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Swan Inn, Newbury
Newtown
Postal town: Newbury
RG20 9BH
Served areas
Reviews of Swan Inn (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about Swan Inn
A Hall and Woodhouse roadside pub with a busy restaurant slant, a 19th Century timber framed building which has been extended and modernised to good effect. Leaded windows, flag floors and lots of small snugs make it feel intimate and friendly. There is plenty of parking just off the main road, and there is a pleasant garden with seating which makes for a nice place to enjoy a pint, although there is a lot of road noise at busy times. The staff were very helpful and pleasant, while the regulars were a robust bunch, but accepting enough of our casual presence. Food was reasonable, and there was a large coffee machine for those who needed it. Beer was in excellent condition, and the pint of Badger Best I had was one of the best of that particular brew I can remember. Definitely worth stopping for a pint or two, a good place to eat and overall a decent pub.
On 18th May 2016
- rating: 7
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Peter Rydings left this review about Swan Inn
Can not add to what Quinno has said well worth a visit it was a very hot sunny day so we got the best out the beer Garden
On 5th August 2014
- rating: 10
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Quinno _ left this review about Swan Inn
An elegant Hall & Woodhouse outlet in a lovely building with beautiful grounds. Subject to a major refurb in 2008, it’s large inside with a number of different rooms and with an individual character in each. Claims medieval heritage (written, without irony, on a modern RSJ beam). Two H&W ales - Badger First Gold and a rather nice Hopeful Hop - served by a genuinely friendly barmaid. As mentioned below the garden with its little bridge and stream is fantastic and a must-visit on a summer’s day. It is, of course, mainly a food-led outlet but there’s plenty of scope to just drink by the low-beamed bar or outside. A positive first impression and I’d be keen to drop by again.
On 5th December 2013
- rating: 7
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Pub Details
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- Bar Billiards : No last updated 18 November 2013 by Michael Wright
- Beer Garden : Yes - Lovely garden, with a shallow stream - last updated 18 November 2013 by Michael Wright
- Car Park : Yes - Large, with overflow one - last updated 18 November 2013 by Michael Wright
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 18 November 2013 by Michael Wright
- Darts : No last updated 14 April 2014 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 14 April 2014 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 18 November 2013 by Michael Wright
- Karaoke : No last updated 14 April 2014 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 18 November 2013 by Michael Wright
- Pinball : No last updated 18 November 2013 by Michael Wright
- Pool Table : No last updated 18 November 2013 by Michael Wright
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 14 April 2014 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 14 April 2014 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : Yes - May be a bit awkward, car park is gravelled, and pub is on a slope - last updated 18 November 2013 by Michael Wright
