Based on 375 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 375 opinions finded in 3 websites
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We have been visiting The Swan for the past 9 months and can honestly say it’s the pub of our dreams. The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming, the food is exceptional, the beer is amazing, and it retains the old fashioned atmosphere of a proper pub. Thankyou so much Ellie, Mark, Cat and Trudy for making us feel so welcome.
Michael Roult . 2024-10-29
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Fantastic Sunday lunch. Roast Pheasant with Lemon tart to follow. Excellent pints of Harvey's. Booking is essential as it is extremely busy. Will be back again
Jeff Wells . 2024-10-28
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The menu had many things I like. Wide variety on the menu. No annoying music playing! Very important! We could talk without having to raise our voices above the other customers, who in turn would have to raise their voices above music had there been music playing. Thank you Swan Inn for not playing music. Food was delicious. Good sized meals (not mini meals at high prices like some pubs). Good view through the window (depending where you sit, obviously!). Real fire burning, without a fine-mesh fireguard screening off most of the heat as some pubs have. It'll be top of my list for eating out in the area.
Nigel Broatch . 2024-10-28
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Wide menu and lovely food. Didn’t wait too long. All meat lovely and tender. Busy pub being Sunday.
Debbie Samuels . 2024-10-27
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Only stopped for one drink but what a lovely pub and garden. A good amount of parking. The interior was old wood floors and beams and took me back years with fond memories of times past. Lovely. A huge garden area, accessible from the bar by quite a few steps. There may be other access points? The sun was shining and it was perfect. Two roads run by the side of the pub but any noise was only minor from both. Food is served but I didn't have any on this occasion. Service was with a smile and felt genuinely warm. If, in the area again, I would love to return. Would recommend, at the very least, a quick visit while passing or a longer one if in the area on a visit or holiday.
Allister Morgan . 2024-09-15
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Very nice meal . They saved me a vegetarian lasagne and the lady serving was very nice
Nicola Funnell . 2024-08-30
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A lovely country pub, offering a welcoming atmosphere and a great menu. Enjoyed a lovely meal here when passing one evening and would have no hesitation in recommending to others.
David Preece . 2024-08-29
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Went here for a meal with the family. Staff were friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. Lots of gluten free options. Clean facilities and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend visiting here.
Heather C . 2024-08-27
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The swan serves generously portioned, good tasty food-always! We have visited regularly as a result and have never been let down. Staff are friendly and engaging-what more could you want from a pub ?
Deborah H . 2024-08-25
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Great food great atmosphere and great staff
keith k . 2024-08-08
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So pleased that we dropped into the Swan for a family early evening meal. If we’d left it later we wouldn’t have got a table - the pub filled quickly as soon as the evening kitchen opened. Extensive & reasonably-priced menu, excellent food, generous portions, efficient service and brilliant staff.
R London . 2024-08-06
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Served us yummy pub food despite the kitchen being closed - the lady offered this as we were struggling to find something for a large lunch on a Monday. We sat in their gorgeous garden on a hot summers day, and had the perfect ploughman's and a scampi and chips. Great little pub!
Sqsqsh . 2024-07-29
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Always a lovely atmosphere , great food and excellent service.
Viv Smith . 2024-07-25
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We popped for a drink after visiting the mysterious pyramid in nearby in Brightling. The Swan was very welcoming and we decided to have lunch. Everything was fresh and well-presented. It is clearly popular with local people who dropped in for a chat. The Harvey's was well kept too.
Janzibar1970 . 2024-07-20
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Surprisingly busy pub restaurant on a Thursday night (pleased me booked) with good parking. Good selection of traditional pub meals and limited selection of venison dishes. I had venison pudding, which was well worth the wait. Service was slow but friendly and polite.
James Wilding . 2024-07-12
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Oh my the best pork belly and crackling ive had in a long time . Thanks carol for cooking .Hopefully on menu again soon . Ooh and apple gravy winner winner.
Lisa M . 2024-06-18
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Nice chill classic British pub at the country side. The weather was nice when we sat outside ❤️
Sherwette Mansour . 2024-06-16
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A great pub for food and ales. The sharing Camembert cheese dip was an excellent starter. Mains included skate fish, a lamb curry and steak. All were well prepared and flavoursome. Puddings were traditional pub choices like sticky toffee pudding , chocolate brownie and the like. Quite excellent. Great serving staff who were always pleasant. WORTH GOING. Pricing was around £16 for a main dish.
