjoyable experience.

The place felt a little tired. Food is not cheap and quite average to poor. My girlfriend had the fish for £21 which was fine. I had a roast for £16, some of which was cold and was bland. For the price you’d expect everything to be of a much higher standard.Staff were very friendly. It was a Sunday evening service and I feel like we might have caught them at the end of a long weekend.

Booked a month ago for the restaurant, they placed us on a wobbly table in the corner of the pub side. We asked to move table and we were placed on a small table on the otherside of the pub. Expensive for bland food served by clueless staff. We wont be back.

I came to this place rather excited as it looked as a nice gastro pub. COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT! Poor food quality and shoddy service with children doing the rounds. Wasted night and regretful experience. Poir products used as well. Don't waste your time here. It is just a normal pub with dubious cleanliness. My glass was stuck on the table that wabbled the whole time.

After months and months of not going out and being in our 'bubble' of home life and home cooked meals, lunch out at The Swan was utterly delicious!Sadly the weather was a little chilly & soggy the day we visited, so the sheepskin rugs and blankets, log burner and overhead heaters were a welcome treat.Service is attentive and nothing is too much trouble, & all Covid precautions are in place.Food is excellent! Really tasty, fresh, locally sourced and considered. Whilst this may not be the cheapest of places for lunch, the quality of produce is very apparent & totally appreciated. Support local, help out the hospitality industry and certainly look at booking The Swan, as you will not be disappointed!

This use to be our date night restaurant - good food (pork belly to travel miles for, when available), nice atmosphere, friendly service - and we couldn't wait to return when permitted. The food is just as good, but the prices seem to be hiked. £22 for two pieces of lamb, each the size of your thumb, is not good value, even though it was beautifully cooked. And a side of chips in a ramekin for £4? I'm all for sharing the cost of Covid, but not paying for it entirely!

I couldn't fault the Swan - the food was excellent, with really good, creative vegetarian options and very fresh fish. The front of house team were top notch, always friendly and highly efficient too. They thought of plenty of comforts given we were eating outdoors, with sheepskins and blankets and festive lights, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere.

Delicious eats. Lovely safe environment just what’s needed after lock down. Excellent caring staff who are professional in manner

My mother is Wedmore born and bred and whenever I visit I like to take my parents to The Swan for lunch. I have always found it to be a good experience and the food has always been excellent with this trip being no exception. We ate in the bar area rather than the restaurant which I assume is down to social distancing but I cannot fault the food nor the service. It was polite and professional and of course we will return.

We were sat in the bar side so I don’t know if our experience would have been different on the restaurant side but I found the service very unfriendly and waiter was quite abrupt in his manner, No smiles or pleasantries exchanged.My Bream was delicious, my partners burger was tasty but extremely dry and I definitely do not recommend the fish and chips for kids, was very greasy and over battered.Other reviews are good if not excellent so I am going to give them benefit of the doubt and say we just caught them on a bad day

Stayed here on way home from Cornwall and so glad I did great attentive staff warm welcome had lunch and the food was great the rooms were outstanding will defiantly be back for a longer stay

We booked for one night and we're blown away by the standard of service, food and would definitely recommend. Perfect from start to finish. What a fantastic team. Well done to you all and hope to visit again.

Ate here a couple of times on our staycation to Somerset. Although pricier than other local establishments it’s well worth the money. We felt very well looked after both times and the COVID safety features were very good. Good choice of traditional Fabre with a modern twist and very well presented. They also offer extensive gluten free options. Good drinks list. We would definitely return.

We stayed here for 2 nights. Had a lovely room with claw footed bath, I have always fancied one of those! Freshly cooked breakfast was excellent and lovely to see local produce being used. COVID regs changed during our stay, meaning the bar closed at 10pm and table service was implemented by law, the staff executed this very well. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Cleaning tables as customers vacated and plenty of sanitiser. We will definitely return.

This restaurant served delicious food at a very reasonable price. Staff were friendly and curteous, adhering to COVID-19 rules and regulations. Pork belly and trifle was amazing.

