The Manor at Sway

Name: The Manor at Sway
Address: Village Centre, Lymington, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SO41 6BA
Telephone: 01590 682754
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.3

4.3

69 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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The Manor’s Restaurant serves rustic fare in an elegant setting with a focus on homemade, comforting cooking. Our chef sources the very best ingredients to create a dining experience that won’t disappoint. We offer a varied menu which can be enjoyed in our dining room or on the terrace on sunny days. Our wine list, supplied by Solent Cellar in Lymington, features an excellent range of both Old World and New World Wines with classic favourites as well as interesting surprises.

The bar serves favourite local ales, premium lager and an excellent selection of imported beers, spirits and features a list of classic cocktails all made from scratch. We also offer full Afternoon Tea with homemade scones and a creative assortment of treats and sandwiches, all of which can be enjoyed in our drawing room or on warmer days overlooking the garden.

Our Dining Room is the perfect place for groups and large tables also. We look forward to welcoming you to The Manor!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 May 2022

May 2022

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Sun

19:00

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sun 12:00–14:30 Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 15:00–16:30 Dinner Daily 18:30–21:00
Phone number
01590 682754
Website
http://www.themanoratsway.com/
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
The Manor provides the perfect backdrop for events up to 50 people. The dining room along with the lounge and bar, large terrace and spacious gardens are the perfect place for a private celebration. The entire hotel can be rented for private functions as well. Our Chef and front of house team are here to ensure everything is flawless.

Location
Village Centre Lymington, Hampshire SO41 6BA
Area
Lyndhurst
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Public Transit
The nearest train station is Sway which is located a short walk from the hotel. For more frequent and faster train services, take a train to Brockenhurst, from the station guests can take a short 10 minute taxi to the hotel.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Slow Cooked Venison Pie£15.00
Creamed Potatoes, Cavallo Nero
Roast Cod Fillet£18.00
Tomato & Crab Bisque, Cannelloni Beans
Corn Fed Chicken Breast£16.00
Puy Lentils, Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Lemon Sole£19.00
Mussels, Leek and Oyster Chowder
Braised Pork Belly£17.00
Burnt Apple, Buttered Cabbage
Wild Mushroom Pithivier
Tender stem Broccoli

Sides

Triple Cooked Chips£4.00
Honey Roasted Parsnips£4.00
Cauliflower Gratin£5.00
Chilli & Almond Tender Stem Broccoli£4.00
Roast Herb Buttered New Potatoes£4.00

Puddings

Golden Syrup Sponge Cake£8.00
Date Puree, Sauce Anglaise
Set Chocolate Ganache£8.00
Peanut Parfait, Caramel Popcorn
Blood Orange Tart£8.00
Crème Fraiche
Baked Apple Crumble£8.00
Vanilla Ice Cream
Ice Cream and Sorbet Selection
- per scoop£2.50
Local Cheeses£10.50
Chutney, Celery & Grapes

