The Swan in Wealden - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Great food, friendly service. Would recommend.

Lovely and friendly will come again trevxx crowbrough

Lovely outdoor garden with umbrellas if you prefer shade . Also, larger umbrella space on a concrete area which is very comfortable. Delicious food served quickly

Very nice pub, and yesterday Aug 10th fantastic concert of Catching Mangoes. A perfect evening

Great Sunday Roast outside with whole family and dog.

I have not visited this establishment, I drove past it on the way to a Premier inn. After a 9 hour drive it looked pleasant and I'm sure the food is superior to that of the attached restaurant at a Premier Inn.

A very mixed experience with this pub. The food was incredible and the aesthetics of the pub were fantastic however the crowd seemed to be abit off. guys doing cocaine openly in the men’s toilets and people being abusive to eachother and some backhanded racism given towards my Spanish wife. Not things you would expect from “nice” country / village pub. The GM needs to pull his finger out and have more control over such things for public safety and customer enjoyment. Other than that the food was outstanding along with the prices and the pub has great potential.

My son worked at The Swan 2023/2024. He worked Christmas day for 10 hours and then was given 2 shifts in Jan 2024. He was on a zero hours contract. During 2023 some weeks he worked up to 30 hours. Since he has left we approached this company on 4 occasions for him to get paid his holiday pay and each time got a wall of silence. This includes from head office. Not a good company. Well especially for the young adults who are just starting to learn what employment is like and the rules of employment. Still haven't heard from genr manager of Savio in the Kitchen (nice chap - my sons lines manager) to sort his owed holiday pay. That was 4 months ago. AND i have driven to the pub to politely ask if someone could have a quick chat about it - obvs nobody was available but they did say they would call.....4 weeks ago! At least you got the 10 hours out of him for Christmas day!

Showed to a suite down the side of the biulding next to the Tesco petrol garage under the noisy greasy kitchen extractor fan after having a Sunday roast in the pubs eating area (the roast was nice actually so I rate the grub) but I had an allergic reaction to the accommodation after an hour so, so didn't stay the night and went and found another hotel. Did send an email requesting a refund but never heard back from staff.

4.2/5 for this place is actually quite underrated I’d say, should average at least 4.5. Excellent set of dishes with really imaginative combinations of ingredients yet nothing pretentious or abstruse and not from an overwhelmingly long list to choose from, and not too large helpings, just right after a three-hour walk in fine summer weather from Turners Hill. My courses summed up nicely the level of culinary imagination - starter was treacle cured salmon with a refreshing dressing with sliced onion, kind of a lighter version of gravlax. Then the main course was a roasted duck breast and orange salad with various other things, including “soft boiled egg” - really medium boiled and not out of a shell, but certainly not the worse for that. The duck was tender and lean with a really good flavour. I finished with a white chocolate (+ something else?) crème brûlée with candied pistachios and thyme shortbread. Only one star knocked off for service due to them not having passion fruit martini, but the drink I had in its place (a combination of apple and lemonade) was a worthy and very refreshing replacement, and the self-service fruit flavoured water was a nice touch. Lovely as well to enjoy this outside, with a view of the church and typically hilly high street. Shall definitely be returning - only regret is it might not be for many months, as this visit was at the end of the first part of a self-devised trail exploring the 70-mile long Medway from source to sea. Hopefully this place can retain its excellent standards until then…

Reasonable carpark which is a plus for this area. Good Size room. Small details count… it’s a room designed for 2 people so why supply only 1 breakfast tea teabag🤷🏻‍♂️. And only 1 chair 🙄 staff are friendly and attentive. Although it felt like they could have done with a couple more people on duty. Bed feels comfortable, reasonably firm mattress. Only a few steps to the rooms from the ground floor. WiFi seems reliable. The Sunday roast was enjoyable , the beef was cooked nicely and was tender. Deserts were flavoursome , again small details spoons uncomfortably large for size of ramekin…… The Swan is situated conveniently to shops, a few restaurants and takeaways. The swan has a good size beer garden with plenty of tables. Breakfast service starts around8:00am which was a little late for me . An on the go offering would be nice as I needed to leave prior to the 8:00am service.

