The White Swan Gressenhall in Breckland

Visited on a whim with my 3 year old. We received a warm welcome and played in the garden on the climbing equipment while we waiting for our food. The staff kindly let us know our food had arrived. The Sunday roast was epic and the children’s sausage, chips and peas was also very tasty The chocolate brownie was demolished by my little girl and I. I’m honestly not sure how we did it as the roast dinner was so generous! We will definitely be back

The food was ok. Nothing bad, just not great. We had the Sunday roast (Beef) for the two of us. The food was delivered hot and quickly. The beef was a little overcooked as it was dry, but it was not tough. However, it was very tasty. The “Yorkshire pudding” was a Yorkshire pancake and frankly an embarrassment to a Yorkie. The two roast potatoes were tasty, but not to a standard of crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, more like soft all over. My parsnip was very undercooked and was inedible. The veg was plentiful and cooked well. So there was nothing to rejoice about but there was not a lot to complain about, but could I have done a better job myself…yes I could, but I would have to wash up etc. The staff were mostly amazing apart from one staff member that repeatedly did not deliver the Horseradish sauce, despite asking and confirming on three separate occasions. Another staff member finally delivered the sauce, but by that time, I had finished the meal. Lovely place to eat, with warm welcoming staff, but please do pay more attention to the details, it makes a difference.

The appearance of the dishes was excellent. I had the salmon which tasted excellent. My wife had the pork belly which she enjoyed.

We went for lunch and chose the Fish Pie special. We've never had such a bad dish. The straight freezer mixed veg were undercooked but the pie was absolutely terrible. I had one small shrimp, one small chunk of salmon and a grey mush of tiny flakes of white fish. My partner had even less. They really let themselves down. No offer of compensation. Such a shame as the pub itself is very nice as was the beer.

Welcoming village pub with a decent selection of ales and good simple honest food at affordable prices.

What a lovely place and just 30 minutes from home certainly visit again.

Read about the community pub having great food so had to go and try we had a lovely lunch and the staff were very friendly

Love this pub, lovely fresh food, varied menu, and if not on menu they accommodated, very friendly staff and welcoming ,

Lovely pub, staff were welcoming and helpful. Despite being a larger group, we didn't wait long for food, all of which was delicious! Only criticism would be that the roast dinners needed a bit more gravy, but that's a minor thing!

Good food and even better prices. Their 3 course deal is really good value for money. Portion sizes are decent. My only complaint is the music. I love dance music as much as anyone but probably not the best choice in vibes for a country pub. Either remove the music altogether or choose something a little more suitable. Poor gran thought she was in a nightclub.

Fab atmosphere, great service.. Excellent food. Can't wait to go back. 👍🙂

The food and service were both very good. Freshly cooked meals, piping hot and very tasty. We realise that it's a dog friendly pub, but I feel that this spoils the experience for some. A couple of dogs were excitedly moving around the relatively small bar and dining area, with one dog sitting on a bar stool and another one on the bench seating in the dining area. Not everyone will want to sit where a dog's just been sitting. Surely things like hygiene, staff being able to carry meals safely without stumbling over dogs, and consideration to other diners need to come first. Maybe some basic ground rules for dogs need to be implemented, before non dog lovers choose to go elsewhere. It's a shame, because it's otherwise a great pub!

I don't really understand the mixed reviews for this place. We were staying in the area for a week and ended up in there 3 times, and it was a lovely experience every time. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The food, both lunch and dinner, were cooked to perfection and great value for money. There is a lovely garden to sit peacefully in. I would describe it as quiet and cosy!

I was surprised at how good their food was. Got a starter of halloumi fries, a main of pasta and a dessert of brownie. All cooked/baked brilliantly! All in all, great food!

Most beautiful little country pub, we just moved here and i can honestly say its the best meal ive had in a while. Staff were super friendly and inviting. Even my dog loved it!

Have just been for Mothers Day - Gorgeous Roast with plenty variety of veg, tender meat. All served by friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere, didn’t feel rushed to finish. A great meal, thank you!

