The best restaurants serving British food in Pangbourne West Berkshire South East

Amazing service, ordered haddock and chips and came a good portion of chips, just perfect amount of salt and vinegar and crispy fish. Would recommend.

We enjoyed a plate of mezze and some excellent chips. We needed them to soak up all the good gin from the bar's long list.

I had a great experience at The Swan. The service was genuinely impressive—attentive without being overbearing. One standout moment was when the staff noticed my drink was running low and offered me another before I even had to ask. It's small details like that which show they care about their guests and take pride in good service. The food was solid—classic pub fare, well-prepared and satisfying. That said, I think the menu could benefit from more variety and creativity. With such a beautiful view from the deck, the atmosphere deserves a menu that goes beyond the usual pub standards. A few more inspired dishes could really elevate the dining experience. All in all, a very enjoyable visit with excellent service and a stunning setting. I’d definitely come back—and I’m curious to see if they expand their menu in the future.

First visit this year, was completely unaware that there was new management. Went in looking for a sandwich and chips after walking the dog. The manager explained they don’t usually do food on Saturday lunchtime but asked us to look at the menu and he would see what he could do. Menu looks good tbf but we weren’t after a main meal. My friend explained we were really after a sandwich and the manager offered a choice of fillings. Proper string cheese with pickle and salad and real thick roast beef with horseradish, salad garnish and a bowl of lush chunky chips. How is that for service…. So impressed