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Hours
Sun
12:00 - 22:30
Mon
12:00 - 22:00
Tue
12:00 - 23:00
Wed
12:00 - 23:00
Thu
12:00 - 23:00
Fri
12:00 - 23:00
Sat
12:00 - 23:00
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Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
393 reviews
Excellent
284
Very good
61
Average
22
Poor
18
Terrible
8
ellyolly
43 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
OMG I would encourage anyone visiting this area to visit the White Swan for their cosy and warm (open fire) atmosphere, lovely staff and delicious menu. We have tried a number of things on the menu but have to say the Pulled Pork Loaded Fries were a delight.
Gluten free ideal for hubby and it honestly fed three of us. Even when it started to go cold the flavour was still there and the cheese did not go hard like some places
A blooming lush time had by all
Oh and the band last week were cracking
Written 12 January 2024
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Emma D
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
Great place for everyone. We love this place for a family meal and this evening did not disappoint. When we arrived in was very busy and I was concerned that service may be slow, but they are clearly set up to deal with busy Saturday nights. The people that served us were all very friendly.
The food was great. There was too much of some dishes but there was no problem for them to box it up. Lovely family meal
Written 15 June 2024
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Trjj1984
Newcastle upon Tyne2 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
Our experience today was fantastic, from the moment we walked in to a warm friendly welcome, we were shown to our table and the menus explained.
Our 2 year old was given some cars and crayons to occupy his time which he loved.
We went with staff recommendations for food and were very satisfied both portion size and quality, three very happy guests.
A great level of service and friendly team, we will certainly be back.
Written 24 November 2023
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S3273
Manchester10 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
I normally love this place due to them catering for celiacs and their great GF menu only but after ordering drinks and ordering our food we were told the fryers had been used for their Xmas menu so nothing I had ordered and labelled as GF was actually gluten free..sorry but this is not acceptable and the only reason I had booked was for that reason and we wouldn’t have bothered booking if we knew places would just suddenly change for the Christmas period. I can’t actually believe a restaurant would remove so many options for people who can’t have it yet still have a menu stating so many are GF. The chef refused to change the oil and to be honest I won’t be returning due to the decision that the owner has obviously made that their Xmas menu should override anyone with allergies, change the whole menu if that is the case instead of just telling people once they have ordered drinks/food.
Written 2 December 2023
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gthomson_97
Newcastle upon Tyne16 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
The food at the White Swan is lovely. I’ve been numerous times as this is my local pub. However, the service doesn’t always match the standard of the food. There is a middle aged lady who works there, with brown hair who is fab, very friendly and attentive. Whenever this lady is on shift, you can’t fault it. However, this is the third time that I’ve been, where this lady hasn’t been on shift and the customer service in the pub is severely lacking. Tonight, the only interaction from staff we had, was to order our food and when it was served. The very basics were there, but I recommend staff avoid discussing personal conversations and online shopping, and focus on the customers who are dinning. If the younger staff have training in customer service, the pub will be spot on.
Written 6 November 2024
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Emma R
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Very disappointed and will NEVER be returning. Used to class here as my local however after todays experience I will never be returning. Firstly I ordered a beef and gravy sandwich to be told they haven’t got sandwiches on today and we were asked had anyone informed us of this which they hadn’t. Secondly when my boyfriend went to place his order the waitress had decided to leave the table. I then had no choice but to order the gammon which I asked to have fries with. My partner ordered pork loin and they did not ask what he would like with that I.e mash chips potatoes. No longer having placed our order I heard someone else place an order at the bar asking for a sandwich and to be told that’s fine. Then the waitress came over to our table to be told they had no mash to go with the pork but we never had an option.
Anyways when my meal came out the waitress asked who’s the steak and veg were baring in mind she was holding gammon (she hadn’t a clue) what she was handing out and it came with homemade chips which I did not request as I requested fries. The fries then came out soaking with grease and tasted heavily like grease too the pot they were served in also had a pool of grease at the bottom.Disappointed
Written 12 August 2023
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GlobalHedgehog
Dubai289 contributions
Jan 2025 • family
Great food, superb service and a welcoming atmosphere. Just make sure that if you come for a meal that you are hungry, very hungry...the portions are large and delicious...
Great place for a casual dinner or just dropping in for a quick pint. Parking can be an issue but it's worth the walk...