Great pub but you have to book if you want food because it's very busy

Lovely pub for a family meal. We had the pie of the day, burgers and fish and chips between us and everyone loved their food. Friendly service and we will be back

Had a lovely family meal Saturday lunchtime, 3 children 4 adults. Big portions, good quality food and came in good time. Children loved their meals and prices were reasonable. Nice children's playground and huge green across the road, very close to Gressenhall workhouse which we were spending the day at but needed a hot meal to fit in with plans. Would definitely go again!

Amazing food. Lovely, polite and helpful barman. Great atmosphere. Would recommend.

My brother & his wife came from Kent for the weekend & we decided to go & try the White Swan, the meal was absolutely delicious 😋 pipping hot & so tasty, we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Lovely friendly staff & very dog friendly too as we have 3 dogs between us. Try this beautiful pub, you won't regret it.

Not the first time ive been here and certainly wont be the last, myself and my partner both had the fish and chips ( i say fish more the size of a whale 😂). Excellent value for money, delicious food made by the head chef, and the bar girl ( jodie, i believe) was very welcomming. Atmosphere was lovely as well. Could not speak more highly of this community pub, will be returning very soon.

Booked for valentines and was expecting to be in the main pub but we were sat in the "cart shed" which was cold and lacked atmosphere. Our starters and desserts were average at best. The mains of steak and steak and kidney pie were very nice. Staff were nice. Most likely wouldn't return.

Lovely Sunday lunch. I had the pork shoulder. Big portion. Well cooked. Service was friendly and prompt.

Lovely place to have a few drinks or food. Have eaten the roast here a few times on a Sunday and would highly recommend it.

The food was served in a very poor way, with attitude. I tried to cut into my potato but really needed a carving knife and when I achieved that was black inside. The cabbage served was Raw, and I mean Raw. OMG what is going on with the chef here and when I complained about the quality of the food given they were not impressed I had done and all the said was we will refund your meal by 10%. What the F…! Hey, message to the chef Take up something else, and quickly. I will not come back nor recommend you either.

Awful. Black spot in a potatoe, undercooked potatoes, impossible to cut meat and raw veg. Need i say more. Save yourselves some money, don’t go to this pub. The best thing was the ice in my coke.

I never complain and usually just put up and shut up but sorry The Swan I had to write this. The most awful meal I have ever had and my family agreed. Completely raw cabbage (pic attached) and the rest of the veg very undercooked. Tough meat and potatoes that you could not even cut into they were so hard. When we were lucky enough to get into one it was black (pic attached). They gave us 10% off which was a bit of a joke being as the meal was so appalling.

Great pub, good beer and the mulled wine was excellent! The staff are very nice and friendly.

Superb village community pub. Beautiful from the outside, now an asset to the green with an interesting interior, clean and modern but still retains the character of a village pub. Food was superb (we all had Hunters Chicken with desserts). The service at lunchtime was fabulous - the lady at the bar made us feel like old friends and was attentive but not intrusive. We loved our visit here and hopefully will go again soon.

The best Christmas pudding I have ever tasted. Service not the quickest, but we were taking our time so no worries. Dog friendly too.

Great place lovely food and lovely staff. Thanks for a great evening.

I love this place. It's a community. All the people who work here and the customers are open & friendly and treat you as a local. There's a warm log fire. Dogs & small people are welcome. It's heaven.

Lovely old pub. Stopped in for Monday lunch and the food was delicious, staff were really friendly and the bill was great value! The only thing that would have made it better is if the pork belly would have had some gravy! Would highly recommend!

Had a delicious Sunday dinner at this pub today. Service and food all excellent. We will return.

At last we've found a pub that's open on a Monday for drink and even better, for food! We saw some whale and chips being delivered to tables around us but had the breads in oil starter-incredible.. Then the pork and venison sausage main with colcannon mash potatoes and greens- simply the best sausage and mash ever. We were stuffed by this point but couldn't leave without trying the cheese and biscuits, which was plenty for 2. Lovely lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff too! Top marks for a Monday guys for keeping a lovely dark ale too! Perrrrrrfect

Very pleasant atmosphere and exceptional food will definitely visit again. Also the staff are very friendly. Thank you

Great Food Great service as always A must visit

First time here for a few years. Very friendly and helpful. Staff attentive and smiling. We shared some starters and new potatoes buttered all were delicious. Lots of people eating. Would recommend especially to real ale drinkers!

