The Swan Inn in South Hams

it'sIgetting harder to find good quality food with good service and a reasonable price so this place is a real find. First it has a great location - right on a small inlet of the river with the sunset on the water ahead and views of the village and hilltops all around. The outdoor area is well heated and sheltered. Next the service - very helpful staff who know their menu. Although the place was clearly very busy there was no feeling of being rushed to vacate the table and no long waits for food. Finally the menu - not the largest selection, but the food offered was the best we've had in ages. The crab linguine and Thai chicken curry are highly recommended. And the desserts - wow! Often UK pub desserts are a disappointment - microwaved supermarket cakes, but in this case the portions are huge and the quality is amazing. The cheesecake is massive and full of flavour. We would definitely recommend this for eating. Judging by the need to book tables on weekday nights, lots of other people recommend it too.

Treated to a superb birthday lunch by my friend. Monkfish tails and chips were amazing- and I am not a fish enthusiast. Excellent.

We sat in their outside covered and heated area, very well organised with blankets. The food was amazing, the service was excellent they were very attentive all very accommodating. We arrived a bit earlier than our table was booked but they happily served us earlier. Fabulous place.

Cannot fault this pub! Food, staff, atmosphere and location are perfect!!

Dolmades starter was exquisite Lovely homemade flat bread and hummus too. Baked Hake was a taste sensation. Beautifully fresh and flakey. Crab linguine had just the right amount of warmth. Puddings were very generous servings. Service was friendly and polite and we were not rushed at all. Fantastic view over the river from the cosy heated front deck area.

Dolmades starter was exquisite Lovely homemade flat bread and hummus too. Baked Hake was a taste sensation. Beautifully fresh and flakey. Crab linguine had just the right amount of warmth. Puddings were very generous servings. Service was friendly and polite and we were not rushed at all. Fantastic view over the river from the cosy heated front deck area.

Great food and service . Delicious fish and chips. Prawn and Monk fish curry excellent too.

Why was this place so busy? Answer because it just a fantastic little pub Restaurant....Period😊

My weekend away was made perfect simply by the community found at the Swan. The staff were amazing, food was spectacular and at a great price. Then after just a few hours there we had made friends. Very thankful to have found this place within the first hour of our 48 hour trip away. Arlen especially was a delight!

Had a lovely lunch, food was amazing and service was excellent and chap serving was friendly and welcoming. Views from the outside seating area speak for themselves when you are there.

Excellent food with very speedy, friendly service. Seating in outside covered area. Very cosy with blankets and good heaters.

Popular little pub, sitting on the estuary. We booked a table for an evening meal, the bar was bustling and very lively. We had a nice table near the fire and were pleasantly surprised by the fresh and tasty food we were served. I had a lovely starter of crab arancini, followed by a monkfish and prawn curry. Both were nicely seasoned, well presented and tasted good. Everyone in our party enjoyed the food though there was a little disappointment at the sticky toffee pudding, which was a little flat and stodgy. All in all a nice pub with good food and friendly service.

A great local pub to hang out with friends.

Really lovely spot for dinner we were given a great table and the service was fast and food was tasty! Got the luxury fish pie and fish and chips. Would come back here.

Now the best pub in Noss Mayo after The Ship changed hands. Good food and local beers at affordable prices.

Yes, yes, yes ... not to be missed ... could not have chosen a better pub to celebrate a very special birthday.

We ordered 4 different main courses and all were superb. The fish pie was the best my wife has ever had. Very friendly staff will be returning!

Lovely spot overlooking the slip. Cheese chips were outstanding and the coffee was very good - service with a smile was appreciated! Will be back again I'm certain!

Loved the outdoor area, great views in a cosy atmosphere. Good food and service, definitely want to come back and experience the evening offerings. Having gluten intolerance it was also refreshing to see that this was catered for and of exceptional quality rather than an afterthought.

Welcoming and accommodating crew at the Swan Inn. Great pub with superb food. We didn't book a table for this evening but we were found a slot table, you must visit the Swan Inn if you are in the area....so we booked a table for tomorrow.

Good food and friendly service, reasonable prices. Worth a visit if you're in town.

This is the best pub in the area by far, much better than The Dolphin or The Ship. The staff are friendly and efficient. But the food, it’s fantastic, all cooked to order, dietary requirements catered for. When we were there last week, we both had Spiced Cod, followed by a chocolate brownie and a tiramisu, truly delicious.

