The Swan Tavern, West Wimbledon - pub details
Address: 89 Ridgway Wimbledon, London, SW19 4SU [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 252)
Wimbledon (0.7 miles), Wimbledon Chase (0.9 miles), Raynes Park (1.1 miles)
Chain: T&J Bernard
Pub facilities/features:
- Quiz night, Sky TV
- Fruit machines, Quiz machines (hangman)
- Food served
- Outside seating, Wireless internet access (provided by The Cloud)
NB: Information may be incomplete or out of date as this pub is not currently registered.
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> Current user rating: 5.6/10 (rated by 23 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Hand In Hand, Wimbledon Common (0.3 miles), Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common (0.3 miles), Dog and Fox, Wimbledon Village (0.3 miles), Common Room, Wimbledon Village (0.3 miles), Brewery Tap, Wimbledon Village (0.3 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Swan Tavern, West Wimbledon
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| The Swan has been a favourite haunt of mine for several years now, and I feel obliged to share my opinions with you all. A change of management has occured since the 'australians behind bar' suffered such a horrendous prison sentence. Firstly, they were never that bad. On the contrary, they were extremely personable. Secondly, australia is spely with a capital A! Incongruous to the latest reviewer, I find the interior to be somewhat enchanting; oozing charm and romanticism from a 40's film noir. The management, a very personable young lady and her friendly family, have proved to be extremely pleasant and accommodating addition to a legacy that harks back to the day of Dick Turpin, I will sadly miss a certain member of staff who has recently left to travel the world. And perhaps this is where The Swan is so valued- its ability to take on young staff, offer them invaluable experience working within a safe and stable environment, and providing excellent service in the meantime. Reviewers that insult The Swan insult my very own integrity, for as a filmmaker and teacher I can think of no other place (locally) I would rather spend time relaxing, conversing and being inspired.! daveyboyjones - 8 Jan 2009 01:04 |
| Reasonable pub that seems to be trying to please everyone - a large screen for sports at one end, a restaurant at the other, and an area for sitting and chatting in the middle. On the Saturday night we visited it was half full with plenty of seats, but a reasonable atmosphere. Young bar staff seemed fine. Bombadier was good, but the guest beer was hardly exotic or imaginative - Youngs! - the nearest Youngs pub being less than a mile away! But it's another genuine old pub that's had it's innards ripped out and replaced by dark wood panelling and Victorian lamps to make it look...er...old! discerningdan - 24 Mar 2008 21:21 |
| I would just like to say that I have been using this pub for many months since moving to the area and I find the atmosphere to be very pleasant. The manager and her assistant are always pleasant and helpful and I have never had cause to complain about the food. It is an excellent local pub and the more people out there that agree with me should take the time to add your own commens and drown out the moaning of a few people. Give this place a chance.... i think you'll be pleasantly surprised. aperson - 21 Mar 2008 14:38 |
| This is a lovely pub for a quiet drink - it has a fantastic selection of drinks, very nicely furnished interior and a great location slightly away from the louder village. Unfortunately this is all completely spoilt by the most obnoxious owner i have ever come across, who seems to think that the way to increase the number of paying customers is to be terribly rude and incredibly angry towards them. The food is also very poor, and i would not recommend this tavern to anyone who want to enjoy their evening. seo - 21 Jan 2008 13:17 |
| agree about the owner - she is obnoxious and the reason why i will never go back to this pub. food is the worst i have ever seen. and the beer tastes as though the lines are cleaned every three months. australians behind the bar act as though they are suffering a criminal sentence by working there!! jennlx - 12 Dec 2007 16:31 |
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