José Pizarro The Swan Inn - Claygate
José Pizarro The Swan Inn
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Step through the door of The Swan and settle into a place where cosy English pub comfort meets Iberian zest. The Swan pairs hearty Sunday roasts and classic fish and chips with a tempting Spanish-leaning menu of tapas, paella and inventive fusion plates, all backed by a carefully curated wine list and convivial bar. With sunny outdoor seating, dog-friendly corners and five snug guest rooms upstairs, it’s equally suited to lazy lunches, intimate dinners, birthdays or a weekend escape. Friendly staff, live music evenings and homemade cakes make every visit feel a little like being welcomed into a spirited local home — bring an appetite and curiosity.
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Reviews praise The Swan’s atmosphere, tapas and wine list but note inconsistent food quality, dessert choices and variable service during busy times.
Lovely bar staff and very nice inner garden. Spanish food quite pricey and the interesting sardine dish was not available.
A lovely birthday meal. Delicious food and outstanding service.
The Swan Inn in Claygate/Esher is no longer a pub. Unbelievably, it serves just one ale, and that ran out while I was hoping to get my second pint poured from the pump. It has an array of fizzy “beers” but mostly euro filth, not real beer. The food is ok but not worth a long drive. It’s a shame. This used to be a proper pub. Not sure what it thinks it is now, but a pub without ale on the pumps is not a pub. If you want a pint, go to the Griffin or the Foley.
Well what can I say! Some of the best tapas I’ve ever had in a lovely and quaint area. And the cherry on top was the service, I was given a FREE Guinness by the lovely lad serving me. Can’t say you’ll also get a free drink it might have just been my looks Over all it’s The swan in is a must go to spot
Fantastic gastro pub in a beautiful position. Tapas of the highest quality .......leave room for the cheesecake. Yum. Didn't stay so can't rate the rooms you just know they'll be great.
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Moroccan Spiced Cashews Peanuts£2 Cockle Popcorn Curried Mayonnaise£4 Pork Stornoway Black Pudding Croquette£5 Bread Longley Farm Butter£3 Sweet Potato Fries Za'tar Mayonnaise£4To Follow
Hay Smoked Lancashire Beetroot£15
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Although The Swan presents itself as a neighbourhood pub, it quietly operates five modern guest rooms above the bar — a popular choice for weekend visitors who want to pair a night in Esher with the pub's tapas evenings or live-music nights. Guests who stay often request the quieter, lower-floor rooms for a more restful experience.
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