The Swan in Cheltenham

Delicious food, good selection of natural wines, great craft beers. Good vegan options!

Interesting pub. Service poor. Beware, a pint costs £7.25p.a pint. Wouldn’t go there again.

Tuesday 22nd October 2024 This propper real ale pub has got usually 5 hand pumps on all locally brewed well kept real ales. This wooden floored pub has regular live bands on, and the staff are really friendly Today was quietist, but as stated, this is a propper music pub and the real ales on, which is why I am here were excellent Keep up the good work all involved

We came in for Sunday lunch today, I had the roast chicken and my partner had the beef, superb! I am a coeliac and have a milk allergy so I called ahead and nothing was too much trouble, all of the staff are lovely and the atmosphere was great. Perfect place for good food and drinks on a cold afternoon, we will be back and bringing friends and family! 10/10

Had the Early bird meal. Service was super friendly. Starters were good but came out luke warm. Can I suggest heated plates for both starters and mains 🙂 the curries were fantastic with plenty of flavour and large portions 👍. Would recommend to anybody wanting a great pub with Indian food. Definite 5 stars and will be back soon 🙂.

Delicious Indian food, a relaxing atmosphere, and friendly staff. We had a great time. Biryani is a big portion for Asians, so it might be a good idea to share it.

Love this place. The food, the atmosphere, the beer and most of all the staff. ❤️

Our well-loved local. Incredible, freshly made and authentic Sri Lankan food on offer daily. Reasonably price and gorgeous dishes (highly recommend the Goan Fish Curry!!). Comfy chairs, lots of room, outside area and no weirdos!

Nice welcome but could do to sell more mainstream beers

We had a private family function in a dedicated area at the back of the pub and it was ideal. They laid on a great Indian-themed food buffet with loads of vegan options. The service was good and this was on a very busy Saturday night. The beers are excellent but I was put off the wine by the prices - but why go to The Swan if you're a wine drinker?! You know what, my grandmother now has a taste for beer because, "Sorry, Granny, they don't serve wine." I may be an admitted liar so take your chances if you trust this review ;-) I'm never comfortable with a pub that encourages people to visit with their dogs - but that's probably my problem rather than a problem with the venue.

Love the place and the food ! Highly recommended

We visited on a Sunday during a weekend visit to Cheltenham. A lovely pub with real ale and friendly service. We had food - absolutely delicious. Would recommend it.

Best bar in Chelt grwt food too and top bar staff and chef.

Enjoyed a very nice curry with friends. Beers were great also! Definitely worth a look.

A nice pub with a good atmosphere, good rock/indy music and a good selection of beers.

Nice beer and indian food, which was a bit of a surprise, but very good. The pub quiz was good as well.

Great pub with fab atmosphere. Eclectic furnishings that only adds to the experience. Great choice of wines and beers and whilst we didn't eat the food looked great.

Lovely atmosphere attentive staff

Very Welcoming, Dog Friendly,Great Food and Good Food Came here on a sunny Saturday afternoon was quiet and chilled atmosphere and great as it was dog friendly, initially told the kitchen was closed but opened back at 5 so we had a beer went gor a walk and came back later and we were very glad we did… Good selection on beers on tap particularly ales. Moving on to the food which quite literally the star of the show…. Full of flavour and great selection of Indian street food fare aswell as curries… We had a some of the smaller plates including Pani Puri, Momos, Tandoori Prawns and Samosa Chaat all which were all excellent tasty not overly spicy but packed a punch of flavours. For a pub to pull off that food well done as it is some of the best Indian food I have had and will be returning next time we visit Cheltenham.

A large group of ladies very well accommodated at this pub. The staff were excellent and the Indian dishes very well cook and very tasty.

Absolutely fantastic! Cracking range of VERY good beers, 3 different orange wines which is amazing. Really lovely staff, super helpful and friendly. To say this is a great bar for drinking with a lovely atmosphere is such a huge understatement. If that's all it was, it would still get 5 stars, but add to that the exceptional and totally inspired Indian food menu, completely tops it off. The food was incredible, full of flavour, really well balanced, tons of choice and lots of vegetarian and vegan options which is brilliant. And the pistachio kulfi is a MUST HAVE. Just great, couldn't recommend highly enough. Next time I'm in Cheltenham, I'll most definitely be back to The Swan ❤️

Absolutely delicious food and great service - so impressed - my 13 year old son insisted I put a review because he was equally impressed.

