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   Ricardo

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We’ve eaten here occasionally mostly for the Sunday roasts which have always been fantastic, always a warm welcome, great service from friendly polite staff. Prices are very reasonable & compare with the many gastro pubs around, it’s a pub for all seasons warm and cosy inside but also has lots of outdoor seating, you won’t be disappointed if you eat here or just enjoy a few drinks.

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   LesleyP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   We had a lovely meal at the black swan. It was informal but special, food was delicious and staff were all fabulous. Thank you Black Swsn

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   SezaO

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   We were a party of 8 and we had great fun. The pub was tidy and clean. The service was smooth and careful. The food was very innovative and delicious. Great spot for a bigger party. We’ll definitely be coming back regularly.

   The Black Swan OckhamResponded today

   Dear Guest, thank you for your lovely review! We hope to see you soon. Kind regards, Assistant manager

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   hck18

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Great service and drink recommendations. The vegan platter was delicious and large portion for two.

   The Black Swan OckhamResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Guest, thank you for your lovely review! Have a great day. Kind regards, Asta Deputy manager

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   rachelb

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food with fantastic service!

   The Black Swan OckhamResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind review! Have a lovely week ahead. Many thanks, Asta Deputy manager

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   JeremiahL

   London

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food2service3ambience4

   Was very dissapointed with the experience. i have lived in the area for 2 years and have seen very good reviews. I had intended to bring a party of approx 35 there later in the year but based on yesterday i will not be back Starter Sprats Main Course fish pie. I was very dissapointed in both. sorry. my wife had steak sandwich which was fine.

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   JezB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 May 2022

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   Warmly received by the staff and manager. Offered a table either inside or out. Service was great leaving us unflustered and unrushed, contributing greatly to the Sunday Lunch experience. Considering it was the busiest time of the day, we waited a reasonable 45 minutes for our main course which passed quickly helped by the ambience, drinks, and olives. We had a cross section of roasts, all of which were superb: tasty, plentiful, hot. The pork belly was particularly taster and wholesome, causing an almost 'wafer thin' (in a French accent) incident due to the portion size...! Still managed a scope of ice cream though... Highly recommended. Advised to book a table at least a 5 days in advance.

   The Black Swan OckhamResponded 6 days ago

   Hi Jez B Thank you so much for your great review and taking the time to write it. 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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   AllenD

   Surrey

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 7 May 2022

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   Beautiful pub in a lovely area of Surrey., food was excellent and the service very courteous and professional. Will go again soon.

   The Black Swan OckhamResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Allen D Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and your kind words. We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards Bex White

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   NicholasH

   London

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 May 2022

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   Great location, good food and service. Look forward to visiting again.

   The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 9 May 2022

   Hi Nicholas H Thank you for taking the time to write a review, thrilled to hear you had such a great visit and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards Bex White

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    RamseyK

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 May 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Food was generally good… but they were out of a few key items… also my Caesar salad was supposed to have grilled esparagus but they were boiled….dressing reasonable but not a proper Caesar dressings….

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded 6 days ago

    Hi RamseyK Thank you for taking the time to write a review and your feedback in regards to the asparagus, which has been passed onto the kitchen team. The Caesar salad has a vegan Caesar dressings which is marked on the menu, sorry to hear you did not enjoy it. We hope to see you again soon, so we can get it right for you. Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    carinad

    Cambridge

    9 reviews

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    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    We love The Black Swan, great food, great service and great atmosphere. We went with friends, this is the first time we have been on a Saturday we normally go for a Sunday roast! Food was exceptional, can’t wait to come back! 😊😊

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 9 May 2022

    Hi Carinad Thank you for taking the time to write a review, thrilled to hear you had such a great visit and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards Bex White

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    Amelia

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    Really average food. Gave cut up chilli in the kids meal and salad dressing was pure sugar

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Amelia, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback.We are very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your meals. I have passed on your feedback immediately to our kitchen team, to ensure that there is no chilli in guacamole served for children. Kind regards, Assistant manager

