We stayed nearby at the Riu Plaza so this was a 10min walk. We went twice on 2 successive days. I had Lamb and Mint Pie one day, Fish & Chips the other. My wife did the opposite. I stuck to beers from their own brewer (forgot name), but one was a Pilsner, the other darker. The staff is very helpful and nice and chatty. read more

Great location and super friendly staff! The atmosphere was exactly what we needed after just arriving in town - not touristy , just welcoming, lively, and relaxed all at once. They had soccer, golf, and cricket on at the same time, but somehow the cheering never clashed--it just worked. The beer options were perfect, with something for every taste. I had the chicken sandwich with fries--sounds simple, but honestly, it was the best I've ever had. Another in our group ordered the fish and chips, and it was spot-on: perfectly crisp with amazing flavor. The bartender was super friendly too--gave us great tips on where to go and what to check out during our stay. A perfect first stop in London! read more

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We were visiting from the US and dropped in here for a pint one evening. I didn't eat so I can't speak to the food, but the beer selection was nice and the prices were reasonable. It was a busy night, loud with a soccer game playing, but we found a table right away. Everyone was having a good time. There was no table service that I saw. We ordered at the bar and brought our beers back to the table. We didn't stay very long but we enjoyed ourselves while we were there. This would definitely be a good spot to hang out for a while (watching a soccer game with friends). read more

Whenever one is staying in London...do not go searching for some American chain Faire. Far better to go where the locals go. If you want a descent meal the pub is where you have to go. The choice was the White Swan! Great service by a team that truly cared about me. The steak and ale pie for me and chicken and leek pie for my wife. If you're in Victoria do not miss it. If you head out tomorrow I might just be there too!! read more

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The Homemade Pies rock at The White Swan! We arrived for some food and drink and left now having a favorite location for Handcrafted Pies. Per their menu, these seem to be their specialty. The three of us each had a pie and I tasted all of them. I really love the gravy. It is a red wine gravy and is thick and super flavorful. They should sell it by the jar. I'd certainly buy a couple for later. My wife and I had the Chicken, Ham Hock and Leek Pies while my daughter had one of the two vegetable pies (I don't remember which one.). The dishes are served with buttered tenderstem broccoli and a choice of creamed mash or chips. We all chose the mash and it was soooo yummy. I'm not even a mashed potato fan but these were prepared perfectly and even had a bit of a crust on top from as they were probably finished off in a broiler. The pies had flaky buttery crusts and super delicious fillings inside. Very flavorful and satisfying. This place probably goes through a lot of butter daily. All together, this meal was awesome. I will definitely return here for more of the same. I highly recommend the pies. Thanks White Swan. You guys are awesome! read more

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We were looking for a place for our family to eat. A lot of the pubs/restaurants around here reserve seats so even though a place may be empty, they hold seats. Also, not many places around this area seem to be family friendly. So we were happy that we were able to find an open table here, and that it wasn't standing room only drinkers. We ordered drinks and food. Decent selection of beers on tap. It was interesting to try the English version of nachos. We got some small plates, drank some pints of local brew and watched a Euro soccer match. Staff was friendly and efficient. Lots of young locals hanging out. read more

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Nice neighborhood pub with the perfect sized crowd...not too packed...not too dead. Good selection of beers, including quite a few cask ales. Friendly staff. Decent food. I'll be back! Cheers. read more

White Swan - Bootwarmer Winter Ale - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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We arrived at our Verbo and looking at Google maps the Swan was very close around the corner, perfect. We headed over just about the time London left work for the day. Jam packed. We made our way to the bar for a beer, when the folks in front of me decided to leave. Thank you, two stools. We took advantage and had a seat, ordered our beers and we had to try their fish and chips. The food was out and delivered PDQ, one large battered piece of cod, what we would call "steak" fries and a scoop of mashed peas. Could have done with a few more chips since we were sharing. The mashed peas were great a bit sweet, was good. Cod was well...cod. No complaints. The pub had thinned out a bit and we took off for a walk along the river for an evening stroll. Good as it Gets is fine with us. Foodguy-martin read more