Came here for a work do. The food was INCREDIBLE the service excellent, and the venue gorgeous.

Excellent food, friendly service, great atmosphere 🙂

Fantastic Indian food to accompany a great range of drinks. Pub itself is lovely. 4 star for atmosphere as in fairness it was quiet for a Saturday afternoon IMO. Would definitely return

Great spot for friends, drinks, dog friendly and an incredible curry. Hats off to the chef for never disappointing. Lovely outside area, relaxed vibe inside

Thoroughly enjoyed an evening out at The Swan. The food was amazing and the live music was great. My partner is pescatarian and was impressed by the number of creative food options to choose from. We'll be back soon

Checked before ordering that a GF dinner was possible. Advised it was. Dinner ordered. Served not GF. Beware if you have dietary needs! Food wasn't great at all. Toilets were in an appalling state. Either hadn't been cleaned for a long while, or had customers with serious issues! It was warm and quite empty so staff had time to serve quickly - beyond that I can't find anything positive

Highly recommend The Swan to host your event in the function room. It was perfw t for our Summer engagement party and all the staff, especially Matt, went out of their way to accommodate as. Nothing felt as though it was too much to ask and it had a very laid back vibe which was much enjoyed by us and guests. I would return to The Swan for a function in future.

Two nights in a row. Best curry I’ve ever eaten. Superb staff local beers. If you do NOTHING else in Cheltenham, go here. You will not regret it.

Amazing place can't reccomend enough

We had a great time there. It was a baby shower and we had a spare all to ourselves. The food was brilliant. Fresh grated raw@salad, chips, onion bhaji etc etc. Very good time. They played great music.

Mediocre sunday roast 😞 plate was too small for the amount of food on it so made it difficult to eat. Beef was over cooked making it difficult to cut and chew. Yorkshire puddings were overcooked/burnt/dry, and the roast potatoes had no crunch whatsoever, which is strange as id expect them to be just coming out the oven at 12:30 rather than if I were a late arrival who was getting the half cooked/reheated ones later in the day. Overall all it wasn't the worst roast I've had but for £16 I'd expect much better. However, can't fault the staff, the selection of drink options or general atmosphere though. All of that was fine. Would have liked to have tried the Indian food, but only serving roasts on Sundays which I understood is more sensible from a kitchen perspective.

Gorgeous little place with a fantastic beer selection.

We haven’t visited this pub in years & what a lovely surprise it was. All the staff were very welcoming & friendly. Our evening meal was booked by a friend for a group of us including her dog. We all ordered curries and wow, were they good! I can honestly say, they were one of the best curries Ive ever had in a restaurant. I’d like to say a big Thank you to the Chef & their team.

Lovely pub and for once a place with excellent mellow lighting. Therefore creating a nice relaxed atmosphere. A good range of beers, most of which I'd never heard of. As its a curry house it of course has an overpowering smell. So if curry isn't your thing, I'd probably give it a miss.

Awesome Indian street food, good selection of drinks and a cozy atmosphere!

Really nice pub to go to, and the food is brilliant

Today, for the first time I ordered Sunday Roast Beef through Deliveroo. The food was really good and of very high quality, the beef was very nice and tender and the portion was quite generous. It was delivered real fast so the food was still hot. I am very happy with the quality of the food, the price and the great service. Will certainly be ordering from them again and will recommend to friends and family.

Really cosy pub, first time we've visited. The food was excellent and we got there early enough to take advantage of the Early Bird menu which made a big difference. Stayed after dinner for a glass of wine and a fame of Scrabble which was lovely.

Best food I have had in a while in the UK

Only had a drink, but enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly staff.

So good. We love it. Our favourite 🫶🏻

Does an amazing biryani and Sunday lunch

It's rare that everyone in our group loved the food and the atmosphere including the live music . Recommend it.

Great eclectic pub with good beer selection.

Didn't eat..but the smells coming out of the kitchen were amazing

Lovely relaxed pub, cocktails and nukes cider were delicious

The Swan is a great pub and the staff are friendly and work well together. Popped there for Sunday lunch. The food needed to be hotter it was only warm. The Yorkshire puddings were hard and dry. Also families in there with children running around.......

Good food - tried their goat curry and thr going fish curry - both delicious! Great atmosphere. Clean loos.

