The Swan Inn and Bistro, Olney - pub details
Address: 12 High Street South, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4AA [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 21805) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Outside seating
Pub suggested by mally on 21 Apr 2005
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> Current user rating: 6.0/10 (rated by 8 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Bull Inn, Olney (0.1 miles), Bell and Bear, Emberton (1.1 miles), Cowpers Oak, Weston Underwood (1.6 miles), Old Mill, Newton Blossomville (2.0 miles)
user reviews of the Swan Inn and Bistro, Olney
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| Not so much a bistro as the name implies. There is a set eating area to the left as you go in but the rest of it is pretty publike. That's where the good part ends - they have 5 ales on (and even the threat of the local MP working behind the bar - on expenses ?) I tried a pint of the guest ale, Wadworth's Farmers Glory which was garbage and I ended up leaving it. Olney (pronounced as in a rhyming couplet of Olney the Lonely) has a decent off licence to make up for it's lack of decent ale establishments. Snarling_Mallard - 7 Aug 2011 00:18 |
| Been coming here for a fair few years, when we visit my mum who lives locally. One of my favourite pubs in the area, especially in the winter time when the log fire is crackling away merrily in the back bar, and the low beams and low lighting make it a seriously cosy place to hide from the shoppers outside! Good selection of beers, last time I was there I think there was an Adnams, London Pride and the guest was Bateman's 'Rosy Nosey'. I opted to steam into the guest brew, and got a 'rosey nosey' of my own ;0) Daytime food consists of home made sandwiches, baguettes and some other hot choices, all of which are very nice indeed. Evening meals here are always lovely. I can heartily recommend the Piri Piri Prawns starter (seriously spicy!) and the steak, mushroom and ale pie at this place is the one that I measure all others by. It tastes amazing, just try it! Staff and management always pleasant and welcoming. A very nice pub. PMA - 7 Sep 2010 17:04 |
| Although this pub seems to be 'clicky' there are alot of friendly faces, as long as it's not the weekend!!!It's an ok little pub really. Thunder - 30 May 2007 20:32 |
| Reliably great food (book well in advance for Sunday lunches) and a very warm, welcoming atmosphere in the evenings. There's a good combination of people eating and people just drinking. There's a small, secluded garden for summer use. porthbeor - 7 Jun 2005 13:44 |
| Good value high quality beer -guest ales. Staff efficient but friendly & welcoming.Sheltered patio area at rear & food menu looks good. A ideal place to have as your local mally - 21 Apr 2005 23:39 |
