The Swan

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  Jon Lear

  ·5 months ago

  “Went in,no one behind the bar,a minute or two later a server appears and quite abruptly said she was serving at the top end of the bar, ( three steps away ) and could we move to her. Got served and went outside to the patio area, I must say at this point we had to negotiate a very dark passage to the outside. Not good value either,£10.70 for a pint of carling and a pint of Staropramen. I am not one to penny pinch but this experience will not bring me back. Plenty of other places in the immediate vicinity that will see my custom.”

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  Richard O Jones

  ·10 months ago

  “Stopped in for a pint, 15 November, 1400. Bartender was sitting behind the bar. When I approached, she didn't greet me, just glared at me until I asked for a pint of Stowfords. Still never said a word, just acted bothered. I noticed a plate of food and apologized for interrupting her lunch. She said "Wha?" I repeated my apologies. She gave me a confused look. I said, You act annoyed with me. She just grunted and finished the pour. The only thing she said to me was the price for my pint. It's a cool old bar tho. I'm sitting under the stairs.”

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  Webbo Webbo

  ·11 months ago

  “Looks like a good pub but I went to get a burger and loaded fries after seeing the Instagram posts. Its always tricky because its easy to make food good look good but the proof of the burger is in the... well y'know. Sadly this is a hard no. The BigOlMoose loaded fries were nice with a good flavour but both burgers were exceptionally dry, and one was completely burnt. Maybe the quality varies but if you want a quality burger in the area I'd go to Sweet Buns in Malvern, Beefy Boys in Hereford - or if you need Worcester then The Burger Shop or Han Bao both a world better. These were really really bad but also very pricy.”

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  Heather Rushton

  ·3 years ago

  “Took forever to get served, despite being the only one waiting, because the barmaid was too busy scoring the guys at the bar out of 10, no I'm not kidding. Then go to the bar again at 10:40pm to be told "no more", no last orders called, haven't even closed yet but not even time to get one more half in because she 'hasn't clean yet'. Been past recently and they'd closed early so not surprised at tonight. Next time I won't even bother and will walk a bit further to the Eagle or heroes, absolute waste of my time and money. Shame because it's a nice spot”

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  Martin Harrison

  ·3 years ago

  “Disgracefull. Ordered a pint of IPA, it had a very acrid and off taste. I questioned this at the bar and was told by the guy who served me that he was unable to confirm if it was Off as he could not taste it ??, he then went on to say it was a new barrel but as there were no bits evident in my pint he considered it to be fine and told me that he had served what I had asked for and was not prepared to pursue the matter. What a disgrace, would never visit this pub again.”

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  Marc

  ·5 years ago

  “Let’s talk about the food first; The Swan hosts Smokin Brads on the grill where Brad(I assume) fires out Worcester’s best burgers at will. Our whole gang went with various burgers from the wide selection and everyone left with a big smile. I had the bacon cheese and loved every juicy bit of it closely followed by the crispy fries. Amazing! Try the chicken wings if you dare very tasty, but damn hot! The bar takes it further, with cocktails for every taste and a selection of gins that included a few I’d not tried, which is normally unheard of. Trust me bruv, The Swan and Smokin Brads is well worth a visit!”

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  S W

  ·5 years ago

  “Tasty burgers and friendly service. Social distancing was well managed by the staff. If coming for the food, then it's because you like tasty beef in your burger / brisket roll. Burgers are generous but not huge. (I wish I'd ordered the chips on the side.) Guessing it's a rock pub so probably a different atmosphere in the evening in non covid times. More of an adult venue. Definitely no suggestions that 'sport' might be shown.”

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  Ross Whittaker

  ·7 years ago

  “Very friendly staff and lovely food. There was an issue in the kitchen with our order but this was dealt with great by the team there and what could have been a problem turned into a great evening. We will definitely be heading back there again.”

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  Mark Gore Gore

  ·8 years ago

  “Terrible experience, board outside says happy hour every day, only to find that it's 50p off beer, everything else is normal, toilets needed a good clean, music also to loud,no wonder the place was empty. I'll definitely be bypassing the hole when I'm next in Worcester as there àre many other nicer and less expensive places to drink in the city.”

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  Bob Mita F.I L.S.A.

  ·14 years ago

  “I eat at the Swan on average every month and I have yet to have a bad meal of any kind. The staff are excellent and attentive and the food is very good value. I feel you will be hard pressed to find a better "watering hole" particularly if you are exploring Worcester for the first time”