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The Swan Salford, Salford, Bedfordshire

The Swan Salford

4.2
4.2
816 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
The Swan Salford is an attractive Edwardian pub in a lovely village setting, just 10 minutes from central Milton Keynes (1-mile jnt 13 M1). It's perfect for a drink after work and as somewhere to meet eat and drink with friends. The Swan combines classic pub
grub with modern brasserie dishes. We serve food all day. Drink quality draught beers, ale on hand pump plus a carefully chosen wine list with quality variety value. Meetings and private dining are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01908 281008
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The converted barn at The Swan with its exposed beams of painted brick has space for a grand dining table seating up to 28 people or we can remove or reconfigure the table for a cocktail party or business meeting. A projector & screen, blackout blinds and flipcharts are available for your business needs.
  • Neighborhood
    Salford
  • Parking details
    Front and rear car park within the grounds of the pub
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 816 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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  • Bedfordshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Swan Salford offers a charming atmosphere with "great food" and "excellent service" praised by many. Standout features include a diverse menu with options for dietary needs and delightful desserts. Although service can occasionally be inconsistent, the warm ambiance and welcoming staff make it a "fantastic place" worth visiting.

816 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice welcome, friendly team, good atmosphere. Food not as good as the other times we have been. Beef overcooked, not enough veg, overcooked stuffing and tasteless Cauliflower mornay. Real shame.
    The Swan SalfordResponded on September 10, 2024
    Hi Andre, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I'm sorry to hear your recent visit wasnt up to our peachy standard we strive ourselves on. we are always striving to do better and hope your next visit with us can prove this. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards Chelsea

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  2. Lorraine

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely lunch at the Swan at Salford. Great food and very good service. A very enjoyable lunch.
    The Swan SalfordResponded on September 10, 2024
    Hi Lorraine, Thank you so much for this lovely review!

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  3. Jonathan

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very pleasant experience, made better by the server Niall
    The Swan SalfordResponded on September 10, 2024
    Hi Jonathan, so glad to hear you had an amazing night made ever more special by Nile. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Pandi

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from our waitress, but pity the olives not available as a starter
    The Swan SalfordResponded on August 22, 2024
    Hi Pandi, thank you for the review! Keep your eyes peeled on our Autumn menu update for these to come back.

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  5. Minn

    Buckinghamshire

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at the Swan, Salford. Outside on their garden, crab tart, great Sunday roast pork with stuffing. More than you could eat and still they offered more roast potatoes and/or Yorkshire Pud. Delicious.
    The Swan SalfordResponded on August 8, 2024
    Hi Minn. Its great to hear you had a lovely visit again! Thank you for the review! Best regards The whole team

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  6. Kimberleyward

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We regularly come here as food is always fabulous. Service can be hit and miss depending on who is on, but today was shocking. We were the only people in the restaurant and felt like an inconvenience. We had to ask for everything and ended up paying on the app to leave. If this was my first time I would not be back. Not sure what happened but it wasn’t good. Also - it’s lovely to have all the doors open in the summer but the hundreds of flies around our table, not so good 🤢
    The Swan SalfordResponded on August 8, 2024
    Hi Kimberley Thank you for taking the time let us know about your recent experience with us here at the Swan. We are deeply saddened to hear your visit wasn't to the usual standard we normally uphold ourselves to. Being an old establishment we unfortunately do not have any air conditioning and try our best to make a comfortable environment for all of our guests by opening up the doors and windows. However being in a rural area this does welcome unwanted guests like the flies. I would personally like to welcome you back for a main course on us to experience the service we strive ourselves on. Best Regards Chelsea

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  7. Gary

    Leicestershire

    87 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was lovely, except our waitress did not bother to ask about dessert nor bring the menu back, so we just left.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good service, nice food (though over priced), volume of music could do with being adjusted downward

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been coming to this place many times over the years and my last review was very good. Unfortunately today I had to leave before I could order the food. Standards were low today, certainly below what I expect from this place. The table we sat at was very sticky to touch, service was abrupt and invisible and I could see through into the kitchen and didn’t like what I could see in terms of hygiene. My partner and I walked out. I’d have mentioned it to the staff but they were not visible. It wasn’t that busy.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best roast around the potatoes where to die for

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The Swan Salford is rated 4.2 stars by 816 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Swan Salford

2 Wavendon Road, Salford, Bedfordshire MK17 8BD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Salford
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Front and rear car park within the grounds of the pub
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01908 281008
  • Private party facilities
    The converted barn at The Swan with its exposed beams of painted brick has space for a grand dining table seating up to 28 people or we can remove or reconfigure the table for a cocktail party or business meeting. A projector & screen, blackout blinds and flipcharts are available for your business needs.
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