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    RodneyL

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2022

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    The menu was very limited and unfortunately none of the dishes were attractive to my wife and I. The desert menu was the same as you find in most restaurants these days. We were hoping for a more inventive one. The service and the staff were very good

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Rodney, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are glad to hear that you found our staff and service very good. We use only fresh and locally sourced ingredients for our menu, which has both Mediterranean and traditional British dishes on it, with plenty great options for any taste. We do change our menu on monthly basis, to bring bigger variety of seasonal dishes. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Assistant manager

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    PeterC

    Surrey

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 May 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Great food. Bit pricy £57 for 2 mains and 2 medium glasses of wine.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 5 May 2022

    Hi Peter Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, and your feedback. We hope to see you again soon Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    GenevieveH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 May 2022

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    What a beautiful location, tastefully decorated, relaxed atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff. Only comment would be could be more vegetarian food - caters for vegans but not all vegetarians want just vegan food.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 5 May 2022

    Hi GenevieveH Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, and your kind words. Thrilled to hear you had such a great visit and your feedback we will pass your comments on. We hope to see you again soon Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    birdie66

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 May 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great food, service a bit slow. Sat outside so no issues with noise. We were near a post so it made it hard to move around the table next to us that had 6 seating.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 5 May 2022

    Hi Birdie66 Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, and your feedback, we hope to see you again soon Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    FredE

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 May 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Friendly service, plenty of space and good parking.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 5 May 2022

    Hi FredE Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, and your great score 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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    Amys

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2022

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    Delicious trio of Sunday roasts! Keep coming back for the chocolate brownie and clotted cream ice cream!!

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 5 May 2022

    Hi Amys Thrilled to hear you had such a great visit and thank you for taking the time to write a review. We hope to see you again soon Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    neataj

    London

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Friendly efficient service, good selection on the menu, delicious food. Never disappointed when I go to the Black Swan.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 5 May 2022

    Hi Neataj Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, and your kind words. Thrilled to hear you had such a great visit it is always so lovely to hear of guest returning. We hope to see you again soon Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    CarolineR

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2022

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    Delicious lunch - couldn’t fault the food and our waitress was fantastic. Despite being very busy she was delightful with us and other customers. Please pass on our thanks (sorry I didn’t get her name). It was busy so the only minor issue was background noise - it was a bit much as my stepfather is 87 and hard of hearing….but that can’t be helped! We will definitely be back.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 4 May 2022

    Hi Caroline R Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and you kind words about the team. Always so lovely to hear about guests having a great visit and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    DonnaC

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2022

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    Nice roasted vegetables, very tasty- service is outstanding

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 4 May 2022

    Hi Donna C Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and you kind word. 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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    Hendo

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Superb outdoor dining area, good service, interesting wine list and food for all palettes. Not your average pub meal but worth the extra.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 5 May 2022

    Hi Hendo Thank you so much 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

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    HelenH

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent menu ambience and staff, ate outside at 8pm but warm under heaters

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 4 May 2022

    Hi Helen Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and you kind word. 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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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 2 May 2022

    Dear Guest, thank you for the 5 star review! Have a great day:) Many thanks, Asta Deputy manager

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    Garko

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 April 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Vegie risotto perfectly cooked. Fish and chips generous portions. Dog friendly

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 29 April 2022

    Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review! Have a great day. Many thanks, Asta

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    LuvmyfoodBarry

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Good pub food if a bit pricy. Had to wait a while for our drinks and waitress had to remind the bar. I really enjoyed the sourdough bread and my fish and chips, but my wife’s Caesar salad was drowned in dressing so she had to scrape it off. She then enjoyed it. Overall, it was a good experience and we would go back.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 29 April 2022

    Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! I have passed it on to our kitchen team.We hope to see you in the nearest future. Kind regards, Asta Deputy manager

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    Badger

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 April 2022

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    Excellent food with good level of service. Celebrating a special birthday so happy to satisfy my guests’ requirements both with choice of food and drinks. Many years since last visited and would recommend.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 29 April 2022

    Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review. We can't wait to see you again. Many thanks, Asta Deputy manager

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    FriendsDining

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Another lovely meal at the Black Swan. Superb service.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 27 April 2022

