The Swan Inn in West Oxfordshire

We loved it. Perfection location and the quintessential English pub. Outstanding food and service and the ambiance, decor is so wonderful. The highlight of our Cotswolds trip. Near to Jeremy Clarksons new pub as well so this little area is the perfect spot for a weekend spent in the pub. Well done Swan.

We have been to the Swan many times and have always looked forward to the occasion but today was a visit we wish to forget and will not be returning. I ordered the, Rare roast beef salad, crisp potatoes, red wine dressing & horseradish aioli £19 All I can say is that I feel ripped off ! 5 slices of wafer thin beef, Carpacio thickness As for the Crisp potatoes, there were about 6 what looked like kettle crisps ! I did speak to the waitress about it when she asked if everything was ok, she said she would pass on my comments. For £19 it was very poor hence we will not be returning

Lovely location, food, Ales, wine and welcome from Steve and his very friendly team. The gardens are lovely and the setting on the river windrush is idyllic. We will be back.

Absolutely beautiful pub in a wonderful location. The staff we met were all very helpful and a credit to the hospitality industry. Special mention to Steve, Katie, Charlie and Barbara. Food is excellent as are the beers. Gardens lovely as well. Maybe spruce up the bathrooms, but perfect in every other way.

Nice place to stay, with lovely surroundings.

I chose to have my birthday meal here as whenever we visit the food and service is great. I wasn’t disappointed- the staff were so friendly and welcoming without being intrusive and the food was delicious as it always is. I would definitely recommend this lovely pub ( there’s a lovely garden for the summer )

My son and I stopped at The Swan in Swinbrook for an impromptu Sunday lunch. We had not made a reservation so were lucky to get their last available table. The service was friendly and food absolutely delicious: for starters, my son had the chilli squid and I ordered the stilton souffle which had delicious veggie/fruit accompaniments. For mains, we had cider-battered haddock and hot smoked salmon, again with a lovely veggie mix. Greed then overtook us and he finished the meal with the fruit crumble and I had ice-cream. We then waddled down to look at the pretty river running alongside the pub and have an obligatory game of Pooh Sticks. A thoroughly enjoyable meal all round. And PS, if you are a fan of "Clarkson's Farm", they serve Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone beer which is brewed just down the road - it got the thumbs up from The Son 😊

My son and I stopped at The Swan in Swinbrook for an impromptu Sunday lunch. We had not made a reservation so were lucky to get their last available table. The service was friendly and food absolutely delicious: for starters, my son had the chilli squid and I ordered the stilton souffle which had delicious veggie/fruit accompaniments. For mains, we had cider-battered haddock and hot smoked salmon, again with a lovely veggie mix. Greed then overtook us and he finished the meal with the fruit crumble and I had ice-cream. We then waddled down to look at the pretty river running alongside the pub and have an obligatory game of Pooh Sticks. A thoroughly enjoyable meal all round. And PS, if you are a fan of "Clarkson's Farm", they serve Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone beer which is brewed just down the road - it got the thumbs up from The Son 😊

More of a restaurant than a pub. Rather pretentious and unwelcoming but good range of beers and wines. Wide but quite expensive menu. Overall disappointing.

Excellent Food and excellent service throughout our stay. Staff were really attentive and friendly. We ate two evening meals and two breakfasts. The food was always very well presented and delicious. Be good to have indoor lounge area just for drinks as all of inside and outside is set up for dining. Will definitely go again.

stayed 1 night 2 days ago nice pub hotel friendly staff good food nice room

Great service and great staff 👍

Just popped into Swinefest. Super atmosphere, live music and ample seating in the sunshine 🌞 BBQ food is delicious, vegan burger so fresh and tasty, Pulled Pork Bap with stuffing and the best crackling ever. Bouncy castle for the kids and stalls too, worth a visit this weekend and Bank Holiday 😎🍔🌭🍟🛝🍻🍷

Menu disappointing. Pretty standard pubgrub. Our two entres were disappointing. The village location and garden are lovely. Good place for a drink.

What a pub!! Absolutely fantastic service, food, drinks, surroundings and atmosphere. A Cotswold pub in peak season is always going to be busy however the staff here take it all in their stride. We arrived during a busy service and we were served promptly and efficiently. The menu is seasonal and tasty, portions generous and service with a smile to boot. I particularly recommend eating in the garden for a quintessential Cotswold experience.

