The White Swan

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   Laura

   Northampton

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Been here a few times and it has been ok, went today and it wasn’t great. To start I had booked the table over a month and a half ago, and stated I was bringing a pram - we were sat down with the pram at the end of the table with not much walk way space, the man stated I should have told them I was coming with a pram so we would be put somewhere else (which I told him I already had, clearly hadn’t read my request) we were then moved which was faff fitting in. Food wasn’t great, just warm! Not sure if it’s just what I ordered but my family said the same there’s was very bland. Came out very quickly so clearly a microwave job.
   

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   Clive

   Oxford

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best pub meal we've ever had! This is a gem of a pub with a remarkable menu. The range of dishes available is unlike anything we've seen at any other pub and "spoilt for choice" certainly applies here. We will certainly be returning to try more of the amazing dishes on offer. Really tasty food, good portions, excellent service, an excellent range of drinks (gin lovers will not be disappointed) and a nice comfy ambience too. Absolutely superb!!
   

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   David

   Cambridge

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brilliant night. The food was excellent. The entertainment, Lady Imelda, was superb. She has a fantastic voice and is extremely funny. Bit risqué at times but done in such a way NOT to offend. We will, of course, be back to The White Swan and certainly up to watching Lady Imelda again.
   

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   Kevin

   Cheshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely meal in great surroundings with friendly and attentive staff. The food was delicious and everything about our visit to The White Swan was great! We definately recommend a visit.
   

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   Lauren

   Cambridge

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everyone enjoyed their meal, food was great, staff were welcoming and polite and there was a nice ambience, look forward to returning again soon
   

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   Louise

   Birmingham

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sunday lunch was delicious and both myself and my partner had no trouble with clearing our plates. The portion size of our lunch was very good and all cooked just as we like. The only negatives I would say was that I have never paid for a glass of soda water before and the size of our malteaser cheesecake was embarrassingly small for the £8:95 that we paid for it. I do think a small dessert is good after such a lovely meal but I did feel this was overpriced. Other than those small niggles we had a lovely meal and I would recommend.
   

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   Claire

   Cambridge

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was poor. The fish (hake) was dried out, and the veloute was on the side like a lump of cold custard. The mushroom bruschetta lacked mushroom and the classic italian brushcetta style. For those who had the creme brulee, this was also disappointing as was the lemon meringue sundae. We were a group of 12, and we felt a little sad about the food quality. The service was fine though. Maybe we caught the pub at the end of a busy shift?
   

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   John

   Cambridge

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brilliant outstanding service with exceptional food.
   

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   Claire

   Cambridge

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place , food always excellent staff always friendly Always look forward to eating at white swan Excellent 👌
   

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    Wendy

    Cambridge

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Our fifth visit and the food was not up to previous standards. I've had the same dish twice before, it's now plated differently, had less dressing, the paratha was not buttery & flaky but chewy & cold. The chicken was also cold, as it was with salad I just ate it & didn't complain, my bad! Service great, attentative & friendly. But, won't go back.
    

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