    Hi Thank you for taking the time to write a review and your kind words. Always so lovely to hear when guest have had a great visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    AnthonyA

    London

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 24 April 2022

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    A wonderful spot for a Sunday early dinner with a group of friends after a country hike at the nearby Newlands Corner. Service was excellent during a quieter time The Sunday roast and the gravy was delicious. Leave room for the must try desserts.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 27 April 2022

    Hi Anthony Thank you for taking the time to write a review and your kind words. Thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable visit and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    AbiD

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Lovely food, as usual. Quick, efficient service. Would recommend

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 27 April 2022

    Dear AbiD, thank you for your lovely review! We hope to see you soon again! Kind regards, Asta Deputy manager

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    AFJC

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Very Good food but bit a overpriced for pub food.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 26 April 2022

    Hi AFJC Thank you for taking the time to write a review and your feedback. We look forward to seeing you soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We always enjoy our times at the Black Swan. Food and restaurant are lovely. The service this lunchtime was absolutely outstanding

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 26 April 2022

    Hi Thank you for t5aking the time to write a review and your kind words. Thrilled to hear you had a great visit and we look forward to seeing you soon. Kind Regards The Black Swan

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding!!!!

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 25 April 2022

    Dear Guest, thank you for 5 star rating! Have a great day:)

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    JennyC

    London

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    It’s a little mixed… looks like you were very short staffed… wait to get taken to table / wait for menu / asked to be served drinks… Thankfully lovely waitress Jo I think who looked after us brilliantly and very efficiently… Menu a tad underwhelming … We ordered 2 plates of whitebait / calamari which was more in the dry side sadly… I love a fresh sea bass / bream / sole … and was sorry only to see a creamy fish pie and mash / battered cod and chips as the fish options… I know you can’t please everyone … for me who is not a lover of creamy sauces / batter /mash it was a tricky one! I did enjoy the fish in the fish pie which was tasty and generous but left much of the sauce snd mash … sorry! Others felt same about starter / fish options… however the lamb was a hit.., flat iron chicken was tasty I hear those not “wow” in spite of scary calorie count!!

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 24 April 2022

    Hi Jenny Thank you for taking the time to write a review and all your feedback, it has all been taken on board and passed on. We do hope to see you again soon so we can get it right for you. Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    Timbo

    London

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2022

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    Reasonable food although I've had better there. Service was tardy and apologetic and they seemed short-staffed. Calorie count on the menu was welcome and the beer selection is good.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 24 April 2022

    Hi Timbo Thank you for taking the time to write a review and all your feedback, it has all been taken on board and passed on. We do hope to see you again soon so we can get it right for you. Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    DeeDub

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2022

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    Helpful and accomodating staff. Good service and interesting menu. Food was good. Would recommend

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    carolinea

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 April 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    Lovely evening and lovely service, our server could not do enough for us. I found the menu very boring though, I ordered flat iron chicken and it was just swimming in garlic oil. It was inedible and came with just a side of plain rocket, not even a nice dressing or shaved Parmesan. My partner ordered the beef burger and said it was below average. Will definitely come back but stick to just drinks.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 4 May 2022

    Hi Carolinea Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and you feed back, it has be passed onto the kitchen. Sadden to hear we you did not enjoy your meals and we hope to see you again soon, so we can get it right for you. Kind Regards The Black Swan

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    JasJ

    Surrey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 April 2022

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    Overall very good, but the menu has changed reciently and with smaller portions now with minimal vegetables included unless you pay extra charge.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 22 April 2022

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. I will be sharing with the chef. Many thanks

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    Pops

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 April 2022

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    Disappointed with very limited, simple menu, main veggie dish wasn’t available on the night. Wasn’t as we remembered but maybe still rebuilding from Covid

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    EmilyG

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 April 2022

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    The Black Swan is always fantastic and my daughter adores Becky, who always goes the extra mile to make the children’s day. The food is brilliant and the pub itself is beautiful. We have been many times for special occasions and it has always been wonderful.

    The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 22 April 2022

    Hi Emily Thank you for taking the time to write a review, so kind and say hello to all 3 of t he kids from me. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Kind Regards Becky

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