Harden's survey result
Summary
This “independently owned and managed” old village inn “in a lovely setting” has been thoroughly stripped out and modernised, providing a comfortable venue for an upbeat menu that features oysters, Cornish caviar and a 500kg Chateaubriand steak to share.
Summary
This modernised village inn “never fails to please” with an attractive brasserie-style menu that’s “great for a casual lunch”. A covered garden adds to the package.
Summary
The quality of the modern brasserie fare at this village inn “never varies” (and takes in satisfying Sunday lunches) and service is always “slick” – two very good reasons why it's “always buzzing”; the magical covered garden, with its twinkling lights and patio heaters, considerably adds to the atmosphere.
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Have you eaten at The Swan?
35 Swan St, West Malling, ME19 6JU
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.80 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
35 Swan St, West Malling, ME19 6JU
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am‑11:45 am, 12:30 pm‑6 pm |
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