After undergoing several changes in ownership and closing for a time, this 19th-century establishment was meticulously restored and reopened in April 2018 under the stewardship of Jerry Brunning, who revitalised this cherished village landmark.
Canal Pub on the Llangollen Canal
Guide To The Swan
Located on Wrenbury Road in the picturesque village of Marbury, The Swan is a historic country inn with roots dating back more than 250 years.
Today, The Swan is an award-winning venue, recognised as “Cheshire Pub of the Year” in both the 2022 and 2024 Taste Cheshire Awards and “Best Pub in the North West” at the 2023 Pub and Bar Awards. It provides visitors with a quintessential country pub experience, featuring a selection of five hand-pulled real ales and various dining areas, including a garden room. Cosy wood-burning stoves add warmth during colder evenings.
The interior of The Swan seamlessly blends heritage and comfort, showcasing wood panelling, exposed beams, solid wooden floors, antique furniture, colourful rugs, and an impressive collection of approximately 2,000 books scattered throughout the premises.
Currently family-owned and managed by Charlie, The Swan continues to serve as the heart of Marbury, a charming village with a rich history that dates back to Anglo-Saxon times. It offers not only delightful food and drink, including specially blended and imported wines, but also serves as a welcoming haven for those visiting nearby St. Michael’s Church or exploring the beautiful Cheshire countryside.
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Review from Google Places
7 April 2025
This place is a little Gem, was passing on our narrow boat only five minutes walk but totally totally worth, amazing inside very clean and well priced, missing out on a delightful experience if you don’t pop in
Review from Google Places
11 March 2025
Came here on Sunday with the in-laws. It’s been a while since we last came, and if anything, it’s only got better.
We love this cosy country pub. The atmosphere is perfect. The food is tremendous.
I had the roast ribeye of beef, my partner had the cheese and potato pie. Both were excellent.
For pudding, I had the millionaire pudding, and my partner had the rhubarb frangipan tart. Again, both to die for.
Nice selection of beers, and a lovely patio outside which is perfect in the sun.
Review from Google Places
2 March 2025
Highly recommend the veggie roast. As someone that often doesn’t eat meat, roast dinners can be really disappointing. However the Swans version was great! The mushroom and kale wellington was beautifully cooked. And I don’t know what they did to that kale but man it was delicious. There was so many nice veggies served with the pie, as well as a cauliflower cheese to share as a side. The place had a really lovely atmosphere and the staff were attentive and friendly.
Review from Google Places
29 January 2025
Lovely little gastropub, we booked in advance for a Sunday evening meal but it was fairly quiet upon our 7:45pm arrival that we found we didn’t need to. We both decided on the roast dinner for main, was toying with getting a starter but decided against, I’m glad I did as the portion was very generous! Had a great selection of beers and wines too. Will definitely return if we are in the area.
Review from Google Places
28 January 2025
This is a lovely country pub with cosy log fires. Menus are changed daily and offer a sensible range of options which don’t over complicate the menu. The food is very good but not cheap. The Sunday lunch I had was £22. It was very good though. It is a large pub and gets very noisy unfortunately and service is affected as staff are dealing with high volumes. It is a much nicer experience during the week when it is quieter. Would recommend if you can afford to pay higher than elsewhere.
