The White Swan in Charnwood

Best local pub in town. Small but cozy places

Excellent meals, welcoming environment

Ordered 2 x Turkey Roasts plus puds from the takeaway menu. Delicious food and amazing value! I will certainly be ordering again ... thanks Theresa :)

Following the closure of pubs during the Coronavirus pandemic, The White Swan took up the challenge to provide take away meals. We have been meaning to go here for some time so ordered two Sunday lunches (Beef and Chicken). We picked them up at the appointed time (as I didn't know where to park I was a bit worried about the parking signs on the front of the car park but decided to risk a couple of minutes there anyway) . This was the first day that the Swan had provided this sort of meal, but there was no reason to worry. Plenty of food and lovely gravy, so we will probably be back for more quite soon ! The information about these takeaways is on Facebook, so if you want to give it a go, that's theplace to check. They are going to do similar meals during the week, along with frozen meals, which sound quite handy. Total cost for the two meals was £17-90.

Had a very warm welcome. Food was good but a bit too much. Did think it a bit pricey for a pub, which may be bourne out by the fact that it wasn't very busy despite being the only non curry place to eat out in the village. Don't get me wrong, the food was very good but just think they may have their pricing point wrong, if they want to compete with the eating establishments in Barrow and other surrounding villages.

Had a wonderful Boxing day dinner with our family. Excellent food. Even won on the raffle. A very good time was had by all.

Tasteless food, the cook is probably a hairdresser - as an answer to your response - I had no choice but to return. I was not alone and due to certain circumstances was unable to avoid returning.

My brother (Mark Levy, not to be confused with the previous negative reviewer) and I love this place. The Sunday lunch is delicious, the staff couldn't be more welcoming and it's the only restaurant we feel totally relaxed bringing our mum, who has advanced dementia, to. She is treated with respect and kindness. Thank you all!

went there for lunch today and it was great. a lot of choice for Sunday lunch set. ordered prawn cocktails, pot mushroom stillton cheese and garlic bread with chorizo... starters were amazing and portion wasn't small. freshly made warm bread amazing amazing!!!!! main course was okay as we all think starters were way better. had a really good time there will definitely be back very soon. oh coffee's really good too!!!

Tasty food, as always. Spicy chicken goujons have to be your go to starter here (unless vegetarian/vegan obviously, but you’re well catered for too). The staff are great and the food is amazing. I feel like the interior could do with a bit of an update and lick of paint, but maybe it’s comforting to those who view at as their “local” that the decor is the same as it has been for years.

Excellent choice and delicious flavours .

This is a traditional pub selling a great selection of cask ales. The food is absolutely fabulous. Ive eaten there dozens of times and never been disappointed. Home made bread rolls and lashings of butter and garlic butter with every meal. Locally sourced meats. Fantastic place.

I've visited several times UK and in some different places and zones. I am Spanish, so my gastronomical standards are really high. Never in my life, after all my previous experiences travelling around UK, would I expect so fantastic cooking in this occasion. Maybe, you can think that I am exaggerating, but I truly assure you (I try to be the most sincere that I am able to be) you won't feel untrusting my review. The White Swan has the best cuisine I have ever tasted in all UK and Scotland. Don't miss the opportunity to visit and delight yourself with this truly and incredible pleasure.

This place is a bit of a hidden gem and well worth a visit as you won’t be disappointed. Yes it’s quirky, yes it’s on the traditional side but the fresh, home prepared food is second to none. Theresa who has owned this place for a long time, has a wealth of experience and expertise in the catering industry. The food is fresh, healthy and very well presented. You will be made to feel welcome and it is all done at a very reasonable price. Give this place a try.

Had an excellent Sunday lunch with friends who hadn't been before & they said they would certainly be back

The bread rolls are the best thing ever, let alone the rest of the menu!

Went for a family birthday - party of 6- food choices are excellent with a wide range and good vegetarian options; highly recommend veggie burger and lemon tart pudding!! The staff are attentive and friendly, nothing was too much trouble, drinks served at the table with regular checks on our well-being. This is an old style pub, like a favourite jumper, comfy, warm and a must have!! Really enjoyed our meal, compares well with much more expensive places in the locality. We will certainly be back! Well done team!!

