The Swan at Southrop

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   Christopher

   VIP

   Gloucestershire

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

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

   The Swan at Southrop is an absolute delight. Great location, fabulous interiors with a glowing fire in the main dining room. The food is a real treat. The steak frites and half chicken mains are reminiscent of sitting in a Parisian bistro. The sticky toffee pudding is prize winning. Great wine selection. But its really about the staff as well -so well informed, professional and seamless service. A real treat!
   

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   Emma

   Oxford

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 31 December 2024

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

   Our third New Years Eve celebration at The Swan. A great atmosphere, we were seated quickly on arrival - a lovely table, with plenty of space for the four legged member of our party. The food was amazing, we opted for the rib of beef - perfectly cooked and with generous sides. A real NYE treat. We all opted for the Galette de rois for dessert and my husband had the winning toy in his, so we were gifted a bottle of wine. I loved the little ceramic dog, used as the ‘winning toy’ and the front of house manager (sorry can’t remember his name) very kindly allowed me to keep it. It now sits of my desk to keep me company whilst working from home, a lovely gesture - very much appreciated. Would highly recommend. Same time next year!
   

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   Steve

   Gloucestershire

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 December 2024

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

   The quality of the food was very good as was the service. It was very busy which was to be expected this however did result in a noisy experience.
   

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   Marie-Ann

   Oxford

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 December 2024

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

   Very disappointing . Super location, part of the Thyme group, but terrible food! Crab pave burnt then reheated, chips re-heated?? (Crispy skin-on fries were worse than a down market take away) & burgers on toasted brioche - completely blackened!! Did chef have night off??
   

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   JM

   Gloucestershire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 December 2024

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

   Beautiful setting. Very attentive service. Food was good but considering the price I was expecting far better. Portions are on the small side and dishes come with no sides. For £28 in a pub (even if claiming to be a gastro pub) I would expect at least one side to be served and portions to be more generous.
   

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   Rob

   Devon

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 22 December 2024

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

   Great food and lovely atmosphere, plenty of space! Open fires a real treat.
   

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   Nikhil

   VIP

   London

   31 reviews

   1.0

   31 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

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

   Great ambience… apathetic service… hit and miss food… soup was good… lamb was burned … crème brûlée was average… too much money for a disappointing evening
   

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   Thomas

   London

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 12 December 2024

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

   Having dined at The Swan multiple times this year, a distinct decline in standards has been noted. However, last night, 12th December, was a new low. The food was very poor, with one of two main courses (a "baked soufflé") inedible. This was drawn to the attention of the waitress, who essentially shrugged. When the bill was requested, further comments were made about the overall poor food standard but were totally ignored. Considering that the bill was 156.94 for 2 people, with one of the least expensive wines, this most certainly does not represent value for money. Sadly, as a Southrop resident, I will not be using this restaurant again.
   

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   Poppy

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

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

   The best pie I’ve EVER had!!! Lovely atmosphere and staff very attentive to us and the children.
   

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    Craig

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

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

    Fantastic evening Couldn’t fault anything Superior food and staff with log fire
    

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