Wow ! Loved it all. All super. Fell in love with the Waitress, didnt want to leave.

Great location/views across the estuary. Excellent service and good quality food. Very nice local pub atmosphere. Staff exemplary.

The location is great and we've eaten well here before, but this meal was disappointing. Perhaps because it was late-ish on a Saturday evening and supplies were a bit depleted? The fish and chips were modest, with very basic (frozen?) chips. The cod loin: the cod itself was good, but accompanied by half a plate of basic sides (think cold, lumpy couscous).

Excellent location for early supper in a beautiful setting overlooking the Yealm estuary at Noss Mayo. Service was swift and attentive and food delicious; we all had three courses and enjoyed it all. Great value for money and we we will definitely return. Fortunate to have a window seat in the covered outdoor dining area with a fantastic view and protection from the gale force winds.

Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary while walking the South West Coastal Path, we found ourselves in Noss Mayo and went to The Swan Inn for a celebratory meal. We had a lovely outside table for two, right on the edge of the river catching the sun as it went down. Service and food was very good. A lovely setting! Would highly recommend.

Great views from conservatory overlooking estuary. Good food. Recommend

Had a lovely table outside under the heated covered area, which catches the evening sun, food was excellent my fish and chips ( monkfish tails) was just lovely my partners was equally nice. Perfect location.

Absolutely wonderful meal, gluten free. Menu rearranged for double starter for mains , nothing a problem. Will be recommending to all gf sites .

Amazing pub, excellent food, perfect location

Lovely little pub, with easy access from the south west coast path via ferry.

Fantastic food. Great outdoor seating with views over river and village. Couldn't ask for more.

Had a meal here with the family 15 of us which included 7 grandchildren, staff looked after us really well and put up with the noisy young one's

Great food. Great atmosphere. Very friendly and lively pub. The perfect place to watch the sunset. Xx

We have eaten at The Swan many times and each time has been absolutely fantastic. With such a great choice locally in 3 pubs, The Swan always delivers 100%. Tonight was very busy but the team coped with it very professionally. I’ve paid over 4 times as much elsewhere for a Negroni and those served these evening stood out as the best ever. Next to the description of ‘best pub ever’ in the dictionary should be The Swan at Noss Mayo. Thank you again so much and look forward to seeing you again soon

It was a lovely hot day and all I wanted was a light meal. I had a couple of hours to kill and fancied some fish. I had the prawn and smoked salmon starter with a fresh baguette. The servers couldn't be more friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I had a zero beer and sat outside taking in the air and the lovely view. I'll be back!

Excellent food & service. Reasonable prices, very friendly helpful staff. Nice outside seating area with lovely views.

Super local pub. Very accommodating and friendly landlords. Lovely food.

Finally came here on a sunny day and got a table as it is normally full on sunny days. Had lovely drinks, lunch and dessert served by very lovely and welcoming staff.

Great atmosphere and very accommodating to me with my assistance dog. Generally dog friendly.

Excellent food, good service and a great location.

Great spot, lovely lunch, very friendly staff and the sun shone - perfect !

The Swan is a lovely little pub, right on the water. Exquisite setting, lovely staff, all good! Five stars for sure!

Lovely Landlords, great band and fantastic atmosphere. This coupled with excellent staff makes it very worth a visit.

My partner and I were staying next door at the holiday let. All of the staff were very helpful and obliging they even gave us some milk and a few teabags because we didn’t bring any with us. The food was all lovely particularly enjoyed the burgers. It was gorgeous sat outside underneath the large canopied seating area overlooking the beautiful estuary where the pub provide heaters and blankets. I was particularly impressed with those that were working on the evenings we ate there Wednesday and Thursday - very polite and looked after us very well. We can’t recommend enough!

The management and staff could not have been more helpful in accommodating two friends, with one in an electric wheel chair. We sat in the covered area outside, next to a heater and enjoyed magnificent views and excellent food. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was an important day out for lunch and the Swan Inn was the perfect venue.

We visited as a party of four on a Thursday evening. We have been going to this pub for many years and watched a number of people manage it. However the couple that run it now are doing a great job. The food was tremendous. We all ordered different dishes, venison loin, fish and chips, seared tuna on crab risotto and gilt head bream. All of which were outstanding. For dessert we had homemade caramel cheesecake, which being a baker myself was superb! Would highly recommend and suggest you book. Service was very good and atmosphere great with a lovely open fire. We will return.