I ate here for my birthday with friends, everything we ordered was deleicious!! The service was fantastic, everyone was friendly and efficient. Will definitely be visiting again!

Great dinner, well kept beer and good staff

Very poor roast on a Sunday. Meat was dry and tough and roast potatoes had been heated in a microwave so weren't crispy.

This was the place to go and previously 5 star but been back twice now and shocking. We arrived tables not been wiped, we were sat down and given menus. We first order 3 coke zeros but the lady looked at us as if we ordered a non existent drink. We placed order of 2 starters and 3 mains. As a food house starters should come out first. We weren't asked if all together or separate. The mains came out first and still no starters. 4 people working all standing behind bar, pub very empty. We had to go up and get our own cutlery. As our mains came first we cancelled starters. We had 3 fish and chips, the fish was amazing, the mushy peas was cold, the curry sauce was cold and the triple cooked chips were like bullets. The service standard has massively dropped and unfortunately will not be returning. No atmosphere in the pub really, must have known a Saturday afternoon and no one there. This must have changed hands or management since Christmas last year.

Always a good supper here with great atmosphere

I can't comment on the food as I didn't eat there .met friends for drinks ..Nice pub .I have heard the food is good, though ..Has plenty of seating and was busy.

Long time customer of the Swan but had a bad experience today . The barman who was on today is always a little lacking in customer service skills was very bad today , I walked into the pub stood patiently at the bar while he finished chatting to another member of staff and ignored me , he then proceed to serve another gentleman who came in after me first this is disrespectful and I decided to take make custom elsewhere .

Loved the food, and the service was great

Can't get enough of the Balfour (AKA Jakes) Cider 😛🥰

The best pub in the village we came back after a walk around.

I stayed here a few weeks again for business, and I must say I was very disappointed. The room was terrible, the bathroom was flooded, and the old sash windows wouldn't shut, which meant for a very bad night's sleep with the young loud crowd that occupied the smoking area below my room. The food looked and sounded great on the menu but when it arrived, it was a huge disappointment. It was trying to be something it wasn't, the bar staff were good and listened to my concerns, but a verbal sorry just couldn't fix the bad night's sleep and poor food. I wouldn't return.

Stayed here for bed and breakfast and dinner. Room was not serviced for three days - and then only when we asked for the third time. Even then it was only partially cleaned. Room had a tv in which hung from a frame - and it was dangerous! It was easy to hit your head on the underside of the tv. Comfy bed but terrible other furniture. Breakfast was cooked well but no cold items were available. Some dinner items were fine, but many were very poor - terrible roast pork dinner! Staff were helpful but the place appears to be run in utter chaos. I will not be returning.

Good food great service the guys were very attentive and polite. Comfortable beds and clean facilities. 5stars across the board fellas, we took good memories with us back to Germany many thanks. And the food! It all arrived as if it had been prepared for a photo shooting, tasted as good as it looked.

Good to be back here after a long absence when it was shut and boarded up. Excellent staff, good beer, another top Swan in Sussex to add to Falmer and Lewes.

Bad service. The still to give 500 pounds of service that i never received...

Good atmosphere, good food. Beer choices have improved with local range

Popped in on the off chance after a walk on ashdown forest. Three of us were found a table, had drinks and some food with our dog. Lovely staff, friendly! Great food too. Will definitely be coming back. Will book next time.

Popped in for a very tasty sandwich, a little on the expensive side.

Lovely mid-week lunch by the fire. Very attentive staff, delicious food and a warm atmosphere.

Portion size and service charge?

Christmas Day - wow We had a table for 2 in the bar ( next year I'll definitely book the restaurant area ) but the food was absolutely perfect,large portions and great service For £70 per person it was definitely worth it We will be back for Christmas Day next year

We came here as a group of 19 with 8 children. The service was impeccable with lots of attention to detail and really caring staff. We were all very impressed with the food! Definitely recommend.

Had a really nice lunch at The Swan yesterday. The place felt like it was really well run and staff were all really friendly. The food was great.

Had a very nice lunch with family.

