The Swan Inn, Telford

This is a nice Georgian build. Formerly cottages turned into an inn and a malthouse in the 1760s. Now a hotel, restaurant and pub - which in modern parlance translates to a 'smoke and taphouse' it seems. Has a patio at the front. The pub interior covers a front bar, which circles around the serving bar to form a circular area. the rear part seems more for dining. There is a side room, down some steps, which has another dining area with an impressive fireplace. We were in the bar, which was plain, with a few moderny arty pictures. Decor was a mix of a french mustard and grey, and there is a writing on the wall that gives a history to the place - beats Spoons info boards! Service was very friendly and we were the first in on the day. TV wasn't on and some soft music played in the background. Usual tap stuff with a couple of real ales - Spoke Citra and Tetley Pale Ale, which was OK. Happy to have stopped for one before moving on.

Now re-opened as a pub after a couple of years as a B&B only . Not visited myself but Mrs Oggwyn reports over £6 for three halves of lager which is pretty steep for the area .