I can understand the mixed recent reviews for The Swan specifically with regards to Covid. However, I would say that we had a pleasant time there.To begin with, there's a one-way system in place for entering and exiting the building. Hand sanitiser was pumped into our hands upon arrival by a member of staff and the tables were very well spaced a part with screens in between them. The doors and windows were opened to allow in fresh air. The staff weren't wearing masks, which I would have preferred, but we still felt that they operated in a safe manner.With regards to the food, the service was friendly and quick, the food portions very good and delicious. It was well priced and we didn't have many complains about the food.

We visited the Swan twice during a week long stay in Wedmore, and compared with other restaurants we visited, they certainly tried to implement COVID19 regulations, regularly cleaning tables, asking diners to remove drinks and cutlery from trays etc. However, the staff didn't seem that bothered by the idea of wearing a mask, or not congregating together, other diners wandered around freely without masks (we were the only ones who arrived actually wearing masks!) and that felt a bit odd.The food itself was really excellent - fantastic crab starter and lovely rib eye steaks were well received - and although more expensive than other places we visited, was certainly worth the additional expense. However, I couldn't help feeling that there wasn't enough focus on health and safety - dull but vital in today's climate.

Booked for supper with visiting friends and were disappointed. Service and welcome very pleasant but the main course and (cold) sweet were SO slow in arriving that we went home for coffee. ...other folk did seem to be served much more quickly than us. The food was nice but pricey. (Wedmore prices??)The tables were really unpleasantly 'sticky' to the touch; maybe it was the anti Covid disinfectant? Have eaten here several times previously but found the experience inconsistent.Will probably not be coming back now.

We stopped off at The Swan on our way back from Street on the off chance they may have a table. Due to Covid etc. we were not holding out much hope as we hadn't booked.We were greeted by welcoming smiling staff who found us a table straight away. All the safety guidelines were being adhered to and were clearly displayed. The food was phenomenal and we didn't have to wait long. Beautiful homecooked fresh roast chicken with apricot and sage stuffing was my choice and my husband had the belly pork. Wonderful food.I felt very safe and relaxed eating there as all was clean and well spaced.A great experience.

A fantastic experience! Superb food, accommodation and the staff couldn’t have done anything more to make us feel welcome! Great Covid awareness throughout the restaurant and rooms! Can’t recommend highly enough!

If you are coming here for the food, it's really excellent. If you are concerned about COVID... well that's a different story. We dined at a different local pub/restaurant the night before where the food was very mediocre but the COVID safety was excellent. Dining at The Swan was the mirror image of that experience. The food was served quickly after ordering, and it was some of the best we've had in a very long time - compliments to the chef. However it did feel somewhat like the restaurant had done not a lot more than the minimum to comply with requirements to reopen. No contact details taken, nor any sign of a track & trace system. None of the servers wore a mask, and you could see them gathering very close together in small groups, chatting with each other - no attempt at distancing. Table cleaning was a quick squirt of disinfectant and wipe of the tabletop, but chairs were not cleaned at all. In summary - excellent (if pricey) food, best suited if you're not too worried about COVID. If you are concerned, I'd think twice.

Booked online and found to be in the pub rather than restaurant on arrival (not given the choice). Found people sitting in our table because there wasn't a 'reservation' sign so we sat down on a nearby table that smelt faintly of urine. Not a brilliant start. No drinks menu was given and waitress not helpful in recommending something when my partner suggested that he wanted a porter or something similar.Food was fine but for a plaice costing £21 I expected better than fine and a bigger portion. Asked if we wanted dessert, we said yes and were told that they'd come back in a few minutes to take our order. 20 minutes later I had to go and find someone as we'd been forgotten. Desserts just OK and very expensive. Again, had to go and pay at the bar as waitress didn't return.Nearly £35 a head for mediocre food and poor service. Won't be back.

