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Black Swan Public House

4.6
4.6
382 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
Welcome to The Black Swan. Inspired by the pubs I fell in love with on my various travels, this re-interpretation of the neighborhood Public House represents an eclectic and updated take on the traditional pub. The Black Swan explores, embraces and combines various cultural influences to appeal to different tastes, offering unique and innovative dishes like Indian-inspired curries and pastas alongside more classic dishes like Shepherd’s Pie and Fish and Chips. I purposefully divided the restaurant into four distinct areas in order to offer something for everyone and I encourage all our neighbors to stop in at any hour, day or night. So come raise a glass with me at The Black Swan Public House, where everyone is Welcome. - Chef James

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, English, European

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (732) 361-7159

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    James Avery

  • Neighborhood

    Asbury Park

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 382 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Gastro Pub

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    Go for drinks and that’s it. The food is among the worst in AP. (I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised by an English/Irish pub. We’re not exactly known for our culinary skills) I really want to like this place within walking distance and have given it at least a half dozen tries. The food is seriously awful.
  2. JeffS

    New York Area

    121 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Black Swan is ok. The food is decent but a bit overpriced. The sound is more than energetic, it is very echoey with beat music underscoring it all. Great cocktails though...
  3. Brenna

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was absolutely amazing. I still can’t get that baked Brie out of my head. We will be returning!!!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Special drinks were not special. But food was good
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A table for 2 near a widow along the road is a must. It is a small room away from all the other diners, the best ambiance of the whole restaurant. The steak bites appetizer was delicious. Fish and chips was delicious, but on the small side. We will definitely be back!!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! The reverse cowgirl drink is amazing! Food was great, service was amazing, would def go back
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was awesome. Great atmosphere!! Delicious food with a perfect date!!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience5
    The restaurant was mostly empty and not a crowd that demanded turning over tables quickly. However, the waiter circled the table several times waiting to take our order. Then, afterward, he was circling the table again, seeing if bill ready to be paid yet.In addition, the woman kept coming over to clear the table and we clearly weren’t finished yet. It made for a VERY uncomfortable and rushed feeling. We were out celebrating a milestone birthday, and the waitstaff really ruined the experience we anticipated!
  9. KathyW

    Atlantic City

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The décor is very pretty but we went on a Sunday afternoon and found it to be very noisy. My husband liked his mean but I should have gone with one of the meals our waitress recommended. I didn't really like the burger. We may go back again, but I'll follow the recommendations next time.
  10. DonnaD

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    It was a disco brunch which was so much fun couldn't deviate off brunch menu for those finicky eaters My omelette was okay ambiance was so much fun dancing and singing very fun
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wry loud but good food would go back when no events are happening
  12. ReeseW

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was not particularly hungry but went with my husband since he was starving … the shrimp app was amazing the French onion soup was amazing and my husband got the special Guinness stew. Oh did i mention i was not hungry… had a bite of all of it. Can’t wait to go back hungry so delicious
  13. Lisa

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wanted to try somewhere different. It was charming 🤩
  14. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for brunch! Delicious would go back again.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Had an amazing waitress. Funny and made great suggestions. The atmosphere was beautiful.
  16. MaryEllenS

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Casual dinner out, upscale pub food. The lobster roll is awesome.
  17. Edward

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    I had made reservations at for Lunch at the Black Swan on Saturday, February 11th, at 1:00 pm and by 5:00pm both my date and I contracted food positing which we became deathly ill for three days. Being 67 this could have very life threating to me. We had Steak Tips for an app, she had the Duck, and I had the Flounder, with desert at the end. I won't go into the details of what food poising does to you, but it's not fun. I plan to call Black Swan Owner / Management and the Board of Health to log a serious complaint.
  18. Fabulous

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a fun place to go. Live music on Thursday nights. Tom is the best waiter!!!
  19. Average

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Restaurant decor was awesome! Very festive for Valentine’s Day! A real English pub feel all around. The food was so-so - lacking flavor (filet) and undercooked (flounder). Our waitress did not address our table until 15 min after we were seated. And then we were told at the end of our dinner that we had overstayed our reservation. Overall, I would give this restaurant one last try -the ambiance was unique and very welcoming. Plus, the chef is very well known in the area.
  20. blkbrrry

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    one of my favorite places to eat in asbury park. i've also had a friend's birthday party in back in the vault, which is a great little space for celebrations with friends or family.
  21. CeeFar74

    New York Area

    145 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    145 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Solid eats but very loud and overpriced.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and a great experience here
  23. cuttremo

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shepards pie was very good, associated taster needed a grill option for his chicken . Other taster liked his fish n chips. Friend had salmon and liked it . Overall good
  24. JaimeS

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful place and great ambiance. We loved the room in front by the windows (we didn’t sit there though). Food was delicious! Only small thing was I didn’t like one of my drinks, and it took us 25 mins to find our waiter. However the bar side was getting slammed. Cocktails were good, nicely presented, and different. Definitely coming back!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time there and we loved it! We wanted to try a
  26. Adam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Atmosphere, people, and food were fantastic. It was even better than expected.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome! Food was great service wonderful!
  28. SuzanneB

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Asked for the tea room to be quieter as we were celebrating a birthday. When we arrived we were told people were paying. We were early so that was fine. The. 20 mins later we were told that we would not be able to get the tea room as the party were still there and had been for over 2 hours- the food was slow as well as the restaurant very noisy. I’ve been going to this restaurant on a regular basis since it opened but the service is slipping.
  29. NicoleM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic ambiance, great menu selection and food was fab. Highly recommend.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food in a really nice atmosphere. Drink options are also great
  31. ERICAP

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service! Cocktails were amazing and the food was very tasty.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Love this place! Super cute.
  33. tWiNkLeNsHiNe531

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was lovely with excellent communication skills
  34. LocalFineDiner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It was our first visit and we enjoyed everything very much. Will return for sure. Aside from the bar beverages being a bit over priced all else was very well done. Harry, our server was excellent and so were the rest of the staff from the hostess to the runners and the table busers, all very courteous and professional.
  35. RosanneP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Happy Hour in the pub. Absolutely delicious appies for $7 each on Happy Hour menu. Great deals for $20/pint and select entrees. Everything was delicious - tater tots, pierogis, corned beef sliders. Off HH menu, delicious mac ‘n cheese, onion soup and GREAT Scotch egg, the freshest most delicious we have ever had - the egg was line soft boiled, we don’t know how they did it!. Kim was so friendly and suggested pacing the way the food came out so everything was hot and not too much on the table at once. She pulled together two hightops for us and was cheerful and helpful throughout. Great pub atmosphere, delicious food, great service, great prices, can’t wait to go back!
  36. Tammy

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Definitely not like it was when it first opened. Short staff with a full house of guests. Food is not the same quality as it was.
  37. SuzanneB

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    It was really noisy - there was a very lively trivia night and i was almost unbearable - too noisy. The tea room would have been better. Service was slow and the peas were over salted. I have been coming here since the day it opened and this meal was the first that was sub par. I would recommend avoiding tuesdays.
  38. SarahW

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It is special place you can taste full english brrakfast.
  39. GlenG

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite new places!!! Great food and cocktails, awesome ambiance and every visit so far......amazing service !
  40. Debra

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about my experience was excellent from the minute I walked in.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Black Swan Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 361-7159.

Black Swan Public House is rated 4.6 stars by 382 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Black Swan Public House

601 Mattison Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Asbury Park

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, English, European

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    James Avery

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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