The Swan in Elmbridge

Food was okay I will never go there again for roast way to much fat and there was only 3 tiny potatoes and little vegetables all straight from the freezer The food was only warm almost cold My daughter enjoyed her fish and chips All overpriced for what they offer

Another lovely experience at the Swan - superb food, generous portions, tasty & well-priced NZ rose wine. Service was relaxed which was just as we wanted - friendly & attentive when required but we were left to enjoy a relaxing afternoon catching up with friends without feeling we were outstaying our welcome! Staff took great photos too…

Really lovely place! Perfect traditional, historic pub setting - it's large, but still feels comfy and cosy with a good atmosphere. Food was delicious, and we were particularly impressed with our lovely server, Daisy. Daisy was very knowledgeable and helpful when it came to dairy contents of the menu. And to top it all off, it was very reasonably priced! We're not local, but we will definitely endeavour to return 😊.

To be honest I had great expectations, from the outside the pub looks amazing and location is perfect. However the service didn’t measure too much, a smile goes a long way. Food, I had the T-bone pork with triple cooked chips which sounds amazing but when it came the chips could have floated away in the grease and the pork was overdone. Overall experience- disappointing.

Easily one of the best Sunday roasts in the area (and possibly ever!). We tried the veggie wellington, the beef, the pork and the braised ox cheek - all fantastic with very generous portions!

Roast was nice, apart from lack of vegetables, 1 carrot baton and some greens just didn't do it for me

This was my family’s first visit to the swan and we had high hopes, but they were quickly diminished. The place is lovely and the staff are great, but the food is disappointing vs a great menu. My burger bun was visibly wet with oil making it inedible. Thankfully, I took the top bun off and was greeted by a lovely hair inside.. the waitress didn’t seem very shocked but gladly refunded it for me. My son has a nut allergy and is very fussy. He asked for a kids burger but without the cheese.. the burger was brought out to him and it had cheese inside so we had to send this back. The burger patty wasn’t a full patty and weirdly looked like it had a section missing. My partners mussels were ok but he said they were tasteless and the sourdough was really dry and tough. I ordered hommous and crudités for my baby and the hommous just looked like porridge. She isn’t fussy and eats anything but even she refused that. This pub has so much potential to be great… just such a shame that the food is such a let down.

Clean your tables! We had to take empty glasses after someone else to the bar from our table whilst table next to us was not cleaned for hours. You even see staff casually bringing food or drinks but just ignore the mess around. Also had the thinnest layer of hummus on the plate I have ever seen for £9! Been here many times before, today was a disappointment.

Visited the Swan for a family dinner, very good food beautifully cooked, above what you might expect for a pub meal. High chairs were available for my toddler, portion sizes were generous and delicious all round. Served by a young woman called Daisy, very friendly and polite service throughout. Thanks!

We had a Sunday roast which was very tasty and flavoursome. Catered for the meat eaters as well as the vegetarian in the group. The staff were friendly and helpful too.

Daisy was exceptionally professional

Ox cheek Sunday roast for two was amazing! Our waitress Daisy was very attentive! Super Sunday lunch

We stopped here whilst cycling out to Windsor from London along the Thames Path. What an excellent place. Really good food. We had the toad in the hole (Massive, well laid out portion) and the cottage pie which was super good along with the deep fried Kale! My favourite new thing! Reminded me of the seaweed you get in Chinese take away. Scrummy. All in, a good experience, tasty food and I am sure the ambience is excellent in the evenings.

Excellent mid week meal with family. Very helpful polite young man, Theo, who served us. Highly recommend. We were a group of 4, all had the chicken schnitzel, very tasty

We had a lovely family meal at the Swan. The fish and chips were especially good. One special mention for the staff, our waiter was the nicest guy and looked after us so well. We’ll be back!

Pretty good. A little chilly, but not too bad.

We had a delicious meal and the lovely Mya was delightful - definitely be back soon

Theo was a brilliant host and attended to our every need. We really appreciate his service. Thanks Jon and Lyra.