Just had lunch at the White swan in Gressenhall. This was place is a winner winner chicken dinner. So satisfying to find a place that really goes the distance to make a great community feel, and the food was delicious that even after being full from my own I picked the bits off my mums favourite plate when she finished. Thank you and see you soon ❤️✨

Great pub and great food, you get what you pay for, will be returning

Just ordered the fish and chips takeout. Was delicious. Thoroughly recommend

A lovely stop on a bike tour of Norfolk. The "starter" salad with black beans and nuts was creative, delicious, wholesome, and a perfect energy boost before getting back on the road. I stuck to soft drinks but the jars showing the liquid of each beer on tap was informative and sampling was offered too. Also very impressed with the free-to-use cycle maintenance station in the outdoor seating area by the bike park - air pump with gauge and every tool you might need for a quick repair or possibly even something more serious. Thoroughly recommend.

Booked a table for 4pm very disappointed no pork roast no Yorkshire puddings or cauliflower cheese left! Coke and lemonade flat! Waitress dropped plates on lap! and laughed Unbelievable

Good food well presented good size.

Absolutely bloody fantastic. The lady that served us was as friendly as a person could be. They have vegan and veggie options that didn’t taste like sh*t… in fact, they were yummy. Homemade, proper food. Was just passing by on our bikes and we usually have to compromise, but this was a gem.

What a beautiful country pub serving lovely food. Very friendly staff made us feel so welcome. We arrived on our cycles for a cheeky pint to find they have a full cyclist station with pump and a variety of tools if required. Highly recommend.. Matt & Tim 🚴

A member of our family booked us in here for Sunday dinner. We were told it was a community owned and community run pub, which was a first for us. We ordered two Sunday Roast Beef, one pork belly and a burger. Service was quick and d very friendly. The food didn’t take long to arrive and each plate looked a d tasted delicious. Only one word of criticism would be that the chips that came with the burger were cold. However they were soon replaced without any hassle. Overall a lovely venue and would definitely eat here again.

Following several previously good visits, our meal last night was a huge disappointment. We ordered just mains but it took over an hour and a half for the food to arrive, with no warning or apologies until we chased. When the food did turn up, they were all sub-standard, even for basic pub food. The gammon was inedibly overcooked (and took another 15min to replace) and the chicken supreme was a tiny piece of dry chicken with very sorry looking sides. It also seems we weren't the only ones having issues with people complaining of poorly cooked food and excessive wait times. In the end issues were blamed on a lack of kitchen staff and an inexperienced second chef, so I'd suggest avoiding until this is resolved.

Following several previously good visits, our meal last night was a huge disappointment. We ordered just mains but it took over an hour and a half for the food to arrive, with no warning or apologies until we chased. When the food did turn up, they were all sub-standard, even for basic pub food. The gammon was inedibly overcooked (and took another 15min to replace) and the chicken supreme was a tiny piece of dry chicken with very sorry looking sides. It also seems we weren't the only ones having issues with people complaining of poorly cooked food and excessive wait times. In the end issues were blamed on a lack of kitchen staff and an inexperienced second chef, so I'd suggest avoiding until this is resolved.

Place is nice enough. I went there for Father’s Day. I had a good burger but my daughter and friends had the Sunday roast. Most of the vegetables were almost uncooked. They were very very hard saying we were looking forward to going after reason normally great results from other people, to be fair at the end they did reduce the bill. Will I go back? I’m not sure.

Excellent food, large portions so be aware if you have a small appetite!

Had some nice fish and chips here but Sunday roast was officially the worse roast ever. I cannot recommend a single ingredient on the plate. beef tough and tasteless, cabbage awful raw, Yorkshire worst I’ve ever eaten. Lemon tart desert miraculously didn’t taste of lemon . I’ll remember this meal for a long time..for all the wrong reasons. Such a shame as it should be supported but I won’t return again

Very clean and tidy, great atmosphere and friendly staff

Great community-owned pub. It was really good that they provided a full menu and specials as well as Sunday Roasts.

Never again .food awful and over priced. Flies surrounding tables, food and drinks. Fly floating in coffee. Health and safety worth a check.

