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The Swan Hotel

ABOUT US

Steeped in history and most famous for its association with the literary genius of Jane Austen, The Swan Hotel dates back to 1777 with buildings recorded on the site as long ago as the 13th century. Both Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice were written here, but you don't have to be a fan of Jane Austen to enjoy the pretty village of Chawton, the beauty of the surrounding English countryside or the attractions of The Swan Hotel.

GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL MANAGERS	Simon & Sheila Gibson.
ADDRESS	High Street, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1AT
CONTACT US	Tel. 01420 83777
MAKE A ROOM RESERVATION	Customer Reviews and Book a Room Online - Book online.
MAP	Click Here For Map.
TYPE	Pubs and accommodation in Alton.
PUB EXPLORER REFERENCE	35654.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS	The Watercress Line Steam Railway, Jane Austen’s House, the Basingstoke Canal, Gilbert White’s House, Birdworld.
PUB OPENING TIMES	Sunday - Thursday 10am - 11pm. Friday & Saturday 10am - 12mn. (Drinks served from 11am Daily).

WHAT'S NEW & FORTHCOMING

ENTERTAINMENT EVENINGS

Please ask the team for further details. Tickets sell out very quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment.

REFURBISHMENT

We reopened following a full refurbishment in early Spring 2011. Come along soon to see all the great changes!

STAY AT OUR INN

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ROOM DETAILS	37 en-suite rooms. All are modern but with individual character. Including Flat Screen Freeview TVs, iron, ironing board, tea & coffee making facilities. The Jane Austin Suite has a 4 poster bed.
BREAKFAST	Also open to non residents. Monday - Friday 7am - 12noon. Saturday & Sunday 8am - 12noon.
TARIFFS	Please call for more information or see our website.
ONLINE RESERVATION	Customer Reviews and Book a Room Online - Book online.

HAVE YOUR FUNCTION WITH US
FUNCTION / MEETING ROOMS	The 'Swan Room' has it's own bar and can seat up to 120 people. We are a popular venue for weddings (packages available), birthdays & all other occasions.

DRINKS
DRINKS ON DRAUGHT	Becks Vier, Fosters, Stella, Guinness, Aspall Cyder.
REAL ALES	Greene King Abbot & a regularly changing Guest ale.
OTHER DRINKS	Extensive Range of Quality Wines, Hot Chocolate, Tea & Range of Illy Coffees.
	We are accredited for excellence in service of our quality real ales.

DINING AT OUR PUB

We offer a range of dining experiences from lighter bar meals to sophisticated a la carte meals. Our chefs provide a range of freshly prepared meals including a variety of traditional British favourites in addition to a selection of innovative and interesting dishes. From tasty main courses such as 'Farm-assured ‘smothered’ chicken breast with grilled bacon, goat’s cheese & a tomato Provençal sauce, topped with watercress, served with chips & salad garnish' to light bar snacks such as 'Hand-carved Norfolk Ham & Free Range Eggs', whichever you choose, your taste buds will be satisfied.

BREAKFAST TIMES	Monday - Friday 7am - 12noon. Saturday & Sunday 8am - 12noon.
MEAL TIMES	Daily 12noon - 10pm.

FOOD PROMOTIONS
MAIN FOOD OFFER	Available at selected times. Choose 2 main meals from a selection for only £9.95.
SPICE NIGHT	Available Wednesday from 5pm. Choose a Curry and Selected Drink for just £7.45.
PIE NIGHT	Available Thursday from 5pm. Choose a Pie & selected Drink for just £7.45.
SUNDAY ROAST	Traditional Sunday Roast for £8.99. After 5pm get 2 for £9.95. Call our team for further details.

GENERAL FACILITIES
FACILITIES	Free Wi-Fi Access. Patio Area with heaters & Lighting. Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilet, Baby Changing Facility in the disabled toilet.
OTHER	Children Welcome when well behaved. Dogs Allowed in the bar area. Large Car Park, Disabled Parking, Coaches Welcome by appointment. Debit & Credit Cards accepted.

Swan Hotel, Alton The Swan Hotel is a former old Coaching Inn, acting as a staging post for London to Southampton commuters. Our guest of years gone by include Queen Elizabeth I, The Earl Of Essex, Sir Francis Drake, Lord Nelson, Judge Jeffries, Jane Austin, & Gilbert White. Our modern day guests include many people of sense and sensibility, that is to say, devotees of Jane Austen. They make their pilgrimage to her cottage in the Chawton area of Alton and often stay with us. The cottage now is a popular tourist attraction and museum dedicated to Jane's life and work. Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice were written here. But you don't have to be a fan of Jane Austen to enjoy the pretty village of Chawton or the attractions of the Swan Hotel. The hotel, dating back to 1554, has an intimate restaurant serving a varied menu of well cooked dishes and a Specials board. You can complement your meal with a bottle from the reasonably priced wine list. The bar and lounge are rich in character with open fireplaces and wholesome bar meals and real ales can be ordered here. There are 36 en-suite bedrooms, including one with a romantic four-poster bed. Two fully equipped function rooms are available for any type of event. Our very friendly staff create a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy time with your friends and family. We look forward to your visit.

MORE ABOUT US:
The Swan Hotel, dating from 1377, has recently undergone a major refurbishment. Part of Old English Inns, a division of the back to back award winning company, Greene King. All 37 bedrooms have en suite facilities, tea/coffee making, along with Flat Screen Freeview TVs. We can offer substantial discounts for late bookings, please telephone for details. Ideally located for touring, Jane Austen Country and visiting "The Watercress Line", which travels between Alton and Alresford. Our restaurant, open to all, offers contemporary dining, with an excellent menu, changed every 6 weeks to offer the best from the locality. We have a fully serviced function suite, taking up to 140, where we cater for business seminars, weddings and general functions. Flip charts, OHP, TV/Video facilities are available. Previous guests using the Swans facilities: Queen Elizabeth, The Earl of Essex, Lord Nelson, Sir Francis Drake, Judge Jefferies, Jane Austen, Gilbert White, Lord Baden Powell and Field Marshall Montgomery to name but a few. A few of the chambers are still in existence. There are conference facilities available at this hotel.