This review was undertaken on March 27 2008.

The Swan is only a ten-minute ride from Central Milton Keynes. It is a lovely Edwardian pub in a picturesque village.

The pub is open every day from 11 am until midnight. The management take great pride in serving the best ingredients, freshly prepared by the chefs, with a selection of specials throughout the week with an abundance of choice.

There is a warm feel in the bar from locals having a quiet drink, with people coming to try the deli boards and those, like me wanting a good hearty meal.

The menu is a little pricey so we opted for just mains and desserts.

I fancied a steak so I tried the 28 day, dry-aged 16oz Aberdeenshire T-bone Steak, Fat Chips, Peppercorn Sauce, Button Mushrooms and Watercress for £20.00. My medium, well cooked steak, drizzled in an amazing sauce, melted with every mouthful. The chips were non greasy and crispy, just the way I like them.

My guest loves sausages so tried the Lanford’s Award-winning Sausages and at Mash £9.50. The meat was scrumptious and the potato was steaming hot, purified and very creamy, perfect with brown sauce.

Desserts                                                                                                                                                                                     The puddings were another highlight. It didn't seem to matter that the chocolate fondant had split its sides, it was yummy. £5.00

The Baked Honey Cheesecake, Rhubarb Compote was truly amazing. The warm, soft texture melted in your mouth. I wanted another! £5.00

Décor                                                                                                                                                                                         The pub is fresh and clean with lots of space. They have a great island with plenty of fresh bread being served.

Atmosphere                                                                                                                                                                               The people in the bar seemed genuinely friendly and the atmosphere was helped with some nice chilled music playing in the background. Not loud but easy to listen to.

Service                                                                                                                                                                                      The waiter James was very prompt and always kept an eye on our table even when busy. He gave eye contact at all times and knew when we were finishing each course and each drink. He was knowledgeable on the specials and was well prepared. Outstanding in my book or my website!

Overall the Swan is a fantastic treat any day of the week. The staff were great and the food worth travelling for. Roll on the summer so that I can sit outside and enjoy their nice garden.