This place is Amazing!!! I have been around the world and this is easily my top 05 bars. Was chatting with a young lad who worked there named Luke and had a grande time... He gave me suggestions for local events and places and was quite knowledgable he definatly made my visit extraordinary 10/10 would highly recommend

Lovely atmosphere, great food say no more

Love the decor of the pub and how fresh and new it all feels. Love that the outside has playing equipment in the beer garden and feels secure (when people shut the gate behind them!). Staff welcoming and dogs welcomed inside and out too, with waterbowls and treats aplenty. I've eaten here several times and is nice but wouldn't be my first choice for food in area.

Staff v kindly served us dinner on a Sunday evening as we squeaked thru the doors as the kitchen was closing . Delicious food and v friendly bar staff.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The White Swan in Gressenhall is a charming pub with lovely décor that adds to its cozy atmosphere. While they could expand their selection to include a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, the existing choices are still great. The food here is pretty good too, making it a delightful spot to unwind and enjoy a meal. Great ambiance, friendly service, and tasty food make The White Swan a must-visit!

We went here for the first time for my birthday lunch. The menu is small but it's definitely quality as opposed to quantity. There's a friendly atmosphere here and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We will return without a doubt.

Great service, friendly staff, beautiful pub and wonderful, tasty Sunday lunch. Would definitely recommend and will be re-visiting.

Nice little country pub. Will definitely go back. Good good and Ales

Great fish and chips batter was slightly under cooked but very nice.

Popped into this charming pub with lots of atmosphere we both had fish and chips which had a huge piece of fish. The meal was really enjoyed and staff were very pleasant. I would definitely return.

Helpful and attentive waitresses, but awful food. Chicken supreme was far far from it. Tough and dry chicken still containing bones , hardly any veg or gravy. Apple and rhubarb crumble contained no apple, all topped off with a dusty uncooked topping. Worst meal I’ve had in years

An excellent community run establishment with great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food and reasonably priced

Popped in for a drink after a walk around gressenhall,really surprised how nice a pub it is,very friendly greeting on arrival and lovely ambience .Wanted a Guinness but not on tap so offered me a sample of an alternative which was good,partner had a lovely freshly brewed coffee. Food coming out looked very nice,very busy as it was mother's day but staff very calm and professional. Will be popping back but for a meal next time.

This afternoon, 10/03/24, The White Swan delivered an excellent and delicious Mothering Sunday lunch in a setting that is charming and welcoming. The staff are fabulous, nothing is too much trouble. Whether you’re gathering with family or treating that special someone a meal, and the great choice of beers, is sure to create cherished memories that will last and you will want to go back for more. A real treat, thank you.

Staff were really friendly, really nice place and the best fish and chips I’ve had in ages! Will def go there again!👌

A community run pub providing an excellent choice of drinks and food. The atmosphere makes you feel at home and allows owners to bring their dogs along.

Stopped here on a whim and my partner and I were given a warm welcome. Food was delicious and produce of high quality. Excellent choice of beers on tap. We were seated in the function room which was well appointed and comfortably warm. Service was excellent throughout and nothing was too much trouble for the staff.

Very lively and welcoming pub, this visit for Sunday Lunch with friends. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was really nice.

Excellent pub; great beer and superlative food. I had the sea bream and my partner had venison sausages. Followed by cheesecake (shared). We both agreed that these were among the best pub meals we have ever had. We are staying in the area for a week and this place is a great find.

Decent village pub, friendly staff and good food.

My partner and I had an early valentine's day meal booked for the white swan, and we were not disappointed. Most of the food was absolutely brilliant, and I really appreciate the use of local ingredients and game meat used in the game terrine and venison sausages! My only complaint was that the broccoli and blue cheese soup was more like water than a soup, which was a shame. Dessert option were fantastic, and our cheesecake and crumble were out of this world We would love to return! 4/5****

Brilliant local community owned pub. Excellent food and great value. Easy to book a table online.

We wanted to get some lunch on a Saturday. However when arrived there was no parking apart from a very small amount of spaces outside the front. After hearing good reviews we were unable to park and try this place out. Needs to be made clear that there is hardly any spaces.

Always have a great meal here. Staff are very welcoming and friendly

It's always a good sign when a pub is busy on a Wednesday lunchtime, and it's no wonder. The service was excellent, and the food, fish and chip and burger was equally good. Crisp batter, succulent fish, and apparently juicy burger. We enjoyed our meal so much, we have booked again for 2 weeks time. worth the travel. This pub deserves to succeed in an increasingly difficult market. Gressenhall, you are very lucky to have this on your doorstep.

