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The Black Swan, Telford
Jackfield
Postal town: Telford
TF8 7LZ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Will Larter left this review about The Black Swan
Originally quite a small pub, the Black Swan has been opened out into one large room that encompasses not just the original building but also an extension to the side. In summer I can imagine that the two beer gardens, one across the road and one up some steps to the side, would also be in use. On my autumnal visit there was a welcome solid fuel stove to the right of the bar, with upholstered bench seating and a variety of kitchen chairs and tables. On the bar were four hand pumps (see photo for beer range) and there were a few stools beside it. At the time of my visit this pub had the character of a village local, but it must be a different sort of place altogether in the tourist months.
Date of visit: 8th November 2017
On 28th November 2017
- rating: 6
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Oggwyn Great left this review about Black Swan
Built in 1750 and a pub since 1787 this pub pre-dates the famous nearby Ironbridge and is known by locals as the (dirty) Duck , overlooking what was once a very busy port area on the river it is now pretty quiet and laidback .
The layout and decor is as described in previous reviews .
Usual keg taps , Guiness , Carling , Grolsch and Stowford Press with three of the four handpulls in use with two from Hobsons , Town Crier , Twisted Spire and Sharps Doombar , the Twisted Spire was in good form , just right for the balmy evening of my visit .
Very busy on my visit , both beer gardens were rammed and the small field behind the pub full of drinkers kids playing football .
Despite the pub being very busy the service from the two young barmaids was quick and friendly with plenty of banter with the customers .
This is a very good pub well worth a visit if in the area .
On 26th May 2012
- rating: 8
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Old Boots left this review about Black Swan
Riverside pub with beer garden on the riverbank, the L shaped interior has a modern look to the longer left hand side and a cosier looking raised area to the right Looking at the front perhaps the left hand end is a newer extension, the great old photos in the bar don't give much of a clue (or I missed it through drunkenness!) I did manage to spot the “rules of ordering” which I must get a copy of one day. Modern type wooden kitchen furniture in the new bit matched with traditional cast iron tables which is ok. Decent beer from Hobsons plus Greene King and Everards although most punters were on Carling it being a very warm evening. It gives out those pretentious numbered wooden spoons with food orders and has taupe walls but don't let that put you off it's still a decent pub.
On 25th June 2010
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ROB Camra left this review about Black Swan
This pub has a slightly unusual cream and green painted exterior that really works. Inside is one L shaped room with several sets of dining tables and chairs to the left and a comfortable looking sofa with loads of cushions to the right along with a couple of bar stools and a quiz machine. There are old black and white pictures on the walls along with some display shelves featuring a tea set and other knick knacks. There's a small patio outside with a couple of tables and lots of potted plants. Across the road is a large beer garden on the banks of the river, which was very pleasant last night. There are four handpumps, three were on selling Everard's Tiger, Hobson's bitter and Twisted Spire. I had a pint of the Twisted Spire which was very good. It's a decent pub is this.
On 6th May 2010
- rating: 7
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John Horton left this review about Black Swan
A Free House. Hobson's real ale is the norm. Although mainly a locals pub they do have a reasonable car park. On the 'wrong' side of the river to catch the main tourist crowds & is better for it. Entertainment provided on a regular basis. It is warm, cozy and friendly as a locals pub should be. Awkward to get to at present (summer 2008) due to major engineering works to stabilise the river banks nearby.
On 11th July 2008
- rating: 8
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