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The White Swan - Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk

The White Swan - Gressenhall

4.5
4.5
521 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
The White Swan in Gressenhall is a beautiful country pub full of community spirit!
We're passionate about local beer, friendly welcoming service and proper pub food done well. The menu features beer battered fish & chips, local sausage & mash and homemade curry. You'll find classic pub fayre with a signature touch using fresh, seasonal & local produce and a kids menu too. Sunday roast served up family style so everyone can dig in and enjoy.

Relaxed & informal atmosphere, a cosy & enclosed garden to the rear with a kids play area, and garden room available for private hire.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01362 861296
  • Website
    https://www.thewhiteswangressenhall.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pete Murrell
  • Location
    The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4DU
  • Neighbourhood
    Dereham
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive 2 or 3 course menu

    £24.95 - £29.95 per person

    Nov 25, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
    Perfect for those wanting to celebrate the festive season with work colleagues, a group of friends or as a family gathering. The Festive Menu is served daily alongside the regular menu and offers 2 courses for £24.95 or 3 courses for £29.95. Available from 25th November - 24th December.

Menu

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What 521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Norfolk/Suffolk

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Swan in Gressenhall is a charming country pub offering "excellent service" and "very good food". Visitors rave about the "great atmosphere" and "friendly staff". The menu caters to various tastes, with highlights like the Sunday roast and sea bass. Despite occasional minor setbacks, guests consistently express eagerness to return.

521 Reviews

  1. Phil

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pre Christmas family dinner. Thanks to all at the White Swan

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  2. Philip

    VIP

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I am local to the White Swan and usually the meals are very good, however on this lunchtime with two friends the main means were poor for my two guests. Shin of beef was very tough and accompanying veg/potatoes dry and looked as though they had been under warming lamp too long. 2nd meal Pork belly, again poorly presented, dry and very fatty and looked as though it had been reheated! My meal Sea Bass and prawns was Ok. Puddings were good. Customers will be lost if this standard continues as people talk!

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  3. David

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice pub with good food, good beer and pleasant surroundings. Staff were accommodating. Will visit again.

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  4. Kathy

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked a Xmas meal but disappointed they had ran out of stuffing for the turkey dinner. Surely if customers book a Christmas meal this is a stable part of it. Roast potatoes under cooked so were really hard. Overall under average Christmas meal.

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  5. Diana

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately They had run out of turkey. It was only 7pm so totally unexpected especially as they were offering a festive menu. The Roll served with a starter was rock hard. The chicken supreme was not in creamy sauce as expected. Our first visit so not a fantastic experience.

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  6. James

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual all was wonderful. Thank you. We will return

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  7. Neil

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, a warm welcome. We would have given 5 stars if the staff had checked on whether we wanted more drinks during our meal I write this as a positive bit of feedback rather than a complaint the service was actually pretty good. We will be back

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  8. Sonia

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, lovely food. Very friendly and helpful staff

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  9. ian

    VIP

    Yorkshire

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely little pub in a lovely setting on the village green. The staff were very polite and professional and although we had a long wait for our food it was worth the wait. We went for Sunday lunch and most of our party had the 2 course roast. It was very good and was large enough for us to not to be able to manage a desert. Very good value for money with 2 courses costing £21/head. Highly recommended.

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  10. Anthony

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food today, service slightly under par

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The White Swan - Gressenhall is rated 4.5 stars by 521 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The White Swan - Gressenhall

The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4DU

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Dereham
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pete Murrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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