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Nº 604 in 876 in Southampton

Nº 69 of 89 British in Southampton

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Great stop off 4 a dinner, good food,great service, happy ppl 😀😃🙂

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Neil 71 . 2025-05-09

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Lovely Sunday carvery, great food and service 👍🏻

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Amy Rockett . 2025-05-08

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Had a great time and Simon gave us great service :) Glad he was our server!

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Matthew Gerrish . 2025-05-07

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Not much of a food choice even at breakfast but it was tasty the menu is very small for lunch was surprised

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MegaStazy . 2025-05-03

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The staff are really friendly. Great value for really good food.

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Julie Gordon . 2025-04-28

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Encantador almuerzo de domingo con la familia nuestra camarera Darcie dio un gran servicio siempre comprobando que todo estaba bien, que era agradable.

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Kristy O . 2025-04-27

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Nice location, large car park, awesome service, menu and drinks. Location is so so picturesque!!

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Gaurav Bhutani . 2025-04-26

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Service excellent,carvery soft and overcooked. Very busy good parking.

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Mollie Bundy . 2025-04-25

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Really enjoyed the food here. Was cooked to a very high standard, came out the kitchen piping hot and the waitress was ever so friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend

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Keirron Denholm . 2025-04-23

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Not very good at all, I had scampi and chips, the scampi pieces were the size of peas.Just a total waste of money

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Roy . 2025-04-21

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A bit tired, needs a revamp, mens toilets a bit dodgy. I didn't eat there so cannot comment on food.

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Kev Leary . 2025-04-17

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Excelente comida, tuvimos carvery’s. Gran elección de verduras para acompañar y todo bien cocinado. Servicio, Holly era nuestra camarera, era muy bueno que era amable y servicial. En general, una gran experiencia.

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Vicky G . 2025-04-17

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We had a big table of 13 children and adults and we were seated and served within a great time. Even thou the restaurant was very hot we still had a great time. Food was lovely and our waitress was lovely will definitely go back.

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kerry morris . 2025-04-17

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Varied menu with well cooked food. Our server Courtney was brilliant. Nice atmosphere for a meal. Dog and child friendly in a lovely setting beside the river.

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Paul H . 2025-04-16

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Went for breakfast. Absolutely superb. Thank you.

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Peter E . 2025-04-15

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Great service and lovely carvery with lots of choice. Despite being busy staff were professional, attentive and friendly. We were served by Steph who made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.

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Google U . 2025-04-14

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Welcoming staff with delicious food.

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Leesa Dakin . 2025-04-14

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Popular pub with good menu choices. We opted for the carvery. Plenty of meat given and good selection of accompaniments. Lovely friendly service given by Courtney. Makes a big difference to be served by a smiling face, nothing worse than the staff looking like they don't want to be there. Everyone looked happy enough. We'll, be back.

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Wendy S . 2025-04-14

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Great friendly service Thank you

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Mark Granville . 2025-04-12

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WARNING! EURO CAR PARKS WORKS FOR THIS ESTABLISHMENT! If the machine doesn't except your Reg which you wouldnt know until its to late you will be fined £100. Not worth risking it for this place as the staff are not willimg to help you. Avoid.

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Donovan Richards . 2025-04-12

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Staff unfriendly food mediocre half of the staff seemed unhappy took ages to get waited on total couldn't care less attitude atmosphere unwelcoming my first and only visit

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Susan webb . 2025-04-09

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Lovely carvery here the other weekday. We were a party of 20. I had the carvery without meat. Plenty of veg and all well cooked and hot. All the staff were very friendly and it was a very enjoyable visit.

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Andrea Powell . 2025-04-06

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After coming here occasionally for over 40 years, it's this pubs location thats the draw. Unfortunately nit much else. This is a nice looking pub & restaurant in a nice location, for Southampton. Unfortunately it's very clise to the motorway. But the river is right next to ut and you can sit right on the side of the river. Service is just okay. I orderd a cheese and chutney sandwich. And what I got was a small round roll with about a table spoon of grated cheese and equal amount of chutney with 4 roasted quarters of potato. For £6! Don't bother. Unfortunately the food here has never been very good either in quality or value for money, compared to say, a Vintage Inns pub restaurant.