You gotta get yourselves down to the swan, every time we have eaten here, everything is just spot on, the food the service everything. Teresa your just the best 😜😜

The food at the white swan, i think is second to non. It has a fantastic menu with lots of choice. Its freshly cooked too. The staff are so friendly. There is plenty of room, the tables are not all rammed together which i really like. I would not hesitate in recommending the swan for a night out.

Went last night and had excellent home cooked food. Very friendly staff and lots of choice.

I’ve eaten here many times over the years and every time the food is excellent whether it be Sunday lunch or an evening meal.

Always happy friendly atmosphere. Food is great at good prices. Landlady is the best.

We came here to eat on Sunday the 3rd we were lucky to get a table as we just walked in off the street the food was great the service was great this is a lovely traditional pub. The only let down in my eyes was the small chubby lady behind the bar with glasses was very rude in greeting us in fact the only time I saw her smile was when she was scoffing crisps behind the bar other than that this is an excellent pub and the food was gorgeous and I will return as I don't really think it's fair to judge the place on one persons attitude

There for Sunday lunch (10 of us in all) great food and staff

Service was outstanding. The waitress was so polite and helpful

It's really good the service is great and the food and drink is divine . Perfect for evening meals and would definitely go again

We had walked past this pub many times since moving to the village but had overlooked it as a place to eat. It was only by stumbling across someone else's review on here that we decided to give it a try. We couldn't have been happier with the whole experience and were made very welcome. The food was great and with generous portion sizes - very attentive staff just completed the night for us - we will def be heading back and have recommended it to our friends already

Meal was Ok, however lots of little annoying flies around that liked to settle on your Beer or Wine glasses

We have eaten here on many occasions, the food is always of a good quality well prepared and presented. The staff are all friendly. I am gluten free, and they cater very well for this with a separate menu, with entry of choice.

We've been coming here for over 25 years, not so regularly recently though. However, the food is still as good as it's always been and the Sunday lunch was particularly excellent. The home made bread rolls are to die for and the home made chocolate with cream and a slice of strawberry on top with a coffee are also superb. Keep up the fab work chef. 10/10

Friendly staff and fantastic food. Recently moved to the area and thought would check it out as nearest pub to home. Would definitely go again, highly recommend.

Excellent Customer service, Meal/Drink & Bar/Lounge. The only thing was in my view alittle warm in the bar so I chose to eat in the lounge/back room which was better as it had Natural Bright Light. I had a Sunday Roast Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings (roast & mash potatoes, peas, carrots, crispy cabbage & Stuffing with plenty of gravy) & for Pudding Apple Pie with custard. My opinion ALL HOMEMADE & Not what expect when you normally eat at a Pub. Thanks again to Theresa Miller & the Staff for a Fantastic Sunday Roast Turkey Dinner for 1 person.

Fantastic Sunday lunch experience only downside was I didn’t win the raffle!! Other than that lovely environment and food!

Fabulous food at fabulous prices.

A really good menu with something for everyone. The food we had was well cooked and there was enough food with some leftover, I'll put it another way, you won't leave hungry. The atmosphere is good and the staff looked after us very well. The owner is very cheerful and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be going back again. Well done The White Swan.

As always a warm welcome, friendly & helpful staff and good food.

Having lived here in the village for 10 years, frequenting this establishment many a time, i cant recommend highly enough for this place to eat and drink. The staff are welcoming and friendly,cant do enough to accomadate mine and my families needs and tastes. The homely atmosphere is second to none and i will continue to eat here for 10 years more!

This is the second time I have visited this great establishment, and it didn't let me down. I am in a special diet and the owner went out of her way to accommodate my needs which she did. The food is excellent as is the atmosphere. I will certainly be going back.

How to begin? Theresa's a consummate professional with the human touch. Her food is locally sourced and professionally served, with everything tailor-made and beautifully served. Nothing is too luch trouble for this lady! Cannot recommend this highly enough. Her business-style lunches are fit for the Kings of Industry, yet very good value and eating here is like being at home - but with better food! Just wonderful!

Theresa has created me my own menu due to dietry requirements. The portions are big and if you're famished and need more...unlikely but if you do the staff are happy to bring out more veg and potatoes. The menu is large and varied. Lots of choice. Friendly staff. Love it.