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Like a lot of pubs in London, especially the ones that happen to be in the central London area, this one has quite a bit of charm. Then again, this is one of the reasons that I love England, and that is that the pubs are all really nice and charming. There are some decent beers here as well, though many of these beers are basically made, or owned, by the majors. read more

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Had a quick dinner at the White Swan after a day at Wimbledon - the pub was loud but friendly with lovely patrons talking, music and various sports on TV. Ordered the fish and chips and the chicken, ham and leek pie with chips and the house salad. Food was a notch above most pub grub and the pie was downright delicious. I would recommend if you are looking for a better than most pub experience. read more

Definitely a spot if you want a local pub feeling. The food was ok but not sure I'd recommend it to others.

The first time for me at this local social pub, a two floor active atmosphere where the service is great and the fish&chips were excellent! The batter on the fish was crispy(a little greasy) and fresh to taste, along with the mashed peas and tartar sauce. I would definitely recommend this friendly cozy pub. read more

White Swan - fish, chips, and mashed peas, along with a bun... pilsner beer. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Repeated this place so many times for sports. Great energy, great TVs, food is very tasty! read more

White Swan - Fish & chips - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Lovely pub, good food, and excellent service. Went there near closing time for a quick bite and a pint, not a lot of people there, but still had a nice ambiance. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

We had been walking for several hours and in desperate need of a delicious meal. Naturally, I turned to Yelp to track down a delicious option. I noticed that my Community Manager, Matthew L., had visited The White Swan and wrote a positive review about his experience. This affirmation was all that we needed to walk through the door. The White Swan looks like your local pub that groups gather for small birthday parties, holiday parties, and little get-togethers after work. We walked in a sat ourselves down at a small table near the window to look over the menu. I was immediately sold on the Fish & Chips after reading previous reviews. I approached the bar to place our order and was greeted by a kind bartender that took my order, recommended a local IPA, and closed out my tab. I returned to my seat and awaited by food. The pub had a large TV' airing local games, and the sound of conversations filled the room. If I were to live in London, this has the type of vibe that I would look for after finishing a long day of work. The food was just as previous reviews stated, delicious. The fish was a long piece of white fish that was appropriately battered. The fish was deep fried the perfect amount of time and very crispy. We all know that you can receive fish that is soggy from the amount of grease that is stored in the batter. This was not the case with this piece. The chips were thick-cut fries that were covered in salt. The dish was also garnished with a small bowl of mashed peas that were a pleasant surprise. read more

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I had just arrived in London and I asked the women working at the hotel is she could recommend a restaurant nearby to get some pub food. She suggested that I go to White Swan and I am sure glad that I did! White Swan is a big corner pub in Westminster a area of London. Like all London pubs you go and order at the bar and they bring your food out to you. After a long day of traveling I knew I wanted 2 things. A pint of beer and some fish and chips! I ordered at the bar and told the bar tender I wanted a local IPA. He asked a few questions and then served me something local after allowing me a sample first. It was a really good beer. I took a seat at a table and they had some live music. The band was really good and played some top hits and I think he played some original songs as well. Finally the fish and chips came out. They also brought me some onion rings as well. The fish was really good. It was a long piece of fish, a generous portion of chips and mushy peas. I'm not the biggest fan of mushy peas, but they were okay. The onion rings were not very good, but this was a added bonus and I won't fault them for this. Overall I had a great meal at White Swann! I would for sure come back if I was in the neighborhood! read more

White Swan - First of many beers in London Town! River town IPA - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The White Swan was in walking distance from our hotel and soon became our go-to spot! The beer, food and service were great! Thank you to our new friends Natalie and Danilee. These sisters made our experience so much fun! We can't wait to visit again! Cheers, from New York!! read more

This was the very first pub we visited in London! It will forever hold a special place in our hearts! It was here that we tried our first plate of fish & chips and got a taste of a British pub. We were very happy we did because the place is really nice. The decor is great and WS has the cleanest men's room I've ever seen in Europe! I'll definitely go back during our next visit to London. read more

