Swan Bar & Restaurant, The

The Swan at Ley Hill is a fine example of a traditional English pub. Its existence hinges very much round some of the best traditional ales in Britain, genuine well prepared food, cricket and space. Dating from the sixteenth century it has a massive inglenook, a snug, restaurant and lounge bar, and unlimited parking.

A meal from the à la carte could start with Portobello mushroom stuffed with spinach and goats cheese, coated in herb spiced breadcrumbs topped with smoked bacon, poached egg and minted hollandaise, followed by a 21 day aged buck's (Scotsgrove, Thame) sirloin steak served with triple cooked chunky chips and a medley of wild mushrooms and shallots flamed in brandy finished with pink peppercorn, brandy and wholegrain mustard butter. For dessert perhaps an apple and pear crumble with a hazelnut and cinnamon topping served with either, custard, cream or ice cream could provide the crowning glory.