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The White Swan

The Square Swanage, Swanage BH19 2LJ, England
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The White Swan
Ranked #27 of 47 Swanage B&B and Inns
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Nuneaton, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

we visisted the pub in august last year and have been dying to go back ever since. the staff put us up for the night at really late notice and gave us a great deal. in the height of the summer season we had been struggling all night to find a place to stay and by chance found the pub... More

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Devon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We had an over night stay here and were very impressed with the food, my stuffed mushrooms were sooo delicious and my significant other cleared his plate of scampi. The salad was fresh and tasty and not a piece of limp iceburg in sight!!! Breakfast this morning was beautifully presented and equally as yummy.The staff were friendly and helpful and... More

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Bo'ness, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Eat here for lunch and dinner last week whilst visiting Swanage for holiday. Really good pint in here. Bar staff very good, really good customer service. Food is top quality; cheese and ham toasted sandwich was very delightful for lunch. Battered haddock and chips for tea was well worth the wait, and we made it within 5mins of last orders... More

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Rochester, United Kingdom
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12 hotel reviews
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Must admit that I was wrong about this pub. I have just returned from spending 8 days in Swanage and not only did I visit this pub a lot, but I even ate there twice. Perhaps the bad smells encountered last time, might be to do with its a very dog friendly place, and the Blues Festival was on. Anyway,... More

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Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

My wife and I are regular visitors to Swanage. Always visit the White swan for a few beers. We had an evening meal for a change. Lovely food steak was cooked perfectly. Staff very laid back, but attentive. It was a busy night in the bar, but the food was quick and tasted great. Will certainly eat there again.

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

We booked into this charming pub hotel as we love Swanage and we wanted somewhere for food,good beer and a live band and we found the perfect place in The White Swan. The rooms were very comfy and cosy and clean,the food was tasty and home cooked and the beer was excellent and local which is important to us real... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

Ok it's a pub. It is not haut cuisine but for what it is it merits the excellent mark. We called in for a Saturday afternoon quick lunch. The beer (Piddle) was excellent. We had two generous portions of moussaka. It was incredibly busy but the one waitress was superb at keeping everything on order complete with a smile throughout... More

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Christchurch, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

My husband and I came away for a night for my birthday, to chill without thehildren. I have to say we got just what we wanted a comfortable room and clean with all you need for a break away, the food was amazing, reasonable pub grub and huge portion, I for one wanted 3 courses but after the main I... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

Contrary to previous comments,we found the Hotel staff extremely helpful and welcoming.O k the rooms wern't very big, but what do you expect for the age of the building.The location is excellent,right in the middle of it all,100yds from the sea.In fact you were 5 minutes from anywhere.Private off road parking at the rear of the pub,all for £75 per... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

Popped in for a spot of pub lunch, excellent atmosphere, nicely laid out, friendly staff, nice selection of food to choose from and HUGE portions. Shame that I was only in there for a short time, as could see this becoming a regular place to visit.

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Address: The Square Swanage, Swanage BH19 2LJ, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Isle of Purbeck > Swanage
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Ranked #27 of 47 B&Bs / Inns in Swanage

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