The Swan at Southrop

4.4

342 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

An award-winning village pub, The Swan sits at the heart of the picture-perfect village of Southrop. Part of Thyme, an historic Cotswold estate, the menus celebrate the ingredients and flavours of the farm and kitchen garden, as well as using ingredients carefully sourced from local suppliers.

Locally distinct brews, wines and non-alcoholic drinks lead to an interesting drinks menu, with wines available by the glass. Our seasonal table menu ensures a country pub feel which has a good choice of simple, rustic dishes as well as your pub classic dishes.

Just a short stroll from Thyme, The Swan sits at the heart of the village of Southrop adjacent to the green. The Swan is characterised by low-slung ceilings, roaring fires and a spacious garden room. The higgledy-piggledy wooden furniture combined with bright stripes and Bertioli fabrics make the perfect setting for cosy feasting and simple merry-making.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
01367 850205
Website
https://www.thyme.co.uk/eat/the-swan
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Charlie Hibbert

Location
The Swan Southrop, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3NU
Neighborhood
Lechlade
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve
£67.50 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Welcome in the New Year at The Swan with a magnificent set dinner surrounded by friends and family and good cheer. A 3 course dinner to end the year in style ready to raise a glass to the next. £60 per person, plus service charge.

What 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Great for creative cocktails
Gloucestershire/Wiltshire
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Swan at Southrop offers a charming Cotswolds dining experience with "wonderful food and service." Guests enjoy a "lovely setting" with "gorgeous food" and "friendly and helpful staff." While some find the menu limited and prices high, the "delicious" meals and "excellent service" make it a recommended spot for an intimate outing.

342 Reviews

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Steve
Gloucestershire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The quality of the food was very good as was the service. It was very busy which was to be expected this however did result in a noisy experience.
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Marie-Ann
Oxford
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing . Super location, part of the Thyme group, but terrible food! Crab pave burnt then reheated, chips re-heated?? (Crispy skin-on fries were worse than a down market take away) & burgers on toasted brioche - completely blackened!! Did chef have night off??
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JM
Gloucestershire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting. Very attentive service. Food was good but considering the price I was expecting far better. Portions are on the small side and dishes come with no sides. For £28 in a pub (even if claiming to be a gastro pub) I would expect at least one side to be served and portions to be more generous.
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Rob
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and lovely atmosphere, plenty of space! Open fires a real treat.
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Nikhil
VIP
London
31 reviews
1.0
31 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience… apathetic service… hit and miss food… soup was good… lamb was burned … crème brûlée was average… too much money for a disappointing evening
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Thomas
London
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Having dined at The Swan multiple times this year, a distinct decline in standards has been noted. However, last night, 12th December, was a new low. The food was very poor, with one of two main courses (a "baked soufflé") inedible. This was drawn to the attention of the waitress, who essentially shrugged. When the bill was requested, further comments were made about the overall poor food standard but were totally ignored. Considering that the bill was 156.94 for 2 people, with one of the least expensive wines, this most certainly does not represent value for money. Sadly, as a Southrop resident, I will not be using this restaurant again.
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Poppy
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best pie I’ve EVER had!!! Lovely atmosphere and staff very attentive to us and the children.
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Craig
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic evening Couldn’t fault anything Superior food and staff with log fire
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Clare
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Swan was such a lovely surprise ! We walked into open fires private tables for intimate conversations, gentle music ,lovely smells and outstanding food, served with a smile and perfectly timed. Cant wait to go back ! Same table please ….. the Muscles with a brioche cream were totally original and absolutely delicious. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his Sunday lunch special… and a Yorkshire pudding that I would find impossible to replicate!!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything you want from a great night out. Really interesting menu, fantastic service, will definitely return
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FAQs

The Swan at Southrop is rated 4.4 stars by 342 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

The Swan Southrop, Lechlade, Gloucestershire GL7 3NU

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lechlade
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Charlie Hibbert
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.thyme.co.uk/eat/the-swan
Phone number
01367 850205

The Swan at Southrop

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve

Menu

What 342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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