We have recently moved into the village whilst waiting for our next home to be ready so we booked into the white swan as limited places to eat here on a Sunday

Absolutely lovely home cooked fresh food

Again, you could just fill up on the homemade cobs and garlic butter that you get (for free) with any meal here. They are delectable.

Visited last week for the first time in a while... the Beef Cobbler is still wonderful, why would anyone go to a chain pub when they can come here and eat real food like this? Generous portions and not forgetting the complimentary home made bread rolls with butter and garlic butter! Keep up the good work Theresa, we love it!

Absolutely brilliant!! Sileby's hidden gem 😋

Lovely meal, great service by friendly and helpful staff, would certainly recommend.

Being local, I have been to the white swan on many occasions for food and quite recently a few birthday celebrations. I cannot recommend enough, the food is lovely and the staff are very accommodating. Food is slightly more expensive than you may pay at other pubs, but this is shown in the quality of the food. The 3 course Sunday lunch is lovely.

Fabulous place to eat All.home cooked . Bread rolls are to die for . As is the chocolate brownies 😋

Cosy warm pub, nice to visit on a not so nice day. Menu has good variety.

Fantastic food in a friendly location

Amazing homemade food. Filling & very tasty.

Really lovely pub grub at reasonable prices with very welcoming bar staff, took family to eat there and it was great.

Delicious food, great prices and fantastic service. Theresa and her team are attentive, friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend a visit.

Beautifully cooked...well presented..well served food. To top it off we won the raffle. Will be back.😍

Phone's baffle me .... should have been 5 star's amazing place 😊

A friend and I visited the Swan tonight for dinner. We were given a meal deal menu which we both picked from, £11.45 for scampi and salad was very steep! We decided to both have puddings, I asked the bar tender which desserts were included and they pointed at the black board menu. When it came to paying the bill I asked if the meal deal was included and an old lady (who probably cooked the food and I guess owner the pub) piped up and harshly said that one of the desserts was not included. I questioned it again, she quickly snapped at me and while I was not looking rolled her eyes and tutted (my friend saw this). Disgusting service and I am a local and won’t be visiting them again. Very expensive for standard pub food and shocking service.

Traditional 1930’s public house from the outside and not much has changed on the inside either.

From the first email contact through to taking lunch, the customer service was excellent.

This is an excellent place to go for food, really tasty and generous portions. Lovely place to visit for a quiet drink not your busy main stream place.

A pub with a lot going on and plenty of things to look at. Every wall is adorned with all kinds of pictures and there are objects all around!

Very good home cooked food and peaceful quiet surrounding. Well recommended

Lovely restaurant good food and retaining its public house feel.

Lovely pub, food is amazing, Theresa and all the staff are friendly, helpful and very welcoming, can't wait to go again

The white swan did all our carering for over 80 guest.they did a out standing job. The food wad amazing. The price pr head was very good. There was a lot of menus to choose from. I know the food would be good. As we had lovly meals at the pub. But as a big order this was outstanding. Thank you and all your staff again. Amazing food. Xxx

We had a most beautiful home cooked meal. Well worth every penny. The quirky ornaments were a good talking point if you can steal yourself away from eating the delicious food. Couldn't fault the food. Theresa your a star⭐️ The staff are lovely. The pub may not look the best from the outside but sure is up with the best in food. Will be back.

Great pub with an amazing menu for all. Friendly staff and dog friendly. Definitely recommended!

Quirky little pub with friendly staff... we take our 15 month old son for dinner here quite often, as we find it stress-free as the staff are so understanding with him making noise and running around!

Came for dinner. Cobs & garlic butter dreamy as always.

Quite disappointed with lunch experience. Prawn cocktail made with raw tough Spinach leaves and strange tasting sauce, no lettuce, no tomato, no brown bread. All meals were served in bowls, very bizarre. Mashed potato no seasoning no butter. Beef stew more expensive than roast Lamb! Very little meat in beef cobbler, a lead weight of some type of scone on top. Very strange pricing strategy, SL one course £9.50, 2 courses £13.50, but most choices had a supplement charge, I could have gone to much better establishment with really good food, for the same money. Drinks were of poor quality, GandT 2 ice cubes, no lime or lemon, Coke tasted "old" Bar staff were more interested in eating the roast potatoes on the bar, rather than looking after customers. Unfortunately this is the only pub in the village that serves food, needs seriously updating.

