The White Swan in Harborough

Many of my friends have raved about this restaurant and we had never been. So after realising it was closing, we just had to book. It was not what we expected - bright lights and bare tables. Not our thing. The arrival greeting was ok but not special and no explanation or interest in us as 1st timers. The food was good and very tasty but it was expected at the price. The wine choice was a different matter. We order one red and one white, not cheap. The white wine arrived by a very young waiter who poured the wine with no option to taste and it was NOT cold. Unbelievable! When asked why it was not cold he said there was ice in the ice bucket. Not a good start to the meal, The waitress leaned over me every time to serve my friend and they didn’t offer new cutlery for each course. Maybe they have lost interest now it’s closing, very sad as we had heard such excellent reviews.

Couldn't have asked for better service. Thank you all x

Couldn't have asked for better service. Thank you all x

I have enjoyed the food at the White Swan many times, but this visit was not a good experience, except for my starter - King Prawns, which were delicious. My steak was tough, and far too many frites for a restaurant of this calibre. My dessert (choux bun) with lovely fruit, was a total disappointment and did not resemble choux pastry at all. Certainly did not warrant the amount I paid for it, even though you have a Michelin Star status.

It’s gone down hill… the last time we went their prices had gone up and the portions drastically decreased. We sat in the corner and they forgot we were there! We had to get up and go and find somebody to take our drink and food order. Poor experience. Never again.

It’s gone down hill… the last time we went their prices had gone up and the portions drastically decreased. We sat in the corner and they forgot we were there! We had to get up and go and find somebody to take our drink and food order. Poor experience. Never again.

My partner and I celebrated his 30th birthday at The White Swan. They went above and beyond to make the meal special for this occasion. We had the Wednesday wine and dine with one of us having the vegetarian options. They catered very well for vegetarians. The food was lovely. Nice atmosphere and great staff

We have dined here many times and it never fails to disappoint. The lunch menu was delicious and reasonably priced and the staff were all very friendly and attentive.

Had the lunch menu today, great value for excellent food. The smoked bone marrow mash in particular was banging. Sad to hear it's closing soon, will be missed. Make sure you go while you still have the chance!

Came here on route back from Ascot on a memory of a great Sunday Roast. Unfortunately we arrived after the kitchen was closed, however the chef (who was prepping for Sunday) allowed us to order some small plates , amazing food !! Amazing service, felt like private dining in the sun. Excellent all round.

Lovely food, great friendly service and a lovely atmosphere! We visited on Father’s Day and had the most wonderful beef lunch. We’ll be back. One very small point….a larger dinner plate would have been welcomed as I had limited room to manoeuvre my food around the plate. By no means did this however prevent me from leaving a glowing review and recommending the restaurant as a fantastic local eatery.

Went here on 7/6/2024 for our wedding anniversary. We had the 6 serving Tasting Menu and food food, as you would expect from a fine dining restaurant, was outstanding and everything was cooked to perfect and was bursting with flavours. A number of the dishes were also very original with actually the bread at the start being one of our favourites, it was a truffle bread with marmite butter! The rest of the courses, as you can see from the pictures were excellent and were served by the chef who gave you an overview of what they were. I was toying between 3 and 4 stars due to everything else around the experience. We have dined at a number of other fine dining restaurants and i think what let the White Swan down was it didn’t have that feel to it. It felt more like a very nice pub/restaurant. It wasn’t busy at all, with only four tables occupied and because of this the atmosphere was pretty non existent, with only very low background music playing. I have to say it was also extremely cold in the restaurant, clearly it’s June and there should’ve been no need for heating to be on but it was a cold day and they didn’t take that into account. A number of people kept their jackets on! I would also say that from start to finish the whole meal took 2 and a half hours and the gap between courses felt very long, considering the portions were quite small less of a gap between them would’ve been better. Due to recent surgery I couldn’t drink but Sparkling water was included free which was a very good touch, although having to pay an extra £9.50 each if you wanted a Stilton dish after dessert felt a little cheeky. The staff were very pleasant and attentive enough and even though there were only two waiters this was fine due to the low amount of diners. Overall, I would definitely recommend the food but at £185 in total I would’ve expected to come away more impressed with the whole restaurant.