Blast from my past where some of my youth days were spent many years ago. The place has been totally refurbished to looked cosy & fresh. Very friendly service. The food is good with convenient parking available during lunch. One of the few pubs left in the area still proudly pulling Harveys Bitter!

Excellent service, excellent food. Like the bar snacks menu of small plates especially like the fact that you can have a snack instead of a full meal on a Sunday. A return visit today and I have to say their Fish and Chips was first class. The cider in her is also very very good. Made by the owner seemingly. I have never been disappointed in this fine pub.

Appropriately CAMRA recommended pub. Sure there's nothing better in Forest Row and probably worth the trip down from East Grinstead

Almost £20 for a toasted veggie ciabatta, fries and a coke. Sandwich was super salty. Fries were lukewarm. Looks such a nice place but wasn't impressed.

Rooms are a bit tired and carpets in need of a clean other than that we enjoyed our stay.

Lovely rooms, bed was very comfortable, food was delicious, staff very friendly, highly recommended.

Friendly staff, good food, nice atmosphere. But the waiters seem to be more concerned about clearing tables and chatting than taking orders and checking on diners. Best to order at the bar.

Honestly overpriced for the received food and service. It took over 30min before we gotten any drinks

Low quality food, unhelpful staff

I don't recommand to stay overnight because of noise in the rooms (trafic and air extractor). Ratio cost value seems not good. Food is excellent.

Got to noisy so we left. Had to ask for bill twice and twice for menu

Me and my partner decided to try a local pub and food, when we arrived there wasn’t much of an atmosphere (music was a little loud, instead of being background music), the manager (maybe landlady)on shift was very unwelcoming and got my drink order wrong as she didn’t listen, we decided to order two starters and two mains, starter 1 - baked Camembert to share (as stated on the menu) and starter 2 - deep fried mozzarella, main 1 - double cheeseburger and main 2 - pulled pork burger. The Camembert was realistically only for one person it was the size of a hockey puck (not even joking, but apparently they are for the price) The deep fried mozzarella is just inedible it was cold in the middle and was like they just took it out the packet, breadcrumbed it then put in the fryer, it was under cooked to the point I would of rather had it room temperature over a salad. The double cheeseburger was inedible, the bun was very soggy, like it’s been defrosted in a microwave and the beef patties where very tough to the point I didn’t even eat it at all (weatherspoons do a much better burger) The pulled pork burger was exactly the same as the cheeseburger. I spoke to the manager (landlady maybe) and told her but all I got back was I’ll let the chef know, I didn’t even get an apology at all, when I came to pay the bill she expected me to pay for the full amount, no discount was offered, I have to ask another staff member to get her back over and I explained that I was not paying for the full bill as it was inedible so she removed the two starters, then asked aggressively if I’m paying cash or card, once I payed I still didn’t get an apology for the food/ service or even a thank you for paying, not even a goodbye when we left. I would not recommend eating there ever and I will inform my friends not to as well. I hope the management can sort out her attitude as well as learn how the hospitality industry works (manners cost nothing as well as the food quantity need to be edible and also to do check backs on tables that have food to see if it’s all okay).

Food was terrible the sharing camembert was tiny, the deep fried mozzarella was cold in the middle and not melted, both burger buns were soggy and the meat was dry and tough also the manager did not apologise at all for the bad food

Probably the longest wait I have ever experienced in a restaurant. We had to leave before main course arrived (which they forgot twice). You pay upfront so noone cares. No one smiles. The manager is hard to reach. Food is average. Flower decoration has never transformed ordinary food in gourmet experience. The only + is a nice outdoor which is often reserved for private parties with loud music. Would not recommend a bit.

Went there for a drink with a group. A couple of cask ales available Harveys and Cellar Head. Good outdoor seating and canopies/ sun shades

Room 'Junior Suite' next to the kitchen extractor fan blowing grease unavoidably into your face and hair whenever you leave or enter the room. Bathroom has no ventilation and only two small windows in the room, both which open up to a smell of grease, meaning the room smells overpoweringly of mildue. £180 a night with a discount. Food was bland, portions average, incredibly overpriced. £18.70 (including the obligatory 10% service for drinks that take 20 minutes to arrive and a plethora of confused looks) for a 'cajun' chicken burger and a handful of lukewarm shoestring fries. Band playing when we arrived, room poorly soundproofed. Least of our troubles. They were kind enough to keep our bags for an hour and a half while we went for a walk. Towels were lovely, bed was quite comfortable too. Just so, so, so overpriced.

