Swallowtail - Burnham on Crouch

Home Cooking, Breakfast, Bars
Menu
Full menu with pictures, prices and categories.
Reservation
Reservation request for Swallowtail.

Swallowtail

Swallowtail
3.9 / 5 (1398 reviews)

Description

The Swallowtail Restaurant welcomes all guests with a warm greeting, from locals to visiting sailors. Located on the first floor of Burnham Yacht Harbour, our establishment offers stunning views of the moorings and the river Crouch. Guests can enjoy our delicious home-cooked meals on our full-width balcony while savoring the fresh air and sunshine. In addition to our great food, we offer a selection of local ales, wines, and spirits. Whether you're interested in walking, cycling, bird watching, or simply relaxing, we have something for everyone. Our restaurant is fully accessible with a lift and a spacious car park. Come and experience it for yourself.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Kelli

Reservation request for Swallowtail

Submit Reservation Request

Feedback

★ 3.9 / 5 from 1398 reviews
kelli-boley
16.12.2023

We were initially impressed with the appearance of the restaurant. However, our experience quickly went downhill when our waitress seemed to have no knowledge of the beer selection or the menu. Despite our request for a burger without tomato, it was served with tomato. When we pointed this out, the same burger was simply returned to us with the tomato removed, which was disappointing. Thankfully, no one in our party was allergic to tomato. Overall, we were unimpressed with the service and the atmosphere of the restaurant. We likely will not be returning. On a positive note, the exterior of the building was quite nice, but the interior felt more like a community hall and lacked any special charm.

lorraine-cole-1
16.12.2023

The restaurant serves excellent food at a price range of £30-40 per person. The food and service were both rated a 4, while the atmosphere received a 3.

wendy-shorter
16.12.2023

I absolutely adore this restaurant! It was my first time dining here and the food was fantastic. The average cost per person is between £30-40. The food, service, and atmosphere all receive a perfect rating of 5. I highly recommend trying the Fish and Chips. Finding parking may be a bit challenging, but there is free street parking available.

allan-mann-dabiggaff
16.12.2023

Price per person: £10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Ham Cheese Ploughman's Parking space: Plenty of parking

glynis-busby-1
16.12.2023

We only had a coffee each, but it was really good. Served with a hot, proper cup and saucer and a little biscuit on the side. We are planning a return trip for with weekend breakfast or lunch Price per person: £1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

FAQ

A little farther located is Burnham-on-Crouch, where you can also access the public transportation.

You can use the WLAN of the restaurant free of charge.

You can also enjoy gluten-free meals at the place.

The diner and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

The restaurant also accepts credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

More information

Suggested nearby restaurants.