The Black Swan Ockham

Name: The Black Swan Ockham
Address: Old Lane, Ockham, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT11 1NG
Telephone: 01932 862364
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2432 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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The Black Swan Ockham nestled in the idyllic Surrey countryside is the local culinary hotspot, offering an inventive British menu using some of the best in fresh local & seasonal produce.

A delightfully eclectic eatery the pub & restaurant presents a stunning international wine list, a great selection of real ales and a cosmopolitan décor with open fires and plenty of comfy seating. During the summer months enjoy one of Surrey"s finest Al fresco dining experiences in our beautiful gardens.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 Jun 2022

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Booked 26 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 12:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 00:00–22:00
Phone number
01932 862364
Website
http://www.blackswanockham.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Graeme Terrell

Location
Old Lane Ockham, Surrey KT11 1NG
Area
Cobham
Parking Details
Large car park with over 100 spaces, plus our overflow car park of up to 20 cars
Public Transit
There is no direct public transport to the pub. The nearest train station is Effingham Junction just under 1 mile away with taxi"s available from the station.
Entertainment
OUTDOOR CINEMA 10/09/17 outdoor cinema event on the 10th of September. we are showing Top Gun on the big screen for £19.95 for adults £10 for kids. This includes a BBQ, popcorn, sweets and a soft drink!! still a few tickets left. Just ask the team BONFIRE NIGHT 06/11/17This is a massive event where we will be pulling out all the stops with a huge bonfire and firework display. just ask for details, we will be happy to chat about it.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible device and food.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall1food1service2ambience3
Lunch with my son. The vegan starter was aweful boring not what we expected and very expensive. My main course watermelon salad was mainly green leaf no dressing and again over priced. Sweet potato fries were burnt and over cooked a truly aweful meal and very expensive I would like my money back to be honest !!!
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WendyD
Surrey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food2service3ambience3
Having been several times before we saw a real drop in the quality of the food. The mussels special was poorly prepared and cooked with cracked shells making it to table and some mussels raw The other dishes - lamb and burger especially were just not very good
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Yaffle
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience3
Very expensive wine, expensive and small main meal portions. First time visiting for many years - quite disappointing overall.
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ASESK
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Pleasant location. Attentive and friendly service. Unfortunately for us a large party arrived at the next table which made it difficult for us to hear on another. Good food.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 1 day ago
Dear Guest, thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you soon again. Kind regards, Asta Deputy manager
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OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Really friendly staff who were attentive and efficient. Food was excellent. Ona sunny day it’s a gem of a venue around here
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 1 day ago
Dear Guest, thank you for this lovely review. We look forward to your next visit, take care! Many many thanks, Asta Deputy manager
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GarethR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We attended for a light lunch and refreshments yesterday. The service, food and ambiance were all first class.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 2 days ago
Dear Gareth, thank you for this lovely review! We can't wait to see you again, have a great day. Kind regards, Asta Deputy manager
TD
TonyD
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience5
The Black Swan is a large and attractive pub with lots of outdoor tables and plenty of parking. The staff were helpful and friendly but, as is so often the case, they are understaffed to cope with the volume of customers. The food was towards the gastro end of the pub food spectrum made from good ingredients and the portions were generous without being excessive.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 2 days ago
Dear Tony, thank you for you feedback. We are happy to hear that you find our like it here at The Black Swan and we hope to see you soon again! Kind regards, Assistant manager
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Rudder1965
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always looked very after well by Kate, Simon the Chef and her team! Food is just amazing! Highly recommended!
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 3 days ago
Dear Guest, thank you for your lovely review. We hope to see you soon again. Kind regards, Asta Deputy manager
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AmandaF
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is delicious, beautifully presented and very generous portions which arrive at the table hot (other places can’t manage this!). Lovely warm greeting on arrival by very friendly staff, smiling! Lots of outdoor space. Ambience is relaxed with pretty plants and mature trees surrounding you. Always have a lovely meal here and that’s why we keep coming back with friends. Love the classic car meetups on the second Sunday of the month too! Highly recommend for wonderful food and excellent service. Chapeau!!!
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 5 days ago
Wow, thank you! Amandaf, it's feedback like yours that really keep us motivated!
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OpenTable Diner
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greeted by the lovely hostess and the staff were charming and attentive.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 5 days ago
Opentable Diner, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! Hope to see you here again soon The Black Swan
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OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Took my husband and in-laws here for his first Fathers Day. Staff were so lovely and welcoming. Had really good service
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 5 days ago
Opentable Diner, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to our pub.
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OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is just one of the nice pubs that is great for everyone. I can’t fault them
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for your positive comments about our pub. We hope to see you soon!
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IvorM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yet again, great service and great food. Even though we bring our large dog with us, you always make us feel so welcome. Thanks.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 4 days ago
