The Swallow's Nest

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  Amanda M

  ·1 week ago

  “Had a lovely lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered from the new menu & it was so worth it. The food was amazing. I had arancini which was delicately flavoured and light on the tummy. Portion sizes were a bit too generous in my opinion. But the standard and quality of the food was top tier.”

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  Gareth Price

  ·3 weeks ago

  “We visited on spec on a Sunday evening, it’s a place we used to visit regularly in the 1990s (under its previous name). Pleasantly surprised that it still had that familiarity. The menu had a full list of Sunday roasts but we went for the pie. Have to say, it was epic — very classy, excellent filling and clearly well made. The Guinness was good too. We had a nice conversation with Chelsea, who looked after us well. For Sunday evening it still had a busy vibe (best to book in future). Really pleased that an off the cuff visit turned out to be a great decision. Thanks to all at Swallows Nest.”

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  Dwayne D'souza

  ·1 month ago

  “A lovely country pub with a nice patio area for outdoor seating, great customer service and delicious food! The young lad serving us was very polite and well-mannered, and the lady at the bar was also nice. Ordered the following dishes (as pictured): 1) Creamy Garlic Oven-Baked Mushrooms (£8.25) 2) Salt and Pepper Calamari (£8.95) 3) Trio of Baked Scallops (£13.25) 4) Unsure of the dish name, however I think it included mini chorizo sausages, a hot honey sausage roll and halloumi fries. I couldn't find it on the online menu so perhaps it was taken off. Prices were fair. All the food was served hot (a rarity!!) and well-presented. The food was delicious. Definitely recommend the scallops, which were very unique and tasted great with the spinach and cheese. Dish No. 4 pictured was also great, especially the chorizo sausages.”

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  Sharon Lee (Sharon the Cat)

  ·1 month ago

  “We had lunch here on a Thursday with our 2 dogs. Very dog friendly pub, with a jar of treats and a water station with bowls to fill as you walk through the door. We were able to choose a table in a less busy part, tucked into a corner, perfect for dogs. All the staff were very welcoming & friendly. The range of 0% drinks was excellent. We both had premium burgers and they were very nice and tasty. No one came to clear our plates away, but we were happy to be left alone. We would be very pleased to return if in the area again.”

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  Clive F

  ·1 month ago

  “It's a beautiful pub with free parking. The food was amazing. Atmosphere great and the staff are friendly too. Recommend.”

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  Sarah Cusack

  ·3 months ago

  “One of the best Sunday roasts we’ve had in a long time! The food was absolutely delicious and you can tell a lot of care goes into every plate. The drinks were great too. Chelsea was amazing throughout our visit. She was so warm, cheerful and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Customer service like hers is hard to find. Thank you for making our afternoon so enjoyable!”

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  Stumpy Runner

  ·3 months ago

  “Visited the pub for a evening meal with friends. The pub was very very busy due to the lovely weather so there was a little wait for the table to be wiped over. This is grand though and appreciated. Every member of staff who interacted with us was smiling, friendly and happy to help - despite being run off their feet. Our waitress, Becky was exceptional. She took the time to explain some of the dishes to us, then after ordering she came back and apologised for the wait. As I say they were very busy. When we had our food she checked we were all happy and it was as we wanted. At the end of the meal Becky recommended we down load the app as there were a number of offers on there and was very happy to chat with us (time allowing!). Cannot praise the food, atmosphere, the pub itself and the staff enough. Becky you are a star and made the visit even better!”

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  Erin Billingham (Erin B)

  ·5 months ago

  “Sensory wise the lighting was great, the music wasn't too loud with some areas more quiet than others and the atmosphere was lovely. The service was good in some ways, standard in others with a couple of the staff interacting/smiling and a couple of others not smiling or talking at all, but no one was rude. We didn't sit in the garden area because of the rain but it looked lovely. Overall 4/5.”

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  Arron Walker

  ·6 months ago

  “Can’t comment on the food as we only popped in for a couple drinks in the beer garden. Polite and friendly service from all the staff with a decent selection of drinks. Nice indoor and outdoor seating, a real effort made on the decor. Signs that outdoor clear up may be a bit slow as there was a table with half empty plates in the outdoor seating area when we arrived and it hadn’t been cleared when we left. This had of course started to attract the local wildlife, a magpie on this occasion. Also worth considering the car park gets very busy during school drop off & pick up times as the parents of the local school use it, not always considerably with some woeful parking on show.”

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  Gemma Crampton

  ·6 months ago

  “We’ve been regulars at The Swallow’s Nest for a while and love the pub’s beautiful location—it’s truly a gem in Romsley. We visited on Good Friday, and as expected, it was very busy. The landlady told us to take a seat anywhere and that she’d come and clean the table, which was appreciated. However, the tables were in a very poor state. There were leftover plates and glasses everywhere, and unfortunately, this isn’t just a one-off for busy days. In our experience, even when it’s quieter, the majority of tables are often dirty, which is disappointing for a pub of this calibre. We ordered food at the bar, but while waiting, we had to ask twice for someone to clean our table. When our food finally arrived, I had to hold it while the staff cleaned the table—something that shouldn’t happen in a pub that’s part of a reputable chain like Vintage Inns. It’s a real shame because the location and the atmosphere are fantastic, and with better attention to cleanliness and service, this could be a truly outstanding pub. At the moment, it feels like standards are being overlooked, relying on the fact that it’s a popular spot with little local competition. In other Vintage Inns around the Midlands, the standard of cleanliness and service is consistently excellent, and unfortunately, The Swallow’s Nest doesn’t meet those expectations. I hope management takes note because the pub has so much potential.”

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