Quite an old pub with public parking out the back. It long so there is a door off the street with the main bar and it keeps on going. Toilets at the back and then there is an outdoor area and then a function room for small parties. Didn't have any food. A variety of ales and larger. I found a beear that was to my taste and service was very friendly and quick.

Large menu with some very tasty options, especially the paneer curry! The portion sizes were quite small though and I did leave feeling hungry. For what we paid, I was expecting something more filling! The atmosphere was also lacking for a Saturday afternoon but I’m not local to the area so it may be that way often…

First off, as you mosey on into The Swan, you'll find the ambiance as warm and welcoming as a country hoedown. The decor, oh boy, it's got that perfect blend of traditional and modern. You'll feel right at home, like you're sittin' on your own front porch, sippin' sweet tea. Now, the staff at The Swan, they're as friendly as can be. They'll greet ya with a smile and make you feel like part of the family. They're attentive and always ready to help, just like your neighbor lending a hand to fix that picket fence. Let's talk about the food, shall we? The menu is a real treat, offering a variety of dishes that'll tickle your taste buds like grandma's homemade apple pie. Whether you're in the mood for some classic British fare or craving something a bit more exotic, The Swan's got you covered. And speaking of drinks, their selection is as vast as the Great Plains. From ales to lagers to some fine wines, you'll find something to wet your whistle and raise your spirits higher than a cornfield at sunset. Now, I've heard they've got some live music from time to time, and that's like a good ol' barn dance to keep you entertained. It's a place to kick back, relax, and enjoy some toe-tappin' tunes with friends and family. And before I wrap this up, I gotta say, The Swan's got that charm that makes it a great spot for folks of all walks of life. Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's a place where you can pull up a chair, enjoy a great meal, and soak in the good vibes of Cheltenham. So, if you're lookin' for a taste of Cheltenham hospitality that'll make you feel right at home, head on over to The Swan. You won't be disappointed, partner!

Not fore rib of beef as advertised but some other chewy poorly cooked cut of beef. Meals were tepid at best - tiny plates, horrible Yorkshire puddings which were burnt. Potatoes that weren’t in any way roasted, more like boiled new potatoes with watery gravy - literally the worst roast dinner I have ever eaten!! Avoid avoid avoid!!

If going by car, there is a public car park behind the pub' but it is £3.40 for 1-2 hours. We chose this because you can not normally take your dog into an Indian restaurant, but because this is a pub; serving Indian food, you can. The food style is from Delhi. The ambiance is good.

Keep your music down people live round here if it carries on i will phone the council making complaint have some respect

Nice pub, convenient parking. Atmosphere good. Back room is good for groups. Didn't eat, lots of non- alcoholic drinks.

Amazing and great portion We popped into Cheltenham and decided to have a roast at the swan. The service was exceptional and so was the Sunday roast! 100% going again!

It was a Sunday and honestly worst roast dinner I have ever had!! Boiled beef, awful veg , and gravy granules not even dissolved. The worst 😫😫😫

been visiting this pub for years. Always a good atmosphere. The beer is pricy but it's Deya local beer...don't mind paying 7.00 for a pint...but the only Sauvignon Blanc on offer was £42.00. I'm sorry and I understand businesses are under pressure, but that's just outrageous overpricing. When i turned the bottle of wine down, the bartender said "I don't blame you". Enough said.

The food was excellent, great service. The music was a little too loud but overall a great place to chat and dine.

I spent all day being mostly unimpressed by Cheltenham. Walked into this place just because it was there and was really impressed with the decor and the atmosphere. Loved the beer garden out the back too. We had planned to eat somewhere else, but after getting a wif of the Indian aromas coming out of the kitchen we decided to eat there. The food was really top quality and well priced too!

A good range of tasty Indian food, well presented and served. Personally I'd prefer the menu to also include other foods, but there is clearly great expertise in cooking Indian food here.

Great service, smiley staff which makes such a difference, we then went and sat down and there were loads of games to play, so had a little game of jenga and uno. To top everything off there were free sanitry products in the toilet, which is just such a nice touch. I never review anything but thought id share my appreciation xx

Had a roast delivered though Deliveroo Was pretty much tasteless , was not fore rib of beef off the bone far too tough for that , potatoes lacked taste and gravy was like water , and on top of that no horse radish which I ordered , woukd of made it a bit tasty Won’t be ordering again !

