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The White Swan - Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk

The White Swan - Gressenhall

4.5
4.5
542 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
The White Swan in Gressenhall is a beautiful country pub full of community spirit!
We're passionate about local beer, friendly welcoming service and proper pub food done well. The menu features beer battered fish & chips, local sausage & mash and homemade curry. You'll find classic pub fayre with a signature touch using fresh, seasonal & local produce and a kids menu too. Sunday roast served up family style so everyone can dig in and enjoy.

Relaxed & informal atmosphere, a cosy & enclosed garden to the rear with a kids play area, and garden room available for private hire.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01362 861296
  • Website
    https://www.thewhiteswangressenhall.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Pete Murrell
  • Location
    The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4DU
  • Neighborhood
    Dereham
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 542 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Swan in Gressenhall is a delightful community pub praised for its "delicious food," "friendly service," and "great atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "excellent value" and "lovely setting." While some note occasional service delays, the staff's dedication and warmth shine through. It's a popular spot, so reservations are recommended.

542 Reviews

  1. Norman

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent environment, terrific grub and first class service. Top draw all around.

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  2. Fiona

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the White Swan, won't be our last! The food was beautiful, service was great and the whole atmosphere was lovely!

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  3. Sandra

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went today 17th Feb as it was my husband's birthday. The food and service were very good. We reserved a table and had requested a high chair and a table with a dog. Both were sorted and ready for our arrival. Good value for money, will definitely go again.

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  4. Barry

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    On arrival there wasn’t much parking. Greeted ok but the staff seemed stressed in a chaotic environment, we watched orders coming back whilst we waited to be served. Once seated the staff took someone else’s drink order that we saw to be just seated after us. Menu limited with repeated items on specials menu. Food was mediocre. Never seen so much oil drip from a beef burger. Price was not satisfying either. The place seems very confused, mixing dining with Friday night drinkers.

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  5. Wil

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was nice, however took 40 mins for drinks to turn up. Had pre-booked a tables for valentines day however half of the menu had ran out by out pre booked time. Mains came out before starters. Overall service let down the night.

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  6. Oksana

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased with this restaurant. The waitress was great at her job. We would like to come back again. Thank you🙏

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  7. Rod

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentines Day, meal, overbooked, understaffed, long waits, food quality average, main course not as menu. Staff were aware of the problems but poor excuses. 20% discount given, but didn't really make up for disappointment of the evening. Table reservation showed ours for 6pm and another for 8pm which made you hurried before you had even ordered and certainly not achievable with all the delays.

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  8. Louise

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food. Friendly service. Excellent value.

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  9. Sian

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were amazing, greeted us on arrival. There only seemed two front of house staff. They worked so hard, but were so cheerful and gave is great service The food was great, well cooked and it was good value for money

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  10. Sarah

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely meal and drinks. Steaks were delicious I was informed and my burger was very nice. Lovely atmosphere and a lovely log burner added to it. Fair price too. Staff very attentive. Very nice evening.

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The White Swan - Gressenhall is rated 4.5 stars by 542 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The White Swan - Gressenhall

The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4DU

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dereham
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pete Murrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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