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Nice pub. Open. Bright. Roomy. The fish and chips were massive. Definitely a shared dish. Between the three of us we shared that and a chicken appetizer plate. Way too much food. The beers were perfect a white swan and a pale ale. Both quite tasty. My daughter loved the fact that she had WiFi here. We sat at a window seat and the ambiance was lovely. We will return! read more

My husband and I stayed nearby at the Hilton and this restaurant was recommended. We had our first meal here when we arrived and it was great. We went back and I got the fish and chips (first time) and it was ah-mazing. I had mushy peas with it and they alerted also delish. My husband had chicken bites with a Thai sauce and they were also delish. Great atmosphere and location. read more

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I first noticed the White Swan while walking by on the way to my hotel, and was struck by the restaurant's elegant appearance. I decided to try a steak & ale meat pie on my last night in town, and am pretty glad I did. Service was just fine, without much of a wait for food to come out. Like a lot of places like this, you order your food and drinks at the bar, and they come bring it to your table. I found the place to be bustling, but not overcrowded or too noisy. There's a TV for watching football, but I found myself enjoying the restaurant's general warm feeling without the usual gross-stickiness of bars I sometimes come across. Overall a fine experience. read more

White Swan - Steak & Ale Meat Pie - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Thank you that was the best fish and chips I've had. The serving was extremely large enough for two. When I'm back in London will go again read more

Staying just across the river and looking for a nice pub meal. This is a very nice upscale pub. Food was very good! The Steak and Ale pie and sausage and mash were terrific! There is a large variety of beer on tap including a couple of local brands (Rivertowne and Mac's) that offer a number of options, but also has some of the more traditional brands (Guinness, Estella, Peroni, Asahi, Strongbow). Orders are placed at the bar or with a McMullen's app (which is free to join). Staff were great and took great care of our little foursome. Over a wonderful experience at a nice local. read more

Came here on a Monday night-just in time for Trivia! It was run in the back by someone not affiliated with the pub, for a £2 buy in. This was our first meal in London. The pies were delicious and the fries addictive! The coleslaw was very different than American coleslaw. We sat in the back room for trivia, which is a little separated from the front of the bar. There was an eclectic mix of customers, not sure if it was from the trivia event or who the regulars are! read more

Was on vacation in London and needed to grab a quick bite. Fortunately when we were in town, it was Meat Pie Week.... are you kidding me, great start to a vacation. Came into the White Swan and it did not disappoint. You order at the bar and grab a table. Food is delivered to the table and it was a great experience. Food - Had the meat pie and it was really good. Crust was flaky with a good amount of ingredients. Meat / vegetables were cooked well and had good flavor. Service - Pretty good. No big issues but no big upside. Atmosphere- Greta atmosphere. Would have liked to been here for a match. Could see this place going nuts. Decor was nice and comfortable. Recommend. read more

White Swan - Meat Pie - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

This British pub is within walking distance to Tate Britain museum. We ordered the Sunday Roast is a tradition dish eaten on Sunday. Choice of meat either chicken or roast beef served with mushy peas and potato. read more

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We are visiting from the US and were so happy to find this neighborhood pub near our hotel. The staff was friendly and food was some of the best we have had in London so far. We had a chicken dish, local beers and the cottage pie which was great! Pricing is very affordable too - overall great spot to grab a casual dinner and drinks while in the area. read more

The White Swan pub has traditional British charm. There are large influxes of locals that frequent this pub, due in part to its location. Inside there are many beautiful oak tables and if you're feeling competitive there is a video game version of Monopoly you can play for just 50p! I love the tasty food menu too. I had Mexican nachos and fried potatoes with bacon! There are two main rooms inside, one in the back that's great for celebrations and a quieter area in the front of the pub. read more

White Swan - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Spent a few days in Central London and ran into the White Swan getting off the train at Pimlico...... we were immediately welcomed and found a table to watch one of the Mexico soccer games. We ordered Beer, cocktails and food at the bar. The place was busy for a Friday but the atmosphere was pleasant. We ordered Fish & Chips the first night and I was hooked.... a definite must. A young gentleman was sitting at the table next to us and ask how our food was, and if we needed anything, He was so welcoming and told us he worked there. Being the only non-anglo in the house it felt nice that we were acknowledged. We returned everyday on our trip to have dinner and drinks and were treated with so much kindness.... The bartender just shrugged his eyes as if we were locals.... Love this place and would return as soon as I can. White Swan lover from Los Angeles read more

