About Swan Inn
The Swan Inn is a 16th century pub in the honey-stone village of Ascott-under-Wychwood, just ten minutes from Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds. A former coaching inn, it blends rural character with stylish touches, featuring wooden beams and floors, eye-catching art, and what The Daily Telegraph described as a slightly funky sense of formality. Outside, a delightful terrace garden with a wisteria-clad pergola opens onto a courtyard. The restaurant is the main event, with an artisanal ethos built on locally sourced ingredients from trusted Cotswolds farmers. The menu runs from a signature burger with toffee apple sauce and blue cheese to sharing plates such as flambée tart and Shorthorn beef, alongside classics with a twist like sea bream with roasted peppers. Desserts include Pimm's Poached Peaches and Jaffa Cake Chocolate Pudding. The pub also has a sommelier on hand. The Swan Inn offers eleven individually designed bedrooms with features such as handcrafted wallpaper, exposed stone walls, and bold bedheads. A private dining room called The Nest seats up to 24 guests and is available for celebrations, family get-togethers, and business meetings. The pub is very dog-friendly, providing a dog bar menu with treats alongside beds, bowls, and toys, and dogs are welcome to stay in the bedrooms too.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a table?
Booking is recommended, especially for evenings and weekends, as The Swan is popular with both locals and visitors. Walk-ins are welcome when there is space, but to be sure of a table you can book online.
Is The Swan Inn dog-friendly?
Yes, very. Dogs are welcome at The Swan, and the pub offers a dog bar menu ranging from a juicy sausage to a frothy puppacino, plus dog beds, water bowls and treats. Dogs are also welcome to stay in the bedrooms.
Do you have a private dining room?
Yes. The Nest is the private dining room, with its own entrance and a vaulted, beamed Cotswold character, seating up to 24 guests and opening onto the courtyard garden. It is ideal for celebrations, family get-togethers and business meetings.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes. The kitchen is happy to cater for dietary requirements and allergies. Just let your server know when you book or order. Menus change seasonally and many dishes can be adapted.
Where exactly is The Swan Inn and how do I get there?
The Swan is at 4 Shipton Road, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6AY, in the Cotswolds, about ten minutes from Chipping Norton. The nearest stations are Ascott-under-Wychwood, Charlbury and Kingham, with trains from London Paddington in around an hour.
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