The interiors are very tastefully done and the atmosphere is great. The menu has a variety of options which caters for everyone. We ordered starters, mains and dessert and all our meals were delicious!!! Decent portions and all the food was very tasty. The service was good and the overall evening was fantastic! I would highly recommend a stop here for a meal!

Visited during this blistering heat , sat in the shade in the most stunning garden. Well looked after by all staff, always ensured we had everything we needed. Food 10/10 , service 10/10. Fabulous

Great pub in a beautiful village, service is always excellent and the food is delicious. The bar outside with the music is such an add on. Highly recommend.

Lovely place with a wonderful garden, good food and great service. Highly recommended!

Stephen and staff are always extremely friendly, helpful and kind. Barbara is always our hero. Thank you we will be seeing you soon. Xxx

Could be fantastic, but bang average Sunday roast. Service was slow and at one point we sat waiting to ask for more drinks Location is fabulous.

A little gem. Set in the heart of the Cotswold. Lovely accommodation, lovely fresh food, good ales and wine, lovely friendly , helpful staff. Would definitely go again.

Only been there for coffee and cake. Delicious apple cake with cream and coffee. A little short on staff but that's just the way it is at the moment. Can be recommended 👍

Lovely stay, food, drinks. Donald and Mia are great. Thank you.

During a recent family holiday to the Cotswolds, I ate lunch at The Swan Inn with my partner and toddler. We were all warmly welcomed by the staff and shown to a lovely table next to a log-burning fire. The Swan Inn itself is a beautiful, genuine English pub with a fascinating history. The staff who served us were extremely attentive, even going so far as to check whether the nearby speaker was at a comfortable volume for us. We were served excellent, uncomplicated food and I very much enjoyed a local draught lager. The next time we are in the Cotswolds, we will definitely be returning to The Swan Inn.

Beautiful pub inn stopped for a quick pint and chips, so friendly! We especially liked the rooster in the garden

Amazing and charming location. Great staff excellent food!

We were staying nearby and wanted to eat somewhere different to where we were staying. Booked on line without any problem. Arrived early but were given a cosy corner table where we could see everyone coming and going. We skipped starter and went straight in for the main course of sole with new potatoes, French beans and a butter raisin sauce. A combination that worked so well. Though the beans were tough, probably steamed. Staff were attentive, chatty and made us feel welcome, without being over bearing. Thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend it without hesitation.

Romantic as can be, very beautiful location

Great food, beautiful garden and probably the best service ever!! Donald in particular was amazing- best service with a smile. Highly recommend.

Great menu, super service, tusen tack Isabella. We only had supper. Still super!

Love this place will definitely be staying there again and breakfast was stunning 😍

Nice pub, but incredibly rude man called Stephen working at the bar. Avoid

Lovely location, good food and service

The menu is a vast and meandering affair of gastropub-style dishes, from soup and parfaits to pig’s cheeks and Cornish lobster, haunch of local venison and Cajun-spiced burgers to a chocolate pot, cheesecake, Eton mess and sticky toffee pudding. It was the upside-down swan made writ. I started with a little pot of chicken-liver parfait and toasted sourdough with a heap of salad leaves. The parfait was a little too chilled, which of course renders it hard and makes it lose its flavour; the fault, if I may be so bold, of a too-large menu.

My favourite riverside pub with a great history

Quaint and amazing food and.atmosphere.

Wonderful location and good staff. The food doesn’t compare to other local pubs though. Terrible cheeseburger-really dry and tasteless meat. Other mediocre dishes. Beetroot salad was left mostly uneaten. Soufflé and pie were not bad.

Lots of posh folk apart from me

The UK, the Cotswolds in particular, are littered with supposedly great little gastro pubs with rooms. From experience, many/most are awful - overpriced rubbish. The Swan, however, is the real thing. Fabulous location, pretty village, lovely old pub, very good food (great full English breakfast) and professional attentive staff. Really, an absolutely spot on experience! I marked the room as 4/5 only because ours needed a spruce up, with some damaged furniture tops by the bed and loose floor tiles in the bathroom letting it down. Nothing that couldn’t be dealt with in a few hours. The bed was clean and comfortable and the towels were just as you would hope. Very nice accommodation and with parking right outside the door, if you arrive in time. This one goes on the list (a short list) of really great places for time away!