ScotinEngland . 2024-06-02
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Great service! Great food! Very warm and friendly pub. Would highly recommend.
Tania Bensonatti . 2024-05-29
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Delicious food, friendly staff, lovely fire on a rainy bank holiday Monday!
claire edgal . 2024-05-06
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Lovely pub with a great atmosphere and fantastic food. The staff were so friendly on our visit for Sunday lunch. Such a warm welcome that definitely makes you want to return!
Matt . 2024-05-06
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The Swan hosted our family for an 80th birthday celebration. Food was amazing and the staff were so hardworking and helpful. A lovely memorable time. Also take a look at their menu…..we will be back soon.
John B . 2024-04-27
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Always enjoy the food served at The Swan
Janice Hughes . 2024-04-22
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We are staying just down the road and we're looking for a nice local pub for a drink and some food, so we popped in on Friday evening. The first thing that we both noticed straight away, was how busy it was. This is not a criticism as it was so nice to see a full pub on a Friday night, with what was obviously lots of regulars having a drink or two. Very refreshing and everyone seemed to know each other. The landlady was very warm and friendly and we felt very welcome. They also loved our dog, Bert, but that's a gimme really, as he's so friendly. A few decent ales on tap but to be honest, the real star of the show was the food. A very decent menu offering at very fair prices. We both chose the steak and kidney pudding with chips and it did not disappoint. The crust was just like my Mum used to make and the filling, gorgeous steak, kidney and gravy, was from top to bottom. A full and stunning pud which we both enjoyed so much. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone and if we are local again, we'll be back
Ian D . 2024-04-13
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Love it here. Food is fantastic and varied. Would thoroughly recommend. Dog friendly.
Jon Green . 2024-03-23
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I called in to check out the menu as I had heard that they served venison, ordered a pint of lager and was charged £6.80 at those prices which are more expensive than most London pubs my interest in even looking at the menu stopped. I have passed this pub many times and thought it looked like a very traditional place which would be worth checking out and mentioned it to my friends but even at the Cooden Beach Hotel I did not pay nearly as much for the same pint of beer.
John I . 2024-02-29
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Absolutely loved this place. We had lunch at The Swan yesterday, the food was excellent particularly the amazing chips. Lovely roaring fire in the bar area and the lady serving couldn’t have been more friendly. Can’t wait to go back in the evening and try the lasagne.
939eli . 2024-02-23
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Fine old inn in the high weald serving good beer and good food. Plenty of walks nearby.
Zoom Spider . 2024-02-12
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Our fith visit to this pub. The woman behind the bar kept calling my wife and I guys !! "everhing ok guys " etc: give me strength !!!!!!! The food on this occasion was very average to poor the worst we ever had ,perhaps the chef had a day off as it was on a Tuesday lunch time and the cook didn't know what they were doing. We live locally and won't be returning and will be relaying this to our neighbours and contacts. Great shame and a dissapoinment on this visit.
pete r . 2024-01-25
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Nice country pub with great garden (in the summer) food was excellent.
Mikeee H . 2024-01-09
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Great pub, lovely food and good atmosphere. Dogs welcome, proper old school pub.
Alex Poxon . 2023-12-30
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Food was absolutely fab, I had the salmon special and my husband had the skate wing, both were lovely. We will be back again soon.
Linda Parker . 2023-12-11
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The pies are the best, quite possibly the best I've ever had. Took a while to get the food on a couple of occasions however it's a small pub that's popular.
Matt Baker . 2023-11-28
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Lively and cosy country pub. We visited on a Friday evening for food and the main bar area where we were seated was busy to begin with. Noticed a restaurant area which might have been better if attending here for a meal and not just drinks. Good food, and pricing not too bad. Thought the chicken wings were great. The bacon and brie beef burger was lacking something - i'd do away with the onion rings and add some cranberry sauce inside the burger instead. Otherwise an enjoyable visit.
Ian Fry . 2023-11-12
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We had a lovely evening at The Swan, buzzing atmosphere, but quietened down as the evening went on. Really enjoyed the delicious food. Had a great choice of starters and mains. Reasonably priced.
