Ye Olde Swan in Elmbridge - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Great pub with good food and nice location right on the Thames.

Ye Olde Swan is a charming establishment situated alongside the river. The reasonably priced menu offers a diverse selection of expertly prepared dishes. During peak hours, service may be slower, but this affords an opportunity to unwind and appreciate the picturesque river views. Parking is limited. The two disabled parking spaces are inaccessible.

Smashing riverside pub. Perfect summer vibe with live music on a hot day!

Hands down best pub in Thames Ditton. The staff are lovely the food is great (would recommend the sharing platter). If you want a nice evening with good vibes and a pint by the river this is the spot

Great views by the river, service is great and food is unreal. Best pub to go to in Thames Ditton for sure, it is amazing in the summer.

Ye old swan is a great place to go the food is really nice and the vibes are great. The service is amazing and the scenery is lovely by the river.

I absolutely love the swan, in the summer there is no better place to be. Right by the river, sun shining and pints flowing. The service is immense, all the staff are lovely!

Great atmosphere and next to the riverside A totally relaxing afternoon in the sunshine 🌞 We were severed by Yavor, a very friendly helpful member of their team. 👍 to Yavor

Yavor was a delight to have served us. Attentive and polite. An extremely hard working serving everyone during a warm summers evening

Fantastic Asian Pork Belly and plenty more. Friendly, unhurried atmosphere and a pub where everyone & everything makes you feel like home...

Janusz served me and he was wonderful..great service, good food and a great night

Januzy is friendly and very welcoming

Januz is always welcoming, friendly and asks about my day.

Very nice service, beautiful surroundings and very tasty and beautifully presented food. I would highly recommend

Excellent service and great food. I highly recommend. Very good location.

Had a Sunday Roast that was yummy! I was served by Janusz, who is lovely and very professional. Hope to return with family and friends.

Love this place. Location, beer garden and staff are brilliant. Often go there with my kids and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. Shout out to Janusz especially for being a superstar.

Great place to sit outside on a sunny day, tasty food and staff very friendly, especially Janusz, who always welcomes us with a smile!

Just had drinks , but such a lovely place by the Thames

Great food and a beautiful location!

Best pint in Thames Ditton - Level Head, by Greene King. Friendly staff and great location. Started coming here recently. In 6 years never been here before. Lovely old building. Was taking a photo and decided to try a pint. Be rude not to! Then I discovered the local Canadian Geese and the ducks and Coots. Feeding them - thats my excuse to come here for a pint or two...

Didn't eat or drink anything was on the moorings at the end of it

Lovely pub on the river. We thoroughly enjoyed soaking up the sun whilst enjoying a tasty Sunday roast and live music.

So impressed with a recent visit to Ye Olde Swan! My family arranged a gathering here last weekend to celebrate the life of my grandma who grew up on the Island. We had over 30 people, all eating from the menu - I was expecting chaos, but our experience was exceptional. We arrived on a beautiful sunny day and had been allocated a really lovely outside seating area near the river. Staff were friendly and helpful. All of our food came out on time, hot and correct, not one issue! They even brought the kids food out first which was super helpful. Everyone had a wonderful time, the pub had a great atmosphere, boats could moor up alongside, there was live music later in the day. Highly recommend! Thanks Ye Olde Swan team for helping us honour my grandma and have a really memorable and special time at your pub.

Recently hired function room for kid’s birthday party. Great venue, lovely and generous buffet, friendly staff and lots of time to set up and pack up. Would highly recommend for a private function.

Great atmosphere, lovely garden with port and friendly staff. We had nice time over there, definitely going back when we are around

The food was delicious and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!

Ruined Father's day for me, my son-in-law and on top it was my father,s 7th year death anniversary. The service was abominable. I have been there several times, but it was hopeless. They charged a £30 deposit to the book, but they took 35 minutes to get our order. They served faster 2 tables next to us, that arrived much later than us. They forgot my granddaughter' starter who was starving (garlic bread!!!) So extra delay for her. The main courses arrived 2 hours later!!! Disgraceful service and the place was empty!!! I complained several times, and nothing happened. The manager shone by his absence. No apologies. Useless manager. NEVER AGAIN.

