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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 2518 reviews

What User doesn't like about The Black Swan:
I visited The Black Swan a while ago. I kind of liked it there and wasn't disappointed with the food. I especially enjoyed the decor and the vibe of the place. The options were rather limited, though, and it's worrying what the other comment says about them possibly frying veggie and meat stuff together. Updated from previous review on 2023-03-26 View all feedback. What User likes about The Black Swan:
We initially intended to have a Sunday roast at another pub on the street after exploring Alnwick and visiting the gardens. However, they were not serving lunch so we asked for recommendations and were directed to The Black Swan. We are grateful that we ended up at this wonderful place. The service was friendly and efficient, the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The restaurant itself is deceiving from th... View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 11 reviews

During our visit to Alnwick, we were looking for a dog-friendly pub and we certainly found one. Our 5-month-old puppy, Teddy, was made to feel very welcome and...

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My wife and I were hungry at the Northumberland coast, known for its famous fish and crab sandwiches but lacking in vegan options. We decided to stop in Alnwick...

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We initially intended to have a Sunday roast at another pub on the street after exploring Alnwick and visiting the gardens. However, they were not serving lunch...

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The black swan is a very friendly, sociable hotel/sub with a very good menu and a gin club on Tuesday. small well-equipped rooms in the third floor. the staff i...

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It just happened during the visit of alnwick for the day. wow, eating was incredible, good value for money, so good portion sizes and super tasty. the lady who...

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4.1 ★ from 647 reviews
Julie
29.11.2023 - 10:29

This local pub is clean and friendly, but unfortunately the sandwiches were not good. The bread was dry and hard, the chicken was cold and in chunks, making it...

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Sheila
29.11.2023 - 10:29

Although I didn't stay at this restaurant, I had a fantastic meal there. The staff was very friendly and the food and drinks were good with plenty of options to...

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Beckie
29.11.2023 - 10:29

The Sunday roast at this restaurant is excellent, receiving top marks for both the food and service. The location is also highly praised, with guests giving it...

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Linda
29.11.2023 - 10:29

Top notch service and food rooms good, clean bathrooms slightly dated but clean and adequate. Rooms: 4 Service: 5 Location: 5

Nicki
29.11.2023 - 10:29

Fantastic food freshly prepared. The young waitress was so very polite accommodating. Will definitely visit again next time in Scotland. Food drinks: Excellent...

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Happycow
3.0 ★ from 8 reviews

I visited The Black Swan a while ago. I kind of liked it there and wasn't disappointed with the food. I especially enjoyed the decor and the vibe of the place....

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ShonaS
23.09.2023 - 17:23

It technically has quite a few vegan options but server warned me that everything is fried in the same oil e.g. chips and meat Overall food was pretty bland and...

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JoDandelion
23.09.2023 - 17:23

I was hoping for the deep fried cheese bites described in a previous review but these are no longer on the menu. They had quite a range of options though, inclu...

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EirinnQ
23.09.2023 - 17:23

The pub staff are friendly and the atmosphere is good. There are normally a good amount of vegan options on the menu. Unfortunately when we visited they hadnt r...

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My wife and I were starving on the Northumberland coast (known for its kippers and crab sandwiches, but not its vegan options) so we popped into Alnwick and hap...

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Googleusercontent
4.5 ★ from 4 reviews

The restaurant offers a limited gluten-free menu, but the staff assured us that they would accommodate any dish that is not marked as gluten-free. They offer gl...

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The menu had a good selection and the staff was knowledgeable. We felt confident in our food choices and it was absolutely delicious. There were two dessert opt...

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andy97562
25.02.2024 - 22:01

The gluten free menu at this restaurant is somewhat limited, but the staff are willing to accommodate any items that are not marked as gluten free on the menu....

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reginaphalange
25.02.2024 - 22:01

Good selection on menu and knowledgeable staff, felt reassured eating here, food absolutely delicious, two options for dessert which was a nice change from just...

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Yelp
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 1029 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 1479 reviews
Findmeglutenfree
4.5 ★ from 2 reviews

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