Canal Pub on the Grand Union Canal

Guide To The Swan Inn

Nestled in the picturesque heart of Denham Village, The Swan Inn stands as a quintessential British treasure.

Its Georgian façade is beautifully adorned with cascading wisteria that changes with the seasons. This historic establishment welcomes visitors with the promise of warmth and authenticity. In the winter months, guests can enjoy a large crackling log fire. At the same time, in the summer, a surprisingly spacious and secluded garden terrace is perfect for leisurely afternoons, so extensive that parents might momentarily lose sight of their exploring children.

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Business Types


  • Canal Pub

Facilities


  • Food
  • Real Ale
  • Takeout Available
  • Serves Food
  • Bar Service
  • Accessible Entrance

The Swan Inn Information


Village Rd, Denham UB9 5BH.

Phone

01895 832085

Email

01895 832085

Inside, the walls are thoughtfully decorated with interesting artworks sourced from local auctions, adding character to an already charming interior that includes a private dining room, ideal for intimate gatherings or business meetings. The Swan has cultivated a devoted following for its modern British cuisine, offering everything from quick snacks to elaborate feasts. A daily-changing specials board showcases the freshest seasonal produce from local markets.

Perhaps most telling of its special place in the community is the affable atmosphere created by the jovial staff, who ensure that everyone—from city visitors to locals and their four-legged companions—feels thoroughly at home in this wisteria-draped haven.

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM

NOTE: Venues often have seasonal opening hours or can be subject to change and kitchen hours are often shorter, so it's always wise to check with the venue before visiting.

The Swan Inn Reviews

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Review from Google Places

3 August 2025

Really nice pub, with the most welcoming, polite, attentive and accommodating staff! 5/5

Great place to go for a quiet lunch/drink in the afternoon, you have the choice of indoor or outdoor dining which is a bonus to an already great place especially on a summers day. 5/5

The food arrives fairly quickly from kitchen to table, and tastes fresh and relatively flavoursome too. 4/5

I would highly recommend this great little pub!

Jo Wilks

Review from Google Places

24 May 2025

Our first time at The Swan but definitely not our last !

The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was 10/10

Highly recommend !

ALISON CASEY

Review from Google Places

21 April 2025

What a lovely place. The bar area is very small, but it has a massive rear garden area, which more then makes up for it. We had dinner and the menu was nice and well cooked. We were seen by Olivia, and she was fantastic. Great service and very polite. She helped me and my partner steer through the chilli and spice allergy fantastically. Great place to go.

Steven

Review from Google Places

20 March 2025

Food was great, service was good. They were able to feed us, we had gone two other restaurants who could not get us in. We had two kids meals, drinks, steak and the lamb with dessert. The portion are small and it is pricey, but the food, atmosphere, and service was good. We appreciated them feeding us. Thanks for the good food and service. We live on Florida and this is the best meal we had England so far. We just wish a little more food because it was so delicious, but between the meal and dessert is plenty.

Jonathan Winchester

Review from Google Places

5 January 2025

The food here was absolutely delicious! My partner said his meal was the best meal out he had eaten in a long time and everyone on our table completely cleared their plates, which is quite rare for us. Service was great and it had such a warm, cosy atmosphere. Already rebooked because it was so good!

Ora Hambleton