Ate here while staying in Wedmore for few days on the recommendation of our Air BnB host and we weren’t disappointed. Good food, friendly service and part of the Eat out to help out scheme. It’s a big pub / restaurant and they really have got the COVID thing thing right - sanitiser on the access point, one way system, table service including drinks, good spacing between tables and portable screens where distances are harder to achieve.Well done all involved.

Fabulous food, great ambience and excellent service provided by Louis and Laurie. Very highly recommended.

We enjoyed our meals and service was first class. Safe and hygienic environment. We would highly recommend- best to book ahead.

A very nice meal of crab starter and medium rare rump with blue cheese sauce x2 With excellent service. Winner winner half price dinner.

I haven’t eaten here since the pub was refurbished a number of years ago. We were looking for a Sunday roast on Sunday evening and thought we’d give it a go. The paper signage on the front door was a little confusing and could have said “use side entrance” with an arrow. The blackboard at the side entrance explain the hygiene measures being taken was excellent though. We ate in a marquee in the garden. The staff were friendly and helpful. The fire pits in the marquee were of no benefit heat-wise, and just provided a lot of smoke. We needed to wear jackets and got a little smokey. The music was terrible and contained inappropriate language. However, my daughter and I had roast pork belly with fennel and it was fantastic. Tender, flavoursome meat, with crunchy/chewy crackling. A good home made gravy, good roast potatoes, cabbage and some kind of carrot pure and parsnips. It really was excellent and the best pork I’ve eaten out. The organic ginger beer was excellent and the puds were a little overpriced and bland, I couldn’t taste the coffee in the coffee sauce. The bill came to £25 each and I’d give the main course 10 out of 10. Deserts 5 out of 10, drinks 10/10, staff 8 out of 10 and atmosphere 6 out of 10. I would definitely go back for a roast. Just a few tweaks and it would be perfect.

My last review of the Swan followed a really disappointing visit there, that review gave just 2 stars largely because of very poor service sad really because we had had many good meals there. We were not alone in our views and there were several poor reviews!We have just returned and I am really pleased to say they really do seem to have dealt with the poor service issues and the meal we had was very good! So pleased because my last review hurt!Can I also say it was really good to see covid taken seriously and we felt safe.

Fantastic food and really lovely staff. For our first restaurant visit after lockdown this was an excellent venue. Can highly recommend and hope to revisit next time we're in the area. Thank you to all staff.

We chose the Swan at Wedmore for a little staycation break post-lockdown. Photos and menu looked great online, and being dog friendly clinched it for us. We had such a brilliant three days here, and can't rate it highly enough. The staff were all fantastic, in particular General Manager Barrie, who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Nothing was too much trouble (even my very barky dog who seemed to take exception to all the other punters!)The whole place was totally set up for this weird "new normal"; everything felt very clean and safe but without being intrusive. My room was epic (the biggest bed ever and an awesome stand alone bath). And they did the best "doggie bags" of treats for the pooch (which went someway to distract him barking...!) The menu was slimmed down but we managed to scoff our way through most of it during our stay (breakfast, lunch, dinner....!) Excellent wine list, with Barrie recommending some absolute corkers (he did a mean Aperol Spritz too!)A great place, lovely staff, brilliant location for exploring this beautiful part of the world. Have recommended it to everyone since coming home, and will definitely be back soon! Thanks for having us!

Stayed here for 2 nights on our way to Devon. Lovely big room breakfast and dinner on both days were very good . I am coeliac and nothing was to much trouble. The staff were very professional and friendly and they had adapted well to the new regime re coronavirus.Annie the assistant manager was great she really looked after us well .Would return if in the area again.

Our first restaurant trip since lock down and it didn't disappoint. The staff are friendly and professional and good social distance and hygiene measures are in place so you feel safe. The food not only looked beautiful but it was delicious too. Highly recommend the tikka mackerel and the white chocolate cheesecake. 10/10

Post-lockdown lunch.We had an absolutely lovely lunch today. The food was great (tasty, fresh, good variety on menu), drinks lovely and service great.Staff were very well organised and set up for the brave new world of social distancing. We sat inside and felt very comfortable. They have done a good job.We would thoroughly recommend.

