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White Swan, Pimlico  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

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location:

Pimlico

address:

14 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 2SA

phone:

0871 258 9644*
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nearest stations:

Pimlico London Underground station
(140m) - zone 1

Millbank Millennium pier River Thames boat service
(480m)

Vauxhall railway stationLondon Underground station
(620m) - zones 1/2

St. James's Park London Underground station
(1Km) - zone 1

Victoria railway stationLondon Underground station
(1.1Km) - zone 1

how to find it:

Exit on to Bessborough Street, and follow the road round to your left and to Vauxhall Bridge Road. Cross the road and the pub should be in front of you.

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nearby attraction(s):

Tate Britain (320m)

Westminster Cathedral (850m)

Garden Museum (970m)

picture of White Swan
White Swan is another in the long list of pubs from old T&J Bernard chain which have received an (almost identical) makeover. This isn't necessarily a bad thing as a fair few were beginning to look tired and dated. Inside you'll find a mix of high and low tables, patterned wallpaper and lots of dark wood, making this a contemporary attempt at the 'traditional' pub. Its a big, popular place and fills with the usual after work drinkers, along with visitors to the Tate and nearby art students. You'll find a reasonable complement of ales from the big brewers, along with a competent pub grub menu. It covers most bases well, hence the three pint rating, but its not exactly a place to get excited about.

reviewed:
21/02/2008
reviewed by redcat

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second opinion:

Have your say! - 3 comments on this pub - click to add your own comment
posted by armchairtraveller - Saturday 7th November, 2009, 11:49am
AVOID-was there last night we tried 3 different beers Adnams, Odessey, Doom Bar-all were terrible, warm,lifeless,sour vinegar tasting yugh, so we had a different one Youngs was ok but not great. A fight nearly broke out, very frightening, the 'landlord' did not throw them out but put them in different parts of the pub!. Another couple complained about the wine, got a refund. But when they left the 3 bar staff including the 'landlord', I use the term loosely, laughed about it. As if to say if you think you are going to get good wine or beer here and be stupid enough to complain. 7 Americans sat don for dinner the landlord told them to get their own menus, they made their choices , went to order the 'landlord', told them "No only the snack menu"!-it was only 8.15 in the evening, the toilets were a health hazard, damp, graffitti, dirty, smelly-welcome to London!-AVOID this pub
posted by Paige - Sunday 23rd August, 2009, 12:35pm
I worked here in 1992 and they were some of the best memories I have living in London. I can't wait to go back and visit again soon. My apartment was upstairs, so i love the photo that is published, for i never took any pictures. Thank you White Swan! The locals are fantastic!
posted by cassandra309 - Saturday 3rd January, 2009, 4:14am
okay food, unfriendly and inefficient staff. It's convenient, but not something one would recommend for a pleasant evening
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