This is the first time I've been here and we couldn't fault a thing, there were 12 of us and everything ran so smoothly and the staff were so attentive and on it!!

Had an enjoyable time here with three friends on Tuesday evening. We were seated in a lovely restaurant area away from the bar, with some interesting-looking books on a shelf nearby. Service was friendly and efficient, and set-menu prices reasonable: £11.25 for one course, £15.25 for two, £19.25 for three. The most impressive thing was that there were actually two set menus - one being for vegetarians - with plenty of choice on each - and they are changed daily! While we were waiting for our main course to arrive, we were pleasantly surprised to be treated with complimentary oven-fresh bread rolls – very nice! My Beef, Ale and Mushroom Puff Pastry Pie - served with roast potatoes and vegetables - was absolutely delicious. My dessert - Strawberry Ice Cream with a Raspberry and Strawberry Sauce - was delightfully refreshing. My mates and I were well impressed.

Haven't been here for a while but it had some good reviews, so glad we went. Lovely friendly people. Great choices on menu. 1 course £11. 2 courses for £15. Can't believe anyone would have room for a 3rd but it's available for £19. We had lovely warm bread rolls and then soups. Delicious. The steak n mushroom pie was the BEST EVER.... lasagne was also excellent as was the chicken n bacon salad. Everything was presented so well. Instead of chips there was a big dish of mini roasties. If I could cook meals that good I would never eat out again. 10/10

Without fail the food here is amazing. It is such as nice British pub with a quirky atmosphere. The staff are friendly and Theresa the landlady is great! Highly recommended

From the moment you walk through the door you feel very welcomed. Staff warm and very friendly. Service was quick and efficient. Bread rolls a lovely touch, grandaughter had to be stopped from eating them all. Food excellent quality and good value for money. We went to the new back room which was lovely, light and airy. Am looking forward to going again.

Over all food quality is good, very old style homemade British cooking, which we enjoyed it. very nice fresh bread roll on the starter, but too much sauce for the prawn cocktail too little green so found it too heavy, could ask for less sauce next time！ main course taste good but too salty on the sweet potato smashed, other than that the roast lamb taste good.

Went for Sunday lunch with dad and our little one's, dad and hubby had the leek and potato soup with bread roll to start, and I had the garlic mushrooms, they were massive, so big we didn't think we'd manage our main course! The main course arrived, again very generous portion, lots of veg and potatoes, all cooked lovely, so much so that none of us could manage pudding, which was a shame as they looked lovely. Then as it was dad's birthday the owner Sent over a little treat for him with a candle in! Lovely personal touch and very friendly staff made for a superb treat.

Had not been to the White Swan for several years, but have recently moved to the area and decided to try Sunday Lunch. We were not disappointed, the portions were generous and the vegetables were fresh and cooked to perfection. Roast potatoes just like my Mums ! Great choice of puds, we had rhubarb crumble which was delicious, again large portion! We rolled home saying we wouldn't need to eat again for the rest of the week !! Service was excellent too!

Average pub grub fare with some attempts at grander items such as Mac & cheese bites. Though their garlic butter and cobs are amazing.

The quality of the food has always been very good but they really excelled on our recent visit.We only had a starter and a main.(Plus the customary bread roll) but both were spot on with quality and quantity.If there is a better place in the area serving great home cooked food please let me know.

We stayed here overnight on 1st April, 2017. Our room was large and pleasant, it was not ensuite but there were two w.c's, a shower room and a seperate bathroom/shower right outside the room so no problem there. In the room was a bowl of grapes, a bowl containing chocolates and a choice of still and sparkling waters, very welcoming after a 3 hour drive! We attended a function that evening in a separate bar area, the bar service and the buffet were excellent. The following morning we were spoilt for choice for breakfast. We were not rushed out of our room which was a plus. Theresa the owner is so very nice, friendly, with a great sense on humour and nothing was too much trouble! Although we did not have the evening meal we checked out the menu and saw there was a great vaiety of choice (including vegetarian) at very good prices. If we travel to that area again we will definitely stay here or at least visit for a meal and drink. Thanks again Theresa

We've been to The White Swan over many years but felt, during our recent visit, that we really ought to write a full-on five star review. The room, the service and the food all came together to create a wonderful evening out. Everything here is cooked fresh and served in generous helpings for a very fair price.

