The Old Black Swan

Just re-opened - October 23:Traditional English pub selling a solid range of beers, some local as well as other drinks. Also serves food during the day and early evening. Seems to be closing early ish on an evening some nights but nice to see it open - hopefully new owners can make it successful again and locals support it - it’s great to have choice again.
July 2024 - Closed again!!! Come on brewery - shape yourselves!!!👍🏻😂

Great pub.. amazing food and really nice friendly staff… staying in bedale for the weekend we ate here Friday and Saturday would definitely recommend..

Went in for a quick bite to eat, no reservation just walk in and sit down. We had 2 burgers and 4 non alcoholic drinks between 2 of us and spent £45 roughly. Not too crazy in my opinion, considering the burgers were the best burgers I've ever tried before! Only been re opened about 6 weeks and its gorgeous. Lovely service from the staff, incredible food and quick service, only 20 mins from ordering to eating.

Popped in on a Friday lunchtime for a bite to eat. The food was just good, honest pub grub - the Swiss burger was lovely and my son loved his fish and chips. The chap working there was very friendly and helpful too.

Welcoming staff. Food value for money, generous portions. Had roast beef dinner, 4 vegetables all fresh. Husband had roast dinner in giant Yorkshire pudding.
Recommend a visit.

Great place, friendly staff and excellent food. Really enjoyed Sunday lunch

Was closed last time I was here, glad to see it as reopened..staff really friendly, didn't eat but heard lots of nice complaints

Fantastic food platter. Thank you. Lovely pint too

We were lucky to find comfy seats next to the log burner fire so warm and cosy. The perfect place to be as it was cold outside. We were playing cards and the locals were friendly, asking questions about what we were playing. I had gravy & chips as all I wanted was something light, it was only £2.95 and they tasted lovely. We have eaten here before and the food was delicious with reasonable prices.

We thought we were very lucky to find somewhere to eat at 4.30pm on a Sunday. Most places have stopped cooking by this time. We had Sunday pork dinners and they were excellent. It may be unpretentious food but it was delicious and the service was great. Well done Old Black Swan staff!

Very friendly and helpful staff. Relaxed atmosphere, excellent real ale, a good selection of other beers, wines and spirits. A selection of coffee is also available. Since lockdown have only been serving their excellent Sunday lunches but hope to be back serving the pre-lockdown daily menu in the near future.
Top recommendation!

Lovely calm rustic pub, amazing food!

First time here. From the moment we set foot inside the service was excellent. The place has a friendly atmosphere untouched by any negative aspects of the 21st century. The food was spot on in presentation, taste & quantity.
We wouldn't hesitate to come here again next time we're passing.

I was one of a group of 26 adults and children that had lunch here, the food was delicious and I cant believe how quickly our food was served considering the size of group we were! The staff were very friendly! We were on a camping trip and when we return next year we will definately be back for more food!

Great Sunday dinner for £10.

Good size portions, lovely food and very friendly, courteous staff.. perhaps could do with an extra staff member sometimes as it can take a while to get served when busy. Excellent place!

After a 7 hour drive from Southampton we needed a decent meal. We arrived 20 minutes before they stopped serving. The food was top quality. We will be returning before we head home.

Lovely friendly, welcoming staff to us and our dogs. Really attentive and prompt service despite turning up 5 mins before food service finished. Delicious food and real ale. Thank you

Even though they're not fully doing food at the minute they put on a really lovely spread for a sad occasion. The new landlord was very pleasant as was the lovely lass behind the bar that day, would highly recommend.

We use the place quite regularly. Always made to feel welcome and the food is quite decent. Can be busy at times. Well worth a try if your looking for a pub grub afternoon.