Thank you for making me have a great father's day!

Was enjoying a nice quiet pint in the sunshine, just deciding whether to have a second, when some awful third rate dull as dishwater singer decided to ruin the atmosphere. A quick exit followed.

The prettiest Greene King pub in the UK! The manager takes real pride in keeping it all nice and tidy. It's always a pleasure to visit.

Our favourite local pub. Good service and good food.

A lovely riverside pub Only had a few drinks here, lovely atmosphere. Location on the riverside facing The Island by the bridge crossing excellent

Banging Sunday roast nice view of the river haloumi and chicken liver pate 🔥🔥🔥

Riverside pup. Great outside weather permitting

It's a lovely location on the river and the bar staff were friendly and helpful. I struggle to get excited about green king chains. The food was extremely avrage. It's a major chain so you get what you pay for. The setting is nice on a sunny day. Parking is very limited.

Amazing place by the river. We go there after day on SUP. Great vibe.

No better place to be on a balmy summer evening than by the river

Meet up regularly here to catch up with old school friends. Never disappoints, food is always very good and the service is very quick. Seating area to the front by the river in the warm weather which is very pleasant. Inside seating is comfortable, and tables spaced out nicely. Historic pub, which Henry VIII used to visit, and you can read about it there at the entrance. Very small carpark, a public carpark 5 mins up the road. Wouldd highly recommend for a visit.

Great service and fantastic food

Lovely pub! Great atmosphere and lovely staff, highly recommend. It never disappoints 😉😉

Amazing pub great atmosphere and amazing service

Ye Olde Swan is a beautiful and historic pub on the banks of the Thames. It has great views of the river and Thames Ditton island. The team who run the pub are great - unlike many other pubs in the area, the Swan has a dedicated team who really care about the business and the customers. As an example, here's Adam the landlord scrubbing the riverside deck in time for summer drinks! Highly recommended.

Nice pub just on the river in Thames Ditton. Food menu is varied, whilst also being nice. Been a couple of times for lunch in the last few weeks and everyone has enjoyed it.

Excellent Sunday roast for 5 of us, friendly staff, great selection of beer, limited parking space

We had a delicious lunch today at this lovely riverside pub. We were warmly welcomed on arrival and were offered drinks after being shown to our table. They have a great selection of ales and we ordered one triple Sunday roast (3 different meats), with all the trimmings, and one award winning piping hot beef & ale pie with with veg, crispy chips and lashings of gravy. It was delicious! The service from the team was excellent and we were asked what condiments we wanted, and these were brought to the table, before the food even arrived. We will most definitely return, in the summer, where we hope to sit outside by the river. Thank you.

Had lunch, now in winter it was empty, lots of space, food and service very good, we would like to come back in summer

the best pub I have been to! sunday roast was extremely delicious, probably the best one I have tried, but definitely top We sat by the fireplace it was so wonderful and romantic prices are also perfect recommend 20/10

Stopped by for a coffee with my Mum on Boxing Day whilst on a walk. Lovely pub overlooking the river. Super friendly staff! Yanny makes a delicious coffee and he was so friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend!

We hired the back room this December 2023 and the team, food and service was amazing. A great venue and everyone had a brilliant time. Definitely booking again!

We were very impressed. I loved the vegetarian roast!

Lovely historic building with friendly staff and great value food, but drinks a bit pricey

Beautiful old pub ,very nice friendly staff and delicious food. Parking tight due to scaffolding at the moment

Great ambience, lovely fires, warm and welcoming

Sunday lunch was delicious, staff efficient and friendly 👍

Great old pub with lots of character, friendly staff and a revierside location.

Great team, food, atmosphere and lot's going on. Well decorated, we're definitely going to return during the festive period, very cosy!