Went for a meal with wife , dad and brother. Very nice food

Had a lovely dinner. Belly pork was delicious and burgers too I was told. Such a lovely pub to eat and drink. Staff very friendly. Always enjoy our visits.

Went with a family member, were quickly seated by a lovely member of staff, however i wouldnt say the atmosphere was that of a pub. We ordered starters which were more like a regular dish, very large portions. However they were very good, i couldnt complain, these were the crispy chilli beef starters. After this i had ordered the specialty burger they do, cant remember what it was called exactly and my company had ordered the hunters chicken, was a shame we couldn’t finish it all due to large portions but however was delicious. Was a but flabbergasted by the price at the end and wouldn’t say it was worth THAT much, however the experience was nice.

Visited here on our last day of our holiday and I’m so glad we didn’t miss it!!right from ringing and booking the table the young girl was so lovely! We all had Thai vegetable spring roll starter but so much I wanted to try, they were so tasty and nicely presented! Then went on and had the duck omg it was cooked to perfection so so tasty my husband had the burger! Which looked so nice he said it was the best!! My friends husband had venison sausages with mash and red cabbage then we finished with a marmalade bread and butter pudding and a ginger and eggnog cheesecake!! Sooo good the staff welcomed us and my two dogs! Such a warm country pub!! Definitely not to be missed!! So glad I got to visit

Wow, fantastic from the moment we arrived! Gorgeous Thai vegetable spring rolls for starter followed by duck with sautee potatoes and vegetables, then to finish off with ginger & eggnog cheesecake! Very welcoming staff and all round lovely pub!

Lovely building, it was decorated beautifully for Christmas. Parking is limited but we managed to find a spot up the road. The people behind the bar were welcoming and made an effort to put Christmas decorations on our table as we had the festive menu. We were let down by our food unfortunately. I had the Brie wedges for starter which were nice but very simple and i felt were no better than ones you could buy from the supermarket. My partner had the spiced cranberry chicken wings. The sauce was very sour and because of the amount of sauce he struggled to eat them because you couldn’t pick them up and cutting the meat off of the bone was difficult. For main we both had the turkey roast. Meat and pigs in blankets were lovely!! Veg was very hard.only just cooked and roast potatoes weren’t crispy. Could have had more gravy too, red cabbage was really nice though. We felt the food let this place down as service was good overall. There was a lady training and I felt she should have been shadowing as she wasn’t sure what to ask us and when asked if I wanted a starter and I’d given my order she was already walking away before my partner could order his. We would return to try the normal menu because that looked really lovely.

A beautiful community pub in the heart of the village. We visited on the 22 Dec, the service from the front of house and at our table was wonderful a real credit to the village. All our starters where great and all the mains where equally as good.

Food was fantastic Sunday 17th Came for Christmas meal wasn't disappointed at all Love every minute in the swan Perfect staff and food.

Not what I expected ! If it improves I might return one day ? Food was just not up to the standard I expected. Service was fine. Ambience ok. Needs some fresh air to clear the cooking smell.

Hadn't been here in years , what a pleasant surprise it was ! Busy and warm atmosphere

Food is wonderful and caters for every taste, great selection of drinks and the staff are friendly and attentive. Would recommend booking especially at weekends.

My first impressions were positive. A quaint village pub out of the way - Wow ! Unfortunately on entering it the interior aroma smelt of stale cooking. The establishment lacked an adequate extractor fan to carry away the stink. The food came & was passed its sell by date by the off taste it gave to us diners. Though, it has lovely, friendly staff. This pub has potential with the right, professional management.

Absolutely brilliant Breakfast with Santa. Lovely pub, lovely staff. Will definitely come again.

Work Christmas lunch. Enjoyable meal.

A lovely community run pub, that's full of character. Food was lovely, the service was friendly and quick and there was a great selection of ale. Would definitely return.

Great food and pub izzy was so helpful

Group of 15 of us with 4 kids and a dog for Sunday roast. Got put in the function room which was a great private space. Great food and friendly service. Would highly recommend.

Food was great, service was great, atmosphere great.

Nice atmosphere, catered for members of my family who are Coeliac, pleased with the meals and puddings!