Excellent food and atmosphere. Theo our server was amazing. Dinner with friends. Service in good time and very attentive.

Good venue and service however we all had the roast beef which was very disappointing. Tough and that’s an understatement- my partner had to leave hers, the rest of us chewed on through… A definite thumbs down and regretfully we won’t be visiting again for a Sunday roast. There are plenty of other great options in the area. Such a shame as we like the venue itself.

Exceptional Service from Daisy at The Swan! We had the absolute pleasure of being served by Daisy at The Swan in Walton-on-Thames, and I can confidently say she is a true asset to the team! From the moment we arrived, Daisy greeted us with a warm smile and an energy that instantly made us feel welcome. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly nature made our visit truly special. She went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, offering great recommendations and always checking in at just the right moments. It’s rare to find someone so genuinely passionate about providing excellent service, and Daisy does it effortlessly. If you’re visiting The Swan, you’re in for a treat—but if you’re lucky enough to have Daisy looking after you, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience! Thank you, Daisy, for making our time so wonderful—we’ll definitely be back soon!

Had a walk along the river with my partner and stumbled upon this gem of a pub. managed to get a table inside and enjoyed a delicious bowl of French onion soup, perfect for a cold day. Staff were really friendly and we look forward to returning next time were in the area.

Maybe the chef had a day off? Service was hit and miss. From an overly casual and dismissive 'hi' on the way in to a charming and effective waitress, it was our food where we felt let down. My onion soup was unforgiveably under heated - cold from half-way down. It was quickly replaced with a piping-hot replacement and to be fair delicious. The mains mussels my wife ordered were the smallest variety. Hardly a main course meal costing £21. My fish and chips were decent but a low bar. The chips were decent but the few tranches of Heritage pumpkin were burned / scored on the skin. A rush job or meant to be discarded? Who knows, at least £5 was a good price point. We skipped dessert as we were on a schedule. All up, not sure I would recommend or go back... Unfulfilled potential.

Great pub, great setting, but not cheap. £22 for a burger is expensive. Trying to hard to produce an up market menu for a customer vase that doesn't want It. It was very quiet mid week, no doubt due to the prices.

The service from Glen was very friendly and professional we all had a lovely time and the fish chowder was a stand out dish we all tried it and found it very tasty and warming

What an absolutely lovely pub, great Beer, good service, excellent location

Excellent Riverside pub with friendly informative staff, comprehensive selections of gin, sizeable portions of food yet still value for spend.

Great pub on the river with surprisingly yummy food. Really good roast and lovely service from Daisy. Would recommend

Such a great Sunday roast, brilliant vegan options and dog friendly too! Daisy was brilliant and attentive and very friendly.

Great food and fantastic service from members of staff

Brilliant Sunday lunch best friends be had in years and that’s why the place is so busy and bit loud!

We went to the burns night supper cooked by Natalie Coleman the food was amazing and it was great to be able to chat with the chef. As usual at the Swan the service was superb.

Daisy is always amazing!! Fave pub, fave food, fave everything x

I had made a reservation for my husband's birthday and we chose the most expensive share meal for two, but it wasn't for two, it wasn't cooked well, and it took a long time. Of course, they offered us a glass of wine because the food was served late.

Lovely food and a very nice pleasant waitress. It’s such a nice pub in terms of aesthetics but I think the tables and chairs around the back are very tired and could be updated.

I've always given this pub 4 or 5 stars, but, due to a young female member of staff behind the bar on 27/12/2024 afternoon shift I've reduced it. She was sullen, short measured my light and bitter, which has changed from the usual generous measure anyhow. Sorry our group of 20+ won't rush back due to this.

I popped in just before Christmas at the weekend and it was busy. I was met by Wendy when I was looking for somewhere to sit and eat with my family. Wendy and her team went out of the way to make us feel welcomed and got us sat down. Then while being served anything was set to the pace we wanted and made for a real lovely evening. The food was decent and what you’d expect from an establishment such as this. Not been here for a few years and we’ve already said we’ll come back. Might even use the garden as a watering hole again in the summer. Thank you to Wendy and her team for a lovely evening and being made to feel welcomed and valued from start to finish. We’ll be back.