Lunch was delicious a nice pork roast dinner

Had server shout, scream and waved his hands at my dog. Then came back to have another go and finished by saying he can say what he wants. Other patrons even told him he was out of order. Even got my food order wrong and no apology. Use to be good to go to but will not be going back!

Normally have great service and food for stop-off dinner and drinks but they messed up when I decided to take them up on their sign outside for breakfast one morning. Greeted with . . . . . . "Unfortunately sir we are not offering breakfast to the public this morning as we have a large function on today"

Wir hatten eine wundervolle Zeit in The Swan. Das Team ist super serviceorientiert und sehr nett. Die Zimmer waren toll, die Betten gemütlich und das Essen war hervorragend!

I can’t understand how this place has high rating, it’s 20 pounds for 2 tiny dry pieces of meat, had to remind about the dessert several times until we got them. The best was the veggie side dish. The waiter also had an attitude towards kids. Will never return there.

Dog friendly. Good beer garden. Fair priced drinks with efficient service.

Cosy, friendly place, nice atmosphere, clean and tidy ladies rest room. All around nice pub, will visit again.

Good village local with good beer selection including Balfours own wine, beer, and cider. Open and covered outside seating areas

Good service, generous portion Sunday half chicken. Had to ask for more veg though, bizarrely it's brought out separate for sharing. A couple of vegan options which is good, my wife actually had a choice today!

Zeer goede, gezellige ontvangst. Kamer is van alle gemakken voorzien en erg mooi/hygiënisch. De kaart voor het eten is uitgebreid en het eten zelf is erg goed. Bediening is vriendelijk en gezellig. De prijs van kamer en eten is zoals je het mag verwachten. Zeker een aanrader.

Good food, good beer, efficient service and nice beer garden

Friendly lovely attentive staff, very accomadating with Gluten free requirements... tasty food and very good drinks 🍸 The new Espresso Martinis are excellent...a nice thick layer of crema 👌👌

Lovely hotel. Food was quite nice with friendly staff. The only drawback to the room for me was the lack of a comfortable chair to sit in. Good location in town.

We only had crisps and a drink but the service was lovely. The lady behind the bar was very friendly.

Stopped off for lunch on our way back to Eastbourne from a family wedding in London. First visit and won't be our last as food was absolutely fantastic and good beer and wine. Definately go back next time when we are in the area.

Another pleasant visit watching the world go by!

Great atmosphere and friendly staff, beer always good.

I have been to the swan and the food is great and same for the service. However I am just in the swan and the man behind the bar who is English was extremely unfriendly and unwelcoming. We came in for just a coffee today and he told us this is a pub not a coffee shop. He was very unfriendly.

Waited over an hour and a half for a burger and the barman made me feel like an inconvenience.

Stopped by for a quick bite and ordered three starters. Dishes were on the pricey side but not outrageously so. They were nicely plated and made from fresh produce. Everything tastes great and I will come by again if I am in the area.

Had a lovely meal here, the chef was amazing and accommodating, staff were lovely, highly reccommend

Nice place.. had a quick stop off, and the sunday roast looked great

We stay a night , very big & comfy bed , clean and big bathroom , the staffs are very friendly & helpful , the washing basin is bit block which need some work , the exit for night walk the dogs is bit small and dangerous, can be improve , overall is great stay .

Dropped in for a snack Had the pulledpork toasties and a lemonade. The staff were brilliant and food was good

Enjoyed an excellent lunch at The Swan yesterday. Tasty food, good beer, and efficient friendly service. Thank you, guys, for a great meal.

Lovely friendly place, quirky rooms, good service and great food, only criticism that the tea with breakfast was lukewarm. Reminder that the kitchen closes at 6pm on a Sunday, so if you arrive late, you need to find somewhere else to eat.

