The White Swan, Richmond - pub details
Address: Old Palace Lane, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1PG [map] [gmap]
Tel: 020 8940 0959
Richmond (0.4 miles)
Richmond (0.4 miles), St Margarets (0.7 miles), North Sheen (1 mile)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Outside seating (Conservatory and Beer Garden)
Pub added by flateric. Last visited on 24th Apr 2003. Suggested by Gavin Russell on 3 Nov 2004.
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> Current user rating: 7.2/10 (rated by 74 users)
> Local guide: Surrey pub guide
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Old Ship, Richmond (0.2 miles), Cricketers, Richmond (0.2 miles), Prince's Head, Richmond (0.2 miles), Watermans Arms, Richmond (0.2 miles), White Cross, Richmond (0.2 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the White Swan, Richmond
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| I've been to this pub a number of times before and found it to be a nice place to spend a summer evening but not after the last visit. One member of staff was very rude to me and my friends, shortly after walking in at the start of the evening (before even ordering the first drink!). This was surprising as there was about 12 of us looking to spend the whole night (and a lot of money) there. The 'reviews policy' asks people not to rant so i sharn't go into it in detail. Needless to say i won't be suggesting this pub to my friends/colleagues anymore and will never be drinking there again. Shame really. Jonboy49 - 27 May 2008 13:14 |
| Ahh, the 'White Swan'... like seeing an old friend..!! A welcome break from the busy town centre, if you can find it..! And that is the challenge. A truly lovely little (emphasis on 'little') pub, 300yds from Richmond Green (the far corner, where nobody goes..!!)! and 300yds from the River Thames. An ideal drinking stop if walking the tow path. If you want a fantasmagorical meal, or an argument about the meal, go and see Gordon Ramsay, I'm sure he'll oblige with much vigour! If you want a casual drink, with what sounds like on odd occasions "interesting" and colourful people, or just a quiet ale to wash the worries of the day away, may i recommend the ol' White Swan in Richmond. It was once an 'ugly bird' but now has matured to its current beauty...! No ducklings here, dear...!! Well done to Richard, held your ground very well there, well put. You can't please everybody tho'. The test will be, will the disgruntled customer return one bright and sunny afternoon in the future, when all the staff have changed & moved on, and the food will all be different again... but the SWAN stays the same. A drinking haven for 500 years or longer! Such eminent neighbours as King Henry VIIth and VIIIth & Queen Mary lived nearby in the palace! Those sort of qualifications won't ever change! Lets hear it for the 'White Swan'...hurrah! Well done staff, keep the log fires burning and the liquid refreshment coming...for many years to come... that's OK with TJ. TeeJay - 30 Apr 2008 13:13 |
| I've eaten and drunk here several times and have to say that I have had a really good experience on every occaision. The food was excellent and whilst a bit exspensive the quality was such that I wouldn't say overpriced. A nice selection of beers, friendly staff and a good atmosphere tops off a very enjoyable experience. theoneandonlyjoe - 10 Apr 2008 12:15 |
| I really like the feel and atmosphereo f this place. It is warm with friendly staff and customers. It is place for a good afternoon drink or a group of friends as it immediately makes you feel comfortable. Although a little overpriced the food s good and the Sunday Roast and wine list here is excellent. Maybe not a Saturday night place but top marks all the same areeves - 10 Apr 2008 11:42 |
| Tucked away the far side of the Green, the White Swan seems to concentrate on food a bit more than beer, say. But it has the grace of not getting too crowded and the staff are friendly. There is also an outside area even if there is a railway line just up the embankment from it. rainlight - 14 Jan 2008 21:29 |
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