5 of us had Christmas lunch at the Swan. The pub was dressed beautifully and had a wonderful Christmas feel. We were seated promptly and drinks orders taken. Although we made it explicitly clear no pork on the booking form, and again when we arrived with the waitress. All 4/5 meals came out with pigs in blankets. The staff were over apologetic and sent our meals back, all of which were replaced in a timely manner. The food was delicious, well presented everyone cleared their plates. Only negative would be the cold Yorkshire’s puddings. The staff were attentive, courteous and all in good spirit.

Great pub, great staff and a great vibe! Ryan was amazing and looked after us incredibly well! Will be back!

I came for Christmas Day dinner with my partner and I have to say I disagree with the other reviews and I feel quite disappointed with the experience this year. I had the cauliflower soup which was cold, watery and bland and the bowl it was in was half the size of last years, the scallops my partner had were awful they were hard and chewy, the mains took nearly 1 hour to come after the starters were cleared. The Brussels sprouts were rock hard we could not cut into them! There was 1 small slice of turkey, a small child could prob eat more and the piece of duck was chewy, the gravy was watery and very runny and the 2 roast potato’s were anemic looking and there was no more than one small teaspoon of swede. No stuffing and I notice from another reviewers photo they had cranberry sauce in a little pot on the side of the plate, we didn’t get this and wasn’t offered any. The chocolate mouse was not creamy and had a powdery texture which was not nice. The positives were it was a friendly atmosphere, the drinks were fine and the Yorkshire puddings was good. Overall this was disappointing for nearly £100 a person , I can only think that because we had booked for the later time that they had run out of things or they just could be bothered anymore. We have been twice before this and those times were great but this was totally different this year so we will not be returning next year.

Very accommodating service all round. At late notice we were given a more spacious table to fit a pram in. Also our waiter asking on timing to bring out the main courses! Please keep these little attentions to detail, sets you apart from the rest! Great food too, whole party was impressed! Atmosphere improvement - some music in the dining area to create more of a vibe.

We had a wonderful meal with my children and in-laws at the Swan recently. I had a perfectly cooked lamb dish, father in law had fish and chips and two other adults had a plaice special. Smoked sardine starters were delicious. The entire meal was tasty and our server, Daisy, was attentive and prompt. Highly recommend!

It was very good and and Ryan and daisy was very good staff who served us.

My son and I went to the Swan for Christmas and so please we did. The staff Ryan and Daisy were wonderful, kind and friendly and very accommodating. The food was delicious, presented well and tasted outstanding. Highly recommend visiting.

Big thanks to Ryan and the team for an excellent Christmas at The Swan today. Dad, kids, & all had a merry ol’ time. Also, special thanks to Daisy who is always so accommodating. See you next year 🍾

We have had the most lovely Christmas lunch at The Swan, 2024, the atmosphere was lovely and the service was fabulous from Daisy and supported by Ryan.

We were severed by Catherine, she was a wonderful help especially when regrading what there was for wine selection. Definitely returning

Service was good and the atmosphere was absolutely amazing. Daisy (our server) was absolutely incredible and couldn't do enough. Definitely recommend!

Delicious meal in a lovely environment.

The main course was very nice although a tad expensive for a cottage pie, the staff were very efficient and attentive. Didn't like the cheese cake very little flavour but that's personal preference, overall enjoyable

Had a Sunday roast today and service from Catherine was lovely!

very tasty pasta, you can come with your family and have a delicious meal!

Excellent quality fish and chips with curry sauce, tartar sauce and mushy peas. Charred lemon to make squeezing easier was also a good touch. Service from Daisy was friendly and efficient.

Popped in for a bite to eat. The scotch egg and sausage roll were really lovely and fresh. Wendy our waitress was friendly and attentive and we had some pleasant conversation and laughs. Will definitely be returning to try the food on the main menu when we have more time.

Had a lovely meal here with our family. Wendy was brilliant and took the time to really make sure we were taken care of! Great food, service n atmosphere!!!

