The Swan & Goose

“This is our go to spot on a Sunday. After 20miles on the bike fuel & hydration is required. Cold San Miguel with Salt & Pepper chips & Salt & Pepper Chicken times 2 Good sized portions hot n tasty. This week a guitarist entertained the diners.”

“Friends have been coming to The Swan & Goose for years (under previous managements) and invited us to go as the new owners recently added vegan options to the menu. The place is lovely and cosy and has a balcony and outdoor seating, perfect to sit in nice weather and soak up the fabulous views over the marina and beyond. We had wild mushrooms in a cream sauce on sourdough and gnocchi with smokey butternut squash sauce, roast squash and toasted hazelnuts. The food was fantastic, we could not fault it, great flavours, perfectly cooked and seasoned. We had a chat with chef Matt who was enthusiastic about cooking his vegan dishes and I cannot wait to see what else is on the menu in the future. We were too full for the vegan chocolate cake though. The staff were lovely too, friendly and helpful, I can understand why our friends love it so much.”

“Friendly Staff Not impressed that kitchen staff not wearing hair nets lad came out dripping in sweat wiped his head and hair with his hands scratched his head and went back in the kitchen not very hygienic. I have never had such a small portion of steak it was pink but tough salad was flat wilted green leaves. Chips nice though. Prawn sandwich spoilt by far too much paprika the salad and chips were nice. I would go back for drink or coffee but not for food as we left still hungry and I am not a big eater.”

“It's been a while since we were last here, so we decided to pay a visit. The Swan & Goose is the new name for the restaurant (opened last April ). Sitting outside, taking in the sunshine & view we had a bite to eat. I had the steak sandwich with chips, salad , gravy & cup of coffee. My other half had red pepper & tomato soup , salt & pepper chips , onion rings & 4 cups of tea ( which she managed to get out of the tea pot). Total was £34. I must admit it's still a good place to go”

“Five Stars – Absolutely Fantastic All Round! Called into The Swan and Goose at Barden Marina on a whim, without a booking, and they still managed to fit us in—brilliant start! The food was absolutely wonderful and well worth the wait, as everything is freshly cooked to order. I had the chicken and stuffing sandwich, and the missus went for the gnocchi—both spot on. Washed down with a lovely pint of guest ale for me and a gin for her, followed by a nice cup of tea and coffee to finish. Service was great, friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The views over the marina are stunning, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. We even got a bit of live entertainment courtesy of the swan chasing the goose around the water—made us smile! Highly recommend and will definitely be back.”