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The Cygnet at the Swan Inn, Islip, Oxfordshire

The Cygnet at the Swan Inn

4.7
4.7
108 Reviews
£41 and over
English

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
"The Cygnet at The Swan" is an award winning restaurant led by Paul Welburn (previously awarded Michelin star at The Oxford Kitchen 2018). We have currently been awarded "3AA Rosettes" since being open, as well as both local awards "Ox in a Box" and "Muddy Stilettos Best Restaurant" awards.

We are open from Wednesday to Saturday, bookings are encouraged but not necessary. Our style is a "relaxed fine dining" always looking out for our guests comfort and experience.

Our food is a fusion of British cuisine with Paul's personal twists.
We offer our signature 4 course tasting menu for the evening (or lunch, just ask us) using seasonal ingredients.
Our menu can be enjoyed with matching wines handpicked by the restaurant staff.
Our menu is everchanging with the seasons, so there is always a reason to visit again!
We also offer our grazing menu for all lunchtimes and some evenings, with a selection of smaller and larger plates, ordered and served as and when for a more relaxing style.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    English, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01865 849959
  • Website
    https://swaninnislip.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Paul Welburn
  • Location
    1 Lower Street, Islip, Oxfordshire OX5 2SB
  • Neighborhood
    Kidlington
  • Cross street
    Islip bridge
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    H5 bus or Islip Railway Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

  • 4 Course Tasting Menu - With Bread and Snacks

    Multiple dates available
    Our signature tasting menu - £69 Our menu is everchanging, and we always look to offer something special and different to our new and returning guests. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements before arriving at our restaurant, as we may not be able to effectively cater for you without notice. We have a vegetarian menu available for our guests, but are currently unable to cater for vegans. Our lounge is open from 6pm, should you wish to arrive before your booking time and enjoy a drink on the sofa.
    4 Course Tasting Menu - With Bread and Snacks Photo

  • Semi Private Room - Tasting Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Book our Semi-Private Area to enjoy our Tasting menu. Please note that very occasionally, our staff may need access to our wine cabinet or the cellar door near the table, and would appreciate your understanding. Our signature tasting menu - £69 Our menu is everchanging, and we always look to offer something special and different to our new and returning guests. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements before arriving at our restaurant, as we may not be able to effectively cater for you without notice.
    Semi Private Room - Tasting Menu Photo

  • Valentine's Day Menu

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Presenting a special 4 Course Valentine's Day menu by Paul Welburn. Available for the evenings of the 14th and 15th February.

Menu

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What 108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Overall

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Food

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Service

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Best Value

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Innovative

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Healthy

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Oxford/Oxfordshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cygnet at the Swan Inn offers an "outstanding" dining experience with "fantastic food" and "superb" service. Guests praise the "thought and love" in each dish, with "exceptional" menus and "beautiful presentations." The restaurant is a "must-go" for its warm atmosphere and knowledgeable staff, providing "great value" in fine dining.

108 Reviews

  1. Rosemary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent four course tasting menu with canapés and bread/butters. Paul Welburn is a very talented and inventive chef. Very hospitable and friendly service.

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  2. Denise

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night. It was a special celebration for our daughters MBE. The celebration of this wasn’t known by staff, despite me sending information on the booking form, and we had wanted a fuss for her. No. Matter that we had a good time.

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  3. Wendy

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our evening at the Swan Inn, Islip. The food was superb and we loved the atmosphere and style of the Swan. Couldn’t fault anything at all and will definitely be returning.

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  4. Jessica

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the 3 course tasting menu and it was absolutely delicious. The pork belly main course was a big hit with everyone. The service was impeccible, in fact the whole experience from start to finish was perfect. We will definitely return.

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  5. Bethany

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfectly executed and well balanced tasting menu in a nice setting, with excellent service. What more can you ask for?

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  6. carol

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    had the New Year's Vegetarian experience - great atmosphere high energy and outstanding food!

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  7. Lou

    Bedfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team are fantastic, immediately made us feel comfortable, very attentive and knowledgeable yet not intrusive They went the extra mile to offer options we had enquired about yet weren’t obviously available The food and wine selection was fantastic, beautifully presented, the whole was enjoyable, we would highly recommend

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  8. Phil

    VIP

    London

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience with really fantastic food that was made with a lot of thought and love. Each dish delivered beautiful flavours. The wine accompanying was also great. Service was great and understated. Definitely recommend for a great food experience.

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  9. Kerri

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had lunch at The Cygnet with a friend for a significant birthday and it did not disappoint. Food was superb and the staff went to great effort to ensure the meal felt special for her.

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  10. carol

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent social Sunday selection of dishes - relaxed fine dining with friends. Would definitely recommend.

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FAQs

The Cygnet at the Swan Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Cygnet at the Swan Inn

1 Lower Street, Islip, Oxfordshire OX5 2SB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Islip bridge
  • Neighborhood
    Kidlington
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    English, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    H5 bus or Islip Railway Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Welburn
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine
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