Stopped off for a quick bite to eat on the way home from work. Had a couple of starters instead of a main meal due to time. I went with the recommendations Wendy gave me and must say I wasn’t disappointed. The service I received from wendy was excellent, she certainly knew her menu choices!

The menu was limited and the focaccia, steak and risotto were not available, so this made it more limited. The brioche bun for the burger was hard but the burger itself was well cooked as were the fries. The cheesecake was bland. Service was slow despite the restaurant not being busy.

Met with friends for a free Christmas bite and drinks. Great food, excellent point and a fun friendly waitress. What more can you ask for

Popped in on Sunday for the first time whilst in the area. What a lovely place. Huge outdoor space with lovely views of the Thames that we hope to visit when the warmer weather arrives. Had a couple snack dishes and drinks whilst relaxing for a couple hours. Place was full and atmosphere was buzzing with people enjoying the pre Christmas cheer. Wendy had reserved us a small tall table in the window for the 2 of us and was a lovely place to enjoy our drinks and watch the hustle and bustle going on. We look forward to popping back in again soon.

Beautiful atmosphere and great service and staff

Service from Wendy was very helpful and friendly

Our party of 4 had a booking at 15/12/2024 and were taken in on time, Daisy who looked after us the full time was fantastic, very pleasant, knowing the menu well and good suggestions too, she was very good and made our stay very welcoming and lovly. The food was very nice and just cooked right and compliments to the chef , really enjoyed our meal, thank you Swan

I’m loving the new ambiance, it feels like the place is at last living up to its provenance, I don’t know who to thank but finally there is a local for locals with fun and kindness . Wendy is a fantastic asset old school for all the right reasons . Thank you swan , (I’m the one that likes the seat by the fire!) Xxxx

That was overwhelming gastrointestinally, and emotionally. Daisy delivered a wonderful dinner

Great service from Daisy, thank you Food was lovely

Amazing Sunday lunch. Great service from Daisy.

Took my 93 year old aunt here for lunch. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were very helpful. We didn't have starters but a very big bowl of olives for only £4, excellent value and tasty. My mushroom and jackfruit main meal was delicious. My Bakewell tart was scrumptious. However, my aunt faired less well and she didn't like the mushroom and squash risotto, but I think it was personal taste, rather than the dish. However, the staff offered her a free desert which I think was kind of them. She had a chocolate brulee which although she said was tasty didn't appear to be a brulee at all - no crispy top. I would definitely go ahead but perhaps not with my aunt!!!

Have returned recently and the staff and ambience are superb, Wendy and Olivia are fab

Was in a couple of days ago and had amazing time thank you to Wendy for all you help x

Great service, Ryan was our server, we came as a family group, one of us has food intolerances and they helped her pick out suitable choices and adapted the food for her. Lovely place as well, great atmosphere for our pre-Christmas meet up.

Olena served us this evening and was very pleasant, however the food wasn’t up to swans usual standards, in my opinion. Ryan the supervisor was very apologetic and reassured us that they are working to improve the food situation. We, as regular customers would like to return as we love the pub, especially at this time of year, with all the Christmas decorations and the fire going, but today, it’s wasn’t as warm and cosy as usual and

We've been going to The Swan in Walton quite a few times over the years but yesterday's experience was below par. Having said that, the service we received from Olena was great. Also have to mention Ryan, who took on our feedback sincerely and amicably. We'd still go back here again, based on our previous food experiences.

We had a lovely Sunday toast at The Swan. We were served by Wendy who was polite, very friendly and helpful.

Went here for Sunday lunch with friends (one of whom arrived late but they were very understanding). Great menu, really good food and friendly staff. And no music playing in every room so we could our conversation. 👍 Really liked the Swan.

We organised a Christmas Sunday lunch for 7 families and our kids in the semi-private swan room and it was excellent. Easy pre-ordering system, lovely staff, tasty food and a great space to be a bit loud with all the young ones! Thanks so much!

More gluten free options would be nice mains and desserts

Smashing pub on the Thames. Very friendly, welcoming staff. Excellent service and food is good value and very tasty.

