Ploughman’s Lunch at The Golden Swan, Wilcot Reviewed
Location –
The Golden Swan
Wilcot
Nr Pewsey
Wiltshire
SN9 5NN
01672 562289
Website – https://www.thegoldenswan.co.uk/
Date of Visit – 20/07/2014
The Food
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7 – Pickled Onion. There was no pickled onion! However, there was chutney, pickle, and fresh onion, which was nice – so 6 points, as this is better than most of the pickled onions served…..
9 – Pickle. This was amazing. Local, and just delicious.
10 – Cheese / Ham. Stunning home-cooked ham, tasty cheddar and brie – and loads of it too!
10 – Bread. Fresh from the local bakery, Marshalls in Pewsey. Some of the best bread ever!
4 – Spread. (better be butter or a choice). Packet butter. Nice and soft too.
5 – Presentation. It was nicely presented, and very original too.
4 – Salad, etc. The salad was nice and fresh.
5 – Originality. Wooden plate. nicely laid out – and includes a few chips. Genius.
Food Total: 54
Beverages
7 – Tea. Rather good tea. Nicely served.
Drinks Total: 7
The venue
10 – Service. Order at the bar. Served promptly. Service friendly and efficient.
8 – Atmosphere. A fantastic little country pub. A great mix of locals and tourists. The grounds to the pub are stunning and many people outside.
5 – Location. Chocolate box location.
3 – Toilets. Clean, functional, but a little tired. More than acceptable, though.
Venue total: 26
Total Score: 87
Update
I have been again, and it was even better!
Date of Visit – 31/05/2021
The Food revisited
There is no point going through everything here, as it was amazing. So, the changes.
9 – Pickled Onion. They were very good, and all the previous comments are extant.
10 – Cheese / Ham. There was no ham this time, as you now have to choose between cheese or ham. This I think unfair as the Ham is the best (I highly recommend the Ham dishes, especially the Ham, Egg, and Chips – delicious). There was mould cheese. Some people like this – I do not. My wife assisted and assured me it was delicious. I would have preferred more cheddar, but there we go.
10 – Bread. No change here – just wanted to mention it. The picture does not do it justice! it is the best bread you will ever taste, it’s from Marshals Bakery. Seriously, get some – here are a few places that sell Marshals Bread, go and get some. Perhaps I should ask the to sponsor this website…….
5 – Originality. Slate plate this time. nicely laid out – and includes an onion ring instead of chips. Absolutely nothing to do with a ploughman’s lunch, but I liked it.
Not a big change to the score, but ina crowded market, every point counts!
New Food Total: 56
New Total Score – 89
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