Nice looking pub. Read some good reviews from others. Was there for a BBQ set in a lovely garden at…read morethe rear. It was only when me and a friend went in for a drink that i was disappointed by the grumpy bar staff and rhe very expensive drinks. Now have an upset stomach . Wont be revisiting here in a rush.

Had a sit down meal very busy and good atmosphere but that was it really, pate to start not enough…read moretoast for the amount of pate and was a bit bland, steak was like a rubber boot the sharp steak knife struggled, friend had chicken wings to start very nice then she had rib combo, say it was dry is an understatement, other friends had scollops and garlic mushrooms which were nice and chicken supreme i was glad i had the rubber boot because it looked like somebody was sick on her plate waitress service was okish. I have been to the swan on many occasions but have always ordered at the bar and not had waitress service and that is why i have given it a 3 star because it is a nice place to go and eat but not last night. I would have given 1-2 stars if it was my first time.

This lovely organic farm and restaurant is touring the country this summer - and this weekend they…read moreput their giant yurt up inside an Islington city farm. With no car, I've never been able to get to the original Riverford Field Kitchen so it was wonderful to get the chance to sample their delicious, seasonal menu. It was sort of like being at someone's wedding - minus the boring speeches - with around 80 people sitting at communal tables around the yurt - which thankfully, on a rather chilly, rainy evening, had a nice warm heater in the middle. Baskets of bread and very fresh crudites were brought to the tables for starters, with plates of hummus and beetroot dips - really fresh and delicious. The meat eaters had lamb with white beans for a main - I passed on the rather unexciting veggie alternative , as the side vegetables looked really brilliant - I had some wonderful sauteed greens with wet garlic, roasted carrot and beetroot and some asparagus and broad bean salad, although there wasn't much left after the rest of the people on the table had helped themselves. There was also new potatoes with mint and butter, which I didn't get round to. Then for dessert - trestle tables displaying a huge blueberry pavlova, lemon tart, strawberry rhubarb crumble and some fantastically squdgy chocolate brownies. As our table was the last to be served, I had a bit of dessert anxiety worrying that the brownies might run out - but a quick word with one of the waiters, and our table got to go up before the end of the queue - and the brownie was as good as it looked. There were a few spoonfuls of crumble left for seconds - so I got to taste some of that too - and even though I normally hate rhubarb, it was lovely. I had some very good decaff coffee to finish - and the bill came to a very reasonable £27 each. I really hope they come back next year!

Last night me and the girlfriend had the most amazing Indian meal in this new restaurant…read more It was not over busy just 2 other couples. The food was out of this world. I had the Railway Lamb which was succulent, soft and melt in the mouth. The sauce is deep in flavours, too many to pick out. My girlfriend had the Naga Chicken, which was hot and spicy but not overpowering. Again so many flavours. I think that this hidden gem is now my favourite place to eat. Thanks Raj for a great evening.

This is in Forest Park parade of shops. It has food,…read morealcohol, papers, magazines and the lotto. There is lots of parking. The shop is clean and neat and well stocked. There is a small display of fruit and vegetables and this is fresh. They sell fresh baked bread and cakes and lots of sweets! Its a good convenience shop to pop into if you need extras like bread and milk as it is well stocked and they have a nice range of ready meals as well as a small display of meat. There is a good range of wines and beers as well as soft drinks. The staff are usually friendly and quick but it can get busy. You can use your clubcard for your shopping as well.

Manna is a fantastic little deli run by the hugely knowledgeable Rob the Cheese. Rob stocks around…read more80 varieties of cheese, everything from your standard Cheddars and Red Leicesters to a wide range of blue cheese, soft cheeses like Brie and Camemberty and even a good selection of goats' and ewes' milk cheese including the delicious White Nancy. He specialises in West Country cheeses to die for As well as cheese, you can buy several types of olives, the best Cornish pasties found outside Cornwall, pies, tarts, fresh bread, eggs, cold meats and lots of other bits and pieces like organic biscuits, preserves, locally ground flour and organic pasta. A great shop to visit, you won't come away empty handed! He's only open till 2pm most days and the freshly baked pasties sell out fast follow your nose!

If you live on your own or are simply too lazy to cook, then the quality of these frozen foods is…read moreprobably second to none. The menu is pretty extensive and the portions a reasonable size. The price is high - and they happily acknowledge that in their brochure. The shop is large and airy and the staff all very friendly and helpful. So, if you're looking for something to beat Waitrose or Tesco Finest in the heat-up stakes, I can't think of any better place to shop. For those of you interested in stocking your freezer to the gunwhales, they also offer a home delivery service.

I have purchased from the magazine for a few years now, a lady at work brings in on behalf of…read moreanother. The box of cocktail chocolates box was absolutely gorgeous, organza ribbon & a lovely butterfly in the middle. I have ordered from the Winter 2017. I like that they have something different & the varied price ranges.

With delicious rows of sweets and a chilled cabinet of chocolates to greet you when you first…read moreenter, Sweet Temptations is a temptation indeed! While I have to admit it was a bit intimidating to have a large man greet me upon entry and ask to help (suddenly I felt short and small), it was the most fabulous experience. Rows upon rows of coloured sweet confectionary gently drew me in towards a chocolate counter where I spotted some coffee truffles which I, of course, had to free from their confinements (into my tummy later on). The large, friendly jars of sweets of every imaginable kind from jawbreakers to sugar mice to fudge to UFOs draw you to the back where a treasure chest can be filled for parties and smashed as a pinata. In addition, there are baskets and hampers of sweets. Last but not least are the cones of sweets everywhere. If I was a parent, I would shudder in fear of the carnage and global destruction my kids would wreak if they were let loose in here but I'm not. So I can take my sister's kids in here, buy them treats and, carefully and with a hazmat suit on, hand them back (before detonation). :-D While small, this place has tons of sugary treats cramming it to the gills. Well worth the trip away from the Orchard Center in to town.

Fabulous shop! The ladies who sevred me were very friendly and helped me pick out cones filled with…read moresweets for my child's party. Will definitely be revisiting.