The Old Black Swan - Hambleton

Called in on the off chance , glad we did , we called in today 13/08/2020 , We were showed to a table by the window and brought menu's , we went for fish n chips with peas and b b , did'nt have to wait long , the fish was large and pure white and fresh , the batter was very nice , crispy and dry no fat running onto plate the chips were thick cut and red hot , fresh bread n butter and cups of Tea , Safety was spot on and spaced out , Staff very polite and pleasant , defo go again when in the area

Ignore previous reviews based on previous owners. We visit this pub regularly when in Bedale. Never had such an awful experience in a pub in my life. 3 large dogs roaming around off the lead. 2 Staffies and a German Shepherd. A drunk chav in charge apparently. A lady behind the bar who CANNOT pull a pint of ale. I don’t need to go on. A waste of money and upsetting to see a good pub run in the ground especially after the tough time this industry has faced. Zero effort put into this pub and looks like it’s just being used as a chav drop in centre drunk mates free for all. AWFUL. Spend your money elsewhere on the high street and leave them to it.

Called in for lunch, staff were really friendly and the service was excellent. The food was really nice and the pub had a great atmosphere.

We met up with friends today for lunch at the Old Black Swan as it was midway between where we live. The range of food was limited, the soup was cold and the veg. with the roast dinners were overcooked and the meal was lukewarm. Can’t recommend this place to eat.

Just had drinks so can't comment on food. Good selection of drinks. Multiple TV's and happy to show multiple games which is useful.