Brilliant owner who with the help of his wife has turned this into a pub worth visiting. 1 rule don't get into a drinking match with the owner. The food was well cooked and presented but the portions were a bit small for the price. Rooms comfortable and clean.
L Stracey1 year ago
We had a very enjoyable one night stay last weekend. Welcoming, comfortable and really delicious food. Our little dogs made to feel very welcome too.
Deborah Foster1 year ago
A good place to stay whilst visiting the area, my friend had booked a show at The Exchange which is close by. Slept well, had a very comfortable bed. Minimum traffic noise. One of the staff was super helpful and she made sure I was fed before the show as it was super busy (sorry I didn't ask your name!) Will definitely be visiting again
Chris Irving1 year ago
First visit to the Swan Inn on a nice sunny Saturday. Ordered food and chose to sit outside in the beer garden. Great burger, my partner chose the pork and she really enjoyed it. Great pub on the main street, would certainly have to visit again.
Charlene s1 year ago
We stayed here for two nights in the family room. The room was comfortable, modern & clean. We were really impressed. Parking available, wi-fi & the staff were also really friendly & helpful. Would definitely stay again without hesitation. Wonderful inn.
Dave Garroway1 year ago
Loved this Inn and Pub in Sturminster Newton. Old pub charm, comfortable rooms and great hosts. Breakfast was excellent and had a variety not often available in other locations.
Ian Rockett2 years ago
Well yesterday evening we thought it would be nice to meet out friends in the Swan Inn for a drink and watch the football. We parked in the establishments car park approx 1850 and seen that the village had erected a pop up ice rink close by and went to have a look.
At this point the manager of the pub shouted across the car park that we could not park where we had if not using the venue, a reasonable request. I explained that we were just having a look at the ice rink and would be meeting out friends inside before kick off at 1900. As we walked towards the ice rink He shouted again that he was annoyed at people using the car park and not his establishment.
I thought at this point it might be a good idea to diffuse the situation, approached him shook his hand and introduced myself and explained we had met before when he had been just as rude as he was now but we fully intended to use his establishment for the next few hours but was just going to have a quick look at the ice rink.
At this point he threatened to smash my windscreen if I didn’t move the car. I advised him against this and as he picked up a nearby empty beer keg and approached me aggressively, I took out my mobile phone to record the incident. On seeing my phone he became even more aggressive punched me in the chest and snatched my phone from my hand throwing it as hard as he could into an adjoining property. I asked my wife to immediately call the police and withdrew to a safe distance.
I entered the establishment to inform our friends we would now probably not be joining them at took the opportunity to inform the manager, some one I knew to be an ex serviceman as I am myself that this was not the behaviour I would expect from someone who served his country. He asked me to leave, obviously!!! Which i did peacefully.
Sturminster Newton is a small and quite community with many friendly and quality places to eat and drink(and watch football) the swan inn is NOT one of them.
In response to the below statement.
I’m not sure how you should react to people using your car park”illegally “ which we were not, we intended to use the venue. I do suggest you probably should not threaten them with violence, strike them or steal their property with criminal damage intent.
But that’s just my opinion……… oh and the law.
Arthur Haines2 years ago
Staying here for the 3rd time on business and it's been great each time. Friendly staff, lovely pub, comfortable warm room with a great shower. Excellent
One of the staff was super helpful and she made sure I was fed before the show as it was super busy (sorry I didn't ask your name!)
Will definitely be visiting again
At this point the manager of the pub shouted across the car park that we could not park where we had if not using the venue, a reasonable request. I explained that we were just having a look at the ice rink and would be meeting out friends inside before kick off at 1900. As we walked towards the ice rink He shouted again that he was annoyed at people using the car park and not his establishment.
I thought at this point it might be a good idea to diffuse the situation, approached him shook his hand and introduced myself and explained we had met before when he had been just as rude as he was now but we fully intended to use his establishment for the next few hours but was just going to have a quick look at the ice rink.
At this point he threatened to smash my windscreen if I didn’t move the car. I advised him against this and as he picked up a nearby empty beer keg and approached me aggressively, I took out my mobile phone to record the incident. On seeing my phone he became even more aggressive punched me in the chest and snatched my phone from my hand throwing it as hard as he could into an adjoining property. I asked my wife to immediately call the police and withdrew to a safe distance.
I entered the establishment to inform our friends we would now probably not be joining them at took the opportunity to inform the manager, some one I knew to be an ex serviceman as I am myself that this was not the behaviour I would expect from someone who served his country. He asked me to leave, obviously!!! Which i did peacefully.
Sturminster Newton is a small and quite community with many friendly and quality places to eat and drink(and watch football) the swan inn is NOT one of them.
In response to the below statement.
I’m not sure how you should react to people using your car park”illegally “ which we were not, we intended to use the venue. I do suggest you probably should not threaten them with violence, strike them or steal their property with criminal damage intent.
But that’s just my opinion……… oh and the law.
Friendly staff, lovely pub, comfortable warm room with a great shower. Excellent