Hi Ivorm, great to hear you enjoyed your visit to our pub. Hope to see you again soon!
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MaggieM
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
A hot day and I do wish restaurants would adapt their menus more to reflect this. Lighter meals with more fish, chicken and interesting salads would be welcome rather than the usual staples of red meats. Yes, I know they do fish and chips but that is fatty and heavy. I had the salmon nicoise which was okay but no anchovies and grapes instead - our waiter said it was the chef's 'take' on tuna nicoise. Good service and ambiance as usual. Also, and I'm on about food wastage here, my companion asked for olives and some bread. When the bread arrived there were eight slices! He then ordered pate and three more slices of bread arrived. I wasn't eating any bread so what happened to the rest?
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pilotstu
Hampshire
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great food from a reasonably small menu. Had a disco going in the garden which was a bit overpowering for those who were eating and chatting. Great service from a lovely and very efficient waitress.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 5 days ago
Hello Pilotstu, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. Next time let us know if you're finding it a bit noisy and we can find you a quieter spot. We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, Black Swan Ockham
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KingC
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As a vegetarian it is very rare for me to get something delicious to eat but the caesar salad was outstanding and one of the nicest salads I have ever had.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 6 days ago
Dear Guest, thank you for this lovely review. Have a great day! Kind regards, Asta Deputy manager
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LaureleiD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful birthday dinner, very accommodating to one of our party (me) who has very specific dietary needs. I wasn’t made to feel awkward or difficult, but the chef made me a lovely dinner I could enjoy with my family. The server could not do enough for us, and was so nice, he really made the night perfect. Everyone enjoyed the food, words like “this is the best…” were used a few times. And the ambiance is a gorgeous blend of relaxed community gathering place yet some place a bit special and fancy at the same time. We will definitely, definitely be returning and bringing others with us!
The Black Swan OckhamResponded 6 days ago
Dear LaureleiD, thank you so much for this wonderful review! It really motivates our team and we can't wait to see you again. Have a great week ahead! Kind regards, The Black Swan Team
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WillT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 June 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Good friendly service, quick to seat us and take our order. Sadly, very average food. We had a Charcuterie sharing platter we a selection of tasteless meats (including luncheon meat) and crisp bread, dry and not worth the money. Best thing about the lunch was the cold Devon Red Cider!
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MarkA
London
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another excellent evening at the Black Swan. Food and Service were, as always, excellent. See you again soon. Many thanks Mark
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 18 June 2022
Dear Mark, thank you so much for your 5 star review! It is always a pleasure to serve you here at The Black Swan. Kind regards, Asta
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RD888
Surrey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was not amazing. Have been before and had a better experience. Food tasted average and was far too expensive for what it was. Also a weird combination of people eating and a pub bar vibe inside.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 18 June 2022
Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. I am sorry to hear that on this occasion we could not meet your expectations. I have passed on your feedback to our kitchen team. I hope you will have a great weekend and I hope this one off will not discourage you from visiting us again. Kind regards, Asta Deputy manager
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HaroldR
Surrey
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Service was attentive and welcoming, but the food was not brilliant bearing in mind the price.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 18 June 2022
Dear Harold, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. I am sorry to hear that you found your food not to our usual standards. I have passed on your feedback to our kitchen team. Have a great weekend and I hope this one off will not discourage you from visiting us again. Kind regards, Assistant manager
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MikeR
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely evening at the outside tables - great food, friendly service, lovely environment.... just a great country pub.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 16 June 2022
Hi Mike Thanks for taking the time to write a review, thrilled to hear you had a great evening in the sunshine, we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan
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AliceB
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely setting, friendly staff and delicious food. Perfect for a summer evening
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 15 June 2022
Hi Alice Thank you so much for your kind words, and taking the time to write a review. Thrilled to hear you love visiting. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan
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Natasha
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely staff, really attentive and friendly. Amazing food as always!
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 15 June 2022
Hi Natasha Thank you so much for your kind words, and taking the time to write a review. Thrilled to hear you love visiting. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan
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SueP
Surrey
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had booked an inside table but as it was a beautiful day asked if they could accommodate us outside. The place was very busy but a shaded place was found for us. Excellent.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 15 June 2022
Hi Suep, great to hear you enjoyed your visit to our pub. Hope to see you again soon! The Black Swan Team
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jemimav
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and wine was excellent and we all agreed.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 15 June 2022
Hi Jemimav, great to hear you enjoyed your visit to our pub. Hope to see you again soon!
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Winnie
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Lovely venue and surroundings. Food is good but expensive.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 15 June 2022
