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Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
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We found this pub on trip advisor when we looking at places to eat. Although it is slightly out of the town centre it is well worth the effort as the food is so good. We enjoyed it so much that we returned on the...following night. There were 3 of us and we all had different dishes but every one of them was great. I have to say that the luxury fish pie was the best I'd ever tasted. We also shared the death by chocolate dessert which was heavenly!More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Good food good drink ! Enjoyed the box cider (or cyder for my Cornish friends ) 10/10 would recommend for any Yorkshire man/ woman to this far from home

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

It was so good that I returned for dinner the following evening. Lovely traditional pub with a great menu and specials. Great value too for both the food and drink. Book in advance as this is a v popular pub

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago

It was a Friday night and there was a lively atmosphere. The beer (Proper Job) was excellent and the food likewise - fresh sardines from the “specials” menu and goat cheese and tapenade crostini for starters, pork arancini and vegetarian tagine - everything was delicious....The service was very friendly and most efficient. We had a lovely evening.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Came to eat here last night & wasn't disappointed. We were lucky as they had a cancellation despite the place being full. The lovely French chef came to enquire personally about my dietary restrictions & cooked a great fish meal to suit. The menu is...varied with good choice of fish & veggie dishes. Given its popularity the menu is surprisingly reasonably priced. Will definitely return but next time we'll book!More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

My family & I have frequented this great gastro pub for almost three years & it’s about time I reviewed this lovely friendly pub. The staff are always polite whilst delivering great food to the table.. Lovely garden to enjoy in the summer.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

What a great place. Staff are super friendly and service was fantastic. Great range of beers, food was great value and delicious. Will be going back when we next visit Swanage.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We had a marvellous meal at the Black Swan - beautifully prepared fresh fish, venison bouguignon, great starters and puddings - all in a very quaint old pub with friendly service. They have a vegan option.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Can see why this place gets packed out and you need to book. Was on a few days vocational trip with family to Swanage and did my homework first as only found two pubs worth eating at and this was one of them which is...all down to the Chef. My Son couldn't decide which main course to have and he was given a taster of the one he didn't chose later (the pork belly) which he said was delicious although what we did pick was very good too. The meals here are value for money as have eaten at far dearer places where the food wasn't so good and you could tell Chef had a passion for his craft.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Food was amazing, staff were very nice and friendly. Dogs and kids welcome and really nice atmosphere. The chef came out to check we were happy with the food which was a lovely personal touch. Highly recommend!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Googled where to eat in Swanage and the Black Swan was very highly rated. Booked a table and really enjoyed the food. The blade of beef was easily the best I have ever had - and is served with a delicious sauce. The prices were...reasonable and the service excellent. Will certainly book another table for dinner on our next visit to Swanage.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing place, what a find! The food was truly out of this world, and the service is equally second to none. The beef ribs were absolutely massive and equally so tasty and the pork belly was so well cooked. If you’re in or plan to...be near Swanage then this place is a must visit!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 11 February 2024 via mobile

Always a surprise what we are having to eat as the blackboard menu changes frequently supplementing the main menu.Hubby was delighted soup was on the menu which is his favourite starter.I had the mushroom vol vent which was totally different from normal but still tasty.Tried...Partridge two ways which was a first it was good.Hubby had fish pie which was runnier than normal but he still enjoyed it.Love the toffee honeycomb sundae for dessert.All washed down with a bottle of wine.Service was good and friendly.We will be back in a weeks time.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 7 December 2023

Happy to have discovered this place while searching for somewhere to eat last night while staying in Swanage. Nice welcome, even though we hadn't booked. Food was lovely, I tried the beetroot chilli & thoroughly enjoyed my meal. So much so we're returning this evening....Very knowledgeable server & a great pub atmosphere. Place was busy which is always a good sign . Plenty of choices & a changing ' specials board' One of the better places in our opinion to eat in Swanage. Worth the little walk up the hill from the town where we've tried most restaurants & pubs.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 7 December 2023 via mobile

Had our Christmas meal last night, 6th December, what can I say, very helpful staff, food was amazing and very tasty. Book a table, you will not be disappointed. Merry Christmas to you all, and thanks for a lovely evening.

Date of visit: December 2023
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  • Food: 4.5
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  • Value: 4.5
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