Heather C . 2023-10-28
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Highly recommended, food was amazing and service was lovely.
Carla Christin . 2023-10-26
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The Swan Inn was just up the road from where we were staying for a short break. We booked a table for Monday night and were treated to a lovely reception by Trudy who looked after us all evening. The service was brilliant as was the food. So good in fact, we went back the following night to sample something different from the menu. We weren’t disappointed. Trudy was on hand again and started the birthday singing for my wife when the puds were brought out. If we’re ever in the area again, we’ll be back! Thanks!
davehumphrey67 . 2023-10-26
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We love this place, it's so welcoming and the food is always amazing. The only down side is it needs a little TLC, I would never want the traditional feel to change but it really needs a little tidying up around the edges.
Laura S . 2023-09-26
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Great selection of options on the menu including venison, seafood; bangers, pie's, went here 3 times whilst on holiday and the food was excellent every time. Staff are friendly and the food is served quickly. Good selection of ciders and a local ale.
Angela C . 2023-09-25
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Marvellous pie's!!! Good portions , lovely welcoming Bar staff.... This place is a little gem , we have been a few times absolutely recommend
CHRISTINE ANN BALMER . 2023-09-15
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Went to the Swan today got there just as the kitchen was closing but they obliged and cooked my wife and myself what we wanted the food was very good and service was great it was our second visit here and wont be our last
Rob Braybrook . 2023-09-04
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Nice garden to eat and drink in. Tasty menu. Staff friendly and happy to offer a tab and pay at the end.
Fiona Heath . 2023-08-25
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Thankyou for a lovely Saturday evening meal, we dropped in on the offchance and nothing was too much trouble. Thanks for letting us stay in our campervan Vera too!! Fabulous place @veracrossx #veracrossx
Sharon Adkins . 2023-08-21
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I discovered the swan about a year ago and have been going back regularly ever since. The staff are always genuinely pleased to see you and are very accommodating. There is always a friendly and relaxed atmosphere at the Swan. The food is exceptionally good especially the meat puddings which are just like my grandmother used to make. If you want a friendly traditional pub with good beer and food you won't be disappointed.
Jon s . 2023-08-20
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Went to the Swan Inn today for lunch. There were 9 of us in the group. We were made very welcome, we were shown to our table. The food was excellent. All the meals were ready at the same time. We were not hounded to place our orders. The service was excellent. We were not hurried to eat our meal. In fact we did not leave until 3.45. We were all so delighted with this pub that we booked another table for 10 before we left.
Pamela Gibbs . 2023-08-17
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Food very good roast beef lamb roast good staff polite service good pub good atmosphere will use again staff very good will go back
202regf . 2023-08-14
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Freshly cooked and prepared food with good beer on tap. Stumbled across the pub as we navigated the crossroads and glad we called in for a quick bite and a drink. Has a car park adjacent and a beer garden behind.
Jim Dyer . 2023-08-08
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Stumbled across this lovely pub in the way home from a disastrous camping trip cut short. We arrived in pouring rain to a wonderfully warm welcome which was just what we needed! We had two meals and a kids meal and the food was delicious. Lovely friendly atmosphere, and we were extremely grateful to you find. Thank you!
Molmo35 . 2023-08-06
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Gobsmacked by the positive reviews on here. Probably the worst pub meal of my life. All the ingredients (presumably) from the cheapest possible cash and carry. My “halloumi and mushroom” burger was made with some kind of chewy white substance that did not taste even 1% halloumi-like and then fried in a disgusting thick batter. The mushrooms were a couple of sodden slices hidden underneath. Chips utterly tasteless Really horrible meal. Only ate it because I was starving! On the plus side, the pub interior is nice, there is a beer garden out the back and the service was prompt and friendly.
mad harper . 2023-08-05
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Stopped for lunch today whilst passing through. What a lovely place to find. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Extremely friendly staff. Thanks for reminding us there are still fantastic country pubs still around and thriving.
Alice Duckworth . 2023-08-05
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Fab little pub. Amazing food. Lots to chose from and includes veggie options. Staff are friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere. Calm and friendly. Highly recommended. We will return.
Sally West . 2023-07-23
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Great food, great beer, great pub.
