The Swan, Farnborough - pub details
Address: 91 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6TL [map] [gmap]
Tel: 01252 544654
Farnborough (1 mile), North Camp (1.2 miles), Farnborough North (1.4 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
Pub suggested by Jason Holdcroft on 13 Jan 2004
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> Current user rating: 5.6/10 (rated by 20 users)
> Local guide: Hampshire pub guide
other pubs nearby:
Berlon, Farnborough (0.7 miles), Elephant and Castle, North Camp (0.7 miles), North Camp, North Camp (0.7 miles), Squirrel, North Camp (0.7 miles), Alexandra, Farnborough (0.7 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Swan, Farnborough
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| A lot of effort was made last year by the customers and bar manager to give this pub a good real ale reputation. Since the refurbishment one can only describe the management's approach to real ale as a disaster. Last year there were six ever changing real ales in good condition. Now, there are three handpulls in use, the odd appearance of a few local ales with London Pride served as standard. The real problem is inconsistency. The Doom Bar at the weekend was flat and out of condition. Prior to this the beers have been known to be served very hazy on several occasions. And all for an extra 30p on a pint at £2.90. Who wants to go out and pay a lot of money for a meal if it is accompanied and spoiled by poor quality beer? GazzaTheBeerMan - 1 Jul 2008 18:01 |
| Hang on a minute, its not all bad news. Yes,the service could be improved (it is a little slow and I think the staff could be trained better), but the ambience is nice and I think it's a great place to go and drink, especially with those airfield views. I disagree that the staff aren't interested in you if you're not from Farnborough, and I think they are as happy to serve you a couple of drinks as they are a whole meal. If you don't like it then go somewhere cheaper. ollie83 - 29 Jun 2008 19:59 |
| Gastro-pub, be warned. salty64 - 28 Jun 2008 19:15 |
| The "Old Swan" was literally crumbling and filthy so I was really looking forward to seeing what the new place was like. I really shouldn't have bothered. The refurb is a bit mediocre and nothing seems to match. It's like a standard brewery makeover that's been "improved" by a Granny, nice curtains and some cushions kind of thing. As posted previously the aviation heritage has been completely ignored. The current owners seem to despise anyone that actually has the audacity to live in Farnborough and generally the whole atmosphere is snobby and condescending. The staff seem poorly trained, ordering a beer can take ages and when it does arrive it's generally flat. At £3.30 a pint this is a little disappointing. Also, if you're not interested in food the staff aren't interested in you!!! The food is average but sold at gourmet prices. Portions are miniscule. There seems to be absolutely no provision for smokers, while looking at the garden I saw a few huddled in a storage area by the kitchen. Now the good points: 1. The toilets are clean All in all very disappointing and not somewhere I will be visiting again in a hurry. makemineapint - 19 Apr 2008 17:10 |
| I have to agree with Gazza. Popped in last weekend to have a look-see. We paid £6.80 for a Polish lager and a Bulmer's. Far too expensive. The refurb has been done to a modestly high standard (yes, could have been an even higher spec). I think they have potential to attract quite a bit of money when the airshow is on, however, the Swan may now be a bit too posh (especially if all you want is a reasonably priced drink) for many Farnborough & North Camp locals. We may return for a special occasion, however we have already heard from other locals that the food service was poor, although the food itself was good. gypsygrrl - 26 Mar 2008 15:48 |
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