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July 2023: One of Devon’s best-known gastropubs, The Swan has closed down in the face of escalating costs and the burden of debt left over from the pandemic. Paul and Donna will now concentrate on their efforts on their restaurant Spelt, also in Bampton.

survey result

Summary

£53
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “great gastropub” from Paul & Donna Berry has earned a stellar reputation over a decade and more, and is “not to be missed when in Devon”. “The excellent food is served by warm and friendly staff”, and there’s a “good range of beers”.

Summary

£53
   ££
3
Good
2
Average
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Husband-and-wife team Paul & Donna Berry’s “historic pub” is no stranger to awards, having ranked as an Estrella Damm ‘Top 50 Gastropub’ several years straight, and having more recently snaffled the title of AA’s ‘Inn of the Year’ in a nod to their comfortable rooms and chef Olivier Certain's “very good” local/seasonal food.

Summary

£42
    £
3
Good
2
Average
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Steaks are particularly praiseworthy” at chef-owners Donna & Paul Berry’s “attractive pub in a pretty Devon village”, which serves “a good menu, with tasty, well-presented dishes”. They strengthened the team last year with the addition of head chef Olivier Certain, ahead of the opening of a second venue, Spelt, a neighbourhood sharing-plates outfit in Bampton’s old village bakery in September 2019.

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Station Rd, Bampton, EX16 9NG

Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£8.30 £21.80 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £18.00
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Bread £4.50
Service 10.00%
Station Rd, Bampton, EX16 9NG
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm
Saturday12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm
Sunday12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm

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