Excited to dine at the White Swan for a birthday and wedding celebration. The setting is modern and bright, the menu seemed to offer a nice selection of foods to suit everyone in our party. When we asked about the specials we were told to read the board, there were only 3 items, surely staff could have recalled those saving us a walk to the board and taking a photo for the remainder of the table. Staff were not attentive and had little knowledge of the menu, when asked about the less common items on the menu, we were met with “I don’t know”. We were not checked on during the meal to see if everything was ok, or asked if we wanted a 2nd drink. I had the Halibut which was delicious but when I couldn’t find the crab ravioli (as per the menu) and I asked someone who questioned if I had eaten it already! I would have expected for the dish to be returned to the kitchen and remade with the missing ravioli however it was brought out on a small serving spoon. The steak was equally delicious and cooked as requested. We had to ask several times for another drink and the desert menu, by this point we seemed a burden to the staff. We asked for the service charge of £30be removed, when we explained it was due to poor service we were not met with an apology or further feedback. We will not be returning despite the food being of a great standard, the service was not to the standard you would expect.

Fantastic food and service, lovely location and friendly staff, highly recommended

Honestly one of the best chef's table /tasting menu I have ever had. The service was impeccable, perfect portions, perfectly spaced out, amazing wine pairings. Not a single complaint.

Ian sorry to say but I feel that the food is not as good as it used to be, The roast used to be,to die for, the best cauliflower cheese. Also a good portion size The beef I had today had loads of grissle The knives where blunt I struggled to cut the meat, Yorkshire’s as tough as old boots Overall very disappointed Overpriced food Over £70 for a roast lamb roast beef 1 lager 1 lemonade and 2 tomato infused rolls

I wouldn’t recommend visiting here. Few reasons. Firstly, we weren’t offered a drink before seating but straight to a table. When being seated (almost immediately - no host present) we were located on a table which was clearly difficult to access for two out of six of us. This meant the waitering staff struggled to access us and passed our plates over another on our table, it isn’t what you expect from a ‘tasting menu’ restaurant. Another issue we had was that there was only one bottle left of a particular wine and not enough for a glass - which is what we requested. Rather than offering alternatives, they brought the bottle and served it. No information given about the wine and placed on the bill at the end. Completely unclear about the price and no response from the staff member at the end when we queried that this was the most expensive bottle of wine on the white wine list. Unreasonable response and not what we expected from the service at a restaurant of this ‘standard’. I think the food was interesting / ok but not overwhelmingly excellent and it wouldn’t be enough to entice me to visit again.

We have visited the White Swan on a number of occasions now. Every single visit the food has been excellent, the staff are always friendly and happy to answer any questions you have, if they aren’t sure they quickly return after asking kitchen staff. We’ve also been a couple of time with our new born baby and they have always accommodated a table with access for our pram no issues at all. Our latest visit was Mother’s Day, the food exceptional and the complimentary glass of fizz was a lovely touch.

We had a delicious lunch, I really enjoyed my scallop starter and pork for my main dish.

My son booked for four of us to dine for Mothering Sunday. Unfortunately the service was not what you would expect from an establishment as expensive .We had to ask for a wine list as we were only given the drinks menu which included wine by the glass.On placing our order we were informed there were no fish cakes left as a starter , surely this should have been made known when menus were given to us. Secondly we asked about the bread portion how many to order for four , we asked would two be enough , we were advised two portions would be fine , when it arrived it was literally two small rolls we most definitely needed to order four , one each. My son ordered a side dish which never appeared, on asking the waiter he replied there wasn’t any left, we explained that it was ordered when we ordered our mains , he went to check on this and returned with the side dish saying he had found one . We had barely finished our desserts when we were informed they needed the table back in the next 15 minutes. Literally five minutes later the waiter returned to say they need the table back in the next five minutes, we informed him we had asked for the bill and was waiting for it . We still had a third of a bottle of wine left, I asked a staff member if there was any where we could sit to finish our wine , I was informed there was seating in the bar area , when I went to look for seats there were not any, I had to ask for the screw top back for the wine to allow us to take it with us . Bearing all this in mind if we had all had a starter there is no way we would have had enough time to eat three courses let alone have coffee. For what we paid I definitely feel the service and dining experience should have been better, more relaxing and less rushed.

