Swan & Cemetery
Quick info
About Swan & Cemetery
Swan & Cemetery is a pub and restaurant at 406 Manchester Rd in Bury, now under new owners and serving a new menu after a renovation. The building is half-timbered with flagged floors, and karaoke nights give the dining pub a second purpose beyond meals. The menu follows a starter, main and dessert format, and a beef Sunday dinner is served. Groups of up to 16 can be catered for, with the food arriving at the same time, and a menu without prices can be provided on request for a group booking. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef sunday dinner, recent pub renovation, new owners/management and birthday celebration hosting.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef sunday dinner, recent pub renovation, new owners/management and birthday celebration hosting.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often credit the food, which several say is much improved since the new owners and the refurbishment, with the beef Sunday dinner singled out as delicious. Close behind is the staff, described repeatedly as friendly and efficient, even when the pub was very busy or hosting a large family birthday where every dish arrived together. One party who ordered three different mains and three sweets found all of them well prepared and well presented. Several describe the renovated room as homely and inviting, and one adds that dogs are welcome. The criticism is narrower but specific. One reviewer left after a prawn cocktail arrived with prawns that were not cold and seemed defrosted, plus a bland Marie Rose sauce. Another enjoyed the meal but found a noisy nearby party inconsiderate and missed the spring rolls, no longer on the menu. Staff helped with a birthday cake and song, and one table's request for menus without prices was met, after which a waitress honestly pointed out a 100% tip left by mistake.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often credit the food, which several say is much improved since the new owners and the refurbishment, with the beef Sunday dinner singled out as delicious. Close behind is the staff, described repeatedly as friendly and efficient, even when the pub was very busy or hosting a large family birthday where every dish arrived together. One party who ordered three different mains and three sweets found all of them well prepared and well presented. Several describe the renovated room as homely and inviting, and one adds that dogs are welcome. The criticism is narrower but specific. One reviewer left after a prawn cocktail arrived with prawns that were not cold and seemed defrosted, plus a bland Marie Rose sauce. Another enjoyed the meal but found a noisy nearby party inconsiderate and missed the spring rolls, no longer on the menu. Staff helped with a birthday cake and song, and one table's request for menus without prices was met, after which a waitress honestly pointed out a 100% tip left by mistake.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We were visiting the area and called in chance. What a pleasant midweek afternoon. The staff were very pleasant, attentive and helpful. One of my guests remarked that the meal was well above her expected standard and I must agree. Between us, we had three different mains and three different sweets. All were excellent, well prepared, well presented and efficiently served. I must find an excuse to visit again.”
- Google user
“First time in many many years eating here. It was very busy but the staff were amazing, efficient, friendly. Beef Sunday dinner was delicious! Would definitely recommend and will be returning”
- Google user
“This so much better since it's been under new management. The food standard is so much higher as is the service. We absolutely love going there. Thank you so much to the new management and staff for making every visit such a great experience. Also they are very dog friendly.”
- Google user
“The food was great quality and the flavours were amazing. Myself and my husband both had a starter and main.. we would have had a dessert if we had the room. I couldn’t fault a thing. The staff were welcoming and friendly, the atmosphere was great and the whole service was fantastic! I will definitely be going back and would recommend to anyone.”
- Google user
“First visit to the Swan and Cemetery but it won't be our last! Food was excellent. Staff were welcoming and friendly. They accommodated our request to provide menus without prices so that everyone would order what they wanted and not be swayed by the cost. Unfortunately I did not get the name of the very honest waitress who let me know that I had inadvertently left a 100% tip! We would definitely recommend the Swan and Cemetery as a great place to eat.”
Highlights
“Half-timbered dining pub with flagged floors and south-facing beer garden, plus karaoke nights.”
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 5
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan & CemeteryOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.31,653 | — | £20–30 | beef sunday dinner, recent pub renovation, new owners/management |
| ABASEEN BURYGood for kids | 4.4169 | 1.8 mi | £10–20 | chapli kebab, lamb karahi, chicken biryani |
| Master Chef | 4.458 | 1.9 mi | — | fried rice, half duck, sweet and sour king prawns |
| Pavilion Bistro | 4.5846 | 2.8 mi | — | afternoon tea, outdoor terrace seating, sticky toffee pudding |
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