Had some issues previously with a few things but owner and managers all seem to want to help. Good food, albeit small portions, it's very tasty, decent beer selection and nice atmosphere

Great experience. This food pub serves tasty and attractive food. The staff are friendly and efficient. The local beers are very good.

Fantastic pub. Great choice of beers, lots of seating indoors and outside and surprisingly excellent Indian food. Loved the Fish Pakora and the Samosas, perfect with a pint of Deya Steady Rolling

Great choice of ale with knowledgeable, well mannered staff. Sizeable outside seating area should you need it.

Dinner and drinks with friends yesterday. Recommended! A good range of beers and a great selection of currys. Good pub, great staff and fast/efficient service. I would not hesitate to visit again.

Delicious and innovative pub curry menu, and an excellent selection of craft beers.

Amazing pub, brilliant beer selection

Good food, friendly atmosphere and accommodating to different needs. Doesn't accept cash but a sign at the front door tells you this and I believe someone I was with only had cash but didn't seem to be a problem.

great food clean place and fast service

The food was amazing. Very tasty, high-quality Indian food at a reasonable price. House white wine was superb. IPA 'Horten hears a brew' also good. Friendly staff and good service. We felt welcome.

Delicious food and a great selection of beers and gins from local breweries and distilleries.

Lovely staff and spot on food. Great music and ambiance

Fantastic friendly bar staff from when we first walked in. We were not keen on real ales but the bar man let us try a couple of tasters....obviously liked a couple so ordered a couple of pints......was such a lovely warm ambient place......the smell and look of the food was killing us so we ordered some too....(and a bottle of blush wine haha)...the food was absolutely amazing(and the wine) .....would highly reccomend this place 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thank you 😃

Best Goat curry ever & Great staff! 😊

Great food and beers. Unusual to get this type of north Indian food. Very friendly staff. Archie went out of his way to help.

Not sure about the drum and base but the curry was the best in town- stunning

Amazing Drag queen quiz, will definitely be back

Great aesthetic, great garden, drinks prices are ok but food quality is excellent and what makes this place! You must try the Pani Puri! And chat :P excellent Indian Street food.

Good beers on tap, friendly staff, nice environment.

Loved the menu and loved the food... Not your normal Indian restaurant!!

Lovely cosy pub with such friendly bar staff.

Really good food with great service and interesting flavours. Excellent for sharing with friends, great fusion food.

Very nice Sunday lunch. The Swan has a good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers. We'd reserved a table but there were plenty available (it's a surprisingly big place.)

Sunday lunch cold, beef was tough, vegetables were very under cooked and over priced. Beef dinner also came minus the Yorkshire's and when waitress was asked it seemed a huge inconvenience. When the bill came they had slapped a service charge on top. Won't be going back!

Great drinks & food as always! Steady rolling man & Paneer is an ultimate combo

I had ordered with The Swan, and since it was not accepted even by the estimated delivery i called them up and they cancelled my order and told me to order again!!! No apologies but just blunt reply!

Although it was quite cold in the pub I enjoyed the food and selection of beers. I've never been here before and was taken with the good value curries and generous portion sizes. Dropped a star because it was so cold that most of us had to keep our coats on.

Good beers. Great staff. Only problem was the "soft furnishings, which were far from soft and comfortable. They really need replacing. I refer to the seats on the right as you enter the pub from the main road. Not a major problem though. Next time we will sit in the more rustic seats. The beers are beautifully kept and are top form. We are meeting friends there tomorrow.

Drinks are a little pricey, but phenomenal food and comfy ambience makes this a great venue. The Swan is now in my top 3 favourite pubs in Cheltenham v

The curries might be nice, but sweet baby Jesus of Nazareth, the Sunday roasts are diabolical! Beef like sawdust, packet gravy, the roast potatoes weren't even peeled. Can't fault the service or the drinks available. But honestly, it was like a school canteen food.

Amazing food wonderful music and entertainment, must go in Cheltenham

IMO the best curry in Cheltenham. Good selection of well kept beers too. A great alternative to an Indian restaurant. Friendly staff and dog friendly.

Good food, great staff and dog friendly. All good!

A great quirky pub. A great place to spend with friends whilst having a good old pint

This place has a great selection of drinks from the bar, including local craft beers, and an extensive menu of delicious Indian tapas food. Staff were friendly and the food was delicious. Loved the small touches like the board games and softer seating areas to chill out. Recommended as a place to go for a drink with friends, to watch the game, eat good Indian food, or just to watch the world go by.