The Swan Inn in West Oxfordshire

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.

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!

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

The perfect quiet Cotswold pub - great friendly welcome, lovely log fire burning, spectacular local whiskey, we ate really well and the room was comfy and quiet. Despite the rain, it could not have been a better visit. Sensible prices and great value. Thank you...

Just went for a quick snack and it is fantastic! Such attention to detail on the food and the service and the friendliest staff you will ever meet. A truly glorious pub and thank you so much. PS I am a bit biased since I...

We had a lunchtime stop here for a baguette and beer. Everard Tiger amber ale was very quaffable and the food was very tasty. Best halloumi fries I've ever had!

Absolutely beautiful location..Stayed one night in stable 2 …room ok ..bed comfortable…couldn’t get underfloor heating to work…room and bathroom clean although skirting boards and top of curtain rail could do with a clean…also no information in the room about what to do in the area...

Went for lunch with family. Pub is charming, food was tasty and uses local ingredients. Had a nice local cider as well. Beautiful location not far from Burford

Booked for a birthday meal after discovering this delightfully located pub/restaurant by accident a few months ago and were not disappointed in any way. Nice chilled out atmosphere, log fires, good wine list and attractive menu at sensible prices whilst able to offer a good...

Visited here for 2 nights, lovely accommodation, the food was really good, but the staff make it a pleasure to visit, Steve the manager , Beth and Mia are so friendly and welcoming and all the other staff were so friendly, we would love to...

Looking for somewhere on a Saturday evening to go to eat called here they accommodated us and it was a good choice. The food quality was excellent I had sweet potato with a hint of chilli soup with sourdough bread it was the tastiest I’ve...

This was our first time at The Swan and it certainly will not be the last. Stunning location, beautiful bedroom over looking the river, fabulous, outstanding food and the best, most fun staff team we have come met. As someone whom owns holiday lets I...

Since its off the beaten track (actually its right on the walking path), this is worth the trip. The place is beautiful, and the menu is at once traditional and progressive pub cuisine. Great photos of the Mitford sisters and the staff is friendly and...

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely big room in the stables, comfortable bed, nice evening meal and many thanks to Ruth who was a gem. Loved the Mitford sisters history, always good to learn while having fun! Lovely walk early morning, followed by a full English...

Having visited many times before we thought we were assured of a good meal, but the food we were served was appalling. Specifically: 1. The chestnut and mushroom rarebit was solid and considerably overcooked with parts too tough to chew. 2. My pork chop was...

Beautiful food, idyllic location, fantastic food and great staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Well done the team at The Swan , we had a perfect few days in the Cotswolds .

The Swan Inn was recommended to us by some friends of ours and I glad they had as it was faultless from start to finish. The bedroom was quiet, spacious and comfortable. The food in the restaurant was very good but I must say the...

In a little village not far from Burford, with a car park behind, this restaurant deserves a visit. Nice fish and chips and a good menu, with friendly attentive service.

This quintessential inn set in the Oxfordshire countryside is a delight. Steeped in history and serving excellent food in a delightful restaurant it is full of history. The Midford family frequented The Swan and it has attracted princes including Charles and Andrew. Prime Minister David...

Een heel goed restaurant: redelijk uitgebreide kaart, behoorlijke prijzen en bovenal heerlijke gerechten. Zoals veel restaurants momenteel is ook hier...

My partner and I booked a two night weekend get-a-way stay here through Booking.com. I fell in love with the online pictures of the exposed brick, four poster bed, clawfoot tub and fireplace. The room did not disappoint - though the fireplace appeared to be...

Had lunch here a couple of weeks ago and it really was marvellous. It's a beautiful village and the Inn is splendidly kept. At first the menu looked a bit pricy but actually, given the quality of the food and taste; it's exceptional value. I...

We were staying nearby and our hotel recommended The Swan. We are pleased they did as it was exactly what we were looking for. It was raining heavily and, as we entered, the Swan felt very cosy and we were given a warm welcome. We...

I work in this area every week and like to be in the Cotswolds pubs. You know when you go somewhere and it’s way better than you expect..this is the place. Over the last few months these guys have proved to be consistently 5 star....

