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The Swan is a contemporary gastropub set in one of Farnborough's most charming buildings.
PRICE RANGE
US$8 - US$34
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
Bar, British, Gastropub, Pub, Healthy
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Great time at the Swan, on a very busy evening! Food and drink were very good and atmosphere in the pub was great. Staff were very attentive (as always), making this one of the best social venues in the area.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Really good Sunday roast- lots of veg, really decent roast potatoes etc. Good service. Nice setting. Pudding was okay. Crème brûlée and was not burnt on top, hence 4 stars and not five.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Absolutely perfect Sunday roast. The pork belly was amazing. Roast potatoes were fantastic too and plenty of gravy as well. Friendly staff and a really well ran place. Perfect for Farnborough.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Coming to this pub is always a delight! The food is always amazing, the atmosphere is great but the thing that makes this place shine is the staff! George and Millie looked after us today and as always, couldn’t do enough. They really make you...feel at home in the swan and always go that extra mile to make sure you’re having a great night whether your just visiting for a drink or sitting and having a meal. Best pub in the area by a country mile! Keep doing what your doing because it’s workingMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Myself and 5 friends hired one of the igloos last week, amazing setting, they have done a fab job turning it into a winter wonderland. £30 for the igloo and a bottle of fizz included, absolute bargain! , the winter menu has so much on...it, We all Had different meals and every single one them looked lovely! Everyone enjoyed their food( sprouts were a massive hit) lol Igloos were lovely and warm, little table top heater in there and extra blankets if you needed them 😃 Big shout out to Tom and Jess, they checked on us regularly to see if we needed more drinks/pudding etc, will certainly be back to taste some more of the winter wonderland menu 😃More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

The winter wonderland setting is a really nice place to sit and chill with friends over food. I’d recommend hiring an igloo.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

If the steak is always this good, they should visitors know before hand, this rump would have been even beter closer to rare!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 14 October 2023

We arrived with a warm welcome on a Saturday evening but were refused service after we were seen socialising with a a trans woman. We had two drinks and we bought a drink for a local trans lady but we’re refused service and we’re told...to leave after this. There was definitely a prominent prejudice from the bald gentleman behind the bar and we felt sorry for the lady we were socialising with. They definitely won’t be seeing a penny from us again and I hope other follow suit.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 13 October 2023

Wow! What an amazing place to eat - Food - Atmosphere - Staff fantastic - dropped in last Sunday on our way to Heathrow - Sunday Lunch superb - dropped in again this lunchtime on our way back home - Just perfect - Thankyou to...all the staff - If I could give a rating out of 100 it would be 110 - once again thankyouMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 5 October 2023

Had a great time at the Swan in Farnborough. Food was delicious and the beer (Market Porter) was spot on. Burgers were tasty, cottage pie was spot on and steak done to perfection ... hot spicy chicken wings are the perfect starter!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023 via mobile

A real gem in Farnborough. Everything was cooked to perfection and first-class service from George. It has an excellent selection of draught beers and a lovely beer garden to boot. Cheers George will definitely be back soon!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

Best roast i have had in years.fresh veg,crispy potatoes and tender beef with oddles of home cooked gravy

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

Always a very welcoming place to go into! Great service and lovely food. Bonus that it is dog friendly.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

Had a fab night. Food was excellent highly recommend the Caesar salad which I had. All the staff were attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend will be coming again.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 12 September 2023

We had a large group dinner at the Swan and had fantastic service. Caitlin was our server and she was attentive and helpful!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Response from A_Traveller007 | Reviewed this property |
The Swan is now owned by the same people as the Aviator and is now only a Gastropub.
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Response from Joy T | Reviewed this property |
The Swan is newly renovated & open for business. Good food there!
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The Swan is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5