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Black Swan, Swanage

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A traditional Grade II listed pub on the High Street, about half a mile from the seafront and the terminus of the Swanage Steam Railway. There are two bars with stone floors and wood-burners serving three well-kept ales. It is renowned for its quality food, and booking for tables is essential. There is a lovely rear garden that catches the evening sunshine.

Historic Interest

Grade II Listed. Historic England list entry 1152692

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
07/04/2025
Last surveyed
26/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
SED/177
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Dorset - Dorset Knob
Dorset - Dorset Knob Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted 11 times
Dorset - Dorset Knob
Dorset - Dorset Knob

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 11 times

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sunday only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Dorset Nectar
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
More: 40 (Swanage Bus Station), 50 (Swanage Bus Station)
Nearby Station (338m)
Swanage

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