Fantastic food. Will cater for dietary problems and allergies. All the dishes were amazing and good sized portions. Well worth a visit.

What a wonderful evening ......

Friendly staff and delicious food, unexpectedly won a chocolate reindeer in the raffle. Will certainly come 😀

To be honest we visited here with family after reading some reviews on Tripadviser and were very glad we did. What a lovely place, food is excellent, all well cooked. The service is friendly and attentive and the general atmosphere really is relaxed and sociable. Will definitely be back when in the area again

The White Swan looks quite daunting and fundamental from the exterior but.....as soon as you walk through the front door you are greeted with a warm atmosphere and quaint curios and decor. Although I live locally I rarely visit the Swan and it could almost be said I save for special occasions. Friday was one of these and...... although I have known it change hands, the menu and food has always retained its high regard. Mein hosts were very welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The food was served within a suitable waiting time, plates and dishes piping hot and I was pleased to see the home made 'warm' bread cobs and garlic butter was still a requisite accompaniment. Unfortunately, I do have to say that the quantity of vegetables served (not potatoes) were not really sufficient for 2 people.......... especially when both enjoy their vegetables. Elsewise, can't fault the food, the service and especially the ambience. Thank you for a lovely meal.

Saturday night dining in a bistro pub can be hit and miss. Maybe we caught it on an off day. We were given a table right by the kitchen entrance, so there was a lot of traffic behind my back. The specials were reasonable, if on the pricey side. We would have preferred them to move us to another room on the left of the main entrance, which had better ambience.

Why have I driven past this establishment so many times and not gone in I'll never know. From the outside it kind of looks like an old drinkers pub but inside is a different world. Just had a great meal as a family of 3. Fantastic service, delicious home cooked tasty food. Portions are very generous and the complimentary home made bread buns with garlic butter are the best we have ever tasted! Myself and my partner had steak with vegetables and our daughter opted for the kids sausage and mash. All empty plates and no room for a pudding this time but we will definitely be back soon. Thank you to Michelle for looking after us she is excellent front of house.

The White Swan is is a lovely pub and dining experience.

We enjoyed the friendly welcome, for the 90th birthday party for Harold all our needs were looked after by the helpful and very, very friendly staff, not rushed so sat to enjoy the conversations between distant relatives both family and travelling! Excellent variety for choice for the Sunday lunch with a "plethora" of starters, mains and sweets. Drinks at reasonable prices (I was driving so non alcohol) but others were very satisfied. If I could find a reason of "moan/complaint" and not against the staff as I said earlier they were EXCELLENT but others in the party were "tutting & clucking" about the smokers going into garden and puffing away (personally I DON'T mind but I'm and ex (reformed) smoker) but there is adequate signs to say no smoking in this area. BUT that was my only notice. Would I go back again "Try & stop me" and thats a 96 mile round trip!

I like this pub. It isn't madly busy (not the few times, I've been, anyway) it has got a nice feeling to it. It has a fine choice of ales & lagers. What IS incredible is the food!! Big hearty portions of real home made fayre. All piping hot....and those warm bread rolls

Such a lovely place to go. Always a warm welcome and quick service. They have a great menu and there are always plenty of options for vegetarians - which is great for me. I have had quite a few meals here now and they are always cooked to perfection and so tasty. If you haven't tried this place yet then make sure you do.

We have been coming here for many years as a family and I can honestly say the food gets better and better!

Amazing food without fail. Friendly staff and homely atmosphere. The refurbishment looks beautiful and still has the quirky Swan appeal. There is now an outside seating area and extra car parking. I highly recommend a visit to this lovely country pub.

We went here after a walking trip and had an ample, tasty Sunday lunch. I believe that they have refurbished since then so we will plan another visit.

Fantastic meal at The White Swan with friends. The service and food were excellent and the recent refurbishment looks lovely. Well done Teresa and her team.

My partner and I recently called here for some dinner on a mid-week evening and we were not disappointed. We were made to feel very welcome, with excellent service, delicious food and HUGE portions...

Brilliant food excellent service and nothing is too much trouble menu is a good choice for all budgets Theresa the chef is ace a lovely experience all round .

Excellent pub food with some more upmarket options. Reasonable beer and recently redecorated. Helpful staff. Best pub food in the village.

Went to the White Swan pub for a Family Birthday Meal