The Swan At Southrop

Hugh Broughton
2 Star
We went for Sunday lunch at the Swan, a party of six. Really sad to have to write such a bad review of this pub, which I know was closed for a while and has only just reopened. But our experience was terrible. We ordered some veggie roasts, roast beef, and one of our party has a few dietary requirements (no soy, dairy or gluten - which we told the pub when the booking was made). Everything was fine until the food arrived. The veggie roasts (price £20) arrived as pictured - that is just a plate of veg without anything to accompany it. When I asked if there was a 'roast' to accompany the vegetables, I was told 'sorry, I forgot to tell you we ran out of veggie roasts'. Extraordinary to think someone thought we wouldn't have noticed the main event missing from our meal, or have thought that it was acceptable to simply provide a plate of veg without explanation. We sent them back and ordered again, but what followed was food that is less than good than what you'd get in Wetherspoons, at more than double the price. The member of our group with dietary requirements asked the waitress to check with the kitchen that she was able to eat what she ordered, but this didn't happen. The beef burger she ordered without the bun did come - but what arrived was just two beef patties and chips with no garnish or anything else, and no attempt whatsoever to make the dish presentable, or ask if she wanted anything else in lieu of what she couldn't eat. A real bargain at £16. The roast beef was actually very good, and that prevents this review getting 1 star. That was the saving grace but only one dish out of six ordered. The house ale was also excellent. I could go on but you probably get the picture. The pub has been redone and is very plush inside, and feels very 'gastro' (eg the traditional pub games room replete with skittles has gone and been replaced with more dining areas). If a place is trying to be a gastro pub with the prices to match, you'd expect good quality food. I'm afraid this really wasn't our experience. The staff did take off the service when requested but this didn't really make up for our very bad experience, and to be honest they didn't really seem that bothered. Really sad to have to write this as this could be a great pub, and is in a lovely village, which needs its local pub to be a thriving part of the community. But so much needs to improve.
Tuesday 11th July 2023

Luke Mckend
4 Star
Beautiful setting, we had a private room for a table of 10. Food was largely very good, maybe just short of excellent - the competition in the Cotswolds is massive though. Great pints and service was also good. Lovely atmosphere in the front of the pub which is very traditional, and also a garden at the back for when it's warmer. Had the beef cheek, which was very good although preferred the look of the burger and the fish and chips which was a huge portion!
Wednesday 3rd May 2023

Gordon Glasgow
5 Star
A lovely quiet dinner. Food was simple and tasty. Staff were fabulous 👌
Wednesday 9th August 2023

David “D.” qu
5 Star
We had a great dinner. The food tastes awesome. The service is great and always there if something is needed. I would have preferred a bigger offer of local beers but what we got was great.
Thursday 21st September 2023

andy elliott
5 Star
What a find. Never thought of booking here before but so glad we did. Excellent location beautifully clean. Staff amazing and the breakfast is very good. We'll definitely be here often thank you
Saturday 2nd September 2023