CHRISTMAS AT THE SWAN : The Swan – Pub, dining & rooms

Join us for a Vintage Christmas

We invite you to join us for a Vintage Christmas this festive season.

Enjoy freshly prepared menus featuring the finest seasonal, local ingredients, complemented by award-winning Balfour Wines, craft beers, and Christmas cocktails - perfect for enhancing your celebrations.

Celebrate with us for a festive party, Christmas Day feast, Boxing Day gathering, or New Year’s celebration. Whether it's a booking for 2, or a festive celebration for 120 people, we have just the area for you this Christmas. Plus, book your Christmas Party by 31st October and enjoy one complimentary bottle of Leslie's Gold NV!* Minimum 10 person booking, T&Cs apply.

Look out for special family activities throughout December on our what's on page and scroll down to view our festive stay package.

CHRISTMAS DAY ENQUIRY

FESTIVE PARTY ENQUIRY

FESTIVE PRIVATE HIRE ENQUIRY

BOOK A FESTIVE BREAK

Our Festive Menus

Whether you're joining us for a festive party with colleagues, or a Christmas Day feast with family, our chefs have been hard at work perfecting our Christmas menus for you.

Enjoy freshly prepared menus featuring the finest seasonal, local ingredients, complemented by award-winning Balfour Wines, craft beers, and Christmas cocktails - perfect for enhancing your celebrations.

Scroll down to view our 2024 festive menus and sign up to our newsletter for our New Year's Eve menu release.

FESTIVE FEAST MENU

CHRISTMAS DAY MENU

TO START

Curried butternut squash & carrot soup,

sourdough, herb oil (ve) (gfo)

Chestnut & cranberry scotch egg,

pan-fried wild mushrooms (gf)

Bloody Mary prawn cocktail,

avocado, apple, brown bread (gfo)

Pressed ham hock & quince terrine,

festive chutney, crostini (gfo)

MAINS

Lemon & thyme roasted turkey crown,

duck fat roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, sage & onion stuffing, turkey gravy (gfo)

Chestnut & cranberry nut roast,

roast potatoes, red wine jus (ve) (gf)

Slow-braised beef short rib,

bone marrow mashed potato, red wine jus (gf)

Almond & herb crusted salmon,

fondant potato, saffron & chive butter sauce (gf)

For the table

Clementine & hazelnut sprouts, stock pot carrots, honey roasted parsnips, spiced braised red cabbage

DESSERT

Clementine Christmas pudding

brandy custard

Dark chocolate brownie,

cherry ice cream, cherry compote (ve) (gf)

Baileys & white chocolate cheesecake,

honeycomb ice cream (gf)

Artisan cheese plate,

spiced chutney & crackers (gfo)

£5pp supplement

£40 per person

TO START

Parsnip, apple & chestnut soup,

truffle croutons (ve) (gfo)

Oak smoked salmon,

lemon crème fraîche, crispy capers, rye bread (gfo)

Duck liver & port parfait,

cherry compote, sourdough crostini (gfo)

Whipped goat’s cheese,

salt-baked beetroot, Estate Honey & walnuts (gf)

MAINS

Pancetta wrapped turkey crown,

chestnut & cranberry stuffing, goose fat roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, Yorkshire pudding, turkey gravy (gfo)

Roast rib of English beef,

goose fat potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish sauce, red wine jus (gfo)

Wild mushroom & squash pithivier,

roast potatoes, red wine jus (ve)

Pan-seared sea bass fillet,

dill dauphinoise potatoes, Balfour Brut sparkling wine & cream sauce (gf)

For the table

Clementine & hazelnut sprouts, stock pot carrots, honey roasted parsnips, spiced red cabbage, cauliflower cheese (gfo)

DESSERT

Clementine & brandy Christmas pudding,

brandy crème anglaise & clementine compote

Warm dark chocolate fondant,

cherry ice cream & cherry compote (ve)

Vanilla bean crème brûlée,

almond tuile (gfo)

Artisan cheese plate,

spiced chutney & crackers (gfo)

£5pp supplement

£70 per person

The 3 night festive package at The Swan | Arriving 24th December

Experience the magic of Christmas with our exclusive three-night bed and breakfast package. Arrive to discover a warm welcome with a chilled bottle of fizz, and a cosy bedroom awaiting you.

On Christmas Day let us do the work and indulge in the atmosphere as you savour our three-course scrumptious Christmas Lunch, Christmas Day evening hamper and breakfast each morning of your stay.

Book your three-night Christmas Break now and unwrap a holiday filled with comfort, joy, and festive cheer.

Booking terms and conditions – based on a Deluxe room for 2 people. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required on booking and the remaining balance paid in full two weeks before arrival, non-refundable.

Our Festive Opening Hours

23rd December: Kitchen open 12pm - 9pm. Bar closes at 10pm

Christmas Eve: Kitchen open 12pm – 9pm. Bar closes at 10pm

Christmas Day: Reservations only. Bar open 11am - 3pm

Boxing Day: Kitchen open 12pm – 6pm. Bar open 11am - 7pm.

27th December - 28th December: Kitchen open 12pm - 9pm. Bar closes at 10pm

29th December: Kitchen open 12pm - 8pm. Bar closes at 9pm

30th December: Kitchen open 12pm - 9pm. Bar closes at 10pm

New Year’s Eve: Kitchen open 12pm – 3pm, 6pm - 10pm. Bar closes at 1am.

New Year’s Day: Kitchen open 12 - 6pm. Bar open 11am - 7pm.

Join us for a Vintage Christmas

Our Festive Menus

FESTIVE FEAST MENU

CHRISTMAS DAY MENU

TO START

Curried butternut squash & carrot soup,

Chestnut & cranberry scotch egg,

Bloody Mary prawn cocktail,

Pressed ham hock & quince terrine,

MAINS

Lemon & thyme roasted turkey crown,

Chestnut & cranberry nut roast,

Slow-braised beef short rib,

Almond & herb crusted salmon,

For the table

DESSERT

Clementine Christmas pudding

Dark chocolate brownie,

Baileys & white chocolate cheesecake,

Artisan cheese plate,

TO START

Parsnip, apple & chestnut soup,

Oak smoked salmon,

Duck liver & port parfait,

Whipped goat’s cheese,

MAINS

Pancetta wrapped turkey crown,

Roast rib of English beef,

Wild mushroom & squash pithivier,

Pan-seared sea bass fillet,

For the table

DESSERT

Clementine & brandy Christmas pudding,

Warm dark chocolate fondant,

Vanilla bean crème brûlée,

Artisan cheese plate,

The 3 night festive package at The Swan | Arriving 24th December

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