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The Swan Public House & The Old Coaching Inn Cafe

RestaurantNorwich

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(185 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1953 714703
Market St, East Harling, Norwich NR16 2AD, United Kingdom
£10–20 · Reported by 42 people

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About The Swan Public House & The Old Coaching Inn Cafe

The Swan Public House & The Old Coaching Inn Cafe combines a pub and a cafe under one roof on Market St, in the village of East Harling. The Sunday roast beef goes by the "Swanday roast" among regulars, and the cafe side handles breakfast, including lighter options for anyone calling in early. The rest of the menu runs to burgers with a choice of different topped fries, and a cheese platter sits alongside the three dishes listed. Doors open daily, and a wait on food is normal once the tables fill. Dogs are welcome, so walkers and villagers stopping by for a drink can bring them along. A quiz night runs for anyone after an evening with more structure than a pint, and upcoming events are posted where customers can see what is coming. A beer garden gives the pub somewhere to spread out, and the owner is often on the floor with the bar team.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Menu & Prices

3 dishes
  • Cheese PlatterSunday Roast Beef
  • Cheese Platter
  • Sunday Roast Beef
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Reviews

4.5/5
185 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, burgers and topped fries, the beer garden and long wait for food.

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Customer Review Summary

The Sunday roast anchors most visits, praised by a family group as lovely home cooked food and ordered again as a takeaway "Swanday roast" that one couple called absolutely lovely. Close behind are the burgers and topped fries, described by holiday visitors as delicious, hot and plentiful, and a breakfast one reviewer enjoyed in the cafe side. Several single out flexibility: a vegetarian diner was brought a separate pot of gravy, and a family with a toddler with sensory and dietary needs describe being accommodated enough to eat out together. Others mention friendly staff, the down to earth owner, an old school feeling and drinks served fresh and cold in the garden. Waits recur, one party was warned of a long delay before food arrived, and a cafe visitor gives the sharpest account: two light breakfasts never came after more than an hour, with only an apology for the delay, though the coffees arrived quickly and were not charged for.

Featured reviews

  • Jane Cousins
    “Whilst on holiday visited twice, eating on one occasion. Staff very friendly and helpful. Service very good. The 3 of us had different burgers and different topped fries. It was delicious, hot and plenty of it. If it was near our home we would definitely be visiting on a regular basis. We recommend eating and drinking here.”
  • Ross
    “Food is amazing and the drinks are fresh and cold. Perfect for a summer afternoon with that beautiful garden. A really great pub with honest and local roots. Wish we had more pubs and restaurants like this in our villages.”
  • Lorraine Mitchell
    “Lovely asset to the village of East Harling, when we first went in was told there would be a 45 minute wait on food, we could see there were lots of tables filled, always a good sign, but the food was worth the wait, all home cooked and …”
  • Malcolm Boyes
    “So we thought we would try the The Old Coaching Inn cafe today. Sadly we waited over an hour and still didn't get our two lite breakfasts, what did it for us when we saw someone come in with what looked like eggs and bacon from the local co-op and go to the kitchen... An update on facebook says they were a chef down....all we were told was sorry for the delay... The young staff were nice and our two coffees came out quick...wanted to support a local business, sadly won't be trying again, once bitten...however did get our coffee free.”
  • amanda pashley
    “A great breakfast lovely cafe set in a beautiful pub 😀”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Has bar games
  • Has great beer selection
  • Has great wine list
  • Has karaoke
  • Has live music
  • Has live performances

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
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  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Serves food at bar
  • Casual
  • Serves beer
Highlights· 8
  • Has bar games
  • Has great beer selection
  • Has great wine list
  • Has karaoke
  • Has live music
  • Has live performances
  • Has quiz night
  • Good for watching sport
Popular for· 1
  • Good for solo dining
Atmosphere· 1
  • Cosy
Offerings· 6
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Has dancing
  • Serves food
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Parking· 3
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking
Dining options· 1
  • Has seating
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Crowd· 4
  • Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Popular with tourists
  • Transgender safe space
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

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