What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A really great place . Excellent food & service
R
Robert
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A busy night for staff due to big party. Staff coped well Well presented food and really enjoyed our meals
G
kellyG
Jersey
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
First course crab, was nicely presented but tasteless, 2nd course steak&Kidney pie, was very dry. 3rd course cheesecake really nice, beautifully presented with meringue, honeycomb. Best part. Service, was far too quick, had 3 courses within 1 hour, can't see I would return.
MB
MariaB
Hampshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely staff, excellent food and most importantly our dog was welcomed!
WB
WendyB
Lincolnshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dining room, friendly efficient staff and delicious food, we would recommend a visit
JB
JaneB
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Food was good, service was a bit slow. Expensive but good. A bit cold.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 February 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Slightly disappointed really, it looks more luxurious than it is, there was only one girl working on the evening we went, she seems to be everywhere, reception, bar, dining room. The food menu is great but to me it was like the food was already prepared and reheated, it’s certainly didn’t taste freshly cooked.
TD
TrevorD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nicely decorated small hotel. Ample parking. Food was excellent and very well presented. Nice menu. Efficient and very friendly staff with an eagerness to help and chat if you wanted Will definitely visit again in the near future.
V
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely meal at The Manor recently, especially as I have an uncommon food intolerance and both the waitress and the chef were so understanding and helpful. It made a sometimes uncomfortable and frustrating time (meal ordering!) completely relaxing and worry free - so thank you, we would certainly go again if in the area.
NS
NigelS
West Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, gentle purposeful and caring service, in beautiful surroundings, a very enjoyable meal, thank you 😊
K
Kay87
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a lovely meal, the food tasted amazing, was well presented and the service was great. Will definitely return. If your looking for a nice dinner out, this is the place to go without having to wait weeks for a table!
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lola
Hertfordshire
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2021
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was excellent beautifully presented and service very good highly recommend this restaurant
AC
AmandaC
Norfolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 September 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great flavoursome food, lovely dining area . Staff very attentive. Compliments to the chef.
TT
TonyT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 June 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Superb, lovely, love the new decor, fresh, staff most attentive… now the food… Delish! Don’t take my word for it… book it & see for yourself… you won’t be disappointed. Fab venue for weddings, product launches a long lunch or maybe just a bang on evening meal. Would have given 10/10 but saving that one… so overall 9.5/10 A credit to all at the Manor
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
We celebrated a personal engagement dinner here. The staff were fantastic and always there to help. No waiting around for service. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was just lovely. There were beautiful views of terrace and seating area and the whole experience was just wonderful! We were staying at Carey’s Manor but rated this place as a million times better!!
K
Kay87
Hampshire
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2020
overall1food1service2ambience1
Got there having booked online and they were closed! Be warned.
A
Andrew
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food, wine and service all score high marks. We had heard the Manor was under 'new management' and had been refurbished and given fresh energy. We were not disappointed. The wine list appears to be carefully chosen, and sourced from a local vintner. The food menu was a cut above 'burgers and steak' fare offered by many establishments. All in, very enjoyable.
LI
LeratoI
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and good wine list. Staff was very friendly and attentive
LB
LeahB
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 October 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting, lovely food and drink, great service that felt safe and hygienic - obeying all covid restrictions. Can't recommend highly enough.
T
Tinyjock20
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 September 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent food, very good wine list, very good service and prices very reasonable. Some lovely wines on the wine list too.
G
Ginny
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 September 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
A lovely quiet hotel full of character and charm. We enjoyed our stay and all the staff we pleasant and extremely helpful.
RF
RobinF
Gloucestershire
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 22 August 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our first visit to The Manor and we will look forward to visiting again in the near future
RM
RebeccaM
Toronto
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2020
overall4food4service3ambience4
The menu was small, but the food was delicious. The tables were very well spread out or you could eat on the terrace. The service was a little slow at times, I think they were maybe a member of staff down or else still getting used to COVID conditions. But everyone was friendly. We would definitely recommend the restaurant - delicious food & tasteful decoration.
CM
ChrisM
Hampshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 February 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
Sunday lunch was very tasty, good value for money. Starters, mains and puds all went down well with 7 of us. Friendly owners with good service. We will definitely return.
C
johnC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 23 October 2019
overall3food2service3ambience2
We have been patrons here for many years but not recently , it is a lovely place to visit particularly in the Spring and Summer. Maybe Autumn and Winter is not considered as important. The staff and standard of cooking are fine. We were disappointed with the Menu,not much choice ,same with the A La Carte. Food was well presented but rather small portions with the Steaks. I myself will come again because this may well have been one of those days,and i would like to think it would become as i remember it.
LR
LindaR
Hampshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 20 October 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fantastic Sunday lunch staff couldn’t do enough for us very good value with groupon
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connoisseurofakind
Dorset
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food here was excellent but it was controlled portions. My steak came with 5 chips artfully displayed around the steak which, I thought was rather mean. The rest of the meal was good though with my wife’s fish being excellently cooked. The chocolate crime for sweet was a little heavy but the cheesecake hit the spot.
MM
MichaelM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 August 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent meal with excellent service in a relaxed atmosphere. What more could we want?
JK
JerryK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 July 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a 3 course lunch, main course and dessert were excellent , but starter could have been slightly larger. Staff very friendly and approachable, providing a good service .
PY
PamY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 July 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely tasty meal. Attentive pleasant staff. Lovely grounds and outdoor tables.
A
Alijo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 June 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice meal. Service was friendly and the setting and the dining room was lovely. Will probably return in the summer for a cream tea.
I
Iceblue
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 June 2019
overall3food4service2ambience1
It read very well and the menu looked good. The outside didn’t invite but inside the decor was very nice. The restaurant area while clean and well decorated lacked any ambiance or feeling of comfort. So difficult to pin point what needed to be done but was definitely lacking something. The service was a bit of an issue as we didn’t have a starter and waited 40 minutes for a roast. The food quality was good but we would have preferred some more green vegetables.
AC
AmandaC
Hampshire
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 March 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
The hotel is stylishly decorated and the lounges are comfortable and colourful decorated with a modern take on William Morris . The dining room by comparison is decorated in monochrome wallpaper and whilst stylish lacks warmth. However the food is excellent. Tasty, imaginative and very well presented by friendly staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 March 2019
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food + service was excellent but as it was a Sunday night, the atmosphere was lacking
TR
TRJ81
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 March 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food and service as always. Our third time dinner here and have also stayed here in the past which was equally enjoyable.
RR
RosalynR
Hampshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 10 March 2019
overall3food4service4ambience3
We went for Sunday lunch which was very nice, service efficant wine very good! Only one thing lets Sway Manor down and that are the toilet facilities ! men and Women have to go into the same small room which has three cubical , i do not find this acceptable especially if you had children with you ! perhaps I am old fashioned but there are some things you should keep separate and toilet facilities are one off them !
CM
ChanelMartika
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 March 2019
overall5food5service4ambience4
This is the second time I’ve been for afternoon tea, and what a beautiful afternoon I had celebrating with my mother for her birthday. The staff were very attentive, welcoming and friendly.
RH
RonaH
Hampshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2019
overall3food2service3ambience2
Disappointing, used to go quite often but hadn't been for a few years. Now under new management and refurbished. No longer light and airy and welcoming, but modern and cold with no atmosphere. Sunday lunch was just average, meat a bit tough. Cocktails overpriced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 February 2019
overall3food2service3ambience2
Limited menu and not everything was available. Beef was dry. Over priced for what it was!
C
Clive
Kent
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2019
overall3food2service4ambience1
Fairly average food, lack of ambiance, pleasant staff. Not particularly good value