Excellent food... Homemade lemon 🍋 Cheesecake... Legendary

Friendly, great location, dog friendly, good staff. Crab linguine was superb

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food, good outside seating with view and jetty to tie up dinghy.

Nice place. Good atmosphere, food and choice of drinks

amazing, great food (the lemon posset was great) and great atmosphere

On hols and stopped in here for a family meal , all kids meals were great and adult meals were fab as well. Very friendly and helpful staff 🙂

Boat race when I went and wow, it was packed!! Good food and reasonably priced steins drinks!

Great food and great service from more of a proper pub unlike the other two in Noss and Newton which give you a dirty look if you don’t order food with your drink.

We have been staying in beautiful Noss Mayo for 4 years and always enjoy our visits to the Swan. Whether we are eating or just having a drink the service and quality is fantastic, and we are made to feel very welcome. The food menu is really interesting, with something for everyone - the blackened cod is a particular favourite of ours and is always beautifully cooked. There seeems to be a good mix of locals, blow ins and holiday makers which gives the pub a really lovely atmosphere- and the view from the outside decking area (which is covered to allow for the British weather) or the quay is the icing on the cake . If you are not within walking distance of the pub parking might be interesting in the summer, and I would definitely recommend booking a table if you want food. Star of the show is Harry the black labrador who adds to the charm of the Swan and is such a lovely gentle character, greeting all 'his' guests with a friendly wag of his tail before going for a dip in the creek.

Great drink food lovely familly.

Lovely birthday celebration - the crab linguine was delicious.

I’ve drunk here a few times, but never eaten here until today. We had the All at Sea sharing platter, followed by the Italian Seafood Stew and the Crab Linguine. Absolutely delicious, sizeable portions, accompanied by delicious cocktails, beer and wine.The service was beyond perfect and the vibe was fabulous, despite the weather deciding to get nasty. Can’t wait to eat indoors; quiz night on Tuesday!Thank you, James and Amy.

We ate a great lunch at the Swan on May 13th. They have a covered outdoor decked area overlooking the water, complete with patio heaters and blankets for the benches, so poor weather needn't put you off. Our fish (cod for the wife and monkfish scampi for me) were lovely, piping hot with a really light crispy tempura style batter. What's more the service was quick and the staff really friendly and helpful - wouldn't hesitate to recommend

The Swan has been a great place to eat this week , Amy is very accommodating.This is the fourth time we have eaten here in the last week.The fish chowder was so tasty.Monk fish and chips was so yummy.The views are great.

I called in advance before booking a table to see if this pub could accommodate my friend’s vegan diet. The chef was very flexible and we were advised there were a number of options on the menu, or other dishes could be adapted to be vegan. Staff remembered this on the day (the guy with dark curly hair, don’t know his name sorry!) and all were really friendly and accommodating. The new beer garden looks great and the addition of heaters and blankets makes it lovely and cosy. All topped off my the stunning view of course, happy to have this as one of our locals!

Our pubs are open again and it is great to see The Swan busy and full of happy customers. We have already been a few times since Monday and the standard of service, food, cleanliness and general great atmosphere is as high as ever. Thanks Amy and James, lovely Abi and everyone who makes this pub such a terrific local.

Spent a Covid re-arranged week in Noss Mayo and booked the Swan for our first nights meal. We both ordered the fish and chips and were not disappointed. The fish was pure white and plentiful with hearty chips and pea puree. All in all a fantastic meal and good value. We were not rushed to leave the pub, as per the only drinking if you are having a substantial meal new rule. However, the same could not be said for some of the locals, which was a shame given how the virus has exploded in Devon recently.

We arrived early on a Sunday morning, as part of walking the South West Coast Path. We weren't sure if they'd be open but we got hot drinks and the friendliest of welcomes. Blankets brought out to the outdoor seating area overlooking the river, and a good chat with the landlady. What a lovely place!

A lovely cosy pub lunch on a windy wet day. The food was to a delicious and high standard and the service exceptionally friendly and attentive.

A very attractive, cosy, pub with well spaced tables. An open fire was a nice feature on a wet day. Both meals we had, ham, egg and chips and cottage pie, were delicious and good value. Service was prompt and friendly.