A real all season Pub that embraces events and includes outdoor seating for alfresco dining if the weather permits.
A wonderful place alongside theTyne that should not be overlooked..
Written 15 January 2025
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J M
Newcastle upon Tyne60 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
Came here last night as a family of 6 to celebrate a birthday. They had a Tuesday pizza/pasta special was was really good value and which most of us chose. We also shared some starters , the nachos were really nice and i'd recommend the potato skins with dips. Staff were lovely , attentive and very helpful. We will definitely be back. (my parents have been coming to this pub off and on since the 60's and so it's always good to come back with them for a visit)
Written 4 October 2022
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Gail H
44 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
Myself and three friends had the Christmas fayre menu. Two of us had prawn cocktail to start which was delicious. Then the Xmas dinner arrived and it was just delicious. Loads of very moist turkey ,Yorkshire puddings,creamy mash ,toasties,pigs in blankets stuffing and loads of piping hot fresh perfectly cooked vegetables.
We had two deserts which were also delish.
Service was excellent, atmosphere was lovely. Well worth the money. Excellent
Written 18 December 2024
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A Voice Of Experience
Newcastle upon Tyne340 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Visited this place a few times now when in the area but the last experience suggested it may be time to spread our wings and try elsewhere. Whilst prices are creeping up everywhere, they seem to have increased disproportionately at The White Swan. And sadly, the attention to detail and customer service has not improved to reflect. Ok, all staff have to learn, all places can get busy and sometimes mistakes can happen, but the moral of the story is when a pub / restaurant is lead from the front and not just allowed to trundle along, new staff will perform and pick up the right behaviours quicker, customers will feel that the place is managed and under control and mistakes will be reduced or resolved in a more structured manner. Smiles cost nothing, and given what we paid, I think the staff should have been rolling around on the floor with laughter never mind smiling.
Written 30 July 2023
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Ivor H
Newcastle upon Tyne19 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
We have been to the White Swan twice this month and we have been regular visitors to this delightful pub in the heart of the Tyne Valley for a number of years. Undoubtedly one of the best pubs around and the food is always exceptional, the service is great and the prices are very reasonable.
Even on weekdays the quality of the food remains excellent. Most of the restaurants around the area can learn a thing or two from the White Swan!
Written 1 September 2022
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Ronniepick
Rowlands Gill15 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
I arranged a Family Get together for 20 people Sat 23 Rd July which was superb from start to finish.
Communication was excellent from start. Manager got chef to email me menu so we could pre order, even adding meal on morning. We were sat comfortably together and even though there were 19 meals they all arrived within minutes of each other. The food was lovely, warm, veg in my opinion perfect so well done to chef kitchen staff and waiting staff. Bar staff were also excellent, friendly.
It was such a good day we all agreed that for our Xmas get together we will be returning here.
Written 24 July 2022
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Sarah S
Bishop Auckland60 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
Our family visit The White Swan regularly! It is a perfect family restaurant.
Easy booking online with the ability to alter reservations, speedy service and free ice cream with the ‘young eaters’. The outdoor area is a sun trap and with a slide and swings to occupy the children, in a safe space they cant leave without noticing. We have already booked for my mums 60th, I’m sure well be back before then!
Written 24 July 2022
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Dillan M
Hexham6 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
Came in Tuesday night, didn’t think to book but was lucky we got in. Busy place and lots of nice, attentive staff around. We went for the veggie pizza and the sweet chilli king prawn sizzler, with a side of pulled pork loaded fries. Was to die for. Will 100% be back. Look no further than this place at it has all you’d need. Would advise to book as it’s a busy place
Written 4 June 2024
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A Voice Of Experience
Newcastle upon Tyne340 contributions
Jun 2021 • family
As a lovely treat, our Son and his wife took us here for Steak Night on Monday evening. Was it good? No, it was better than that!
The pub itself is lovely inside but it was a beautiful evening so we sat in the garden at the rear and this was a good choice. The deal on steaks was something like two steaks and a bottle of wine for £25 - £30, sorry, can’t remember as we weren’t paying but whereby quite often on these deal nights, the steaks can be pretty average and the wine naff, these were very very good rumps and a seriously tasty Malbec. Highly recommended and may even be back next week.
Written 18 July 2021
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