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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 5 days ago

Had a great night with my Canadian friend and was served by 2 lovely ladies Caitlin and Josie! We all had a great time chatting about our travels!

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

Thank you so much for the 5* review Ronil! We are so glad we were able to provide you both such a positive experience. Josie and Caitlin cannot wait to see you again to talk all about where you go next!

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

This is a regular haunt for me to meet up with friends when visiting Milton Keynes. It’s consistently good - lovely service, delicious food, interesting menu and very attractive decor. It’s a pleasure to eat there!

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review Andie! We're so glad you visit us so regularly and always enjoy your experience. We can't wait to see you all again soon.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Friday 01/03/2024. Just arrived home after a very disappointing experience in your restaurant. Arrived at 13.25. Young lady came to take our order. So far so good. But then we were told there were no lamb shanks, plus two other dishes not available.(can’t remember what...they were) so we both ordered Beef pie and mash. Not the most suitable meal on our 56th wedding anniversary. When it arrived the plate was cold as was the food, so we complained and the waitress then exchanged them for two more. The plates were cold again but the pies and mash were hot. The pudding menu had 2 items missing, so we settled for apple crumble and treacle tart. It was at times rather cold in the restaurant, but it did warm up when sun shone through the windows. The final bill comprising of 2 glasses of wine, 175/125 ml half a shandy 2 pie and mash, 1 whole grain mustard and 2 puddings came £66.88, although the waitress did deduct £8.00 for the bad experience. Total bill £58.88. Not the best wedding anniversary lunch we have ever had, So we will not be back for our 60th. James GoffMore

Date of visit: March 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hi James, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we are so sorry to have disappointed for such a lovely occasion. We are going through some transitions in the kitchen at present and are working hard with our new head chef...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

After a change in the kitchen and a new chef we were so pleased our local was back to its old high standards. We both had the lamb shank special roast and it was delicious. We’d hoped we might have had room for dessert but...we were too full, maybe next time. Service was as usual brilliant. It was lovely to see it busy in both the bar and the restaurant.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hi Janine, thank you so much for the 5* review! We're so glad you're enjoying the specials on the menu and love having you both drink and dine with us. We'll make sure we have desserts on hand ready for your next visit!

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We had a lovely meal at the Swan and the waitresses Angelina and Catlin were wonderful and nothing was too much trouble they really looked after the four of us and made a very pleasant evening. We will definitely be back and hopefully we will...be served again by Angelina and Catlin 😊More

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hi John, thank you for leaving us such a lovely review. We're so glad you had a positive experience with us and I'm sure the girls would love to serve you again soon.

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Angelina and Catlin were amazing, food was brilliant, lovely atmosphere and ambience. Definitely will be returning.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your 5* review Nicki! We're so glad you had such an enjoyable experience with us, and that Caitlin and Angelina were able to provide our usual great service for you. We will definitely pass on your kind words to them,...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We always find that the Swan is a great choice for a meal out and our latest visit (five friends for a 60th birthday celebration) was no exception. Thanks to Caitlin and Craig for great friendly, attentive service, despite it being a busy Friday night....The food was delicious as ever. The layout of the restaurant is very relaxed and welcoming, and we didn’t feel at all rushed at the end of the meal. Always happy to recommend!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi Kev, thank you for leaving us such a nice review! We are so glad Craig and Caitlin were able to provide you with such excellent service, and will pass your kind words onto them. We would love to have you back again soon.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Wow. What a great meal. The food was just fantastic. It has improved no end since my last visit. Craig is just so attentive and fabulous. Honestly give it a try the change of chef has made such a difference.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi Jacqui, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review about our lovely little pub! Craig is definitely an asset to the team, and we're glad he helped you have such a great experience with us. We hope to see...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Me and my husband visited this restaurant yesterday evening and it did not disappoint. We were seated by a lovely young lady who we didn't get the name of, but was brilliant all throughout the service. We both had starters and mains and they were...absolutely beautiful. The atmosphere was exactly what you would expect on valentines evening, the table was set with rose petals and a lovely candle in the middle. The service, food and atmosphere was on point. We can't wait to return.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a nice review! Our team always go the extra mile to make our guests' experiences special, especially on big occasions and we're glad that your Valentines visit was no different. We can't wait...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Perfect valentines night. Food and service was great as always. Craige and Caitlin went the extra mile to make it special👍More

Date of visit: February 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review - it means so much to us! We're glad our team did such a great job of making your Valentines so special, and will pass your comments on to them. We...More

Reviewed 4 February 2024

Celebrated a birthday with our friend who hadn’t visited before,our Sunday roast was as always fresh,hot and delicious. The staff here are always friendly,the bar and restaurant comfortable year round and our chosen for consistently great service!