Great crispy batter on the fish

Really nice place, Can get busy but nice and quiet when I was there

When we arrived the room was tidy and well appointed and had a comfy bed with clean bedding. When you take a closer look however there were lots of cobwebs on the ceiling and paint flaking off of the wall. The noise at night through the single glazed windows was horrific being on a roundabout with lots of revving vehicles and the outside tables being used as a local hangout well after the pub closed. I had to buy earplugs for the rest of our stay after getting no sleep the first night. To leave the review on a positive note the breakfasts were great and the staff friendly and polite!!

Good Staff, good location and a tasty breakfast. I recommend

Popped in for a quick lunch and sadly it was rather disappointing. The beer was lovely but the sandwich was dry with hardly any tartar sauce and the fish fingers were very greasy. I wouldn’t bother with lunch here again. Service was very good tho.

Wow, I’m not sure if there is a new chef but something has happened, we’ve always enjoyed the food at the Swan but our Sunday lunch today was another level. Hubby and I had the roast beef, the meat was beautiful, still some pink parts of the meat, impressive Yorkshire pudding and the potatoes… and the veggies, the gravy, all were utter perfection and we were wowed! To be honest, I was tempted to stop there as it was so good but we decided to share a dark chocolate and caramel mousse. Well I don’t know what to say other than it was insanely good, I expect a dessert like that from a fancy tea room in a cafe in Paris, not in our very own Forest Row! Wow- that stunning dessert is going to stay in my mind for quite some time! All this and fantastic, friendly serving and bar staff. What a delight- utterly thrilled with our experience- thank you all!

First time eating here tonight and we loved the service and the food, the mashed potatoes were the best ever! Great Chef who was very accommodating. We will definitely be coming here again

Very dog friendly even brought her over few treats and bowl of water. Lovely staff and food was amazing !! Would definitely recommend!!

This sweet pub has it all xx The staff are so lovely, attentive and most of all DOGGIE FRENDLY 😊 My family enjoyed a very good meal at reasonable price and the atmosphere was excellent x Highly recommended there beerbattered fish and chips which were both light crispy battered beautiful white fresh fish and the chips were divine 😀 😋 you would be mad not to pay them a visit xx

Lovely pub speedy food and amazing staff particularly Nate.

The food is good. You will be served with nice young and smily people. We have enjoyed our brunch there

One of the best roasts I’ve ever had. There’s nothing to complain about here, I’d highly recommend. All food, starters, mains, desserts are amazing and the service is brilliant as well. The only issue is the small car park, but it helped me burn off some of the calories after dinner parking down the road! Definitely worth a visit, been excellent both times I’ve been recently.

Me and my daughter went for Lunch and it was delicious. We ordered the steak sandwich and chips. It was exceptional value for money. The staff were all super friendly and couldn't do enough for us especially our waitress Kim. I would highly recommend and return.

Lovely room and staff very friendly and helpful.

Stayed here for 3 nights for a little Christmas holiday and it was wonderful! Room was very big and very clean; staff were super friendly and helpful and the breakfast (included in the price) was huge and lovely :) Location is great too, only 15 minute walk to some great walking trails in beautiful forest.

Loved the food. I’m a good cook and quite often am disappointed when I go out to eat but not here. We had the Festive menu. When booking state you want the Festive Menu. Everything down to the gravy was delicious and cooked properly. Nice atmosphere and good service too. Thank you.

Great pub. Great food. Great service. Our new favourite local

My first time staying at The Swan. The rooms were comfortable, clean and warm. The employees were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The breakfast was fantastic. My daughter and I loved everything about it. Highly recommend.

Cannot say enough good things about The Swan. Staying here for work and the staff are impeccable. Had a delicious lunch and dinner and I must say, the food is excellent. Room I'm in is spacious, warm, very cosy and well equipped. I can't thank the staff enough for making me feel welcome. Highly recommend if you're in the area. 5/5

Clean rooms. Good location. Delicious food. Very nice service.

Stayed 2 nights. Very friendly and polite staff. Spotless room. Great food.

We stayed last night lovely staff very clean our bed was fabulous and the room was spotless and large perfect breakfast great service loved it

Expensive £13 for a glass of malbec. Food was OK. Nothing special.