We only had lunch there. One of the dishes, the hamburger, had a hair in it. It was unfortunate. The rest of the dishes were okay but nothing out of this world. We were hoping for more so it was a bit disappointing. Maybe we were unlucky!

Lovely place for a birthday lunch with S. Tasty food and pleasant staff Definitely worth booking in advance

Booked a family lunch to celebrate our Fathers 92nd birthday, phoned before to check suitability and we were given appropiate comfortable chairs that were easily accessable for both our elderly parents. They both thouroughly enjoyed the cosy atmosphere and all the attention with a well tended wood burner adding to their positive experience, fantastic!

Had a Sunday lunch here today, and it was fantastic. Plenty of good quality meat( choice of beef or pork) lots of veg and gravy and Yorkshire pudding. Also an excellent crumble to finish it off. I would also like to rate the staff with a great welcome and service and all done in a very friendly manner. I would highly recommend it.

We went for my birthday meal when we were away in the Cotswolds, we were so disappointed with the food and for £95 it was shocking really. The monkfish is flavourless and overcooked in a bowl of crab bisque which was quite frankly the worst thing ive ever tasted. Steak was nice but remove that monkfish and bisque from the menu seriously. We got home and went to our local for a 3 course meal for £66 and it was 10000x better. Sorry but the chef needs to work on their choices of dishes and flavours massively. Presentation ok but Stilton soufflé also tasted of nothing but herbs

Wonderful meal with great menu, staff, food and ambiance! Possibly the best meal in the Cotswolds for many a year! Cannot find fault in anything other than perhaps putting the vintage of the wine on the menu to better gauge value for money and turning off the incredibly bright light shining into the dining room?

Amazing food and hotel food that has been the best meal that I had in my life. I’ll be coming back no matter what

Would like to say a Huge thank you to Stephen and his staff. Also a big thank you to Barbara head of Housekeeping. We had been left thinking we would have no where to stay after our disastrous first evening at another hotel in Dorchester. We travelled another half an hour to Swinbrook after seeing how beautiful the Swan Inn looked. We had no booking so we're hoping that they would still have vacancies available as we were celebrating our 42nd Wedding Anniversary as we had travelled 4.5 hours the previous day. From the moment we arrived Stephen the Manager went above and beyond to help us. We were shown 2 rooms that were both beautiful and exceptionally clean. We decided to stay in the Windrush River Cottage that had it's own entrance, it was absolutely worth every penny the location was beautiful the staff exceptional and Barbara head of Housekeeping was the most loveliest person we have ever met, she couldn't do enough for us. We decided to book a table in the restaurant each evening especially as we were celebrating the following evening. Again, the food was of Michelin star quality WITHOUT the expensive prices . There are not enough words to praise this Gem of a find. Would fully recommend The SWAN INN AT SWINBROOK near BURFORD. We enjoyed it that much we booked for next year whilst we were there. Again, THANK YOU, you all made our few days away a fantastic memory that will stay with us for always!

Drove over there for a Traditional Sunday lunch in an English Country pub, only to be told that even though I’d given them almost 2 wks notice The Swan were unwilling to help me out with my garlic allergy. Their website states please inform us of allergies…. Since this was ignored maybe they should remove it! At the very least have the curtesy to cancel me, save me the petrol!

We celebrated a surprise birthday for my sister. The staff were so helpful especially Isabelle. The food was excellent and the rooms were beautiful. All our friends want to come back again too.

Food was excellent. Especially the desert. A pity we discovered this place on our last day in Burford. Best meal we had in Britain so far

The venue is set in a lovely small village and has a fantastic sized garden. The staff were extremely attentive and welcoming. The food that we ordered was up to such a high standard that I would definitely visit again with family next time.

Dismal dull and dark, this pub could be good. Some of the staff are outright rude and abrupt as if customers were a nuisance! Rubbish bins in the garden full even though we arrived early for lunch! The place had a ‘whiff’ which wasn’t pleasant, unsure if it was rancid fat or just on old dirty building. The food did not fair much better, overpriced for average to poor selection and cooking skill. Wine totally overpriced. Certainly would NOT recommend. We visited previously and thought it must have improved but no, even worse.