We stayed here for our first experience post lockdown and it was amazing ! The staff, particularly the hostess who greeted us, were incredible and made us very assured that everything was being done to prevent the possibility of Covid spreading.We stayed, which we haven't done before, in "The Loft"; it is a beautiful room and very spacious whilst still making you feel cosy. We ate at the restaurant and also had breakfast and again service and food was perfect. Thankyou for a great night !

First meal out and overnight stay since lockdown and the team at The Swan could not have tried harder. They really went out of their way to make us feel safe and well looked after. Exceptional food and staff in beautiful location. Deserves your custom.

Halfway meeting point for lunch with sailing friend. Cheerful fire in bar although almost warm enough to sit outside if only having a drink!!One fish and chips, one Cumberland sausage, both very good followed by vanilla ice cream ( strange crunchy bits sprinkled over, not sure they added anything and would prefer without) Good coffee. Very pleasant staff, if a bit reluctant to engage in conversation and got the impression we’re keen to clear up and do something more interesting (?)No doubt we will revisit later in the spring/summer.

Loved the food, the staff and the warm cosy feel of the pub and room. Would have been top marks but the rooms could have been cleaner. We had cobwebs in the bathroom and it was in need of a lick of paint. Also a little disappointed that there was nothing provided for our dog...there’s a £10 dog charge but nothing extra is provided not even any treats.

The staff were welcoming and the overall ambience really conducive to a lengthy and leisurely lunch. The food was excellent and service attentive. Good selection of beer and wines.

We entered The Swan expecting lower quality but very wrong, the atmosphere was good as was our drinks and food, nice clean toilets and a welcome for Pixie our dog!

This lovely pub and restaurant is very local to me and the ambiance ( and the wine and beer) is excellent. However, my daughter and I both had disappointing food a few days ago from the lunch menu. My steak in the steak sandwich was SO tough I could barely cut it or chew it . I left over half of it. When I went to pay I said so, but there was barely a flicker of acknowledgement on the face of the person taking my money, let alone any apology.

Stayed for a couple of nights and found the hotel most convivial. Only negatives were a wee bit to hot and bar drinks quite costly. This being said would have no hesitation in recommending a short stay with friends or family. Good breakfast and premises very clean.

Impressive.Very good dinner, fresh and imaginative. We’ve eaten lots at the sister hotel in Shaftesbury , the Grosvenor, and this is a similar menu but much better cooked. It’s in a beautifully restored building, warm, comfortable and welcoming, including to the dog. Breakfast was generous too. Daily (quality ie Times and Guardian) papers helped.The room was clean, well done out with two comfortable chairs, a luxurious deep bath and lots of fabulous toiletries. Little touches like a magnifying mirror and fresh milk for tea helped.Minor quibble was the pillows were too big to be comfortable for sleeping and gave us both stiff necks and the bathroom lighting wasn’t bright enough to shave or do makeup.We’d come again.

What a fabulous evening we had on New Years Eve. Great atmosphere with jazz band playing. Staff were lovely and dressed to impress. All three courses we had were outstanding and so well presented. Very special for the occasion so thanks to all. First class. See you soon.

Very friendly welcome when we arrived. Beautifully decorated rooms and very comfortable bed. Monday night so not very busy but staff attentive and delicious food. More to Wedmore than we expected and a good base for the local attractions.

Cosy dog friendly village pub. Arrived just after 1pm with family for Sunday lunch. Called ahead to ask if we could book but were told that as we had a dog we were only able to eat in the bar area and unfortunately they only took reservations for their restaurant so would have to chance it. We did and got lucky as within 10 minutes or so the place was packed. We noticed some tables in the bar had ‘reserved’ signs on so mentioned to a member of staff that we weren’t able to book and she didn’t seem to know what we were talking about?? A little on the pricey side at £16 for roast beef so we were expecting great things and we weren’t disappointed. Worth every penny and we will definitely visit again.