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The Manor at Sway is rated 4.3 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 May 2022

May 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

19:00

Village Centre Lymington, Hampshire SO41 6BA

Additional information

Area
Lyndhurst
Hours of Operation
Lunch Sun 12:00–14:30 Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 15:00–16:30 Dinner Daily 18:30–21:00
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Hotel Parking
Public Transit
The nearest train station is Sway which is located a short walk from the hotel. For more frequent and faster train services, take a train to Brockenhurst, from the station guests can take a short 10 minute taxi to the hotel.
Payment Options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.themanoratsway.com/
Phone number
01590 682754
Private party facilities
The Manor provides the perfect backdrop for events up to 50 people. The dining room along with the lounge and bar, large terrace and spacious gardens are the perfect place for a private celebration. The entire hotel can be rented for private functions as well. Our Chef and front of house team are here to ensure everything is flawless.

The Manor at Sway

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Nibbles

Beetroot Hummus£4.00

Marinated Olives£4.00

Home Baked Rosemary Focaccia£5.00

Small Plates

Seasonal Soup£7.00

Smoked Mackerel£9.00

Duck Confit£9.00

Chicory & Pear Salad£8.00

Tempura Haddock

Mains

Slow Cooked Venison Pie£15.00

Roast Cod Fillet£18.00

Corn Fed Chicken Breast£16.00

Lemon Sole£19.00

Braised Pork Belly£17.00

Wild Mushroom Pithivier

Sides

Triple Cooked Chips£4.00

Honey Roasted Parsnips£4.00

Cauliflower Gratin£5.00

Chilli & Almond Tender Stem Broccoli£4.00

Roast Herb Buttered New Potatoes£4.00

Puddings

Golden Syrup Sponge Cake£8.00

Set Chocolate Ganache£8.00

Blood Orange Tart£8.00

Baked Apple Crumble£8.00

Ice Cream and Sorbet Selection

Local Cheeses£10.50

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