Been here twice. 1st time - Carvery = Wasn't bad but nothing to should about except large portions. 2nd time - Indonesian platter = Four dishes that all tasted bad. As soon as I put a prawn on my mouth it tasted rancid and I spat it out. The next day I was crippled with FOOD POISONING and then missed two days from work vomiting and the other. On the third day I called the restaurant to let them know. The lady was very pleasant, asked what I had eaten etc and said I would need to speak to a manager. she then asked if I had been to the doctors or taken a sample. when I told her I hadn't her attitude and tone completely changed. It was like I was ...  Read the complete review

justice system in this country is slow to stop, so when you actually read between the lines, these offences were committed over 12 months ago. The place wouldn't be open now if the authorities involved had decreed the place still unfit for purpose. i've enjoyed meals there for many years, and with my constitution I can soon tell you if there is something wrong there. I've never had a problem there. The food is excellent, the menu is huge as is the bill but you get what you pay for. The service is excellent too, so dont let this bad press put you off, chances are if you go early enough on Friday evening you could get a table quicker than usual because of the article, more fool those who stay away.

I read the review about the Yorkshire Evening Post article and as I was about to attend a birthday dinner here, was concerned that the wrong venue had been chosen. The host of the party had also read the YEP article and had phoned the Swan for reassurance. It turns out that this offence was committed over a year ago and had only just come to court now. Since then he was told that kitchens had been fully refurbished and all outstanding matters dealt with. Having gone to that dinner in their Cygnet restaurant yesterday afternoon where a group of 18 of us were fed and watered, I can honestly say that the service was excellent, the staff were friendly, efficient and ...  Read the complete review

best restaurant for steaks although the chips could be home made and not frozen. sometimes it does take a while to get a table but once you get seated the speed of the meals to get to you is quick. All the staff are very friendly and courteus.Downside the toilets could do to be kept cleaner especially when it is busy.Perhaps an attendant could be employed?

From the Yorkshire Evening Post: "A Leeds pub and restaurant has been fined thousands of pounds after "appalling" conditions were discovered in its kitchens. Leeds City Council prosecuted the company that runs Aberford's Swan Hotel after officials found: * Poor standards of cleanliness and maintenance in kitchen and storage areas; * Equipment not being kept clean or in good order and repair; * Food going unprotected from contamination. Swan Hotel (Aberford) Ltd was fined £4,800 and ordered to pay £4,000 costs after pleading guilty at Leeds Magistrates' Court to environmental health breaches. Grant ...  Read the complete review