The Swan
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Quick info
About The Swan
The Swan is a pub and restaurant on High St in Leicester, open daily with reservations recommended. The menu offers 18 dishes, including a vegetarian option such as cranberry nut loaf for Sunday lunch. A gin bar is available for hire, and a courtyard hosts private events. The team provides table service, and beer is served alongside the food. Outdoor seating welcomes visitors looking to dine outside, and the space accommodates dogs. Free Wi-Fi is provided for guests.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
18 dishes · mains £4–17- Soup Of The Day (Vea) (Gfa)£6.00
- Pate On Toast£6.50
- Deep Fried Bried (Gfa) (V)£7.50
- King Prawn Cocktail (Gfa)£7.50
- Roast Sirloin Of Beef (Gf)£16.95
- Garlic, Lemon & Thyme Roast Turkery (Gf)£15.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cranberry nut loaf, sunday lunch, gin bar and courtyard.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cranberry nut loaf, sunday lunch, gin bar and courtyard.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most frequently praise the Sunday lunch, singling out the vegetarian cranberry nut loaf as a standout dish and noting generous portions with well-presented plates. Several also highlight the gin bar and courtyard as ideal for private events, from weddings to family celebrations, with attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere for groups and children. A recurring complaint describes unwelcoming treatment from staff, with one account of being rushed and stared at by a female staff member. Others return for the beer selection and consistent service, and one reviewer suggests adding an extra vegetable dish to the Sunday menu.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most frequently praise the Sunday lunch, singling out the vegetarian cranberry nut loaf as a standout dish and noting generous portions with well-presented plates. Several also highlight the gin bar and courtyard as ideal for private events, from weddings to family celebrations, with attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere for groups and children. A recurring complaint describes unwelcoming treatment from staff, with one account of being rushed and stared at by a female staff member. Others return for the beer selection and consistent service, and one reviewer suggests adding an extra vegetable dish to the Sunday menu.
Featured reviews
- Daniel Cooke
“Stopped in after a,walk out to Foxton Locks and back. Lovely setting, atmosphere a little "blokey ", but nothing untoward. Staff attentive and nice. Will go back to see what the food is like on another occasion.”
- Chris Collingwood
“Went for Sunday lunch while we were staying locally for the weekend, four vegetarian Sunday dinners. Absolutely excellent! Great service, really lovely food- not the usual vegetarian fayre, but really interesting cranberry nut loaf. Would absolutely recommend.”
- Lisa
“We hired the gin bar and court yard for our wedding reception and it was so amazing. All the staff were very attentive and did a fabulous job. Marie was always responsive to any queries I had prior to the day and was super helpful. It was …”
- Andi bica
“Absolutely rude staff. Felt like eyes were on us and was quick to tell us that the tables were needed by 6., Just because we aren't regular customers maybe. Starred at constantly by one female staff member. Im just in the process of getting my photo framed for her to look at when I'm not here.”
- lisa pattle
“Lovely little pub. Had my grandaughters 18th here and hired the gin room and courtyard. Great space for private parties.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 3
- Serves cocktails
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
Location
Bars near The Swan
- Foxton Locks Inn4.43,5342.5 mi
waterside canal seating, dog-friendly with pup cups, gluten free and vegan options
- Shoulder Of Mutton4.32784.9 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, seafood tapas, cocktails like pina colada
- The Sugar Loaf3.91,8165 mi awayWheelchair accessible
pizza club deal, fish and chips, real ale
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The SwanReservations · Good for kids | 4.4248 | — | cranberry nut loaf, sunday lunch, gin bar |
| Foxton Locks Inn | 4.43,534 | 2.5 mi | waterside canal seating, dog-friendly with pup cups, gluten free and vegan options |
| Shoulder Of MuttonWheelchair accessible | 4.3278 | 4.9 mi | sunday roast, seafood tapas, cocktails like pina colada |
| The Sugar LoafWheelchair accessible | 3.91,816 | 5 mi away | pizza club deal, fish and chips, real ale |
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