Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
The White Swan, Peterborough, Northamptonshire

The White Swan

4.7 (355)
£25 and under
British
22 Main St, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire PE8 5EB

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
The White Swan Woodnewton is a multi award winning gastro pub serving a popular menu with quality dishes for everyone's taste - from burger and pizza through to tapas, Greek, Chinese & Mexican dishes.
The White Swan was built in 1790 and has had a £150,000 refurbishment inside and out to create a contemporary space whilst retaining the history of the building.

Best Village Pub & Restaurant 2023 - East of England
Tripadvisor Traveller Choice Winner 2023
Northamptonshire Family Friendly Pub Of The Year 2021 & 2022
Best Gourmet Dining Restaurant & Village Pub - Northamptonshire 2020

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Burgers, International
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Contact reservations@whiteswanpubco.co.uk
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Woodnewton
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 355 people are saying

The White Swan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Food

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Service

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Value

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Kid-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Innovative

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Swan offers a "fantastic menu" with extensive choices, including gluten-free options. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, generous portions, and "superb" service. Its welcoming ambiance and attentive staff, including standout servers like Toni, ensure a delightful dining experience. Perfect for celebrations or casual outings, "The White Swan NEVER disappoints!"
355 Reviews
  1. Liz VIP

    Leicestershire100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing variety on the menu, lovely relaxed pub, charming service, awesome ice cream sundaes. We will come again, glorious countryside location.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Julie

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food ALWAYS, the best service & the staff always have time for you.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Paul

    Cambridge5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A nice friendly place to eat good food and good service

    Is this helpful?

  4. Joanne

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good value for money, there is plenty of choice on the menu to choose from. We really couldn't fault anything that we ordered

    Is this helpful?

  5. David

    Northampton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time we have eaten there will definitely be back

    Is this helpful?

  6. Elaine VIP

    Northampton13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The White Swan NEVER disappoints! Consistently good food and drink with excellent service, thoroughly recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Rachael

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely Sunday lunch with family. Would definitely recommend.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Neil

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great hosts really nice outthe way restaurant

    Is this helpful?

  9. Jonathan

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took the wifes parents and our daughter with us for the wifes belated birthday meal (so 5 of us in total). We arrived and were very efficiently taken to our reserved table. The venue was busy and the noise was vibrant with people chatting and enjoying themselves. Drink orders were taken and we were left to peruse the vast menu. Having visited before I was expecting to see the staples on the menu. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see many new items on the menu. My preconcieved thought about what I planned to eat was swiftly replaced by 3 or 4 different options. All of us selected different meals from the menu then spent the rest of the evening trying something off each others plates. Comments like this is amazing you've so to try this were common. The food was fresh, plentiful and most importantly delicious. Fully recommended by us all. A note of warning however.... leave some room for desert, wow decisions decisions all over again. This time though I wasn't sharing my Lemon Merangue Sundae, it was and remained all mine. Does that make me a bad person??? Lol.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Edwin

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to celebrate our anniversary and second visit.The welcome from all the staff was first class and welcoming. Menu options amazing though knew what we were having before we got there after checking menu online and it was amazing and so much have to say couldn’t eat it all. A definite 5star experience and one that we will be doing many more times I think. Huge thanks to everyone for the hospitality.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The White Swan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01780 470944.

The White Swan is rated 4.7 stars by 355 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Cambridge/Cambridgeshire
  4. Peterborough
  5. Woodnewton

Make a reservation


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The White Swan

22 Main St, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire PE8 5EB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Woodnewton
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Burgers, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo