Reviews of Swan Inn Stratford St Mary. (Pub) in Colchester (Essex).

Swan Inn Stratford St Mary

197 Reviews

125 Comments

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Lower St, Stratford St Mary, Colchester CO7 6JR, United Kingdom

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Information of Swan Inn Stratford St Mary, Pub in Colchester (Essex)

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Reviews of Swan Inn Stratford St Mary

C. H.

A wonderful find! I've had a fabulous dinner this evening at this quintessentially English inn. Simon behind the bar was wonderful making suggestions and recommendations. Wonderful kitchen team whose food was fantastic, well priced, fresh, totally scrumptious and served with a smile. I had a great evening - the Swan Inn is most definitely worth a visit; very attentive, caring and knowledgeable staff, wonderful cosy indoor space, glorious garden outside - my advice save room for dessert!

T. D.

One of the most lovely pubs in the area and I definitely recommend visiting. It has amazing food and the kindest service that we’re willing to make special arrangements for a vegan in our party.

S. F.

We started from here to canoe on the River Stour for a Santa Paddle. It was a reasonably large group and the pub opened early to accommodate us, which was very much appreciated on a cold December morning. A lovely fire was a lite in the bar area. On offer were some rather delicious sausage rolls, hot chocolate and coffee. The staff were cheerful and friendly. We will be going back for a meal soon.

R. H.

Amazing food (we had one of the best roast beef dinners I have had in a while) and lovely relaxing atmosphere. Staff were friendly (made our 2 and 4 gear old welcome) and offered flexible menu choices for them. The dessert was overcooked a little and they were very apologetic about this and gave us another one swiftly. Will definitely be returning. Thankyou.

G. M.

Really nice little pub in the country, friendly staff and great selection of beers and gin.

D. H.

Awesome little pub with top quality food and beer to match.

B. W.

A Very nice quaint little village pub

D. C.

Another brilliant gem in the area and another amazing pub out of town. Beer, wine and spirit selection is first class. Great seating outside in the summer, warm and cozy in the small front bar by the fire during the winter. I hear good things about the food but haven't eaten here myself yet

G. S.

Nothing short of amazing. Beer, food, staff, locals, all top drawer.

J. R.

Pretty old pub serving tasty treats (vegetarian options almost tempted me away from a Sunday roast) as well as excellent versions of traditional dishes (by far the best roast beef I’ve had in ages!). Friendly, helpful service from owner and staff to boot. Highly recommended.

S. B.

Delightful country pub that pays attention to the beers on offer as much as it does the wines. Ever changing daily menu, Sunday roasts to absolutely die for. Welcoming environment and staff, pleasantly decorated and well worth a visit.

J. W.

We have visited the Swan a number of times and each of these has been a delight. The food has always been wonderful and the drinks selection fabulous. Above all however are the staff who are so incredibly welcoming and make the visit so memorable and always find the most amazing drinks to suit whatever you're eating. I especially send a big thank you to Jane and Ed!! I thoroughly recommend!

F. N.

Popped in for a swift with Mrs N one afternoon. Wine was nice and cold, cider not so. We didn't try the food as we got there after 3 so stopped serving, but still a nice little pub and a lovely garden to sit in.

J. B.

Great place to eat. Lovely atmosphere and grest food. A delightful home cooked menu with a chef who creates plates of food that ate superb. Jane, your host, is so welcoming and our regular visits are a real treat

J. S.

Stopped in for a pint at the end of the walk, barman was very welcoming and recommended a few beers, went with the kriek boon and it was incredible. Lovely beer garden, friendly staff and beautiful backdrop, will definitely go again.

M. M.

This is a real gem and I cannot recommend this wonderful country pub highly enough. The staff, especially the landlady, were very attentive and exceptionally welcoming. We will definitely be going back!

a. d.

Friendly pub with good beer and food. Own jetty on the river Stour if you fancy paddling up for a pub lunch. Will be top of my visiting list post covid!

M. A.

Excellent food and perfectly conditioned beer, A very friendly welcome in a lovely cosy pub. The pub brews some beer of its own and the porter I tried was delicious. Heartily recommended.

M. Y.

This is a classic English pub. I have been there three times. On the first two occasions the service was excellent. On the third, I found the manner of the landlady unhelpful. The younger staff were fine.

L. S.

As long as you're happy to try different beers then this is the pub for you. Pace yourself and enjoy what they have to offer. The food is a cut above the usual, no frozen reheated food.

J. C.

Reached the Swan via a kyak and couldnt have been happier. Lovely staff, drink and food was delightful. Ploughman's was fantastic as was draft lager. Happy customer, definitely recommend

T. O.

Brilliant little pub, friendly owner and staff. Food is really tasty and the wine list is brilliant with good value to be found. Highly recommended!

R. A.

Excellent beer grown and brewed on site, very pleasant surroundings and jolly good hosts, my son informs me that the food also is to die for and I fully intend to investigate next time I'm in that neck of the wood's, a truly worthwhile experience all round.

C.

Exquisite food in a beautiful pub with fantastic service, every dish we had from starter to dessert was perfection! Couldn't recommend more highly.

E. D.

Myself & my fiancé had such a wonderful meal last night. We have eaten in lots of lovely restaurants, but I must say that the food is cooked to very high standard. The atmosphere and staff couldn't be any nicer. We enjoyed our evening very much, a real cosy & lovely place. We have eaten many times in this area in nice places , Talbooth , milsons & the sun , but the swan is the most certainly the nicest we have eaten in. Thank you for our lovely evening Saturday 7th October. Kirk & Elaine.

J. F.

We had coffees and hot cross buns. A really nice pub to stop at for a drink when on a journey up the A12. I have never eaten here, but the whole place is cosy with log fires and it would be memorable to stop for food.

T. S. G.

Sometimes, if you frequent often enough, it's easy to take somewhere for granted.. So after popping in for a new years meal i thought it time to mention that they've managed prove that Simplicity is the greatest sophistication... Many thanks to Simon, Jane and sfaff for welcoming us into their fine rustic pub for the last few years... Happy New Year

N. S.

I'm in the area a couple of times a year and when I am, I make a point of visiting the Swan Inn. The reason is because of the great selection of Belgian beers. Also, set in an old building, it gives you that traditional country pub atmosphere.

E. M.

Amazing team there. Very nice and friendly staff . Food was excellent, best burger or this year! Also a good assortment of beers

I. C.

Toasty bar, super hospitable and amazing beer, wine and spirit range.

E. T.

It was great. We had a fabulous evening accompanied by a superb claret. We felt very well looked after and the food was delicious.

T. H.

Great service at the swan. Im vegan also my friend but she is also gluten intolerant this was no problem as the chef invented a lovely portobello mushroom salad that was fantastic just for us will definately make this a regular

M. L.

Lovely quiet pub , friendly staff and good service. The food was lovely on the posh side of pub food. Will definitely visit again.

A. S.

The total package. Atmosphere, character, great food, lovely staff, a "landlady" who is an absolute delight and a great hostess, and a select of drinks to cater for any palate or taste. A real gem!

B. O.

Lovely place. Rare roast beef was excellent. Service veey good too. All topped off with a suoerb pint of Trawlerboys real ale.

J. K.

Historic pub. Good selection of beer. Great food. Friendly staff. Really enjoyed it.

J. H.

Gorgeous, as near to my own home cooked roast dinner as you can get... Soft rare sirloin of beef, decent roast potatoes, proper Yorkshire puds, swede puree, gorgeous braised red cabbage, spring cabbage, roast carrot, parsnip and real proper gravy.. Nice thing about this place.. Not a huge menu for a Sunday 5 dishes but cooked superbly well, quality over quantity does it for me every time.. Ohh and followed by strawberry and sherry trifle... And selection of beers that I shouldn't be driving haha

R. M.

Very friendly staff and fellow customers. Their vegetarian curry was exceptionally warming and filling. Delicious.

B. H.

Wow what a charming building - built in 1631. Excellent bar. Food menu is limited however. Staff was extraordinary - like family. A must visit.

B. M.

Stopped there for drinks this afternoon. I and my family really enjoyed the atmosphere and lovely service thanks the staff at Swan Inn St Mary.

A. A.

Friendly, jolly good beer, food excellent, staff helpful and very accommodating. Had a lovely time.

R. W.

Turned up out if the blue and they still managed to fit us in. Food was great, had the roast and the beef was so tender it just melted. They even brought us extra yorkshire out

J. W.

Lovely place, food is ace and Simon behind the bar is very knowledgeable about his alcohol! Would highly recommend :)

L. W.

Absolutely delicious Sunday Lunch, more expensive than most but quality shines through, highly recommended

c. r.

Lovely pub. Great customer service. Lovely food and a great location. Definitely would recommend.

J. P.

Beautiful setting; historic and tidy building; expansive, gorgeous, sheltered garden; expansive and well-kept selection of cask ales; rustic, generous food.

K. W.

Brilliant pub. Great beer selection and amazing gin collection too. Great food great service

F. F.

Lovely food, very tasty and different. Good beer too.

S. J.

Super lunch, lovely fish cake with spinach and new potatoes, and a super vegetable curry....2 happy diners!

C. P.

Lovely Sunday lunch.Beautiful roast beef and a delicious cheescake.A great find just off the A12.Highly recommend.

D. R.

The food was excellent and staff were very keen to make our visit as enjoyable as possible.

R. S.

Brilliant beer selection. Friendly staff. Lovely setting. Highly recommended.

J. W.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch time meal here i had most delicious beef stew We were made most welcome

D. S.

Only had a drink after canoeing on the Stour. Spoilt by the very abrupt speaking land lady. Beer lovely though

G. H.

Lovely village pub. Great food and super range of beers and wines.

S. S.

This is a fantastic pub with a great beer garden for the children and a nice snug bar with info.on the local area highly recommend

R. M.

Once again good food good value good service

P. S.

I had a lovely night sampling a few beers in a cosy local pub , there are many beers to suit whatever you fancy ,

J. B.

Lovely friendly pub. We had a lovely meal here with friends.

C. W.

Very good menu.Not your run the mill food.Cider out of the barrel .

B. J. S.

Really nice food and staff but a slightly limited menu.

S. H.

The most amazing roast beef I have ever tasted! Needs to be tried to be believed, enjoy

L. W.

Was just passing through the area , ok to have one drink not my cup of tea really sorry and a bit pricey

E. O.

Wonderful food in a glorious setting. Lovely, will be recommending to everyone !!

K. T.

Had a lovely Vegan meal here very helpful staff and very friendly would recommend to friends

R. H.

Great pub. Great Sunday lunch. Great service. Highly recommend.

S. P.

Excellent food, good beer selection, great atmosphere

M. K.

Very small local pub. A good place for a quiet pint.

L. B.

Great food, fitted me in at short notice although busy.

A. H.

Very warm welcome; dog friendly, good choice of real ales.

A. S.

Nice fine ales lovely place the best pub around lower st Stratford

D. O.

Went here for my birthday - excellent experience, good food and drink and helpful staff

P. R.

Brilliant beer choice. Superb sausage rolls.

k. d.

What a lovely place to visit meet wonderful people and really enjoy a lovely meal

J. M.

Lovely friendly pub with delicious food.

C. P.

Very cosy with an amazing location and serves good beers

G. E.

Pleasant and welcoming staff, good food.

K. W.

Wonderful setting, lovely village pub!

M. G.

1st time to the swan the service was 10/10 the same is to be said about the food was made to feel so welcome defo be going back

M. E.

Just ate the mushroom pithivier... Outstanding thanks so much. ❤

P. K.

Interesting menu with good outside seating.

J. B.

Great food and selection of drinks

W. N.

Great food and wine, great pub

D. S.

Lovely food but small portions

R. K.

Very good varietis of beer all around the world

T. P.

Cosy little pub, if you fancy a quiet one in the country this is the one.

A. S.

Good pub food and staff

D. J.

A lovely traditional country pub!!

C. J.

Best pub in the Stratford Vale, hands down.

L. C.

Great beer, food and staff.

G. B.

Great beer and great roast beef!!

J. L.

Extremely friendly and welcoming pub

J. H.

Good beer, great staff, love it

S. B.

Good selection of Cider. Very slowly service

P. R.

Excellent pub with great food

C. H.

A great pub ,nice people

D. B.

Delicious food and helpful friendly people

j. m.

Very warm and the food was good.

N. A.

Its a lovely place BUT Shut at the moment.

M. C.

Excellent meal and friendly service

F. P.

Loved the mushroom & haloumi burger!

C. G.

Ploughmans lunch rather small for the price.

d. w.

Jane and Simon thank you for a lovely evening

H. T.

Really good lunch

a. y.

Delivered one pallet by tail lift

c. w.

Nice place to go especially with family

L. P. (.

Excellent choice of real ales

G. P.

Nice pub

M. P.

Clean & friendly. Modern.

W. P.

Best roast around !!

c. N.

good firm

C. B.

Very pleasant village

P. C.

Lovely food

S. C.

Lovely

E. H.

As welcoming as always.

L. H.

Excellent food

K. B.

Lovely garden

J. C.

Lovely

C. A.

Lovely

C. M.

Nice landlady

E. J.

Lovely place

C. M.

Amazing place

D. J.

Proper pub

A. S.

Fab pub

T. M.

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