As always, me and my partner, Elaine had an amazing meal at The White Swan this Saturday evening. All the staff; from Rory the owner, Chris the head chef and his team, and the waiters & waitresses were friendly, attentive and couldn’t have done more to enhance our experience. I would recommend The White Swan to anyone who wants fine dining in a nice cosy relaxed atmosphere. Fabulous venue, fabulous food and brilliant staff.

Travelled 3/4 hour to meet family here and had been recommended. No offer to take our coats when we arrived, had to ask if we could order drinks as no offer forthcoming. Scallops in the starters were overcooked. Some, but not all of the staff just unfriendly, which at any price point is unacceptable, but particularly so at £80 a head. We were very disappointed, which is such a shame. Loved seeing the family though.

Had dinner here last week over priced and underwhelming.

A lovely experience. My partner and I came for the taster menu, the food was delicious, the staff were outstanding and very pleasant. A really nice atmosphere in the place, rather intimate and relaxing. Will be back for more.

This guy with his Michelin ( rosette) thinks he has a Michelin (star) with his big fridge & no wine. He has a bad attitude. Be advised stay away from this place . Food below average better off in a local pub.what an arrogant Richard he is stay clear of this place.

The place was recommended by frind. Was very exited. In general good facilities, but unfortunately they dont use them. Visit on St. Valentines. There was no heating at all. The restaurant was empty, but all clients was sitting in one room only. No special atmosphere created for the day even if they sell a bundle for the day to celebrate. On the end surprisingly the estimated price when you book are without VAT. Very dissatisfied.

We went there for Valentine's dinner. The food was absolutely dull, we had the tasting menu but the staff didn't explain any of the dishes, we did say my partner cannot eat pork and yet we had to look the menu on the website to advise them that the "chorizo sauce" had for sure pork in it, we were rushed to finish because they needed the table after just 1:30 hours. Definitely will never come back to this place. The price doesn't match the food and the service.

That steak and shin was a party in my mouth. Thanks for having us. Thanks to Rory.

Booked a table for 10 people at 6pm pre~ordered!. Got our starters at 6.30 but the waiters kept trying to get us to order more extortionately priced drinks whilst we awaited our mains. Our mains came after I said I didn’t want anymore drinks just my food at 7pm. When the food arrived it was minuscule and cold . The place had absolutely no atmosphere, which was disappointing as they had 2 beautiful open fires but not one of them was alight ( it was January, a very cold evening). I found it was a very disappointing meal, celebrating my son’s birthday.

Delicious food! Amazing! Went for Lunch today to celebrate Mum’s birthday! I had the Flat Iron Steak with Chips & Stilton Sauce & it was Beautiful! Perfectly cooked Medium Steak! Service was very good too! Will definitely return!

Brilliant service, amazing food at a Michelin level. Top athmosphere. Can't recommend enough.

My wife and I had a fantastic time at the White Swan for the 8 course taster menu. The food was fabulous as was the atmosphere and restaurant. Staff were very attentive and a credit the the establishment. We loved the fact that one of the chefs came to the table to explain the dish and the story behind it. It was a very enjoyable evening which I hope to repeat.

The 8 courses were all excellent. It was midweek so the chefs brought some the dishes and explained what they were. We will definitely visit again.

Birthday celebration with older and younger teenagers. The food was absolutely delicious with a very good kids menu too, which was much appreciated. Everything was cooked beautifully with some lovely creative twists which really enhanced the flavours. Good to be able to thank the chef who brought some dishes to tables and was keen to know if everyone was enjoying the food. The service was just right. The atmosphere was warm and inviting (despite it being a treacherous & stormy night outside). If pushed, the lighting was a little bright for me, but it was fine. It was a lovely evening and I have already told all my friends to go!

Great attentive service, decent ambience (perhaps a tad bright) but what really marks this venue out is the food. Properly top notch. The only tiny criticism you could argue is the portion sizes, but then you leave them wanting more. Will be back for the next tasting menu.

A couple of months ago we ate at Raymond Blanc's 2 star Michelin restaurant. We've just eaten at The White Swan and I can honestly say the food was better tonight. Thank you White Swan for a wonderful experience!

It was a fantastic evening, thoroughly enjoyable, food delicious, staff friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. Would highly recommend, thanks for a great evening, hope to visit again soon.