Returning to our favourite place since Covid. Warm welcome, stunning setting even with the poor summer we’ve had the whole place just ooooozes class. See you again in December xx

Lovely meal. Argentinian prawns, souffle and squid were to die for not to mention the mussels!! Rooms super comfy and well priced for location. Staff fantastic, clearly love what they do and they do it well. Thank you to you all for making our stay so memorable.

Stunning location, staff attentive, food out of this world. Great pub, keep up the good work. Best we’ve visited this year!

Nice pub, welcoming staff, good food, great IPA, free dog biscuits; 12.5% "discretionary" small print not highlighted.

We stayed at this lovely Inn, on a B&B basis for a few days at the end of March. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable with all the usual amenities available ( tea, coffee, body lotion etc...). There were lovely views of the garden...

We booked for Sunday lunch as we’re trying out a number of venues in the area having moved nearby recently. I can honestly say this was the best Sunday roast lunch we have had in many a year. It was just perfect. I had the...

Lovely pub in lovely setting. Have been before and it was very good last time so decided to return. So we were surprised that the food was very expensive for very small portions. Main course salad was starter size - very thin beetroot slices you...

This was our 4th time we have stayed here while attending RIAT. Lovely bedroom by the river very clean, very comfortable bed & so peaceful. We only stayed one night this year had a very pleasant breakfast served by a lovely lady who l believe...

Wednesday 12th July 2023 - Family lunch to celebrate our daughter's 29th birthday. The Swan Inn is a very attractive old pub, a very short drive (about 10 minutes) from the bustling and equally attractive Cotswolds town of Burford. Booking is essential; it was very...

Very very unfriendly male and female counter staff. We disturbed with our small order, although there were only 3 guests (ca. 17h).Never go there again. Harald & Sylvia from Germany

We were recommended by a family member to book here to stay for a few days. It’s an absolute hidden gem. The lady who served us breakfast everyday was so lovely. We will definitely be returning one day!

Lovely meal, and the staff were so nice too. Cheese souffle highly recommended, also the Cornish sole. Coconut and lime sorbet turned out to be just coconut, but really good. We had a really nice evening, 29th June 2023 Lyn and John

This spot is initially great - beautiful venue. However if you don't want to be attacked by the pub's free range bantam, which is what happened to me on my eightieth birthday, don't go. The chicken viciously pecked and pecked my leg, drawing blood and...

One of the best Sunday Roasts I've ever had. The atmosphere on a sunny February Sunday was idyllic, the staff attentive and the food delicious. The desserts were brilliant and there was variety for everyone

Popped in for a bite of lunch whilst out walking. The pub is beautifully situated with a lovely garden with ample seating. The menu was interesting and varied and the food was exemplary especially the blood orange panacotta, which divine. The staff could not have...

A wonderful visit today. Lots of outside seating in a beautiful garden, bantums roaming free but luckily the kept a civilised distance! I had very tasty squid starter which was more than ample for a lunch and my husband an open sandwich which he enjoyed....

Didn’t get to eat because they were booked out. This bad review is because the guy we talked to was very rude. He was very condescending and unaccommodating when we walked in. No effort to try to squeeze two people in when there was plenary...

We had a lovely lunch out in the garden. On our Anniversary. There was a slight mix up with my starter when I ordered a soufflé and I was served Calamari! However, it was soon sorted out and the staff could not have been more...

I live near this restaurant, it's one of my favourites. The staff are amazing, the food is amazing, the decor is amazing, the scenery is amazing, the history of the place is amazing, circular walks nearby are amazing, what more can be said? It's amazing!!!

Hubby booked online for a night away and it didn’t disappoint at all. We arrived mid afternoon and were shown to our room, Riverside in the cottage. It was clean, well equipped and warm. The bathroom was lovely with lots of fluffy towels. The body...

What a wonderful pub! Not many of these left these days. Great staff who interacted with our kids , Stephen top host, food top notch. Professional and friendly from the minute we walked in. We Will certainly return!

Could not fault anything about any part of the meals we had. Presentation, flavour, balance and portion size were all spot on. Service from all staff was impeccable. Could not recommend this place more highly.

Our personal tour guide suggested this pub to us and we're so happy he did as we couldn't imagine a more stereotypical British pub experience. The location, setting, and the pub itself are of a historic nature and the food was excellent with a wide...

