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The Swan, Wantage
Wantage
OX12 8AE
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Quinno _ left this review about The Swan
Backstreet pub that the casual visitor to Wantage won’t find despite it being seconds from the main market square. Situated opposite a church graveyeard, it looks like it could well be a winner as you approach. Internally it has been knocked-through a bit and retains little character with wattle walls, black beams, red ceiling and brick-front bar but essentially it’s a fairly dull, functional space. Oddly, there is rope twined around the pillars, not sure of the significance of this. GBG17 listed, there were four on; Brakspear Oxford Gold, Marstons 61 deep, Doom Bar and Thwaites Wainwright's. Unfortunately my 61 Deep wasn’t much to write home about. Despite the plus points, I struggled to really warm to this one; too spartan, as mentioned below. 5.5
On 22nd April 2017
- rating: 5
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Old Boots left this review about The Swan
Low whitewashed brick building opposite the church, obviously quite old. The kind of look that promises much. Sadly the interior is formed of one long, spartan, half timbered barn with little charm and a mix of furniture. The customers are largely yoof and chav, most with as little charm as the pub. Four handpumps of three mediocre beers from Marstons and a cider on the other, there is a collection of clips behind the bar but most are Marston's related. Bored staff and little to offer, not the worst pub in town but close.
On 9th October 2010
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