Visited the White Swan yesterday for the Wednesday 'Wine and Dine'. It's a set menu which meant no faffing about deciding what to order and quick service. One of our party is Vegetarian which I forgot to mention when booking - not a problem, the chef knocked out 2 dishes for her especially, and came out to talk through what he had made. All the food was exceptional. The staff were really friendly and helpful and didn't try to hurry us out the door when we'd finished eating but continued chatting. The venue itself is beautiful. It's rather remote but well worth the drive. We will definitely be visiting again and I would recommend it to anyone who likes great food and service in a wonderful atmosphere.

We absolutely loved visiting The White Swan. Organised booked as a midway point family meal before Christmas, the food is beautiful and we will certainly be returning again all the way from Derbyshire & Cambridgeshire! Thankyou and my gosh the Mince Pie Eccles with Bailey’s was heaven (do you deliver?!?)

I cannot overstate how wonderful our dinner was at The White Swan. It was booked as a surprise Birthday meal for my Wife. Correspondence in advance with the chef around preparation of a dessert for her was fantastic and friendly. The service we received on the night was impeccable and attentive, but we weren't rushed or pressured. As for the food itself - wow. I've never used the word "incredible" so much in one night, but that's what I kept coming back to. We were both absolutely blown away. I'd consider us well travelled and we've eaten at a lot of superb restaurants along the way, and I would honestly consider this one of the best meals we've ever had. So yes - incredible. Thank you so much.

Lovely , tasty food and a great menu. Great service too. However it was very noisy. They need some sound absorbing panels in the dining area. Otherwise we’d be rushing back.

We really enjoyed our trip to the White Swan recently. Along with great service in a beautiful setting, the food was DELICIOUS! Definitely recommend, especially for a special occasion. Looking forward to returning soon.

What a lovely bday celebration dinner at this restaurant! They were super accommodating about food restrictions and service was lovely. The tomato soup was amazing in taste and also top marks for the ham hocks and dessert. The accompanying wine selections were also top notch and I encountered one of the best Malbec’s that have had in a while. Definitely hope to return and absolutely recommend

Had the 8 course tasting menu. Some lovely food and great service.

We have been to the Swan twice in the last few months and Saturdays visit was a real disappointment. Our table was not in the 'main section' and we were tucked away behind a wall where there was absolutely no atmosphere. Nothing can be done...

We were treated to this experience by our son, and it was truly delightful. Even before the night the communication from Claudia was so helpful. On arrival it was clear that we were going to be well looked after, the staff were so welcoming and...

Excellent. Food. Drink. Environment. People. Everything was simply excellent. We had the 5 course tasting menu. Very expensive but you get what you pay for.

Such a beautiful restaurant tucked away in a small village in Leicestershire. We were greeted by friendly faces as we arrived. The service was immaculate and the servers were smiley and professional. The food was DELICIOUS!!!!! Loved how the chef brought the food to the...

The website boasts this is one mile from the M1/M6 junction ... but it feels quite remote tucked down a country lane. Good food in a light annex. Unusually the dish I like best was a yoghurt and gooseberry fool. Other reviews have commented unfavourably...

Superb food. Wonderfully cooked and you know the ingredients are well thought out so they pair perfectly. Alex was our waitress and was fantastic. If they did 6 stars, I'd give it to them. Wonderful food and service.

We went for the Wednesday wine and dine menu. The whole experience was amazing! Lovely attentive staff, the favours were amazing!! And the place is just beautiful, modern and relaxed. Perfect date night.

The food was ok nothing special, beautiful restaurant lacks good service and attention to detail for the price. Service was very poor. Staff not dressed appropriately with no customer service experience. A shame has the potential to be so much more.

Sadly we had quite a disappointing experience this time around at the swan.. starting with my first drink at the restaurant.. I ordered a gin and tonic and it came with a long dark hair in it. The second drink ordered was a kir royale,...

Absolutely delicious food. Expensive drinks. Tables for two a bit close to one another and the interior is a little sparse/oddly laid out. Would definitely go back for the food though - it was divine and the beef cheek pie wonderful.. the chef even replaced...

We had the 5 course taster menu with wine flight and it was all discussed & delicious. The wine pairing was a very good match. Staff were friendly and always on hand.

The food was lovely. The Rhubarb and Stem ginger Bakewell was one if not the best Bakewell I've ever had.