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Paul Berkley . 2025-04-06

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It's brillent, as much as you can eat,fill your cup up as much as you won't. Don't forget to book your car o plate in on arrival 😀.

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john bayliss . 2025-04-06

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Food great value for money and a lovely riverside setting.

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Claire Grayer . 2025-04-04

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Lovely location, friendly staff and excellent food, highly recommend. Thank you guys.

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Miss Mourning . 2025-04-03

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Great food at reasonable price.

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Simon Welch . 2025-03-25

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The food wasn’t good. Very disappointing. Carvery food cold. Sadly, I wouldn’t recommend the carvery. The only good part of the meal was the turkey. The toilet was a disgrace. Toilet seat broken off. When reported was told someone had pulled it off 🤔 but that it needed to be open for wheelchair access.

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pat hebditch . 2025-03-24

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This place was interesting, but not what I expected. The food was like a buffet style and simply ok. The servers were amazing and pretty nice atmosphere.

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Debra Doser . 2025-03-22

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Excellent service,£10.99 is a bargain beats any other places for a roast lunch/dinner. Waitress Holly very welcoming,smiley,chatty polite 10/10 x

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sharron mucci . 2025-03-20

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No carvery available as steamers were broken. The food we had was hot and quite nice. The whole place needs a freshen up and the toilets are a disgrace.The service was good though. My wife thought that maybe this pub might shut down soon, due to lack of pride in appearance.

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Christopher Hobson . 2025-03-19

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Went in for a birthday afternoon . Only roast was on the menu, nothing else. We did have a message after we had arrived saying only the carvery was available. The roast was a 3 out of 10. Also not sure if the toilets have ever been updated but it was almost impossible to get out of the cubicle as the doors open Inwards. Nice to sit outside in the summer but won't ever return for food. We travelled 20 miles to try it.

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Kevin Davies . 2025-03-12

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Went for breakfast. Food very good and a buffet.

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Pauline Bailey . 2025-03-10

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Loved the food, great service 👍

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Adre Duggan . 2025-03-10

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Could do with a refurb, especially the toilets. Food was good. Served by Chris who was a star. Very charismatic and attentive.

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Ben P UK . 2025-03-08

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Superb service excellent food and lovely friendly helpful staff.

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Stuart Gray . 2025-03-04

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Went there to celebrate a 50th birthday Holly was our server, she was great. We all had a carvery which was excellent and very tasty. There was a brilliant atmosphere in the restaurant and when the cake was brought out everyone there joined in with the singing....such a lovely place.

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lisa w . 2025-03-03

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A really nice atmosphere very homely and friendly, The food was lovely, and our server Emily couldn't do enough for us. Thank you Emily 😁

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lola b . 2025-03-03

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We visited on a late Sunday afternoon, seated quickly. Holly (awesome member of staff) took care of drinks before pointing us to the carvery. There was no queue and great service from the chef . Food was hot with a good selection of meats and vegetables. All in all, I would recommend it. As for HOLLY as your waitress..

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GaryH . 2025-03-02

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We came to the white swan as a big group of 11 to celebrate our grandparents anniversary we had the lovely Holly as our waitress she gave us the best service we have ever had, she kept us laughing and all around was a good vibe to be around thank you holly for dealing with my family so well 😊this comment is of the option of all of us, again thank you holly. P.s the food was delicious!

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Lilly S . 2025-03-01

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Efficient friendly service. Good value for money. Plenty of fresh vegetables on the deck. Food and drinks arrived in a timely manner.

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Leonie51 . 2025-02-26

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Had carvery as we normally do, chef carved minimal meat, veg and potatoes weren't hot. Service was good but disappointed in the food especially as price has increased.