Stopped off for drinks after a long walk. Sat outside on the terrace next to the chiminea. The food smelled great so ordered the fish stew and fish burger - tasted amazing! Great view over the estuary. Brilliant service. Looking forward to returning :)

We are staying in the area and it's a nice walk around the bay to eat out. Not sure if it was the full menu due to Covid but could not Co. Plain, good food, big portions, was shutting for renovations this week so not worth commenting on decor

Lovely varied menu, unlike many other places during Covid. I had a superb Italian fish stew and my husband had bubble & squeak cottage pie which was equally as good. To finish I had hot home made chocolate brownie with summer fruit and ice cream. It was amazing! We ate out 4 times during our holiday and this was by far the best!

Lovely. Very mediterranean style offering which I didn't expect but enjoyed it (linguine gamberi) and the service was bang on.

We stayed for a week right next door to the Swan, the service was spot on, the beer spot on and the food was great. Well worth a visit to this nice friendly hostelry!

Grest food served here, and they did a brilliant take away fish and chips. Good value for money and well worth a visit., An asset to the village for sure.

Had a lovely pint here during walk around Noss Mayo. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Pub was quiet and I like that during these strange times of Covid. Lovely seats by the water. Great beers. Didn’t try any food unfortunately but I’m sure it’s good.

We had visited the other pubs in the village and decided to try the Swan for an early evening supper.

Three of us were visiting by boat and booked this pub as we hadn't tried it before. It was very cramped, so social distancing was difficult. We sat upstairs and all chose pizzas, which were delicious. Service was friendly and efficient. We'll happily return.

All the staff were very friendly and helpful (great job Beth :-)).We had a table with great views up the river estuary, and across to Newton Ferrers. The food was excellent (Cod & chips and Linguini).. We shall definitely return.Well done The Swan Inn team.

We so enjoyed visiting this little pub last year that we just had to return. We weren’t disappointed. The hosts Amy and James have worked hard to put Covid 19 precautions in place but unlike many other establishments have still managed to maintain a varied and tasty menu, social distancing and cleanliness without spoiling the lovely friendly atmosphere here. Our party of 4 had a lovely lunch and before we left we booked a table for Tuesday’s ‘Wok This Way’ Asian food evening. We really enjoyed it too, something different and obviously popular. On Friday we celebrated my husband’s birthday here for the ‘Fish Night.’ I had delicious Tuna souvlaki served on pita bread with peppers and onions and my husband had the Sole Goujons, all perfectly cooked and well presented. It was worth the drive fromYealmpton where we were staying so we would recommend The Swan for its lively, friendly ambience.

Discovered this friendly little pub one lunch time. Enjoyed fantastic pizzas with the most incredible view of the harbour.

Having visited Noss several times. We always return to our favourite spots. This pub is one of them. Staff are friendly and all the new restrictions are employed. However this doesn’t hamper the setting or the food which is excellent. Our pizza and pasta was amazing better than our local Italian back home. Everyone is made very welcome and the changing menus and outside wok nights are fabulous. Don’t just go for the view. Try out their lovely menu. Until next time see you soon.

There are three pubs in Noss/ Newton Ferrers - this is the best. A team who genuinely care about delivering a great service, the best bitter on draught (‘Swan’) and delicious food. We were there on an Italian night - the sourdough pizzas were excellent, and a small issue with one of the very nice pasta’s corrected quickly and efficiently with grace. What an absolutely lovely pub.

The food is amazing, there are lots of different options. Italian night has been my favorite so far.

Just stopped for drinks, crossing over at low tide from newton ferrers but met with good, friendly service and a terrific view.

Our first pub visit since lockdown eased and felt safe. There was obvious attention to detail re CV19. Friendly service. Sat outside. View was fab. Food was fab. Served in takeaway containers due to CV19 . Delighted no plastic in sight!! Thankyou!!

When we were in the area in January it was the only pub open!Loads of tables and we ended up in the garden room which was wonderful. Great menu and food was excellent and very good value. The views from the pud are great, but don't think I would like it in high season, must be murder on the roads!

We're on holiday and called in on Sunday for the live music... really enjoyed the afternoon, log fire, friendly and relaxed, great atmosphere. Returned midweek for lunch after a bracing cliff walk. Fire still burning and our food was an absolute treat; we've eaten out several times this week and this was our favourite. I'm allergic to sulphites and James, owner and chef, adapted his fish stew for me - it was exceptional and this was a rare occasion when I did not have food envy looking at my partner's plate, mine was every bit as good as his. If you're looking for fresh, expertly cooked, delicious food with a warm welcome The Swan Inn delivers and then some.

