Harden's survey result
Summary
On the market place, the Adnams brewery’s grand seventeenth century hotel attracted some positive reviews this year for its “good food” and “warm, buzzy atmosphere”, but also critics in equal measure, for whom the food is “OK, nothing special” – contributing to a lingering sense that “it was far better before the botched refurbishment” back in 2017, which added fancier design cred and fancier prices to go with it. Top Tip – for a cheaper meal, head to the Tap Room, not the main dining room.
Summary
A major, much-needed overhaul in 2017 hasn’t been quite the triumph intended at the Adnams brewery’s seventeenth-century hotel, with the “overly designed Still Room restaurant rather soulless” (“looks fabulous but does not feel right for the town – is it styled to make Londoners feel at home?”); and a seemingly rapid turnover of staff suggests “the new concept just wasn’t working”. A glimmer of hope, though, according to one regular: there’s been a “definite attempt to take a step back from the changes”, with “far more approachable prices and cooking” of late.
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The Market Pl, Southwold, IP18 6EG
Restaurant details
The Swan Restaurant Diner Reviews
"standard of food has improved but still a bleak dining room"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £5.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
The Market Pl, Southwold, IP18 6EG
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
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