The Swan Inn & Bistro — Restaurant in England

It was New Year's Day with a fixed price menu with drinks over a two hour period (£30) My party was about 28 covers and the starters had I believe 6 different elements with two platters per table of 6. Plenty for all to begin the feast! The main course,was pre ordered and was delivered with military precision, ample quality control and freshly cooked vegetables. My chicken and ham pie looked daunting on arrival bit I hope I did the chef proud with a clean plate. Throughout the meal the staff were extremely diligent in checking on drinks and topping up as appropriate.....no element of stinting on the alcohol! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend for future events. Today was the fixed special menu, 2 courses for £14.50 with additional course add £4.50. There was a choice of 4 at each course and both my friend and I were more than happy with the service alongside the quality and portion control. A lovely meal...

We had lunch with friends at The Swan, it's a charming and lovely old building in the heart of Olney. Parking isn't easy BUT there is a small car park tucked away at the back of The Swan for their patrons use - up a lane between two shops to the left of the pub and then round to the right at the end

Bar abd table service were good, everything we requested was brought to us quickly and without trauma (fresh cutlery, more drinks, menu's etc) it was delivered with a smile and a few pleasant words - nice friendly service.

The food is on the expensive side for a pub £12.50 for fish and chips, £13.50 for meat pie) the quality is better than OK but not exceptional, so overall, value was fine.

Olney is a lovely small town to walk round, there are lots of interesting, privately owned unique shops to browse around and masses of tea rooms to indulge...

Beware vegans - As a vegan this was my second visit as the first time even though there was only one vegan choice it was delicious. I ordered the vegetarian cottage pie as on the last visit I was assured it was vegan, i asked the waitress to confirm that it was vegan and she checked with the chef who said it was indeed vegetarian, I queried this and she asked the main chef who then said it was vegan. When it arrived I tried it and realised there was cheese on the top and asked again to be told that it wasn't vegan. Therefore my trust was gone and I went home hungry and very angry. I couldn't have asked more times. They have four vegan wines but no vegan food, just vegetarian food that they fob...