First visit in two or three years. Very pleased to find that it has a well established new team who have turned it into a successful and welcoming village pub. Just what the community and visitors need. Good to see on our day how busy, good natured, bustling and friendly it was. We'll be back and back.

Ate at this friendly pub 3 times while on a local course. The first meal was gorgeous, somehow it got better from there. Highly recommended, excellent service, great atmosphere. Shall be returning if I'm ever in the vacinity. Thanks for a delicious culinary experience.

Good food,friendly staff, views of the creek and a roaring fire when the weather is cold. A great place for a drink or for a meal!

Fantastic Cod, best ever. As always friendly and welcoming. The views down the river Yealm are magnificent.

Really loved this pub. Fantastic food and good range of ale and beers. Very reasonably priced too. Blackened cod was to die for. Dog friendly and good outside seating.

Really friendly welcoming pub with excellent food and good vibe. Loved by locals and visitors alike - which is a good sign. Very reasonable 2 course meal deals - the fish stew is a must have. Wonderful views over estuary with outside seating area. Worth a detour down for lunch, supper or a pint.

This place is okay - the portion sizes of food are good but it’s got to be said, every time we’ve been here the staff seem to have something of an attitude problem. Nothing major but it leaves us feeling uncomfortable, so the atmosphere is not the best. It’s alright but don’t particularly recommend.

We’d spent the afternoon in Noss Mayo - a great little place.5pm and it was time for a beer and something to eat.There’s not a lot of 5pm.With Truffle the chocolate lab and Mrs Mac being a wheelchair-user, I checked the gaff myself. I explained my “predicament “ to be told that it wouldn’t be an issue.I forget to check access for the wheelchair to the ladies loo.Bit of an oversight given the age/layout of the building.However, the loos are wheelchair accessible with a strong and willing helper.The landlord very kindly offered a hand as there were three shallow steps to negotiate then another into the ladies loo. I managed to negotiate the steps fairly easily but help IS at hand if you need it.The pub has a warm and friendly atmosphere. Landlord/landlady couldn’t have been more genuinely welcoming and the seafood was exceptional. Service by younger members of staff was exemplary and nothing was too much trouble.Luckily there were a few local sea dogs in for a drink so a good atmosphere and banter ensued.There’s a concrete causeway at the foot of the steps taking you to the opposite bank of the creek but be very wary of tide times.We’ve been lifelong fans of Portscatho and The Roseland Peninsula, but I fear that Noss Mayo has wormed it’s way into our hearts.Great pub.....just leave your airs and graces at the door.The owners have two lovely young lads who obviously have a whale of a time in the area outside the pub. I’d love to have been brought up in Noss Mayo. My idea of an idyllic childhood...messing about in the creek. Love it.

Stopped off at The Swan on our way back from a week in Polperro because we love it so much. It was great to receive a warm welcome from James, Amy and their team who all make you feel so welcome. Had a superb lunch as usual and pleased the zucchini fritters are still on the menu!

Great weekend at the Swan Inn for a local lads pre wedding celebration. Service fantastic, great conditioned beers,lager etc and superb food. So pleased to have the Swan back as a village pub..many thanks James and Amy

Ok so this isn't the pub I remember from my student days in 81 with Norman pouring pints of courage best from the counter but this is still an excellent place. It's a lot more middle class than I remember but then so am I. How can you fault it? The food and venue are superb.

We visited The Swan a few times as we were staying nearby and it was only a short walk away. On Sunday afternoon they offer live music which we enjoyed sitting on the quay with a drink. It is obviously a popular event as it was busy. We had great fun at The Quiz held on Tuesday evenings with the advantage of a mobile Thai Kitchen set up on their terrace offering freshly cooked noodles/ curry/ spring rolls etc. It is served in boxes which you can take into the bar/ restaurant. What a brilliant idea! We also had two dinners there, they have a good menu including perfectly cooked fish and juicy steaks, try the fish stew, it is amazing. James is a great chef, which is why this little gem of a pub is always bustling. This week I understand they are offering breakfast with World Cup Rugby, this should prove to be a winner!

Found this lovely pub right on the seafront. Lovely and sunny so sat outside for lunch at the wooden benches with a river view. Dog was with us, but was also allowed in restaurant area. We only chose a couple of baguettes, but they were so full of stuff that we didn't need much in the evening. Pity we didn't find this sooner in our week away, would have been there for an evening for sure. Very interesting, varied menu. Very pleasant, efficient and helpful staff. Plenty of parking when the tide is out...!