The White Swan
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About The White Swan
The White Swan is a pub at 14 New Row in Covent Garden, London, and part of the Nicholson's group. The bar has dark wood and antique fittings, and the drinks list covers cask ales, keg beers and ciders, including Timothy Taylor Landlord. A separate dining room on the first floor sits apart from the main pub and serves pub classics such as fish pie and fish and chips. Visits are walk-in.
Good to know
“Bar with dark wood and antique fittings, serving traditional ales plus hearty pub classics upstairs.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, fish pie, cask ales and steak and pale ale pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, fish pie, cask ales and steak and pale ale pie.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips is the dish reviewers raise most, with several praising it as delicious and perfectly cooked, and the fish pie close behind. Diners also name the steak and pale ale pie, sticky pudding, and a short rib style pie, while the cask ales and a pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord come up as the pairing of choice. The atmosphere is described as relaxed, warm, and not too loud, comfortable enough that a few say they stayed longer than planned. Many single out the staff, from a bartender with quick service and a bit of chat to servers who guided ordering and looked after a birthday table of six. One reviewer found the dining room separate from the main pub on the first floor, with a window table over the busy street, and another watched a Liverpool match on screens placed around the spacious interior. The only complaint is one diner who didn't care for the appetizer meat croquettes, while still calling the visit excellent.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips is the dish reviewers raise most, with several praising it as delicious and perfectly cooked, and the fish pie close behind. Diners also name the steak and pale ale pie, sticky pudding, and a short rib style pie, while the cask ales and a pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord come up as the pairing of choice. The atmosphere is described as relaxed, warm, and not too loud, comfortable enough that a few say they stayed longer than planned. Many single out the staff, from a bartender with quick service and a bit of chat to servers who guided ordering and looked after a birthday table of six. One reviewer found the dining room separate from the main pub on the first floor, with a window table over the busy street, and another watched a Liverpool match on screens placed around the spacious interior. The only complaint is one diner who didn't care for the appetizer meat croquettes, while still calling the visit excellent.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“It has been an amzing lunch! Thanks a mill to Harry who served us! He was an absolut kind, supportive and overwhelming waiter! The food was super delicious! The pesentation on the tables were gorgeous! The ambience of the pub is wonferful. Harry was very artentive once we entered the dining room which is separate form the normal pub located on the first floor. Harry placed us on a table close to a window where we were able to check the busy street outstide. Beside lovely Harry, we had fantastic food and out tummies got stuffed with food made of love ❤️. We will definitely come back! Thanks to Harry and the Kitchen Team! It was super delicious! Greetings from Germany! ❤️”
- Google user
“We had a fantastic meal at The White Swan in London. The fish and chips and fish pie were both delicious, perfectly cooked and full of flavor, and paired nicely with two beers. The atmosphere was great—relaxed, not too loud, and ideal for having a proper conversation. A really enjoyable dining experience that we’d happily recommend.”
- Google user
“A popular pub on New Row, Covent Garden, The White Swan is a fine offering from the Nicholson's stable. Plenty of cask ales and a good selection of keg beers and ciders. Lovely staff (1 on this visit, an excellent member of the crew). A great pub.”
- Google user
“Loved the ocean fish and chips and the short rib style pie. Didn’t care for the appetizer meat croquetes. Overall was excellent time w/ great servants, food and drink.”
- Google user
“We went to watch the Liverpool Galatasaray match and found the atmosphere very warm. The interior was spacious. Hygiene was generally good. They had placed screens in a few spots, making it more comfortable to watch the match. We bought snacks and drinks. The presentation and service were very good.”
Location
Bars near The White Swan
- Nags Head - Covent Garden4.33,4850.1 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
meat pies, shepherd's pie, fish and chips
- The French House4.52,0640.3 miReservations
madeleines, pork shoulder, handwritten menu
- Karaoke Box Soho4.15690.3 mi£30–40ReservationsWi-Fi
private karaoke rooms, outdated karaoke equipment, cocktails and drinks
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The White Swan | 4.52,641 | — | — | fish and chips, fish pie, cask ales |
| Nags Head - Covent GardenReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.33,485 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | meat pies, shepherd's pie, fish and chips |
| The French HouseReservations | 4.52,064 | 0.3 mi | — | madeleines, pork shoulder, handwritten menu |
| Karaoke Box SohoReservations · Wi-Fi | 4.1569 | 0.3 mi | £30–40 | private karaoke rooms, outdated karaoke equipment, cocktails and drinks |
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