Doug Edworthy . 2023-06-26
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Popped in on the off chance that this charming pub would have a table for two on a busy Friday evening. Perfect that dogs are welcome. Very atmospheric old pub with lots of locals having a drink and catching up in the bar. The food was lovely and the service very good. Staff extremely polite and efficient.
Joanne P . 2023-06-24
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Been many times since current owners have been there. Friends, family, business complaints. Nice people, nice food, value for money. Not a whole lot more to say.
Marquee1 . 2023-06-20
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Traditional pub with real ales and great pub grub, my beer battered cod and chips was superb!
Paul Higgins . 2023-06-04
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Absolutely the best food we've had in a pub in many years. Good choice on the menu, including for Pescetarians and Veggies. Reasonably priced and very well cooked. Friendly pub, with good beer and a lovely big back garden. Dogs welcomed. We will definitely be returning.
Tessa Osborne . 2023-06-03
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Service was superb, food superb, Beer beyond perfect
Stephen Fry . 2023-06-02
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Probably one of the best Pimms I've had from a pub. Such delicious and fresh seafood and veg. I got one of the specials - Skate wing with new potatoes and seasonal veg (not pictured.) I loved every bite and highly recommend stopping by here for a meal and pint. Thank you for having us!
Yukari . 2023-05-15
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Lovely East Sussex Pub serving fab food with a great menu.
Snappy David . 2023-04-29
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Brilliant bar staff, a great selection of drinks, and the food was delicious! Hopefully make it back out again soon!
Tanya Goring . 2023-04-17
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Lovely old pub, everyone was raving on FB how good the Carvery is. Well what a disappointment, firstly I like an Ale plus to have a choice, there was only one option available. This surprised me with this pub that’s trying to keep tradition. The eating area was a little cramped to say the least but a lovely open fire going but can get a little warm if you are on the table directly in front of the fire. My partner had the beef/ venison carvery and there wasn’t much difference in taste, the roast potatoes were burnt, Yorkshire pudding was very soggy and the vegetables were overcooked. As for the gravy! I’m not sure what the ingredients were but it had a funny aftertaste twang to it, it wasn’t very nice. I had the beef/pork, again you couldn’t tell the difference in meats. My potatoes were not burnt but they were not crisp, just soft and soggy. My vegetables were again overcooked and the gravy had the same twangy taste. We didn’t have a dessert as we were put off. Overall a very disappointing experience and we won’t be returning.
Daniel French . 2023-04-09
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Had been recommended this pub for a Sunday carvery but was disappointed. Potatoes burnt, Yorkshire pudding soggy, and strange tasting gravy. The staff were friendly but the restaurant part of the pub lacked atmosphere. It did have a decent looking menu though so perhaps there’s a better choice than the carvery. Poor choice of draught beers too - only Harvey’s! Sadly, don’t think I’d go back.
D5068EEdanielf . 2023-04-07
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Great Sunday roast and very friendly pub with a lovely garden.
Laszlo (Las) . 2023-04-06
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Got taken to The Swan for Mother’s Day lunch. I had the venison suet pudding which was the best ! Absolutely stuffed full of venison and the chips were soooo good. All 4 of us had fantastic food and will definitely be back. One of the few remaining traditional English pubs with a cosy atmosphere and super staff.
Rhonda Brockman . 2023-03-20
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Really enjoyed our time here, nice to see a busy pub.
Jon Stiles . 2023-03-05
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We decided to stop off here when passing and what a joy it was. On arrival staff were very friendly and very accommodating. We ordered two Sunday Lunches and didn't disappoint. Had crumble for dessert which was fab. Food was nice and hot and very reasonably priced. Will definitely go back again when in the area. A real little gem of a traditional country pub.
sfeds2022 . 2023-02-23
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We’ve just had a really lovely lunch. Such a lot of choice and really big and tasty portions. I would definitely recommend if you want really great pub food!