Update 6/23: visited for my daughter's birthday for their Wednesday Wine & Dine. She thoroughly enjoyed it (as did we all). It's a three-course set menu for £29.50 (£39.50 with matching wine), which is great value for a Michelin Guide restaurant. Everything was excellent from the pre-ordered cocktail on arrival through to the dessert. The food is really high quality, though maybe sometimes the flavours are too subtle, e.g. the smoked broth with the fish main was almost undetectably smoky. I also think the lack of choice on the Wednesday menu might put some people off: alternatives are available on request but will/do people take up that option? Nevertheless a great experience and highly recommended.

Great menu for all the family. Also a good wine list. The kids mac n cheese went down a treat. The crab fishcake and Tuna carpaccio were very tasty.

Decided to go back after a few years and try the bistro menu. The choice on the menu was excellent and the food delicious. The whipped feta starter and market steak special were exceptional. Would recommend. The only thing that slightly let the evening down...

Honestly just had one of the worst service experiences here. Under trained staff who are rude and inattentive. Considering this place used to have a Michelin star it’s certainly gone down hill. It’s either time to train your staff well or employ some individuals with...

Absolutely wonderful trip to the white swan to celebrate my dad’s birthday! The food was spectacular as ever and the front of house lady was warm and very welcoming! Birthday cake was delicious!! Very special visit for our whole family.

We dined here as a party of 6 to celebrate my mothers Birthday. The restaurant was empty when we arrived and would have benefited from some soft music to add ambience. Decor is lovely - seating is very comfortable. The food is out of this...

Lovely lunch, well prepared and presented. very pleasant ambience. Most obliging owner. We would highly recommend and hope to return in the not too distant future

We were really looking forward to coming for dinner as we were given a voucher for a wedding present. The food was undoubtedly delicious but oh dear the service. Lacklustre. No warmth in either server. We didn’t have the tasting menu but those that did...

Great food and friendly service. Really enjoyed our lunchtime meal 😊. Plenty of choice, with good sized portions. Thanks team White Swan

I thought this was very successful. The food was to a high standard and I thought the price to value ratio was good. Service was good too. If you do go, you do need a side if you order from the Bistro menu. The Tomahawk...

This was our first visit to The White Swan and we had the tasting menu. Firstly the staff couldn’t have been nicer; they were all so helpful and friendly and made us feel very welcome. The food was really delicious and my sister and I...

We came out for wine and dine Wednesday. We had three courses with wine. The starter was cod roe balls, this good the wine paired with it was perfect. The main course which was duck was very disappointing. The ham hock was dry but had...

We had an amazing meal at the White Swan, every course was delicious and so fresh, it is something special, the Wednesday evening set menus are great value. It’s one of those places where absolutely everything aims at perfection, the food, atmosphere and service and...

My husband and I recently visited the White Swan and unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience. The service was extremely poor and the staff were very rude, in particular the so-called owner. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a lack...

Having looked how this restaurant reacts to feedback, I wasn’t sure if to leave a review. After our recent experience I had a look to see what others said and have seen how disgusting this restaurant reacts to any sort of feedback that isn’t positive,...

Smart gastropub, offering a range of food options. We had the tasting menu, delicious! A real hidden gem!

Just returned from a lovely relaxed evening (child free) at the White Swan. Opted for the tasting menu with a nice bottle of Bollinger. My wife was a little concerned. Not a Foie Gras and black pudding fan but....we both loved all the courses especially...

Delicious food & lovely setting however the portion sizes are varied with some of the smaller plates being larger than the bigger plates. Unfortunately the service fell short, we had to ask each time for another drink and more water. A man at another table...

Came to the swan on Friday evening at 6pm . From the minute we arrived we was impressed… very warm welcome.. the evening was fantastic.. food… wooow well done guys frogs legs are a must.. the halibut cooked to perfection and chris is take on...

Myself and my partner dined here recently. Her being lactose and gluten intolerant… we felt the service was very good. We had the tasting menu and appreciated the chefs explaining each dish to us in detail and the necessary tweaks they made regarding her intolerances....

Fabulous lunch, looked after so well from booking queries to service on the day. Delicious set menu on a Saturday lunchtime which is great value - with a good balance between classic dishes and really interesting touches. Special mention to being so welcoming to our...