Gentle hike along the beautiful River Windrush and we come across this lovely Cotswold Inn. Only stayed for drinks & crisps as we were only about 2.5 miles from our starting point. Staff helpful & the outside seating is well located with choice of either...

Lovely food and ambiance The swan is accessible however be aware of the gravel in the car park and also it is very tight when getting to the table for your food if you are in a wheelchair. Staff could do with re- thinking about...

It's been awhile since we were allowed back, but an opportunity was eagerly seized. Same place, same warm greeting but from different people, but people from the same mould that provides Swanstaff. This is a special breed that can cook imaginatively and well, staff who...

What a gem! We were delighted we'd booked as the place was full at midweek lunchtime. Service was great and food prepared to perfection. Great mains and scrumptious desserts.

Made a wrong turn and navigated to the wrong Swan Inn! But… we drove through Swinbrook and fell in love. As such we drove back a later day for Sunday roast at the Swan Inn. Proper good roast with lots of flavours. Staff quirky but...

Wonderful pub fare. The best burger in England, darn good fish and chips and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Solid local beer on tap. And what beautiful scenery. Would have loved to stay here too.

Stayed in the village for a week over Easter and ate their once but had drinks outside a few times. Lovely spot by the river so peaceful. Slightly disappointed with the kids food (sent back and still over cooked on return) but otherwise great pub...

Fantastic service, well spoken staff, good taste in music being players, nice decor, child friendly, fully stocked bar and food top drawer. Can’t recommend highly enough. Irish Ross

We are more than happy to drive an hour each way to enjoy a warm welcome, lovely food and atmosphere in this lovely Pub/ Restaurant. We never hesitate to suggest this venue to friends when meeting for lunch. The village is also peaceful and quite...

Absolutely superb food and excellent service! The best meal out we’ve had in a long time. Superb wine for a reasonable price too.

Great local to visit. Lovely food, friendly staff and well priced. Recommend for Sunday lunch or evening meal. Visited a few times and couldn’t praise it enough

Repeat visit and again faultless! No actual Drivers cocktail list but let I them decide what I would have and was presented with a delicious cranberry based drink. Highly professional and fun staff who were extremely attentive. Starters and mains were all tremendous and price...

Had a fantastic meal here last night, couldnt be faulted. Staff were warm and welcoming when we got there and pretty much every table was full. Our waiter was amazing, helpful and very competent and the food was served almost immediately . Starters were outstanding,...

Once again an outstanding visit. This time a delightful table in front of the roaring fire. The service is so friendly & efficient. Fish cake with hens egg was cooked to perfection. Excellent local beers. Picturesque location. Highly recommend

Just outside Burford this was well worth a visit . The venue is spot on for winter and summer with a cosy inside and lots off space outside. And next to a river. The menu was great catering for all and the prices were very...

One of my favourite pubs to bring my Cotswolds electric bike tour clients to. Great food and reasonable prices plus a lovely garden with heated outside seating for warmer days too. Best of all though, the management and staff are not fanatics but just sensible...

I’ve read the review below about lack of masks but our experience was the complete opposite: the staff went out of their way to provide wonderful service in a hygienic environment without compromising the relaxed informal atmosphere. We had a lovely meal the fish cake...

We were looking forward to our visit but disappointed to find that none of the staff behind the bar, or serving tables were wearing masks or observing best hygiene practise whilst Omicron is ripping through the UK. It's a shame as this casual attitude put...

On arriving at the Inn for lunch we were told there was no space - however we were kindly found a table. The service was speedy and excellent; the staff cheerful and helpful. My husband really enjoyed his fish and chips, I had a delicious...

Being basically lazy, when meeting friends in the area, we tend to eat in Burford and not venture further…. however, The Swan was a recommendation so we decided to give it a try… and are we glad we did! Although it was a grey, dull...

This was a really excellent find on our meander through the Cotswolds. Fortunately we had booked because if you don’t you won’t get a table. Evidently this pub/B&B has he excellent local reputation. Whilst we were not using them there are nine individual rooms or...