I visited today to celebrate in memory of a dear friend who recently passed away. The staff couldn’t have been friendlier and more welcoming. They gave us a cosy area to sit in and even offered us a function room if we needed it. There was a lovely atmosphere and really good service. We ended up taking away two take away roast dinners which were delicious Thank you to all of you , you made a difficult day a lovely experience

Ye Olde Swan is a charming spot with a cozy ambiance and delightful atmosphere. The food served there is exceptional, offering a combination of quality and taste that's hard to beat. The place exudes a welcoming vibe, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing meal or drinks with friends. Overall, it's a gem for those seeking both great cuisine and a lovely setting.

Title: A Sunday Roast Delight at Ye Olde Swan Ye Olde Swan, situated in Thames Ditton, offers a quintessential English pub experience that culminates in a Sunday Roast extravaganza. The chef's (Lukasz) expertise shines through in every aspect of the meal, from succulent roast meats to perfectly executed Yorkshire puddings and crispy roast potatoes. The diverse selection accommodates both meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans. The charm of Ye Olde Swan extends beyond the plate, encompassing the cozy ambiance and dedicated service that define a classic English pub. The waitstaff's genuine warmth and knowledge of the menu contribute to a welcoming atmosphere and home feeling. This establishment goes beyond being a mere dining destination, offering a complete experience where the artistry of the chef and the hospitality of the staff converge, making Ye Olde Swan a must-visit for those seeking a Sunday Roast that transcends the ordinary. Thank you, Lukasz for the amazing experience.

Handled my 'gathering' perfectly! I had a gathering/celebration/party in their Kings Room. Everything was handled with such calm, efficiency and helpfulness. The booking, arrangements, flexibility, music, decorations - everything. They even had someone directing people when they arrived. Food was available, plenty of drinks from the bar - it all worked really well. Thank you very, very much. Highly recommended.

Had a fantastic meal here with brilliant service. Only complaint was that we could't sit by the river because it was a rainy wet night!

Really nice pub facing the river. We tend to stop here on bike rides to have a pint and eat some lunch. The scampi and chips are really good, as well as the steak salad. Wide variety of dishes to choose from with friendly service and indoor or outdoor comfortable seating. Highly recommend! Price is also better than other pubs in the area.

Ordered a shandy and burger/chips with onion rings.I got a lager, cold burger,few chips and two onion rings,they must of thought I was dieting !

A great local pub with a lovely selection of food and drinks. Location is definitely the best thing about the pub.

Lovely location and staff. Will be visiting again soon.

Very nice lunch by the river on the terrace, will be returning.

Great place to have a drink and a meal sat by the river Very busy Friday night ordered drinks using the App Food was really good 👍

Yummy roast in the sunshine, envious of the people on boats I must say! Will definitely come back

Wow. What beer garden. Could off spent hours there yesterday in the sunshine 🌞

I love this pub! The river practically laps at your feet and the atmosphere is always fun. It’s a firm favourite with friends and family and our first choice always if we’re looking for somewhere fun and charming to go.

It is a place where you can definitely enjoy a drink and a meal after work, live music and a nice view by the Thames, poor on car park spaces, you need to park the car a bit further up but worth giving it a try, don't drink and drive dough. Friendly staff members good vibes. If you fancy a GF cider choose Teacher's.

We stopped here for a pint of Ipa and it was a lovely pint,we sat outside by the river ,a lovely pub well worth a visit

Came for a work party and cannot fault this place. Friendly staff, reasonably priced food and drink and a great atmosphere 👌

Great food...lovely peaceful setting for lunch

Really lovely place I would highly recommend

Fantastic place. Friendly and welcoming staff, great food and very reasonably priced. Latest visit was for the World Cup Final on Sunday. Great atmosphere, great decorations and great service. Looking forward to seeing what you do for the Rugby World Cup!

Stopped by have a drink and to shelter from the pouring rain. Lovely pub and staff. Nice outside seating area besides the river. Would be even better when the sun is shining.

Best meal I’ve eaten for months. Excellent service. Very disabled friendly as they have a lift into the pub.

Really beautiful pub along the river, great friendly service, tasty food and selection of beer.