Excellent lunch. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Friendly, professional staff and the restaurant had a lovely vibe and atmosphere. We would definitely visit again if in the area.

Quite difficult to fault - we had an excellent lunch. The food was clearly freshly-cooked, tasty and well-presented. One always fears that pubs like this will go off the rails, but right now something good is happening here, particularly in the kitchen.

This is the third time I have gone to the Swan before 10.30am for a coffee only to be directed to a dark spot in the bar with no windows. All the tables were empty but I was not allowed to sit at any of...

We have just had the most fantastic meal at The Swan Inn. The staff were incredibly attentive and personable and we greatly appreciated how accommodating they were when we requested an alteration to one of our meals. We would definitely recommend this pub.

Highly recommended. Charming building in a wonderful setting, great service & great food. Everyone in our group of 5 enjoyed their respective dishes.

After a shopping to Witney we called in for a bite to eat. Unfortunately the kitchen had just closed but to our amazement the young lady serving behind the bar said she could ask the kitchen to prepare a cheese board and Humous and toast...

We came away for a 2 night stay. Its a lovely place and very peaceful. The room was very good and comfortable. We had dinner on the Saturday night and both thought the food was great. I had the burger which was definitely a quality...

We went to the Swan off local recommendation and it did not disappoint. The Sunday roast was simply delicious with a hearty portion size and some very tasty local ales to accompany it! The service was wonderful and the pub was busy but didn't feel...

WOW! All I can say is you must stay at this pub. Everything about it is perfect; the service, the staff, the food, the drinks, the location, the walks, the room. Simply superb! Thank you.

We stayed at the pub for two nights and chose to eat on site on both evenings. It was a delight to read such a carefully thought out menu with imaginative use of ingredients. All the food was delicious as were the beer and wine....

We stayed here for one night as a little treat to celebrate our anniversary. The pub is full of character and is a little gem. We received a warm, friendly welcome and were shown to our room which was across the road from the pub....

Stopped for drinks and a sandwich lunch. Everything was spot on - service food and staff. The really liked the pub and the area is stunning. Will return without a doubt.

Went here on mothers day last year. but there was no special menu, just the normal Sunday lunch. Coffee was cold and had to ask for it to be reheated. The whole roast dinner tasted of burnt oil. I didnt complain at the time as...

We stayed here one night and wished it had been longer. The room was beautiful and spacious. The bed was very comfortable and the location quiet. We had dinner at the pub and it was absolutely delicious. The staff were exceptional. We will definitely come...

Spent 3 nights here over Christmas. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Breakfast was a delight. It is a real old-fashioned country pub but the bedrooms are really good and comfortable. Would certainly recommend a stay.

What can I say ..... Excellent food, Great service, Lovely room. Steve and the team looked after us wonderfully well and nothing was too much trouble. Looking forward to getting back soon Thanks all for a wonderful New Year

Went for the first time yesterday, was visiting a local friend and had heard all about it. Was classic roast dinner weather, with icy roads etc and there was a classic country pub atmosphere there. The roast was really good, with a nice pint of...

The friendliest staff. Everyone smiled and chatted to us and our children. The food was very very good too. Will be back.

What a wonderful find. Great room, we had the Debo , worth every penny (even if was quite a lot of them) food was very good as was the wine list. The service was both professional and friendly. We really enjoyed our visit and we...

Just stayed at The Swan Inn to celebrate a birthday. The room was very clean and comfortable. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The service was excellent as was the food. Will certainly be going back and to the sister Inn. Thanks you all for...

We were made to feel really welcome for our 2 night stay, the restaurant was really good, delicious food, great chef! We found our room was ok but needs a bit of attention, curtains were grubby and the room was basic and needs to be...

The history of the pub drew us over as we sat down by the river. Excellent drinks, attentive and superb service, the food was A1. Romantic, a beautiful spot, England at its finest.

I remembered the Swan and thought it a convenient place to meet while also being a lovely traditional location for my father. We were treated so well and the service was faultless. The food however was I felt a bit lacking . A Mackerel rillettes...

First time visit since the covid outbreak, still the one to beat. Delicious generous sized roast, wasn’t sure about the beetroot but it works! Stephen the manager on good form as we’re the rest of the team. Will be in touch about booking a family...