This gorgeous pub was right opposite the place where we hired kayaks for a few hours. We didn't book, but they still found us a table after we chanced our arm. The food was gorgeous, staff intent we had food and drink without being intrusive. Reasonably priced, with beautiful surroundings. You won't be disappointed!
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This was a great little find whilst picking up a table from Facebook marketplace in Suffolk.
I believe we were very close to the border of Suffolk, in an idillic village called Great Henny, hence the name.
The staff were super friendly, however it might be good to book in advance as we nearly didn’t get a table, they take only a few walk-ins, and we were lucky enough to get one.
The staff were also very attentive, quickly taking our order for drinks and then our food order when we were ready.
The food was simple, but well put together.
I had the Mac and Cheese bites, followed by the Lamb Duo, like I said it was simple, but it was presented nicely and well thought out, like puréed mint peas with the lamb and shavings of cheese on the watercress with the Mac and cheese.
If your interested as well, just opposite it looked like you could hire kayaks to mozy on down the canal. We went for a nice little dog walk just down the road as well, across a field that overlooks the pub from the otherside of the canal.
Finally the toilets were basic but clean, if you read my other posts you will see this is an important factor to any venue for me.
Friendly staff in a beautiful setting!
Popped by for a spot of lunch - went for the Beef burger with mozzarella and bacon, and swapped the skinny fries for chunky skin-on chips. The burger was delicious, and the fries were very nice.
The one thing I would have changed is the fact the meal was served on a serviette/tissue on the plate as this just got absolutely covered in burger juice and sauce.
Such a cute and cosy place. Absolutely delightful and beautiful location on the river. The staff were warm and welcoming. The menu is amazing. So much to choose from. I eventually chose the Chicken Duo which was absolutely superb. The onion rings and battered halloumi were delicious. Being from Australia it was such a treat to visit. Thank you Henny Swan 😁
Lovely setting. Picnic benches next to the river on one side of the road. Outdoor and indoor seating for the pub itself. Andrew was a fantastic host. Let me try the peach beer which I'd never seen before. Ended up having a few! The girls serving were all lovely and smiling even on a hot and busy day. Made us feel relaxed and at ease. Food didn't blow my mind but no complaints either. The tagliatelle was lovely as was the brownie. We'll be returning for more peach beer and great service!
Paddleboarded up from Sudbury rowing club. Took about an hour and had a lovely ploughmans lunch and pint
Had a lovely lunch here, food was well prepared and hot, staff were amazing, all very polite.
I organised a group camp and paddle, staying at the campsite next door, the day the storm hit…. Not much paddling so plenty of time spent in the pub, snacks bar snacks on the Friday and dinner in the lovely restaurant on the Saturday, with plenty of drinks in between 😀
All of my group were saying this morning as we packed up what a wonderful pub this is, open fire, great smells, great atmosphere, super staff and how lovely our evening meal was.
All of my group are excited about coming back again.
Sorry for dropping a huge bottle of vape oil on the bar floor!!!
A brilliant couple of days, THANKYOU
Having been very pleased with the service and menu choices at the Henny swan previously ,I decided to use it for a celebration birthday meal for my visiting son ( 60th birthday),his partner and myself .We had a very satisfying lunchtime meal on a Monday , sitting outside as the weather was excellent for late September and the menu choice did not disappoint. The positioning of the Swan by the river is good ,all the servers extremely willing and friendly and I feel it was an excellent celebration. Parking in the overflow carpark is good, we make a point of arriving very early but the road frontage is usually full even then .
We had lunch here with our son & his family . We did not book and it was a hot sunny day . Clearly they had been busy but the kind staff found us a table . Superb choice of food , the grilled chicken , broccoli peas and tagliatelle was mouth wateringly wonderful. Great service, attentive but not intrusive. Will definitely go again … oh and the views ******
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