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The Cygnet at the Swan Inn, Islip, Oxfordshire

The Cygnet at the Swan Inn

4.7
4.7
93 Reviews
£41 and over
English

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
"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 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–23:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Twixmas Set Lunch Menu

    28 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    Our light post-Christmas lunch menu. 3 Course Set Menu for £29, available 28th, 29th and 30th December only.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 93 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 Service

  • 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 exquisite dining experience with "outstanding food and service." The menu boasts a diverse selection of dishes, "beautifully presented" with "amazing flavors." Guests appreciate the attentive staff and elegant atmosphere. A visit promises a memorable culinary journey, "worthy of a Michelin star."

93 Reviews

  1. Abby

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food and amazing experience! We’ll definitely come back.

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  2. Robert

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Short lunch menu but usually is good for fresh home cooked food, could not fault. Best fine dining with in 40 min drive. Definitely be back. So friendly too.

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  3. John

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Superb quality interesting food at very reasonable price especially the set lunch. Deserves to be better known and a 'must go' place to dine out in the area.

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  4. Richard

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience. Perfectly balanced tasting menu and lovely ambiance in the venue. Highly recommended the cocktails!

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  5. Alan

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    fabulous food. Well done to The Cygnet! Absolutely worth making the short trip from Oxford to Islip. The Cygnet is rapidly establishing itself as a major dining destination.

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  6. Sam

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for our daughter’s 21st birthday - really good tasting menu including vegetarian options and great service

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  7. PHIL

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb cuisine. Paul & Peter put together amazing combinations of flavour.

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  8. Sue

    Warwickshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a beautiful setting! The food was amazing in terms of flavour, quality and presentation. Staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the food. Service was excellent.

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  9. Ana

    Oxford

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent, from the greeting at the door, to the attentive service and the delicious and meticulously prepared food. Fine dining at its best, I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  10. Mark

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thank goodness we persevered with the journey (thanks to the floods) because the overall experience was absolutely awesome. Food as faultless as ever, great wine pairings and super attentive service made everything more than worth it. Would have no hesitation in recommending The Cygnet to anyone. Thanks to the team at The Cygnet for making our day special.

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FAQs

The Cygnet at the Swan Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 93 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 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
  • Area
    Kidlington
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–23:00
  • 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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