About This Pub
Ah, The Swan in Abbots Langley – it's one of those pubs that really pulls you in with its warm, welcoming feel and all the trimmings for a good time. I've got to say, the staff are an absolute highlight; they're quick on their feet and make you feel like you're chatting with old mates behind the bar. If you're into live sport, this place is a gem – think grabbing a seat for the Women's Euros with a cold beer in hand, surrounded by that electric crowd energy. Plus, with perks like a beer garden and being dog-friendly, it's spot-on for a relaxed afternoon. On the flip side, though, the food's not always up to scratch; a few folks have mentioned meals that are a tad bland or overly seasoned, and it can be disappointing when you're hoping for those hearty pub classics. Still, at such reasonable prices, it's worth swinging by for the atmosphere and drinks – just maybe keep expectations in check for the grub. All in all, it's a solid choice for a casual get-together, but I'd pop in knowing it's the vibes that shine brightest here.
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The service here is top-notch – staff are friendly and efficient, making you feel right at home as soon as you walk in.
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It's a fantastic spot for catching live sport, with events like the Women's Euros creating a buzzing atmosphere that gets everyone involved.
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The pub has loads of great facilities, like a beer garden, dog-friendly vibes, and plenty of parking, which makes it easy to pop in for a relaxed visit.
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Being inexpensive, it's perfect for a casual catch-up over well-kept beers and pub classics without breaking the bank.
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The place is clean, tidy, and welcoming, with a good atmosphere that suits families or groups looking for a laid-back evening.
Cons
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Some of the food can be a bit hit-or-miss, like overly peppery roast potatoes or dishes that lack that extra punch of flavour.
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There have been a few grumbles about how complaints are handled – it doesn't always feel like they're addressed with much sympathy.
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While the menu has pub favourites, a couple of reviews mentioned that things can come across as uninspiring, missing out on those bold tastes you'd hope for.
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Recent feedback suggests the overall experience might not be as consistent as you'd like, especially if you're going for the food rather than just drinks and sport.
Contact Information
College Rd, Abbots Langley WD5 0NR
+441923672539
Pub
Opens at 11:00
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday (Today) | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 00:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 22:30 |
Recent Reviews
Popped in for an impromptu spot of lunch on a Monday afternoon.
Service was excellent.
Food came out quickly, was hot and very enjoyable.
Highly recommend
We had two roast dinner and the ultimate sharer - the roast potatoes were far too peppery and the chips on the ultimate sharer was advised as having rosemary salted chips and there was no rosemary on the chips. When reported this to the employee Robbie, they was no sympathy or that he would tell the chefs instead all we got was a bland apology
Food was rather "uninspiring" as the flavour is gutted out of it and the only saving grace for the food is the sauces.
Everything but the chips lacking in salt and nothing "pops".
Classic British solution to what would normally be great flavourful and "popping" dishes.
Service was great.
The Swan has an atmosphere that screams - I had alot of potential but the chain running it - don't mind what has happened as it still brings in a good crowd. If the chain cared more about this place it would be ace. Staff is friendly and everything was sadly only "okay" - with the food in consideration.
Found this pub to pass some time while most of the family did a trip to Harry Potter experience.
This is quite a large pub with a good car park that does food. The place was clean and tidy and the decor was good.
The ladies serving behind the bar were great and really friendly and it appeared to be a place that the locals love as many were spoken to by name, but they made us outsiders very welcome.
I always think having owners or staff like this is makes the experience so much better.
They had a good menu but as we were just waiting we only had snacks of the menu but they were really well cooked and came quite quickly.
Nice atmosphere. Good parking.
Below scores are out of 10
Customer Service 7
Food Quality 7
Atmosphere 8
Presentation 8
Location 8
Parking: Lots of parking available.
Overall 7.5
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