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The Swan, Burnley
Burnley
BB11 1NQ
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Old Boots left this review about The Swan
Smallish town centre pub apparently tied to Thwaites, one main room on entering with counter to left, there’s a snug to the right and a room with a pool table behind. Usual mix of old and new encountered in this kind of pub where some bits are updated but they can’t be bothered or maybe can’t afford to renew other parts. In this case the snug, apart from upholstery on the benches, chairs and stools, appears to be untouched, there is a bit of grey woodwork of course, you just can’t escape it, but the old photos decorating the room were interesting. It has a window so you can see in from the main bar, useful for avoiding unsavoury characters such as Pubs Galore reviewers. Screens and machines in the main room, a narrow affair. There’s also piped music which a Vicky Pollard lookalike couldn’t hear - must be deaf, yes but no but... £4.80 for Thwaites IPA seemed excessive to me for a 4 % beer although in good nick, but no but no, other places in Burnley were sub £3 for comparable beers! The second pull had Thwaites Gold, and the usual fizzy stuff was on a low T-Bar. Mix of ages but not the most pleasant pub I’ve ever been in or been robbed in.
On 24th September 2021
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ROB Camra left this review about Swan Hotel
A good looking pub from the outside. Inside it's got great potential, but is a bit shabby and needs some TLC from Thwaites. Several small rooms with flag floors and there's a pool table and a table football, there's also a beer garden at the rear. Good music being played, although it was much too loud. Service was poor as the barman had to be told I was waiting, despite it being quiet. Asked for the Wainwright which was the only cask ale available. It went off halfway through being poured. The barman didn't know if they had anymore and didn't know how to change it even if they had. I ended up with a half of Carling at £1.50. This could be a really good pub, sadly, at the moment, it just isn't.
On 12th October 2015
- rating: 4
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Al Bundy left this review about Swan Hotel
A bit of a dive but its friendly enough. Lots of Union Jacks hanging around which was nice. A Thwaites pub but not the best selection. Could do with a refurb.
On 16th September 2015
- rating: 6
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Peter Rydings left this review about Swan Hotel
Always was a good pub but struggling now with a wetherspoons at each side of it yes Tim Martin you are really saving our pubs with your campaign fell sorry for the Landlord nice clean pub but can not compete
On 7th September 2014
- rating: 8
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Pete Bony left this review about Swan Hotel
Great pub for a night out, plenty of spirits, both from the top shelf and from the "other side". Well worth a visit!!!!
On 23rd October 2006
- rating: 10
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graem barsby left this review about Swan Hotel
best pint in BURNLEY a bit in need of a paint job but still the best
On 25th April 2004
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2 recommendations about 2 pubs]