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The White Swan, Peterborough, Northamptonshire

The White Swan

4.7
4.7
276 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
The White Swan Woodnewton is a multi award winning gastro pub serving a popular menu with quality dishes for everyone's taste - from burger and pizza through to tapas, Greek, Chinese & Mexican dishes.
The White Swan was built in 1790 and has had a £150,000 refurbishment inside and out to create a contemporary space whilst retaining the history of the building.

Best Village Pub & Restaurant 2023 - East of England
Tripadvisor Traveller Choice Winner 2023
Northamptonshire Family Friendly Pub Of The Year 2021 & 2022
Best Gourmet Dining Restaurant & Village Pub - Northamptonshire 2020

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Burgers, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01780 470944
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Contact reservations@whiteswanpubco.co.uk
  • Neighbourhood
    Woodnewton
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Overall

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Food

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Service

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Ambience

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Best Value

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Child-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Innovative

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Good for groups

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Healthy

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Hot spot

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cambridge/Cambridgeshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Swan offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the "extensive menu" that caters to all tastes, ensuring there's "something for everyone." The atmosphere is warm and inviting, complemented by "friendly staff." This is a highly recommended spot for both regulars and newcomers.

276 Reviews
  1. Elaine

    Northampton

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, The White Swan NEVER disappoints! Huge choice of food and drink, brilliant staff and a great atmosphere.

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  2. Wendy

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great evening. Food was amazing lots of choice. Great service and ambience. Will definitely be returning and recommending to friends and family. Thank you

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  3. Rob

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great choice including Gluten free. Fantastic service

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  4. Lisa

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The White Swan never disappoints! We all opted for different sizzling dishes and they were delicious. We also had desserts which again were great hits. The staff were attentive and it’s tastefully decorated for the Christmas season. Thanks for another lovely meal

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  5. Chris

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lamb shank - beautifully cooked and so tender that a knife was basically an unnecessary luxury. Potatoes? Not the best and definitely not crispy. They might as well have been called “couch potatoes” because they were lacking that crunch we all crave. The veggies were flavoursome, but the broccoli seemed to have missed the memo on cooking times and was a tad overcooked for my taste. Now, the roast parsnips were a delightful surprise! Beautiful flavour and cooked to perfection - they should win an award for "Best Supporting Vegetable." Pigs in blankets: nice, but could definitely use an upgrade. The bacon was good, but the sausage? Well, let’s just say it was about as exciting as watching paint dry – very bland. The Yorkshire pudding? Good size, check! Little bland, check again! But overall, it was solid. No soggy bottoms and a great crispy top – a true gold star for this classic dish! Then we get to the cauliflower cheese, which was very soft to the point of being shy, and the cheese? Let’s just say it was a bit on the bland side as well. Now, let’s talk about the gin menu! Probably the biggest gin menu I’ve ever seen outside of a distillery – nine pages long! If you enjoy gin, you’re truly spoilt for choice. I mean, who knew there were that many ways to enjoy a juniper-flavoured drink? The food menu was quite extensive for a gastro pub; you could get lost in there for days! Dessert – wow, what can I say?! I went for the traditional jam roly-poly, and it was beautiful! I can’t tell if it was made on site, but it was bursting with flavour and a generous portion size. No complaints here – simply put, it was beautiful!

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  6. Sylvia

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love eating at the White Swan. The food is delicious and there is always something new on the menu to try. We’ e never been disappointed.

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  7. Lorraine

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely country pub. Menu was extremely varied. Food was divine. Table for 5 and everyone was completely satisfied. Staff very friendly & beautiful settings, will definitely be returning.

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  8. Joel

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    stumbled across it online , little bit of luck. as we live about 45 mins away and wasn’t looking in the area. But what a find. On arriving was met with a lovely cheerful welcome, was seated straight away. Lovely ambience, helpful and cheerful waiting staff. And the food was amazing. So massive well done to all. From owner, to bar staff to waiting staff to chef etc . Will defo be back and often as poss. One thing would be a plus more choice in ales. Amazeballs.

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  9. Rebecca

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought my children for dinner today and they were as impressed as I always am! As usual, the roast dinner was cooked to perfection and the children really enjoyed their burgers and sausages and despite being very full, also managed to make room for ice cream and chocolate brownie. Lovely wine, good coffee and helpful, friendly staff and owners. Thanks Will and Jason for a lovely, relaxing Sunday.

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  10. Jane

    Cambridge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wide range of food on the menu something for everyone.

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FAQs

The White Swan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01780 470944.

The White Swan is rated 4.7 stars by 276 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The White Swan

22 Main St, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire PE8 5EB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Woodnewton
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Burgers, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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