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Julia Bennett . 2025-02-26

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Had the breakfast buffet. The food is fine, not really any vegetarian alternatives though. The staff, however, especially front of house... very ill, abrupt manner. This has happened twice. Just puts you off eating there as the food is basic, so rather go somewhere else with basic food but friendlier staff. Although i must say, not all staff are like this here. You must also really love dogs as they are everywhere. 2 were even standing on a table beside ours...

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Ter Abite . 2025-02-25

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Nice mid week carvery and good value

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Barba Bianca . 2025-02-20

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Lovely beef wrap with roasties and Yorkshire pud. Nice friendly staff

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Jeremy Marsh . 2025-02-20

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Update: Equally excellent service, great food, lovely atmosphere, sadly the accessible toilet is not actually wheelchair accessible, which makes it very difficult, but none the less we all had a lovely time celebrating the inlaws anniversary. Excellent food, amazing service, went above and beyond not to ruin a 50th birthday surprise, when it was booked for the white swan Birmingham, not Southampton, little tip this white swan don't take internet bookings!

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Glenda Philpott . 2025-02-18

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Showed to our table of 18 and told ‘its easier if you get drinks yourself’. Also told ‘you have to pay for the whole table on one card’. When we contested, some huffing and puffing. The bill came with a 10% tip added.. total BS. For the aid of the restaurant, woman was blonde esrly 50’s.

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Charles Faulkner . 2025-02-17

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Toby carvery is good. But the food at white Swan was even better. Great prices. Definitely worth the money. Will be going there again soon...

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Dave “Creamy Pie” Plows . 2025-02-14

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Good value Breakfast and happy friendly staff.

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mat whyte . 2025-02-10

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The food was average for the price. BUT afterwards my full party now have D&V and we are all suffering from it now.

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Christina Davies . 2025-02-10

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Fantastic value and food in this great little pub that is so close to Southampton airport. Try the Yorkie wrap 👌 A small walk to the airport and well worth the visit as the food & service are excellent with the prices exceptional 🙏🤩

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Alan Torrance . 2025-02-09

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Dropped in Wednesday evening for a simple dinner in the bar area. They had no fish for fish and chips, so wifey had ham egg and chips (without pineapple 🍍 which they didn't have. They didn't have halloumi for halloumi bites either. It wasn't very cosy as it was a bit cold in the building and the decor is looking a bit tired and grubby. The food we had was nice although portions were small. Service was good.

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Rob Brown . 2025-02-07

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The food was adequate but the service staff were very pleasant 👌

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Kas Remzi . 2025-02-07

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Good food, excellent service, very nice atmosphere.

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Tatiana Green . 2025-02-03

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The staff are amazing. They really helped when choosing food I could eat that was dairy free. I can not fault them in any way.

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Emma Hooper . 2025-02-02

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Great service and superb breakfast.

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George Rogers . 2025-01-29

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Yeah, not over enamoured with the food. Basic overpriced carvery. Mac and Cheese dried out. Apart from that it was an ok meal, but won't be coming back. Get a better deal elsewhere.

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Philip Parker . 2025-01-25

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Just a J2O by the river but nice and peaceful 🍹

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Troy Moore . 2025-01-24

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Came on a sunday evening and I suspect the main rush of the day was over which was good from our perspective. We were seated in a side room which was nice and quiet but I am not sure I would have enjoyed it as much in the large rooms with (what looked like) bench seating. Food was nice and there was a good selection of choices on the carvery. They were very good at pointing out which items were not Gluten Free and made GF gravy separately which was excellent. Prices were reasonable - £76 for 4 carveries and 4 drinks. As mentioned by someone else, the toilets are in need of a refresh.

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Steve . 2025-01-22

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Had an excellent first experience this evening with friends. Lesley, Will and the team were fantastic and very friendly. Will definitely be returning for future visits.

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Zoe O'Neill . 2025-01-21

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Went for Sunday lunch and it was lovely. Food really good and tasty. Great selection of veg and 3 types of potatoes. Great service too.

