DRINKS

DRINKS ON DRAUGHT

Budweiser, Stella Artois, Becks Vier, Guinness, Stowford Press Cider.

REAL ALES

6 Cask conditioned hand pump ales always available. Hogs Back TEA (Traditional English Ale), Wadworth 6X, Fuller's London Pride, Timothy Taylor Landlord + local brew Loddon Hoppit.

We have two NEW additions to our range Budwesier 4.3% on draught & yet another real ale Timothy Taylor Best Bitter not normally found in the South of England. 

OTHER DRINKS

Extensive range of Fine Wines, Tea & Coffees.

We are accredited for excellence in service of our quality real ales.

MEAL TIMES

Monday - Friday 12noon - 2.30pm & 7pm - 9.30pm.
Saturday 12noon - 2pm & 7pm - 9pm.
Sunday 12noon - 2pm.

PARTIES & FACILITIES

PARTIES

Gatherings for birthdays, anniversaries etc can be catered for in our restaurant or on the Patio. Private BBQ's can also be arranged. Please call us to discuss your requirements.

CLUB MEETINGS

Reading Honda Bikers Club.
AC Cobra, Nissan, BMW & Hillman Imp owners car clubs.
 Balloonists / Clay Pigeon Shooting Association & London Irish Supporters Club etc.
Sign Language Group. Various community Dog Clubs. 

FACILITIES

Free Wi-Fi Access. Heated Southerly Facing Paved Patio Area, partially covered, with lighting and a 42" plasma screen. Beer Garden and Barbecue Facilities for Parties. We have a portable Wheelchair Access Ramp.

OTHER

Extra Large Car Park. Debit & Credit Cards accepted.

The Swan Inn is a traditional 17th Century pub specializing in real ales & home cooked foods, privately owned and managed by the current licensee's for the past 29 years. Near to the Madjeski Stadium, the Swan is a popular meeting place of the local business community & home to Irish Wolfhounds 'Miss Haversham' & the famous 'Mr. Doyle'  - official mascot of the London Irish R.F.C.  You can dine in the bar or restaurant at lunchtimes and evenings, were we offer food which is all cooked from scratch on the premises, with choices from our kitchen such as soups, pates, curries, chili con carne etc.  We are famous for our homemade steak & ale pies and fresh cod (with homemade batter).  You can be assured that the freshest of ingredients is used.  We are also well known for our BBQ's for private parties.  Our slogan is 'Real Ale & Real Food'.  To find us take junction 11 of the M4 and follow Basingstoke sign, at the 1st roundabout turn left for Three Mile Cross, we are on left opposite BP garage, half a mile from the motorway. 

A Potted History of The Swan Inn

The Swan, believed to have been constructed in the early 17th century started life as three timber-framed artisans cottages. Some 50 years later two of the dwellings became used as an ale house in those days known as "The Globe Inn". Business flourished and in 1760 the premises were sold for £24 10s under the new name "The Three Sugar Loaves". At that time is was used as a changing station for horse on the stage route from London to Portsmouth.
Mary Russell Mitford, the celebrated authoress and dramatist came to live next door in 1820. In her famous book "Our Village" she referred to the pub as "The Rose Inn" although by that time it was actually known as "The Swan".