This pub is an good illustration as to why one has to be flexible about one's prejudices. For it…read morebelong to a Pub Chain - Chef & Brewer - which for me is normally a warning sign of extreme averageness ;-( But The Swan is more than that. It is located beside the Basingstoke Canal, with a good sized beer garden, in a nicely renovated older building. The menu is varied, the food comes in good portions, and the selection of real ales is normally excellent. Really the only thing that stops it getting a full "5" rating is the service can be tardy at lunchtimes, which is problematic if one is seeking a pleasant workday lunch in that otherwise culinary desert of the Aldershot-Farborough area.

A poor experience.Ordered a cheeseburger and truffle fries. About £20! For that, I would expect…read moreexemplary British beef, juicy and flavorful. Instead, I got an over-cooked hockey puck. Completely brown, all juice had left it and it was bit like eating hard brown sawdust. When I enquired whether it was standard practice to overcook the beef to this extent (as it is in Canada, where that is required by law) I was told it was corporate policy. I ate half and gave up as it was a pretty terrible experience. I will not grace their premises again. Perhaps other food is better but I suspect most of their proteins will similarly be ruined by their corporate policy. Waste of an hour of my life to drive over here. I leave faintly angry and disappointed

This is a great place to eat with great views over the lake and you can watch the windsurfers and…read moreskiers. They serve a lovely carvery with a choice of three meats, usually pork, beef, turkey, gammon and occasionally lamb. There is a choice of vegetables which you help yourself to and you can have as much as you want, the roast potatoes are very tasty and well cooked. The waiting staff are very friendly and quick to serve I have never booked, I have just turned up even on a Sunday and got a table but I get there at midday and while I am there it does get busy. There is also a menu to order from if you dont fancy the carvery.

Lovely location with large lake and water sports taking place...enjoyable and varied menu and great…read morein the summer!

In F'borough in biz…read more It's a quaint little place. Good ambience. Like a lot of UK restaurants, find a seat, check the table #, then head to the bar to order. They will bring it out. We went on a Tuesday night. Good pub ambience. Food: good. Had the curry and fish pie. What was somewhat disappointing: no bangers and mash or fish and chips. Must have been a busy prior weekend. Overall good. Stop in.

We came here with a large group for a private party to play pub trivia, which was very fun…read more Unfortunately our team felt we were at a disadvantage because it was much harder to hear the speaker in the far rooms. Decor is very cute, with a ski theme (although doesn't match the swan name but who cares). The staff were super friendly and helpful, including when I noticed they forgot our dressing and brought it out immediately. I would say the food was not my favorite. The options were mostly fried pub food so I guess that's to be expected.

Alive and well. Just reopened after referb. Done up to a high spec with great good, service and…read moreatmosphere. Highly recommend it.

Great little pub at the bottom end of Aldershot. This place used to be my local in years gone by…read moreand has a very friendly atmosphere and staff. The place is particularly energetic after an Aldershot town match (with slightly more energy on the occassions when they actually win!!) The place has been refurbished and looks great inside. It is a relatively small and quite a narrow place, but is is quite deceptive and does provide enough seating where required. There is an adequate selection of beer on tap at a competitive price. Just a shame they sold the large beer garden!

Judging by the number of reviews it seems to be fairly obvious that you Qype people are sensible…read moreenough not to visit Aldershot. If by accident you do end up in the area this is one of the few pubs serving a decent range of real ales. Owned by fff Brewery, they usually serve up to four of their own brews and two guest ales. Its a nicely refurbished pub, food is restricted to rolls. You'll find this place on the way out of Aldershot towards Guildford. Well worth finding.

I went here for a night out, The bar area is overcrowded, Music is not to bad, there an old guy…read moredjing when I was there. The food is nice and reasonable.

Situated conveniently opposite Aldershot railway station this bar has lots going on. On weekends…read morethere is live music or a disco, and there is a very relaxed atmosphere with lots of comfy chairs and sofas. The Funky End is a popular place to go after work and gets very busy then. This is probably the trendiest place to drink in Aldershot (mind you - this isn't saying much) There are bouncers on the door, and no football shirts are allowed to be worn on matchday. There is one three sided bar dominating the pub with a good assortment of lagers and a large cocktail menu which is popular. To the rear is a small patio with benches this doubles up as a smoking area, as the bouncers do not allow smokers at the front. There is a lunchtime menu which lovely looks but I have never ordered from it.

Came in for lunch, the reputation of this place meant it had to be a decent meal. And I wasn't…read moredisappointed. Extensive menu, plenty of vegetarian options and great prices. Food was served quickly by polite staff. The entire place was light and airy and very, very clean. I will be back.

Nice relaxing pub. Great meals, friendly staff, value prices. Recommended by locals as good for out…read moreof towners. I go back every time I'm in town.

This is myfavorite venue in town. Made feel very welcome every time. The bar is very clean and…read morenicely refurbished. Staff very friendly and the customers too. Prices are on par with the rest of the town. Has a pool tabke and a great jukebox.