Zusje van de Grosvenor Arms in Shaftesbury. Top kamer met bad in de kamer en aparte douche. Gezellig en jong personeel. Lekker eten. Goed ontbijt: we maken wat jij wilt! Aanrader. Er zijn meer zusjes. Ik wil ze allemaal wel proberen :)

The service was poor, We had to wait ages for our drinks, we even had another waiter ask if we would like drinks when we had already ordered, The food was not great and definatley not value for money, For the price of the dishes I would have expected some vegatables or a salad garnish, We wouldn't be rushing back,

The staff aat the Swan were very friendly. However, we had to wait half an hour for our food and it appeared only when I chased it. It was then brought out immediately. Unfortunately my roast belly pork was lukewarm so I suspect it had been sitting around for some time. However, the staff dealt with this well - I was given a fresh meal rather than a reheated one (though I had to wait for it so my husband was half way through his meal when mine arrived) and a young man came over to apologise.

I was almost put off visiting this restaurant as there were quite a few disappointing reviews - but so glad we took the plunge. Although we hadn’t booked, we were able to walk in and get a table early evening on Sunday. Roast Beef and Roast Chicken with all the accompaniments - cooked to perfection. Followed by an equally delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding. Lovely friendly staff and a lovely ambiance in both the bar and the Dining Room. Two meals, one dessert and half a litre of red wine for £55 - fab! Definitely recommend.

I live local and have visited the Swan before but not recently and will now not be returning anytime soon. I had lunch with a friend and my daughter and we all felt we did not have value for money, very over priced and no flavour, they always used to serve amazing large triple cooked chips ours arrived with frozen mac Donald’s style fries ! However my biggest disappoint is the felt I mentioned we were not pleased when I paid - reply “I’ll tell chef” still unhappy when I got home I called to tell them and was assured someone would call me back - it’s now Friday 2 days later and no one has -VERY POOR customer service.

Only popped in for a cider but looks a great place to eat very surprised how big it was behind the scenes busy but probably the most expensive bar/restaurant in Wedmore

We stopped in here on the way back from Cheddar,and were not dissappointed.My wife used to visit here while horseriding years back,and the scenary and atmosphere have only gotten better according to her.The food was good and plentiful,and the service friendly as well.All in all our visit was brief ,but very nice.

Visited this place on a Saturday lunchtime after hearing good things. My main course was cold and not much filling in the ciabatta. Had to send the side dish back as they had forgotten to put cheese on the kale. The duck main was very small for £20. The gardens are lovely, but food over priced for the quality you would expect from an award winning restaurant.

This pub was recommended by a local.We had great service ,food and drinks What more can I say …………..

We booked which is necessary and sat at a really nice table in an elegant room. The menu has a good choice. Service was excellent and we soon had the food in front of us. The portions were good without being intimidating. The quality of ingredients and cooking were superb. The vegetables were the equal of the meat; always a good sign.

Took some friends out for dinner and had a very pleasant evening. Sat in the main restaurant which is comfortable and good lighting - not the awful glare you get in some pub restaurants. We had no starters but the main courses were presented beautifully and tasted great. Would recommend the gnocchi - full of flavour! Rump steak was a little chewy, but cooked perfectly as medium rare and the pepper sauce was the best I have ever had.

Great food. Great service. Friendly people. We really enjoyed our meal here. I had the flat iron chicken. Absolutely delicious bbq style flame grilled. My partner had the trout that was tasty too. We indulged the desserts and it was a difficult choice so many tempting options. Quite pricey but not stupidly so and it does keep the riff raff out as Basil Fawlty would say.

Delicious food, cooked to perfection! Great menu choice in a friendly, relaxing, welcoming pub/restaurant. Enjoyed it all that much that we booked most nights during our break. Highly recommended!

Heard about this place on line, upon dining there I wasn't disappointed. Excellent food with great service. Highly recommended.