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Not too many appealing dinner options in Pimlico, but despite (or because of?) being owned by McMullen's now, this one is definitely underrated. Plenty of space inside. Easy ordering at the bar. Good selection of beers and cask ales. Very good value for central London with most dishes at £10 or less, including Sunday Roasts. My £9.75 Fish & Chips were better than Poppie's and came with mushy peas. Side of Yorkshire Pudding (it was Sunday) was good, but would have benefited from a dousing with gravy. Wife loved her Thai Chicken Curry. Son gobbled down his burger. Pleasant service. read more

We were staying at the nearby DoubleTree London Westminster hotel during our recent trip to London, so we ate lunch here one day. Of all the pubs that we went to during our trip, the White Swan probably had the nicest interior and the nicest selection of cask conditioned ales. Overall, we really enjoyed our lunch here. The following day, we tried to come back around 10:45pm to grab another beer... but they were already closing shop and wouldn't serve us. The unfortunate thing is that we had tried to look up their hours beforehands, but couldn't find it posted anywhere! (not even on the store's front door) read more

My first meal in the U.K. was here. Fish & Chips of course. Very nice staff, good food and comfortable setting.

We had our first meal in London at this pub and couldn't have been happier. My husband enjoyed the fish and chips and I (a vegetarian) had the cheese, onion, and potato pie with a red wine gravy. Yum! read more

White Swan - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The White Swan is well situated near the Tate Britain and Pimlico station. It has a decent amount of seating inside, including an L-shaped leather couch (for those fortunate enough to get it), though it is a little worn. It is a standard Greene King pub menu, so it is standard pub fare with lots of choices (including 8-10 vegetarian mains plus multiple sides and desserts). The cheese and chutney sandwich came out toasted with melted cheese, yet was cold. The "seasoned fries" also only differed from the "chips" by being thin and crispier. There was no seasoning. Both were a little strange. read more

The White Swan is a stylish and pleasant pub in Pimlico, one of very few traditional pubs in this area and a great place to have a decent lunch after a visit to the nearby Tate Britain. It is owned by McMullen's brewery, which of course means that the majority of beers you'll find here are McMullen's, of which I can recommend the Victory Stout. Guest ales are also available. The decor is much more stylish than usual, and it's also a spacious pub with different areas, so it doesn't get too loud even when it's busy. As usual with McMullen's venues, the pub food is better than average. This is truly a place to unwind and linger. Staff are usually friendly and helpful. Strongly recommended for the Pimlico area. read more

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Emily at bar was very friendly. Other staff members just a friendly! I had the fish & chips with peas, it was pretty good along with the 2 pints I drank. Would definitely stop by again if I'm in the area. read more

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Plenty of IPAs on tap and tasty meat pies. Interesting tiny little peppers in the side salad that I've never seen or eaten before. We were there on a Saturday evening and it was packed (which we took as a good sign.) worth a pint and some pub food if you're on the area. read more

Delicious Chicken & Mushroom Pie. The gravy and mashed potatoes had a delicious, roasted flavor. The service was prompt and the food was piping hot. Also had the halloumi starter but was already halfway into it before thinking of the picture! Yummy as well!! We will be back! read more

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Excellent location, ambience, food, everything. Very close to Tate Britain (we had just seen Van Gogh). Friendly behind the bar, great seating options for every kind of diner. I had the cheese and onion pie, it was absolutely delicious. They had fish and chips, it was perfection. I would recommend this to anyone in the area, and even if you are not in the area, stop by. read more

Food is served until 9:30pm. We had nachos and garlic mushrooms which were both okay and cost £8. The staff were all very friendly and you can get some sort of discount if you join their pubs club or something like that, which is useful if you come often read more

White Swan - nachos - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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