Lovely pub good food amazing staff .our favourite place to go Ann & David king

I’m not usually a fan of GK pubs, but it’s always a joy to come here on a summer’s day given it’s stunning setting by Thames Ditton Island. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the round of Estrella and spirit and mixer was very well priced for the area and below the usual GK expected price. I’d expected it to be more having not been since last year. I’ve eaten before but not on this occasion and the food has been simple but effective in the past. Well worth a visit here, particularly on a warm day ☀️

Very good location and a very nice outside area. Staff are very professional and friendly.

Fabulous all round! 🤩 After a fun river boat trip with great friends, it was the perfect lunch stop, or just drink stop... tables right next to the river added to the atmosphere, watching boats, duck, swans... lovely. ❤️

Sunday sunshine, lunch right down in the water pier. It's incredible to get this in London, I am inches from the water!!! Fish n chips perfect

Been a here a few times cos of the location by the river. But today tried a roast for first time. It was excellent. So many pubs now charge far too much and you get very little. This was 14.99 and had a good amount. Really tasty too. I had the turkey. My son had the steak which he also loved and again wasnt overpriced.

A lovely salad lunch in the sunshine by the water.. what more could you ask for? Oh, coffee and mini Eaton mess please? Yummo..

Great pub, friendly stuff, chill location, good food 👌

Popped in for a couple of pints. Lovely peroni and great service. Smashing views over the river. Great outdoor seating. Well worth a visit

Veggie meals could have been a little bigger - apart from that, awesome 😎

Good selection of beers at reasonable prices ,they have a rotation of a few cask ales Good outdoor seating area with plenty of tables

I had a delicious prawn & avocado cocktail for lunch. It was very good, but the way it was served in a glass bowl made it difficult to eat. The bowl was too small to use a knife & fork, so I had to use a teaspoon, but then it was difficult to cut up the lettuce & eat the prawns!

Normally I wouldn't be bothered to review pubs from Greene King, for no reason other than the fact that I find their beer selection continuously uninspiring, and the food consistently mediocre. But a great pub can still leave you with an unpleasant experience, and this is where this unexpected Greene King pub shines, and has over-delivered every time I've visited. Setting aside the excellent location, throw in friendly service, varied menu, nice locals, good Guinness and a pub with a rich history, you've got a pretty good combination. Ye Olde Swan in Thames Ditton is a short walk from either Hampton Court or Surbiton, still very much in London but like walking through a village in East Anglia. There's little here - a few shops, a bakery, a handful of pubs and a poorly maintained road running through it from all directions. Set on one of the blind corners is this 13th Century pub, it backs directly onto the Thames opposite Thames Ditton Island - a small residential patch of land only accessible by bridge, created when Henry VIII made the river straighter to get to his palace. Once used as Henry VIII's hunting lodge, it's now a merging of two 18th and 19th century plots respectively, with its low ceilings, log fire and patterned carpets, it's hard to know where one place ends and another begins. A mish-mash of history, but it feels like a complete pub rather than one of those with the posh sectioned off areas where you can't talk too loudly. During Covid this was literally a breath of fresh air, one of the few places where outside seating was in abundance but super relaxed, it felt normal for a change. Nowadays, a lively spot in the summer, people rent boats to go up and down the river on the smash, and pull in for a toilet break and a pint before continuing down/up stream. You can perch on the jeti where there's further seating, or just loiter around the car park / seating area until something becomes available. It won't take long. River pubs out this way can be a real mixed bag, but this one ticks all the boxes for me.

Tucked away from the crowds, but with amazing views of the Thames. Well worth a visit

Needs more staff.. but lovely location 👌

Fantastic location, friendly staff and good value pub food. As a family we quite enjoy it.

Great menu, fab setting by the river and attentive friendly staff. Good time was had by all. Had a great seafood risotto.

Fantastic riverside spot, no frills pub experience with good and reasonably priced food. When the weather is good sitting outside and on the deck is marvellous.

Huge Pub-Restaurant with a wide selection of beer, spirits and classic pub food. Good quality and value for money. Nice and attentive service!

Great experience. Staff are friendly and sociable, and we enjoyed our meals and drinks.