Hello Winnie, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.
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RobG
Surrey
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Lovely pub. Good bar and menu. Will be going back!
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 14 June 2022
Hi Rob G Thank you so much for your kind words, and taking the time to write a review. Thrilled to hear you had a great visit and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan
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HarryQ
Surrey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
overall an enjoyable meal, food quality was very good, some staff were not very friendly and lacked some training.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 14 June 2022
Hi Harry Q We are saddened to hear that the service was not up to the usual standard on the day of your visit. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We do hope you will try us again soon so that we can get it right for you next time. Kind Regards The Black Swan
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Cameron
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, good food, friendly service. Helped that we actually had some decent weather to go with it.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 14 June 2022
Dear Cameron, thank you for your lovely review! We hope to see you soon:)
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mayte
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice pub with good sized garden and dog friendly.Food is good
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 14 June 2022
Hi Mayte Thank you so much for your kind words, and taking the time to write a review. we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan
GW
GeraldineW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Black Swan never fails to deliver high quality service, food and atmosphere. There was live music which was great but it did not deter from enjoying meeting up with a friend and exchanging news, whilst eating delicious food. Loved the non-alcoholic cocktails! Thanks very much to everyone.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 13 June 2022
Hi Geraldine W Thank you for taking the time to write a review and you kind words. Thrilled to hear you had such a great visit and enjoyed the music on Friday night. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan
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Marco
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service, Asta and Jack did an excellent job as always. Why can’t all restaurants manage to get it right like the Black Swan?
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 13 June 2022
Dear Marco, thank you so much for your kind words! We will see you soon again. Kind regards, Asta
MM
MarkM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked a table for inside but sat outside due to being a lovely sunny day. Nice shady spot . Fantastic pub.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 13 June 2022
Hi Mark M Thank you for taking the time to write a review and you kind words. Thrilled to hear you had such a great visit and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan
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Grails
Berkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good and plenty of it. Service was also good nice staff. Little on the expensive side but overall a good experience and will go back again, therefore we do recommend to other dinners. The only downside which is minor is there were very few seats to sit and have a drink before eating...
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 8 June 2022
Hi Grails Thank you for taking the time to write a review and your feed back. Thrilled to hear you had such a great visit and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan
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EduardoD
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. Worth a 30 min drive. Although price is not exactly on the low side, it's worth it. Tasty, very well presented food.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 8 June 2022
Hi EduardoD Thank you for taking the time to write a review and your kind words, Thrilled to hear you had such a great visit and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan
DW
DineandWine
London
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
Very disappointing!! Unfortunately, five out of six guests had a poor meal. Definitely not value for money this time.
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Brandy01
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great płace to eat & relax. The service very profesional & mega friendly. The ambians very nice. Sadly a bit too far for me & family to visit more often...
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 6 June 2022
Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to leave us 5star review! I am glad to hear that you had a friendly and professional service here at The Black Swan. Our team is working very hard to make sure we provide the best service we can. We hope to see you soon again! Kind regards, Asta Deputy manager
MR
MaddyR
Southwest Florida
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favourite places to eat. We had celebrated my husband's birthday [80th] ten years earlier and decided to go with the same group again. Wonderful food and we were even treated to a bottle of bubbly. Highly recommend the Black Swan. The service was friendly and good.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 6 June 2022
Dear Maddy, thank you so much for this lovely review. We were very happy to accommodate you and your guests for such a special occasion. We look forward to your next visit, take care! Kind regards, Asta Deputy manager

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

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The Black Swan Ockham is rated 4.4 stars by 2432 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

27 Jun 2022

June 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Old Lane Ockham, Surrey KT11 1NG

Additional information

Area
Cobham
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 12:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 00:00–22:00
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Large car park with over 100 spaces, plus our overflow car park of up to 20 cars
Public Transit
There is no direct public transport to the pub. The nearest train station is Effingham Junction just under 1 mile away with taxi"s available from the station.
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Graeme Terrell
Entertainment
OUTDOOR CINEMA 10/09/17 outdoor cinema event on the 10th of September. we are showing Top Gun on the big screen for £19.95 for adults £10 for kids. This includes a BBQ, popcorn, sweets and a soft drink!! still a few tickets left. Just ask the team BONFIRE NIGHT 06/11/17This is a massive event where we will be pulling out all the stops with a huge bonfire and firework display. just ask for details, we will be happy to chat about it.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.blackswanockham.com/
Phone number
01932 862364

The Black Swan Ockham

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Popular dishes

Black Swan Ploughmans

Sunday Roasts

Corn Fed Chicken

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