We decided to try the new Friday/Saturday set price lunch menu, & we’re so glad we did. Amazing food, incredibly good value at £17.50 for 2 courses & great service. Every mouthful of the game pie was an explosion of taste, and the king prawn...

We visited the white swan for the first time to celebrate our wedding anniversary and wanted something special so went for the tasting menu. We were really happy with the quality of the food and service we received. We had a minor dietary requirement that...

lovely food, went on an evening out with the girls highly recommend. Staff very pleasant wonderful experience

Very poor, service was lacking. Dishes were poorly explained. Three of us had the tasting menu, and the dishes were inconsistent. One of the courses two of us had food served hot and one of them was cold. Some courses were very average, a couple...

Fantastic meal with good service too. Particularly impressed with the wine list, which is easily the best for many miles, and also reasonably priced considering the quality. Crab cake starter was also a highlight!

we has the taster menu early December which was excellent and we returned a few weeks later for dinner with friends and we had their bistro menu where you can have different menu options for set prices. the four of us all had starters and...

Four of us enjoyed the tasting menu a few nights ago: it was amazingly good food. One of our party had the vegetarian options and none of these was disappointing. what a great treat a couple of nights before Christmas. So pleased we booked the...

Visited with friends for our Christmas get together! I have visited before quite a few times, but not since before COVID. The restaurant has had a makeover and is stunning. 2 of us opted to share the tomahawk steak and the others had the lamb...

Exquisitely presented food delivered to the table by the chefs. The food was delicious, every mouthful savoured! Just a beautiful dining experience in a great setting.

myself and my husband hadn't been to the White Swan in a few years and after seeing great reviews on TA, we thought we'd return for my birthday dinner. We booked for the tasting menu. on arrival we got a warm welcome and were shown...

The pub/restaurant would be the envy and any of its ilk in either Bray or Marlow. The service, decor perfect. The food would make the infamous Bobby King smile with delight. A true hidden gem and I challenge anyone to give me a better establishments...

The food is incredible, great choice and fantastic wine list, very attentive staff led by Rory, I’ve been dining here for 10 years and it only get better every time we come I’ve tried many other places within a 20 mile radius but this is...

Visited after reading about The White Swan in The World of Fine Wine and the tasting menu didn’t disappoint. Truly delicious high quality cooking with well chosen wines. A welcome find in an area where innovative restaurants are hard to find. The Bistro menu also...

I booked the white swan after researching restaurants in the michelin guide locally that offered a chefs table as a birthday treat for my partner while we were in the area (we live about an hour away). This was my first chefs table experience, although...

Chose the tasting menu for a birthday treat. Interesting and varied flavours. The mackerel complemented by the freshness of cucumber and the deliciously rich partridge stood out for me. The wine pairing enhanced the meal. Staff were efficient and attentive. Highly recommended.

Phenomenal food, phenomenal service! Jarrad and Juniper could not have been kinder and our family event became truly unforgettable. This was the best meal I have eaten in a long, long time. Congratulations to the chef.

This is the third time we have had the tasting menu and each time it has been absolutely delicious and incredibly well presented. Jarrod is always so friendly and we feel like he welcomes us as old friends….this was even on our first visit! A...

Wow, just wow! The White Swan helped me out at short notice and pulled an absolute blinder! This was the best day ever, amazing food, great ambience and so professionally managed. Jarrad and Juniper were fabulous hosts. Nothing was too much trouble and they totally...

First time visiting The White Swan last night for my mum birthday. I had popped a note on the booking to say this was for her birthday, we were greeted with a lovely glass of champagne once we sat down because of the celebration! (Such...

From the warm and friendly welcome, attentive yet unhurried service to the beautifully presented delicious dishes - just exceptional in every regard. Will definitely be back!

What a tremendously fabulous birthday lunch! The food was 'next level' - perfect for a celebration - and the service was attentive without being overbearing. Thoroughly recommend!

It was a wonderful experience all round, the food was absolutely delicious, with many outstanding courses; dressed crab, beef cheek and cheese, being the highlights. The service was efficient, friendly and unhurried, with some of the chefs delivering food to the tables themselves. Overall a...

A great evening! Wild garlic gnocchi, peach melba, and the scallops are still vying for best dish. The commitment to attention to detail was unobtrusively present throughout, including in the considered table service. Thank you to all the team. We’ll be back!