The Swan & Three Cygnets

Great city centre pub. Lots of seating inside and out with views over the river, cathedral and town. Prices have gone up but short of going to spoons you won't find a cheaper pint in town. Always decent people from students to visitors and locals with no idiots I've ever seen. Wonderful on a sunny summer afternoon but just as good on a cold winters day. Service is always spot on, as is the beer.

Nice to be at a pub where every couple hasn't got a smartphone glued to the palm of their hands as if they don't want to be there or even talk to each other!! . Sit in the beer garden with the river flowing nearby, get a pint of Sam's beautifully made stout and a Raspberry G and T and just enjoy each others company.!!!

Say what you want about Sam Smith's as a franchise, but this particular venue has everything going for it. Never had any real problems, sometimes it's hard finding a seat but that only speaks to how popular the place is, as there is ample seating both indoors and outdoors. (I don't recall downstairs being open very often but my best memories of the pub are from when the downstairs bar was open). Recently Mr Smith changed the rule that dogs are no longer allowed inside, big shame but what the captain says goes. Still worth a visit if you're new or passing through.