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Caroline Saint . 2025-01-19

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Came here before football game. Lovely food and great selection of beers. PROPER JOB!

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Barney Barwick . 2025-01-15

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Popped in here today Sunday for a spot of lunch was lovely tbh we did book our table as it is advised to book in advance as it is very popular was very busy today food was yummy and plentiful plenty of choice desserts too served today by a lovely young lady first day on the job was asset to the place tbh the only thing that let it down was the toilets. Parking u have to put in your number plate on arrival plenty of parking too.

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Steve James . 2025-01-12

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Love walking the dog and popping in for some lunch and a pint

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peter bowdidge . 2025-01-07

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Carvery was lovely! Our waitress Holly was lovely can't fault anything highly recommend.

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M . 2025-01-03

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2 of my family had steaks,they were beautifully prepared,4 of us the carvery, there was a good selection of vegetables & the meat was delicious 😋 the prices were reasonable.

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Elise A . 2025-01-02

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Gorgeous carvery with amazing and kind staff. Felt right at home and very welcome. Lesley was an incredible server, thank you for taking care of us!

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Emily t . 2025-01-01

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Nice little pub/restaurant along riverside park. Great food, great selection of beverages and great service. 5* all day.

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Raymond Monger . 2025-01-01

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Excellent Food, Exceptional Staff especially our Server Titch (Lesley) Great atmosphere Highly recommend this restaurant

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Dawn B . 2025-01-01

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Great staff, food delicious. Was a very busy day but service was prompt and staff were very helpful. Had a mix of carvery and mains

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Elizabeth G . 2024-12-31

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When trying to order food, multiple items weren't available, which left a very limited menu as a vegetarian. When trying to order meals, we were told that (despite the menu indicating otherwise), we were not able to get vegetables from the carvery as these were being saved for the meat eaters as they were low on stock. I then questioned if the price would remain the same as I wouldn't get half the meal, and was told yes! Staff didn't apologise, or try to come up with a fair solution. We could only order chips and had a drink. On leaving, my husband indicated our disappointment to the front of house member and was told by them that they were already busy, and didn't need the extra walk in business our party of 13 would have provided. We will not be returning.

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Paula Williams . 2024-12-30

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Not been here for a while and now I am thinking why not!? The food was gorgeous, atmosphere was peaceful and our waitress Holly was lovely. She was cheerful, friendly and helpful.

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Paula G . 2024-12-29

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Exactly what you go there for, fast, friendly and affordable. Doggy bag given for my left overs and his crumble and custard. Kat is fast, friendly, fun and super efficient. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Happy Christmas to all the cheerful hard-working staff

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C C . 2024-12-22

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Except for getting flooded it's a great place to go

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Lillian . 2024-12-21

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Lovely carvery, great friendly service and a warm welcome.

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Tom Armitage-Smith . 2024-12-20

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Great venue, decent prices and brilliant service. Sometimes gets a bit busy, but otherwise it's a favourite amongst my friends and myself.

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Tony Le Bourne . 2024-12-15

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We visited this pub early one morning for breakfast parking was very easy (as long as you followed the instructions)we were welcomed by lady on front desk on a rainy morning shown to a nice clean table and shown the breakfast buffet which all items we had was tasteful hot and well presented even the chef was cheerful all the staff was lovely and attentive we will return as soon as we can

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Deborah Shepherd . 2024-12-11

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Absolutely love this place. Everyone is so friendly. The carvery is always good unlike some places. I'm looking forward to my next visit

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Wayne Thompson . 2024-12-10

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After complying with the request from the restaurant to supply them with any special food requirements which was done 4 weeks in advance we were totally disappointed to find that none had been catered for and no one from the kitchen could have cared less. The special requirement stemmed from a medical condition so consequently one of our number left without a meal. None of our group will be returning. As host I was embarrassed and feel badly let down.

