The Black Swan Ockham

Name: The Black Swan Ockham
Address: Old Lane, Ockham, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT11 1NG
Telephone: 01932 862364
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (3243)

£26 to £40

British

Old Lane, Ockham, Surrey KT11 1NG

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for special occasions

The Black Swan Ockham nestled in the idyllic Surrey countryside is the local culinary hotspot, offering an inventive British menu using some of the best in fresh local & seasonal produce.

A delightfully eclectic eatery the pub & restaurant presents a stunning international wine list, a great selection of real ales and a cosmopolitan décor with open fires and plenty of comfy seating. During the summer months enjoy one of Surrey"s finest Al fresco dining experiences in our beautiful gardens.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01932 862364
Website
http://www.blackswanockham.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Graeme Terrell

Location
Old Lane, Ockham, Surrey KT11 1NG
Neighborhood
Cobham
Parking details
Large car park with over 100 spaces, plus our overflow car park of up to 20 cars
Public transit
There is no direct public transport to the pub. The nearest train station is Effingham Junction just under 1 mile away with taxi"s available from the station.
Entertainment
OUTDOOR CINEMA 10/09/17 outdoor cinema event on the 10th of September. we are showing Top Gun on the big screen for £19.95 for adults £10 for kids. This includes a BBQ, popcorn, sweets and a soft drink!! still a few tickets left. Just ask the team BONFIRE NIGHT 06/11/17This is a massive event where we will be pulling out all the stops with a huge bonfire and firework display. just ask for details, we will be happy to chat about it.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

Prix-Fixe Menu
£18.00 - £22.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Your New Flavour Fixe Our all-new Prix-Fixe menu runs Monday-Thursday, 12pm-8pm 2 course £18 3 course £22

What 3,243 people are saying

The Black Swan Ockham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Surrey
Great for brunch
Surrey
Great for outdoor dining
Surrey
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Black Swan Ockham offers a charming setting with a "beautiful garden" and "friendly staff." Diners appreciate the "varied menu" and "delicious food," particularly the desserts. While service can be slow, the staff are "attentive and helpful," ensuring a "warm and inviting" atmosphere. The restaurant is "dog-friendly" and ideal for family outings, making it a "hidden jewel" in Surrey.

3,243 Reviews

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Charlotte
London1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely visit! Thank you! Mia our waitress was absolutely lovely!!!
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Tamara
London1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I had an early lunch at The Black Swan and we absolutely loved it all. The Sunday lunch was tempting, but we heard, it turned out to be a mistake, from the server that the special was a fish pie, which we both wanted to order. However, it turned out that it is only served in the week, BUT!!!! We thought it was a divine intervention by the name of Barbie, their wonderful manager who said that she will ask the chef as it is only the start and with the big smile, she came back and said the chef will do it for us! How amazing! And it was absolutely delicious. The service, the place itself, we had the table outside, the food and what we saw as their Sunday roast, was magnificent! We both highly recommend the restaurant as we felt quite special with the way we were treated by Barbie and Mia, our server. THANK YOU.
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Tim
London1 review
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The staff are all very friendly but the service was dreadful- we had to wait an hour for our food. The steak sandwich was poor, little steak ( tho properly cooked) and one onion ring in each half- mean!
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Hilary
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an interesting and varied menu that appealed to each of us. All were delicious especially the sticky toffee pudding and orange polenta cake desserts. Will definitely be back
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 2 days ago
Dear Hilary Thank you for the review Stephanie
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Karen
London1 review
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
On arrival our initial thoughts were to cancel and walk away due to the noise levels from the music in the garden (a summer bbq with loud music ). Once we were directed to our table, we were protected from the noise. Food was ok and service was a little slow but we appreciate they were very busy.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 2 days ago
Dear Karen Thank you for the review. We did advertise on our social media for the garden party so i apologise if you miss that. But i'm glad you were protected from the noise and you could enjoy your afternoon Stephanie
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Holly VIP
London34 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful garden setting, good food and friendly staff.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 4 days ago
Dear Holly Thank you for the review Stephanie
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Sophie
London6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Love going to The Black Swan, especially when the weather is as lovely as it was. Great selection of wine and cocktails. My only small gripe was that service was slow when it came to drinks, we probably were waiting 20-25mins in between each order. Other than that, we wouldn't hesitate to return again.
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Libby
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening there, beautiful outside space, delicious food and excellent service.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 4 days ago
Dear Libby Thank you for the lovely review. We hope to see you soon Stephanie
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Holly
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely gastropub with a family and dog friendly feel. The staff are keen to please and seem genuinely engaged in the role - something that so often is missing in restaurants and pubs these days. The food was of a very high standard. Drink service was slightly slow but it was a busy and hot weekend so to be expected.
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Elena
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place, beautiful decoration, delicious food.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on June 15, 2025
Dear Elena Thank you for the lovely review. We hope to see you soon Kind regards Stephanie
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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Old Lane, Ockham, Surrey KT11 1NG

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cobham
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Large car park with over 100 spaces, plus our overflow car park of up to 20 cars
Public transit
There is no direct public transport to the pub. The nearest train station is Effingham Junction just under 1 mile away with taxi"s available from the station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Graeme Terrell
Entertainment
OUTDOOR CINEMA 10/09/17 outdoor cinema event on the 10th of September. we are showing Top Gun on the big screen for £19.95 for adults £10 for kids. This includes a BBQ, popcorn, sweets and a soft drink!! still a few tickets left. Just ask the team BONFIRE NIGHT 06/11/17This is a massive event where we will be pulling out all the stops with a huge bonfire and firework display. just ask for details, we will be happy to chat about it.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.blackswanockham.com/
Phone number
01932 862364

The Black Swan Ockham

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Prix-Fixe Menu

Menu

What 3,243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Black Swan Ockham restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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