Sophie and Louis and crew put on a fantastic garden party yesterday . Great cocktails music and fantastic atmosphere. We are regulars here and the swan has gone from strength to strength with Sophie at the helm . The garden was full buzzing and the staff were very attentive and always there to help . We love coming to the swan and always feel welcome. Great pub, atmosphere and staff

Staff very friendly. Ambience excellent. Food good when it turned up but left waiting whilst guests nearby, whose arrived later, were served first. 90 mins later second course arrived. Beer ordered at same time then didn’t arrive until I’d nearly finished second course because “it had to come from the bar”?. We were probably unlucky? I’m sure most of the time the service is good? A lesson perhaps in not just resting on reputation.

Absolute pleasure watching Frida polish the glasses this evening with a smile on her face. Really welcoming vibe and I wish this evening could last forever. Skål!

Very tasty vegetarian breakfast this morning and the staff were professional and attentive. Will definitely recommend and visit again.

We went as a family to The Swan and had an exceptionally good meal . The food was beautifully cooked and presented . Our waitress was helpful , polite and friendly. The Swan is tastefully decorated and there is plenty of room between seating . Our grandchildren had a good choice of food which they thoroughly enjoyed. I would highly recommend eating at The Swan which is situated in Wedmore which is a very pretty Somerset village .

Went for late lunch with my elderly mother. I had difficulty helping her to choose something from the menu, that wasn't either spiced or glazed, or complicated. After discussion, it was agreed the Chef would prepare the square of hake - which was truly delicious - with broccoli spears and potatoes. The broccoli was al dente - and with few "dents" she found it impossible to eat.

We enjoyed two lovely meals here - many compliments to the chef - and also sat in the relaxing garden for coffee one morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel has a good ambience. Would definitely recommend it.

The place itself it really nice and that’s it!

Popped in for lunch Very friendly Lunch was lovely and a good selection of ciders to try Parking is at the reR of the pub which is very helpful

I had a business colleague visiting the area from Spain and needed a typical English country pub with good food. The Swan was recommended to me as an ideal place and I was very impressed with what I found. The menu was perfect - a limited but very interesting choice all at reasonable prices. A sharing starter was perfect for a Spanish lady and the main courses were beautifully presented and very tasty. The dining room had character and charm and as we arrived early, we were able to enjoy the views of a delightful country garden. My guest was totally enthralled, the service was excellent and I was very pleased to have found such a fabulous venue, tucked away in the Mendips and so close to home. I shall definitely be coming back.

we were popping in for food as it was recommended but the menu was quite fancy for us so we just decided to have a drink instead. service was good and it was nice to sit out the front with our drinks and watch the world go by.

Went here on a recommendation from our Airbnb and cannot fault it! Beautiful location, knowledgeable staff (a great gin selection) and the food was absolutely first rate! I had the best bit of hake on a beetroot colour spelt risotto and the other half had a Moroccan fish stew which was heavenly. Totally recommend The Swan to everyone and will make it a good destination again soon! Great garden to sit in the evening sun too!

I visited the Swan last week, served by the young waitress: Alice. We were made to feel very welcome and the food was, whilst expensive, of a very high quality. Alice provided an excellent service and we will be returning to the Swan.

We called for lunch, chose a table and were presented with a bottle of cold water and menus. I chose hot salad of Grilled tender stem broccoli, baked ricotta, bulgur wheat, beetroot dressing, crispy onions. My wife chose from the specials menu, home made fishcakes with hand cut chips and tartar sauce. Both meals were absolutely delicious, the waitress was very pleasant and efficient and the meal was served in good time.

Really good staff and great manager. Food was not the standard I have had had from the swan in the past. I hope we just visited on an off day. As mentioned the manager dealt with my parents complaint brilliantly, thanks

Very good food. Excellent quality and very well cooked. One of the best steaks I've ever eaten. Fantastic chips, the best I've had really. Brilliant ice cream, and I'm very fussy about that. Friendly staff and good service.