Date of visit: January 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad you had a great experience with us, and enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast. We can't wait to see you again soon.

Reviewed 26 January 2024

£18 for 2 yummy courses from set lunch / early evening menu. As we tried each other dishes can thoroughly recommend the Sea Bass and seafood risotto and the pulled pork bonbon (1 with dauphinoise and 1 with gorgeous chips). All 3 desserts tried and...shared and couldn't decide best - though sticky toffee pudding with coffee bean caramel sauce followed as a close second by salted caramel creme brulelle probably right order (but very close). Not a fast service but as cooked to order more than acceptable! Great staffMore

Date of visit: January 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 30 January 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a lovely 5* review! We are delighted that your experience with us was so positive, and can't wait to see you again soon - we'll make sure to reserve you a brulee and sticky...More

Reviewed 25 January 2024 via mobile

Went for a family dinner on a Tuesday night and ordered 2 sea bass risotto, a sirloin steak and 2 burgers. We are local and we have been trying to convince ourselves that it would get better. It hasn’t. This is a Gordons Nightmare in...need of a major makeover in the kitchen. The risotto was swimming in grease and totally inedible. Steak was overcooked and truffle fries were covered in cold cheese … it was pretty bad. We really wanted this to be good but it wasn’t. Last time we went the steak was again overcooked but the chicken burger was pink - that’s the first time I’ve ever sent food back. I’m done now - we wont be coming back for food unless it starts to get better reviews. Next time I think the Wavendon Arms or the Carrington Arms - they really know how to do good pub food.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 26 January 2024

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, and leave feedback for the kitchen team. We are so sorry that your experience was not up to our usual standards on this occasion. If you could email us on info@theswan-mkvillage.co.uk with the time...More

Reviewed 23 January 2024

This spot used to be lovely but our experience was really poor. In the middle of January the heating wasnt working, there were sporadic heaters around but they really didnt keep the place warm. They were short staffed, our food was late and we watched...the waitresses at the pass touch the meat on every plate to check how warm it was. Totally unacceptable. Our roast dinner was mediocre, only the slice of roast beef and the yorkshire pudding were nice, everything else on the plate was undercooked. Very disappointed. Will not be coming back.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 29 January 2024

We are so sorry to hear that your dining experience with us has been a negative one on this occasion and thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback. Unfortunately we have had some issues with our central heating, and made all...More

Reviewed 21 January 2024

Awful experience (again) at my beautiful local pub. Over the last year or so we keep giving it 'one more chance', only to be disappointed each time. Examples of experience on various occasions; Watery, no flavour, unedible mac n cheese - when told, staff just...response of 'oh really' No pigs in blankets - 2weeks before Christmas! Visited NYE afternoon for drinks to find no Guiness - on NYE! - I bet that went down well on one of the busiest nights! Ordered skinny and chunky chips on one occasion - brought out 2 skinny of which one looked good and other bucket shrivelled up dark rank looking chips. When mentioned to Manager she she said 'we're out of chunky chips!' I then pointed to the ones we had been served and she reluctantly said 'so do you want me to change them then?' Last night (20/01) absolutely freezing inside - kept our coats on for an hour - my husband even had to put his hat back on - radiators stone cold. Manager came round to where we sat by disused fire and said 'I need some logs'. My daughter got up and moved her chair, Manager took 2 logs and walked off. Didn't know if she was coming back for more, my daughter remained standing, until we eventually decided she wasn't coming back. No thank you or apology for disturbing us. Awful service as usual.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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General Manager, Owner at The Swan Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 24 January 2024

Hi _llee66, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so sorry that your recent experiences have been disappointing ones. Please could you email us some more information on info@theswan-mkvillage.co.uk so we can look into these issues further?

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