Excellent atmosphere, service and facilities. Very good food. Good coffee with Alternative milks.

We had the Sunday roasts and a burger and all were absolutely delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere very lively!

Amazing beer garden! Lots of cover, heaters and comfy chairs 😊

Lovely old pub by the river with outstanding bar food - try the scotch egg and the tiger prawns! Very friendly staff & cool music

Amazing place first time we came here for a Sunday roast and was amazed. The wine selection was beautiful. We had the beef and the pork roast and was blown away, the flavours was unreal the veg was roasted and tasty overall unbelievable. We had daisy and Sophie serve us tonight and they was attentive and brilliant. Thanks so much will defo be back! Atmosphere is beautiful also! Cosy and welcoming

Love the Swan it’s a great pub always great but my mistake went for the fish of the day yesterday instead of the usual fish and chips it was far too bony and hardly any fish on the bones . But rescued by a nice couple of pints Guinness and chocolate brownie , all served by wonderful staff Just trying something different avoid fish of the day grab the burger amazing , the cottage pie or a steak instead no complaints guys it was what it was

Didn't eat here so could not say anything on this side. Lovely place bit dated on the inside. outside is picturesque in the daytime.

Party of 10 booked for 4pm got table at 5.05 awful table just 3 old tables put together. Not enought room for all . Food took another 40mins no cutlery had to go back 3 times to get sufficient. Food overall dismal .I can cook and food for price just totally poor . I understand busy however if you cannot manage with amount of custom rather keep your values high . Overall will never visit again my wifes birthday and 47 wedding anniversary. Family came from 150 miles away very disappointed standard gone down since last visit. Just wanted to leave

Hey Neil. It would have made 5 stars if there wasn't a load of cloves left in my apple crumble. They were incredibly overpowering, and I struggled to finish it. There were a lot of them. Quite unpleasant. The roast was delicious, and the service was fab. I would perhaps move your tables away from the bar, as this was quite invasive while eating. Otherwise, for an unplanned meal, we had a great experience. Thank you.

Amazing ambience with plenty of seats outside!

Quick service,food was good. Limited Sunday menu but something for everyone,including some great choice of roasts

We waited an hour to be served. The toad in the hole was very good and the atmosphere was nice. Now that planters (for no apparent reason) have been put in the road outside the parking is terrible which would put me off going back.

Olivia was very attentive and efficient.

Lovely pub by the river. Like the British riviera. Well worth a visit

Great Sunday lunch venue. Great selection of beers and very friendly staff.

My new and very local pub. lunch was tasty, see you again soon.

£20 for a roast dinner that we couldn't cut the beef on, we left hungry. There really wasn't enough food to justify a £20 spend, 1/4 of a carrot, a dessert spoon of mash, a dessert spoon of leafy greens and peas mix and 3 roast potatoes. Lovely Yorkshire but that's not so filling, and 3 small slices of beef that we couldn't cut. The food was also cold, and we didn't get table water as promised or checked up on during our meal. It's a shame because the setting and atmosphere is lovely on. I have a photo but I'm not sure how to add it.

A very nice pub in a natural location. The service was good.

We had a great family meal for 19 of us. Fab service and food. Thank you to all the team 🤩

Couldn't fault anything about our Friday lunch experience, Bill was also very attentive! Fish, chips and garden peas were delicious, with the added bonus of curry sauce. Husband had the beef burger and said it was excellent.. We will definitely be returning.

Came up to the pub for a lovely lunch with my other half to come and see my good friend Neil he was so nice came and joined us for a nice chat and a coffee he will turn this pub into the most amazing pub ever that’s what he does look forward to returning food was good and service was just amazing thank you Neil 🤩

A nice casual Sunday evening meal out. The service was friendly, the food was tasty and the surroundings were comfortable.

Excellent service highly recommend The Swan very accommodating. I booked a table for 19 people for my husbands birthday we had loads of space not all crammed in. Food was great all came out together no one waited. Our server Bill was very good always making sure we were ok