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About Swan Inn Amersham
On the High Street in Amersham, Swan Inn is a British gastropub set in a brick building with separate areas for casual and more formal dining. The steak and malbec pie is a dish the kitchen is known to serve, alongside lamb shank and lamb steak, a Sunday roast, and fish and chips, with a dirty burger among the options and a wine list to accompany the food. A fireplace warms the dining space, and the garden provides outdoor seating for those who prefer to eat outside. Dogs are welcome throughout the bar and dining areas, and a step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. High chairs are available for families with young children. The pub is open daily, and reservations are recommended. Food is also available for takeaway and delivery, for those eating off site.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
21 dishes- Get collection or delivery
- Burger
- Sunday Lunch
- Rack of Lamb
- Roast Beef
- Trio of Roasts
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb shank/steak roast, steak and malbec pie, toffee pudding with ice cream and dirty burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb shank/steak roast, steak and malbec pie, toffee pudding with ice cream and dirty burger.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb dishes, especially the lamb shank and lamb steak roast, emerge as the most repeated highlight, praised for being cooked well and full of flavor. Close behind, the pub's burgers and the steak and malbec pie draw strong reactions, with several diners calling the burger among the best they've had, though one reviewer found the pie's meat mostly gristle and sinew. Desserts also stand out, with the toffee pudding and flaming baked Alaska singled out for praise. Service is described by most as warm and attentive, with staff often thanked for walking diners through the recently refurbished menu, though a recurring complaint is inconsistent pacing during busy periods: several reviewers report parts of a meal, like potatoes, gravy, and stuffing, arriving late or not at all, and one describes a card machine appearing before dessert could even be offered. A separate account details a birthday visit where a lemonade, a camembert starter, and the fish and chips were all sent back for being oversweetened or overcooked. Another reviewer found a roast beef sirloin dry and poor value at the price charged. Regulars mention bringing dogs into the garden and bar area on repeat visits.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb dishes, especially the lamb shank and lamb steak roast, emerge as the most repeated highlight, praised for being cooked well and full of flavor. Close behind, the pub's burgers and the steak and malbec pie draw strong reactions, with several diners calling the burger among the best they've had, though one reviewer found the pie's meat mostly gristle and sinew. Desserts also stand out, with the toffee pudding and flaming baked Alaska singled out for praise. Service is described by most as warm and attentive, with staff often thanked for walking diners through the recently refurbished menu, though a recurring complaint is inconsistent pacing during busy periods: several reviewers report parts of a meal, like potatoes, gravy, and stuffing, arriving late or not at all, and one describes a card machine appearing before dessert could even be offered. A separate account details a birthday visit where a lemonade, a camembert starter, and the fish and chips were all sent back for being oversweetened or overcooked. Another reviewer found a roast beef sirloin dry and poor value at the price charged. Regulars mention bringing dogs into the garden and bar area on repeat visits.
Featured reviews
- Scott Freeman
“We were visiting friends in the area and came in on their recommendation and we are glad we did! Alan who helped us was great and the food was excellent. Will definitely be returning.”
- Sandra Green
“Superb Sunday lunch. Three different roasts and one fish. All delicious. Efficient friendly service. Interesting menu. First visit but we will definitely be back.”
- Nick Varey
“We went to Swan Inn for a lunch with friends. The atmosphere was buzzing, the waitress was very attentive and was sure to be correct on our order. The food was brilliant. The meals were a good portion size. With the space, our friend was able to put a blanket down for their dog. All in all, a great experience.”
- Tanya Lyall
“We keep coming back to The Swan. The team create a warm and welcoming atmosphere and nothing is too much trouble. They all seem to enjoy working there and it shows in their customer service. The menu has changed and the standard of food has gone up a notch. There are decent wine choices and they make a mean ameretto sour. We like to bring our dogs out with us and the bar area is spacious and comfortable to eat in and have the dogs with us. We regularly pop in for a drink and end up having something to eat. Highly recommend for drinks, food or both.”
- Harriet
“I had a lovely meal here the other day, the starters were excellent, the squid was delicious. Our server, Issy, was very attentive and had brilliant recommendations and our family will definitely be coming back!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Spacious brick pub with seating for both casual and more formal dining, plus log fires and a garden.”
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 12
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves food
- Serves food at bar
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 5
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- Has kids' menu
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 6
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Bars near Swan Inn Amersham
- Boot & Slipper4.41,4671 miWheelchair accessible
dog friendly pub, outdoor seating area, sunday roast
- The Plough Hyde Heath4.72632.3 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, local cask ale, nachos
- The Jolly Cricketers4.76143.5 mi£20–50ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, pork belly, squid starter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Inn AmershamReservations · Good for kids | 4.51,431 | — | £20–30 | lamb shank/steak roast, steak and malbec pie, toffee pudding with ice cream |
| Boot & SlipperWheelchair accessible | 4.41,467 | 1 mi | — | dog friendly pub, outdoor seating area, sunday roast |
| The Plough Hyde HeathWheelchair accessible | 4.7263 | 2.3 mi | — | sunday roast, local cask ale, nachos |
| The Jolly CricketersReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7614 | 3.5 mi | £20–50 | sunday roast, pork belly, squid starter |
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