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The White Swan - Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk

The White Swan - Gressenhall

4.5
4.5
563 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub
The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4DU

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
The White Swan in Gressenhall is a beautiful country pub full of community spirit!
We're passionate about local beer, friendly welcoming service and proper pub food done well. The menu features beer battered fish & chips, local sausage & mash and homemade curry. You'll find classic pub fayre with a signature touch using fresh, seasonal & local produce and a kids menu too. Sunday roast served up family style so everyone can dig in and enjoy.

Relaxed & informal atmosphere, a cosy & enclosed garden to the rear with a kids play area, and garden room available for private hire.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Pete Murrell
  • Neighborhood
    Dereham
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 563 people are saying

The White Swan - Gressenhall reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Swan in Gressenhall offers "excellent food" and "first class service" in a "lovely atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "generous portions" and "good value" deals like two meals for £22. The pub caters well to dietary needs, including gluten-free options. Friendly staff and a "cozy, welcoming vibe" enhance the dining experience.

563 Reviews
  1. Samantha

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brilliant service, massive plates of food & great for the kids!

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  2. Blanche

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely venue, brilliant atmosphere and value for money. Service could have been slightly better as no cutlery provided until requested. Childrens meal deal was excellent value for money.

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  3. Sarah

    Oxford6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully decorated pub with good portion sizes. One of the best burgers I’ve ever had and the specials board monkfish curry earned brownie points with the hubby. Our daughter loved the slide in the garden. Our waiter was happy helpful and friendly. A very welcoming atmosphere, would come back anytime.

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  4. Dee-Dee

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely experience at our local. Took 2 friends and we all enjoyed our meals. Thursday steak night (2 for £29) was great value.

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  5. Ken

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and very good value for money especially so with 2 for £22 on Monday and Tuesdays. Service always polite, friendly and efficient. Only marked down for ambience as it was a little too quiet. Otherwise it was faultless.

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  6. June

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service considering there was only one person serving

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  7. Michaela

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our friends to the Swan for a meal as it was my friends birthday. Her husband really wanted to try the beer battered fish and chips but didn't want his done in beer batter so we asked if they could do it in a different batter. George spoke to the chef and he did his in a tempura batter he was very happy with his meal and the service he had. We all enjoyed ourselves and our friends said they would definitely be going back

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  8. Stephen

    Cambridge2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed the food and the service was great. The pub also caters for coeliacs that need gluten-free food.

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  9. Ray

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food, and value. Even sorted out bill error without any fuss. Definitely visit again.

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  10. Anna

    Essex6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at The White Swan today, for Mothers Day Lunch. Food was tasty, hot and plentiful. Roast Lamb with all the trimmings. Desert, we had sticky toffee pudding. It was delicious. Plenty of Gluten Free options. Service was excellent. We’ll be back soon, Thanks.

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The White Swan - Gressenhall is rated 4.5 stars by 563 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Norfolk/Suffolk
  4. Breckland
  5. Dereham

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The White Swan - Gressenhall

The Green, Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk NR20 4DU

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dereham
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pete Murrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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