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The online booking system via ‘Open Table‘ works and we were greeted and shown to our table on arrival. The room was nice and warm and we received menus swiftly. When we were asked for our drinks choice, we decided on 2 cocktails and a bottle of red Greek wine. I chose the most expensive wine and was told that they didn’t have any left. So I asked for the next best Greek red wine to be told that they don’t have any because they were waiting for a delivery. As we were about to order the Meat Meze for 4 people (a Tapas-style menu with a variety of dishes), we did not want white wine with it and also did not want to order any non-Greek wine, which would have defeated the object. Since the only one left now was the Greek house red, we went for that. The cocktails, according to our 2 ladies at the table, were delicious but small but the house red was in a bottle without any label and tasted thin and instantly forgettable. The first course of the Meze arrived promptly and comprised of Greek salad, pitta breads and dips (hummus, tzatziki and tahini), which all looked nice and seemed freshly made. The pitta bread was nice, warm and fluffy. This was followed by a course of dolmades (rice-filled vine leaves), meatballs and butterbeans in tomato sauce. So far, so good but unfortunately this is where the positives ended for me. By that time the Greek music blaring from the loudspeaker was loud enough to compete with our conversation. The music had also switched from melodic instrumental Greek music to some woman and man singing songs in an agitated voice that suggested to us that some tragedy must have happened!! Then a bowl of chips arrived but nothing else, so we were waiting for the main meat dish of chicken and pork skewers and sausages. Time to contemplate the decoration in the room: If we were looking forward to some nice Greek-style décor, we had clearly chosen the wrong time to go, as the room was full of Halloween stuff mixed with leftover decoration from (brace yourselves) the Munich Oktoberfest (beer festival in Germany)!! The first ‘thing’ to arrive (before the meat dish) was the house cat, which would have been a nice authentic touch to the evening (if you have ever been to Greece, you will appreciate my sentiment) if it wasn’t in conflict with any restaurant hygiene 101. In anticipation of the meat course, the cat took up its position under our table begging for attention. The meat did arrive once we had eaten 3⁄4 of the chips (which were nice) but having eaten pork & chicken skewers in Greece many times, the chicken was on the dry side and the pork tough and hard to cut. By the time we had eaten and finished the bottle of red wine (which has zero effect on us) I was pleading with our table guests to pay up and go before my ears started bleeding due to the relentless yodelling coming from the loudspeaker. In summary: There are certain things that makes me reluctant to recommend this place. • They allow dogs as well as their own cat to roam the place. • Nobody asked if we had ever set foot into a Greek restaurant or have ever been to Greece and therefore know, how a ‘Meze’ works. • Not being able to serve Greek wine in a Greek restaurant even though, if a delivery has been delayed, they could have sourced Greek wine in the many supermarkets and wine outlets in Shrewsbury, is quite simply unforgivable!! • The décor needed to shout GREECE, not Halloween, not Germany, not . . . ! and the music needed to be BACKGROUND music and not shout at all. • The food was neither bad nor exceptional but throughout our visit nobody ever asked what we thought of it. I say ‘nobody’ . . . the reason for which might lie in the fact that we only ever saw the waitress who served us. No owner, no other staff, no cook, no Greeks!!

Tucked away in Reindeer Court this Nepalese restaurant was an amazing find. Food was delicious and plentiful. Great flavours and all cooked to perfection with a choice of spice levels. The staff were helpful and friendly. Will definitely go again - highly recommend it.

We spent the weekend up the road from M and S, and enjoyed the food and atmosphere so much we dinned there 2 nights in a row. The food was outstanding, the pla e itself is great and the young lady behind the bar was really nice and friendly. We didn't get her name but what a laugh we had with her. Recomemded 110% to everyone.

Wow first visit and was very impressed from the service, to the quality of the food and the staff were lovely, we will definately be back

Great food and service' although we didn't eat in the atmosphere was good

We had takeaway food was very bland and the sheek kebab smelt fishy the meal was terrible first time ordering never again from here we was reccomend by a friend but will go back to our normal curry house

Food was okay, biryani was quite dry. Staff was very friendly , Nice atmosphere and nice surroundings probably would go again , but wouldn’t have the biryani 👍

Recognised for many years for its great home made ice cream and located on Henley High Street. They now also offer an eat in and takeaway food option. With a specials board to support the menu there, is plenty of choice with everything home made fresh to order. I have to say the root vegetable soup is fabulous and served piping hot - definitely recommend. The specials board has a good selection of sandwiches and paninis all served with coleslaw, salad and crisps. If you are on the High Street looking for an option then Henley Ices is a must to consider.

Decent food at a fair price. Quick service

Beautiful cafe in Ledbury.Service was excellent. Cakes were amazing and homemade. Coffee was good. Plenty of choice on menu. Best coffee shop in Ledbury.

The room that we were in for a gathering was attractive. The service was good. This hotel is about twenty minutes from a train station. A good venue for a smallish gathering.

Had a family Sunday lunch for a birthday celebration. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food was prepared and cooked to perfection

Fantastic hotel and amazing customer service. The owners are extremely professional, friendly and so helpful. I made an absolute mess of my booking and the owner bent over backwards to help me out and I really appreciated it. The hotel is absolutely spotless and a great location for Leamington Spa and Warwick. Highly recommended. Thank you ✨✨

We were celebrating a birthday there were8 of us ,it was exceptional service ,superb food and all round perfect lunch .Hugest Thankyou to you all .You truly are the Best .

Came here on recommendation of local campsite owners for Sunday lunch after a circular walk along the ridge, and did not disappoint. We both had the slow roast lamb which was beautiful. Loads of veg, although green beans weren’t fresh but we forgave them as the gravy was to die for! And I’m a gravy connoisseur 👌 Really generous portion sizes, including the amount meat. Friendly staff, well kept beer, smart interior and really reasonably priced! Thank you team Swan Inn 👏👏