Jude Wates . 2023-02-18
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Great homemade food Old fashion pub wooden floors and beams log fire.Very friendly staff. Will be going again
S CW66 . 2023-01-10
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Home cooked food and friendly service first class!
jeremy upton . 2022-12-21
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Lovely atmosphere. Excellent food & good range of drinks both alcoholic & non- alcoholic. Great wood burning stove. Brilliant staff. Definitely recommend
Rowena Bolton . 2022-11-17
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Another of our favourite local pubs. It certainly didn’t disappoint. It was busy and cosy but the five of us including our little girl got a great table. Excellent friendly Service, classic Sunday lunch and great wine and beer. It’s a popular pub for locals, families and Dog friendly too. What’s not to like
bananaramaKent . 2022-11-07
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Love this pub, delicious food, lovely staff and in the most traditional, cosy, homely and comfortable setting where everyone is welcome, including your dog (nice beer garden too!); this is my favourite pub in East Sussex, there arent many left like this.
Elizabeth Connor . 2022-11-07
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Lovely pies! Try the venison, you won't regret it.
Nico Hidalgo-Toledo . 2022-10-27
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Lovely traditional pub with welcoming staff, real fires, and great food.
Rob F . 2022-10-12
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Lovely friendly local pub. Fantastic staff & efficient service, good food which is reasonably priced, dog friendly, plenty of parking & great views...highly recommend!
Alison Eastwood . 2022-10-11
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Always a friendly welcome. Good food and drink. Enclosed garden, easy parking and great views from the bars.
Jeremy Shaw . 2022-09-08
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Very good food called in for lunch
Mary Peck . 2022-08-20
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Beautiful pub with a great view from the high Weald. We enjoyed the fish.
TheBillBomb . 2022-08-16
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Very pleasant archetypal English country pub with a good range of food and drink on offer
Jon73 . 2022-08-14
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Lovely pub with good home cooked food. Decent selection of meals, all well sized portions. Fair selection of ales and lagers. We ate indoors but the beer garden looked nice from our table which overlooked it. Service with a smile.
Jon Moss . 2022-08-05
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Lovely place good food and service
Fran Gatehouse . 2022-07-26
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Excellent service and so delicious food!
Elena Bazu . 2022-07-21
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Lovely country pub with excellent food and great service
Justin Roberts . 2022-06-30
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Old traditional pub with a lovely garden. Good service, good pub food.
Valerie Bennett . 2022-05-25
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Lovely country pub lots of choice and well presented food
Barbara Harvey . 2022-05-09
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Great service, and very good choices on menu. Food was delicious
Paul Page-Mitchell . 2022-04-07
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Although The Swan Inn only has a shortish menu the food is well prepared and tasty. Most importantly it is also a great pub with a good atmosphere, Harvey's bitter and other nice drinks.
Paul Bending . 2022-04-05
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Delious scampi chips and salad, ham egg chips. Lovely portions. Oh my service was quick and friendly. A popular pub tonight
sarah lawrence . 2022-03-26
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Real country pub great selection of beers and food is great
bradley keech . 2022-03-25
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Lovely friendly staff, very tasty food and reasonably priced. We will be back!
abbie murrow . 2022-03-13
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We went here for Sunday dinner as we have always passed it a lot and is been busy but never actually been in, we took the plunge and we were really glad we did! The drinks menu was good, the food was most enjoyable, the menu was varied and the staff were excellent. The pub is old and traditional and untouched, which they’re aren’t many left so it was lovely to see! We were made to feel most welcome and will definitely return again!
Lozbell88 . 2021-11-23
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Amazing roast dinner, friendly staff and really cosy. Perfect Sunday 😊
Leonie Kinch . 2021-10-25
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Big food portions and great tasting meals. Friendly staff. It's almost heaven but without the angels or clouds.
Hamish Duffy . 2021-10-09
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Homely, friendly lovely staff and patrons
Pete Martin-Smith . 2021-10-03
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A favourite of ours when in this area
Val Rose . 2021-09-14
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Good food well presented good service
Al Browne . 2021-09-04
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Great pub, lovely staff and good broad menu with some nice specials. A nicely kept pint of Harveys. The atmosphere was very welcoming. The garden was the only let down as it was a bit neglected. Will happily eat there again.
Bruce Neilson . 2021-08-29
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Stopped off for a quick pint while passing by.....Nice atmosphere and friendly barmaid....Will visit again when passing
Paul White (PawPaw) . 2021-08-29
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Nice pub food and staff Would be even better if the garden was looked after
Terry Tiernan . 2021-08-05
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Nice place, good beer and tasty food.
Paul Kozlowsky . 2021-07-30
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