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Overview & Highlights

Welcome to The Swallow Inn, a charming sanctuary nestled in the heart of Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham. This beloved local pub and restaurant strikes a delightful balance between classic pub warmth and gastronomic flair. With a reputation for outstanding service and community spirit, it's no wonder patrons rave about their experiences here.

The Swallow Inn is not just your average pub; it’s a family-run gem that creates a lovely atmosphere, inviting both locals and visitors to relax and enjoy. As Joe Brennan notes, it’s a “nice little pub to have a good pint,” where the staff are not just friendly but also genuinely committed to making you feel at home.

A standout feature that sets The Swallow Inn apart is its unique offering of authentic Chinese cuisine. Reviews from delighted customers speak of “the best food” they’ve ever tasted, confidently echoing the sentiment that this establishment is about more than just drinks. The food is described as having an incredible selection, meticulously crafted by dedicated cooks who take pride in their craft. Whether you choose to dine in or take away, you can expect a meal that bursts with flavor at reasonable prices.

More than just a place to grab dinner, The Swallow Inn invites you to unwind with a pint while waiting for your takeaway. According to Paul Cannard, it's conveniently a pub too, ensuring that your evening is about relaxation and enjoyment. The laid-back environment is perfect for families, and the friendly staff are attentive, adding to the overall welcoming vibe.

The next time you find yourself in Bishops Cleeve, don’t miss the chance to visit The Swallow Inn. With a cozy atmosphere, fantastic food, and an inviting community spirit, it promises an experience that is hard to forget. As you enjoy a meal that showcases the essence of home-cooked Chinese cuisine, you’ll feel grateful that spaces like this exist. It’s no wonder so many, including customers like C L, plan to return again and again.

Comforts & Conveniences

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
Popular for
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

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Visitor Testimonials (296)

Nice little pub to have a good pint the staff are nice and it’s not too crowded so it’s great. Would highly recommend

Lovely family run pub. Staff are chatty, friendly & always make you feel welcome. They make their own Chinese food which you can take away. It's probably the best food I've ever eaten and the prices are very reasonable as well. Highly recommend a visit.

Great local, with nice Chinese Take away. Great staff

Went for an evening takeaway at the lovely Swallow Inn, all the staff were fantastic, genuinely very helpful and most of all very friendly. The food was fantastic you can tell the cooks you don't see work hard and take care about the food they make. Was lovely and couldn't fault at all. With an amazing selection on offer I cannot recommend enough! I am not a local but next time I am passing through I'll be sure to come again. Such a lovely team who make you feel right at home.

Best Chinese food I've ever tasted and, because it's s pub as well, you can sit and have a drink while you wait. Owner, sonny, is a great guy also.

Fantastic food at very reasonable prices plus you can have a pint well you wait

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