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Travelers' Choice2023
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PRICE RANGE
$8 - $20
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Seating, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed September 22, 2023 via mobile

Popped in after visiting several other local pubs. Nice welcoming. Friendly staff. Decided to eat here. Food was nice. Busy pub and can see why it's really popular. Very dog friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed September 14, 2023 via mobile

Nice relaxed pub, great service, and dog friendly. Didn’t eat here, just popped in for a G&T, but felt very welcome. Would definitely return.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed August 21, 2023

We called in to the Black Swan having not booked anywhere and being quite underwhelmed by the reviews from some of the other places nearby. We were really pleased we did - the food was excellent, particularly the steak and ale pie, and the service...couldn't have been friendlier. This is not a posh evening meal type place, but if you want some REALLY good pub grub (which we did), I'd thoroughly recommend it.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 15, 2023 via mobile

Our family had a late lunch/early dinner today ( 15th Aug 23 ) Excellent food, steak & ale pie was delicious 😋 Portions were great too! Other family members had the fish & chips and highly recommend it! Ham, egg & chips was lovely too....Ordered late bites of cod plus a side of chips for the 2 kids and that was great too. We are in holiday for a week and we will be going back! Fella behind the bar was friendly and explained that we may have at least a 20 min wait as they had just had a few food orders come in but once our food arrived we were very happy to wait for our delicious and very good value for money meals Well Done Black Swan 👍🏻More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 8, 2023 via mobile

We went here today after getting off the train and we had 2 hungry kids with us. The fish and chios were great, the steak and Cornish Ale pie was amazing my fiancé told me, our son had the chicken burger and he demolished it...and our daughter had the kids fish fingers and chips which she did the same. The fish fingers were homemade. We will definitely be back when we're in the area next.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed August 7, 2023 via mobile

Traditional pub food. Basic but good. Nothing wrong with it. All cleared our plates and enjoyed a few drinks. Background music, friendly staff, busy but not overly noisy.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed June 6, 2023

Amazing food lovely lunch had by all, staff were very friendly,definitely a place to go in looe anytime

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 4, 2023

Our first stop as we arrived in looe for two weeks.. Always excellent food Today was no different, had the steak and ale pie n mash, we also had Lighter bites chicken coujons, both were a 10 out of 10.. Beautiful. Staff as always quick...and curious, very friendly. Love the place.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed May 28, 2023 via mobile

Our order was messed up by a rude member of staff, black haired, young, inexperienced women. When we queried it we were met with a totally unprofessional attitude. The girl should not be in the job. The customer is always right clearly does not apply...here. Avoid at all costs, Looe has many other excellent places to dine in. Staff training is required immediately.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 28, 2023

Great burgers, good cider, welcoming staff and a nice atmosphere. Will come back when next in the area.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 21, 2023

Spent a few days in Looe and called in twice for food. Good pub grub, nicely cooked, good menu and welcoming staff, certainly go back again. Lots of choice to choose from.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed March 2, 2023 via mobile

We thoroughly enjoy our visits to this pub during our annual holiday in Looe. Our recent visits in June were highly pleasant. The most beautiful hunters chicken I have ever had, fantastic seasoned sauce, thick bacon and perfect portion sizes. The garlic bread was absolutely...divine! Also enjoyed a chocolate cake for pudding. 😍 One of the best pubs in Looe and very welcoming, friendly, helpful staff! Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed December 30, 2022 via mobile

Absolutely excellent service and brilliant meal. Really friendly and allows dogs in too. Nothing too much problem. Highly recommend

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed November 25, 2022 via mobile

Been down in looe for a week, popped in for a beer and a bite on day 2, pub fairly quite which suited me, met a chatty and polite landlady (Karen), enjoyed a couple of pints of Tribute, which is extremely well kept, and went...back every day thereafter, lovely place, lovely atmosphere, lovely staff, will definitely be returning. Well done Karen and Aaron.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 25, 2022 via mobile

We went here for lunch with our three young children and dog. There was only one staff member working the front and most tables were occupied but you wouldn’t have noticed. Everything was served promptly and with a genuine smile. The lady working had time...to bring our dog some water and treats and every time she passed us she made time to chat to our kids. An absolute star! Food was good too!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Michele K
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Hi Michelle, Sorry, I’ve only just seen this. Please accept my apologies for not responding, hopefully you were one of our diners at lunchtime. Many happy returns Phil Manager Black swan
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Hi Louise, Whilst it's not essential to book a table, it is advantageous especially if you're part of a larger group or if you're looking at visiting during peak times. Hope this is helpful
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