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Ray Barrett . 2024-12-10

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I'd been coming here for 30 years, so didn't think to read the new signage about parking. I now have £200 in parking fines so can't afford to visit any more. It's not really near anything else and the car park floods all the time, so it seems like profiteering.

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Richer Hilliard . 2024-12-09

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Great food at a good price, with fabulous family atmosphere

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Lizzie O . 2024-12-01

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Has a fantastic meal and was very impressed with the pup menu my boy got a grilled chicken breast that looked almost as good as my meal and was thoroughly enjoyed by him 😊

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Kelvin Coldwell . 2024-12-01

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Good breakfast on Sunday morning. No limits on how much you put on your plate. Good scran.

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Rob . 2024-11-24

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Food always good, But, and I realise they need to make money, the amount of meat and the way it is sliced is ridiculous. It's never in slices, always in bits, paper thin bits, worse than toby carvery, and that's saying something. Such a shame for what could be such an awsome carvery

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Jon Jonnix . 2024-11-19

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Always 5 star experience when we come here. We have been for both breakfast and carvery and we are always warmly welcomed by all the friendly staff. The food is delicious. We will be definitely back again thank you.

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Sophie French . 2024-11-17

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Could have easily been 5 stars, but for the fact that we were served wafer thin portions of turkey and ham. Every other aspect was great.

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John Mackie . 2024-11-15

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Had a great carvery with plenty of choice of meat and vegetables at a reasonable price. Excellent service.

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Alan Aplin . 2024-11-10

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You know what ur getting. A nice carvery. No complaints. Xx

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Louise White . 2024-11-09

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Food was OK no Yorkshire puddings oven broken .

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Chris Clarke . 2024-11-08

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Everything is excellent in my mind, however I really don't appreciate when a service charge is applied for a party, I believe this should be informed verbally instead of realising after payment has been made. Courtney served us today and did an excellent job, however I would have preferred by my own choice.

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Andrew Fewings . 2024-11-03

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Had a meat free carvery as the slither they gave me wasn’t worth it .. The veg was good however spoilt by the lack of meat.. also the guy caving the meat managed serve me without saying a word very rude.. however table server and front of house very friendly… Won’t be going again for carvery..

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Curious61531832789 . 2024-11-03

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Excellent food. Very good service from our server Simon very helpful and polite. Table was already for us order taken within five mins of sitting down. Plates cleared quickly when finished ready for deserts.

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Lynn H . 2024-11-03

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Fabulous value for money The staff were amazing, very friendly, efficient, considerate and well trained. The food very tasty. Could do with a refurbishment but it didn't affect the experience. Will reccomend . Xx

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Sheridan J . 2024-11-03

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We went to the White Swan for a family meal where there was 11 of us. The service given by Darcie was excellent and the best we have received in a long time anywhere. Darcie is a credit to the team. The food was great and there were clean plates all round and everything was reasonably priced too. Definitely will go back again

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Rachal W . 2024-11-03

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A good place for all you can eat breakfast or carvery, especially mid week.

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Owen Stiles . 2024-11-02

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Nice pub on the River Itchen, large restaurant with a daily carvery, breakfasts, brunches, and good menu for bar meals. They also do takeaways now. Interesting nibbles board in the bar also with doggy treats. Plenty of beers and lagers to choose from. Large car park, but register your number plate because there is a charge for non-customers.

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Norman Hill . 2024-10-31

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Had a great experience at the white swan the staff couldn’t be more helpful and polite, especially Tina who was so very polite, patient and helpful with anything we needed.

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Olivia S . 2024-10-31

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Goos value food, staff very pleasant 😋

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mick wing . 2024-10-21

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We go there frequently and lately we booked room for 20 people for a small wedding dinner. Food was amazing, staff very friendly and flexible with any arrangements. Meals served very quickly after placing the order. Great pub/restaurant with amazing staff and atmosphere!

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Marek Bojanowski . 2024-10-21

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Great breakfast. Busy as well seems like a winning combination.

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Mark Townsend . 2024-10-20

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