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The Old Swan Uppers, Maidenhead
Cookham
Postal town: Maidenhead
SL6 9QE
Served areas
The Old Swan Uppers
Rock the Moor 2019
Saturday May 18th.
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Old Swan Uppers
A traditional looking pub located in between the two halves of Cookham, it’s painted a slightly unusual blue-grey colour perhaps, but other than that it looked quite inviting and is GBG listed.
Internally it’s a roughly U-shape with the bar counter at the centre, although it does extend back on the right-hand side in what is apparently a restaurant area. In fact, some punters were prevented from going in there as they were only drinking, which seemed a bit pedantic I thought considering it was mid-afternoon and there were only a couple of diners there. Décor wise it’s quite traditional and olde worlde, with some very old looking beams on the ceiling, as well as similarly aged supporting posts and these were adorned with plenty of horse brasses. The flooring was old flagstones whilst the walls were mostly a deep salmon colour, with khaki green wood panelling on the lower part and also cladding the bar counter. Large exposed brickwork chimney breasts were at either end, with wood burning stoves in the hearth, as well as a couple of old bread ovens, and farming implements on the mantelpiece. The left hand leg of the U looked a cosy spot, but unfortunately this seemed to have been taken over by a few punters and as many dogs, who had spread themselves out around the whole area, including quite a rotund gentleman strategically positioned to block the entranceway.
Beers on tap were London Pride along with Selkie and Rebellion IPA from the local Marlow Brewery, whilst a fourth pump appeared unused. The solitary cider was Strongbow, unfortunately. Overall, I really liked it in here and would certainly visit again if in the area.
On 30th March 2026
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2113 recommendations about 2011 pubs]
Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Old Swan Uppers
Traditional village pub with a remodelled U-shaped interior that still retains some character with exposed timbers, etc. With three of the four handpumps in use, I found the regular London Pride and local Rebellion IPA along with the seasonal Winter Royal (£5.30) from the latter brewery. With a friendly welcome from the barman and a good-natured atmosphere all round, this is quite an appealing alternative to the posher establishments nearby.
On 14th December 2025
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Old Swan Uppers
Very busy on our brief stop-off. The only change of note inside is that some of the beams have been painted white, never a good look in my book. The usual regional line-up (or ‘beers you have heard of’, depending on your bent). I went for a Marstons 61 Deep which was in very good shape, as befits this place’s reputation. They were getting set-up for a Eurovision party in the back room but the lass in the sequin dress very kindly allowed us to finish up our drinks rather than turfing us out into the squash of the main bar.
August 2014
The most obviously pubby pub in Crookham, with a nice atmosphere and friendly service. Traditional low-ceilinged black beamed bar at front for drinkers with some half-wood panelling, inglenook fireplaces and rooms further back for dining. Side gravel-laid beer garden. Five pumps four ales; Butcombe (very good), Pride (very good) Courage Best and Doom Bar (I think). Perhaps a bit of a dull line-up for the hardened ale drinker but the quality of the two I tried made up for it. Rated 8
On 14th May 2018
- rating: 8
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