The Three Swans — Restaurant in England

We visited the restaurant within the pub (the roast works), and while I can’t state enough how much we appreciated the lovely waitress and her service, we were quite disappointed with the food.

We had booked a table for six people for a Sunday lunch, we were told after ordering that unfortunately the chef had run out of hot roast potatoes so he could only give us two each (the size of these two potatoes must have been 30 grams worth), but in exchange he’d give us extra vegetables. Well, the vegetables consisted of three baby carrots and two small slices of parsnip, along with some leeks that were quite soggy. Not what you’d expect for a roast dinner costing £20. In fairness the beef was lovely, but for £20 you would expect more. We also received the apple tart for dessert. This consisted of a small circular pastry, around 5cm in diameter, with a hint of apple taste, along with a scoop of ice cream. The base of the pastry was hard and we couldn’t cut into it with a spoon without the plate flying across the table.

We’d also like to mention we were extremely offended by the racist and misogynistic decor, including a tapestry of a crying woman wearing a chastity belt, and two 6 foot statues of cartoonish stereotypical black children holding up a candelabra.

I’d like to say I really believe in the restaurants idea of eating seasonally with locally sourced ingredients, but we felt overall massively shortchanged. Will not...

Awful! AVOID!! A friend and I arrived there about 7.30. My wife and her colleagues were having a 'work do' in the function room upstairs. My friend and I decided to leave them to it (there was obviously lots of shop talk to get through) and catch them up later. We wandered into town and tried another hostelry, then came back about 10.15. By the time we caught the landlord/manager's attention it was 10.20. He refused to serve us because he'd already called 'time', having apparently called 'last orders' at 10.00. What a pub's doing closing at that time is one thing, but then as the landlord/manager was walking away, he spun round and yelled 'you talking to me?!' in an aggressive, wants-to-start-a-fight tone. (All that was happening was that my friend and I were discussing what to do in this unfortunate circumstance). We went, drinkless, upstairs to join my wife and her colleagues. They were having a good humoured sing-song. A short time later the landlord/manager (a thick-set man with a beard), came up, and with four-letter words, terminated the party and told us all to leave. In 50+ years of using pubs, I have never experienced such obnoxious behaviour. This place will crumble to the ground before I set foot in it again....

Stepping into this pub felt like traveling back in time—in the best way possible. This charming vintage pub is packed with character, from its worn wooden floors and antique chandeliers to the mismatched furniture that somehow all works together to create a cozy, nostalgic vibe.

The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with dim lighting and a classic rock playlist that added to the laid-back, retro mood. It’s the kind of place where you can actually hear your conversation but still enjoy the hum of a lively crowd.

The drinks menu was a perfect mix of old-school favorites and house specials. I had a perfectly poured Guinness, and my friend tried their signature gin cocktail served in a vintage teacup—both were excellent. They also had a solid selection of craft beers and some rare whiskies for enthusiasts.

The staff were friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about the pub’s history. One bartender even shared a fun story about how some of the old decor came from a 1920s hotel.

If you’re looking for a place with personality, great drinks, and a relaxed, vintage atmosphere, this pub is a hidden gem. I’ll...