• Although he originally hails from the north of England, Nigel Ramsbottom is in love with all things East Anglian.
• Seriously comforting stuff
• Sourcing is brilliant & every ingredient sings with flavour
• Homely & unpretentious

Richard Bryson

• What’s on offer reflects a chef keen to promote local & food that’s been put together with intelligence & flair.

Mark David

• At the Swan you know what you are going to eat when you read it
• The menu is irresistible
• Menus change daily although some items are always on there to avoid a riot

Fifty Great Places to Eat in Suffolk

• Hardly your average pub fayre
• The Swan prides itself on preparing dishes that are local ingredients in an innovative way

• Regional ingredients used to great effect in high caliber cooking

Tom Jaine (Former Good Food Guide editor)

• Dinner was not just good food but pure relaxation

• Fantastic venue, with lovely staff & wonderful food
• ‘Scallops were the finest I have had many a day’
• ‘Beautiful & clever written menu’

After adapting Nigel’s recipe in her latest cookery book

• “This recipe is served by Nigel & Carol who own our local pub, The Swan in Monks Eleigh - a haven serving good food & wine when we’re too tired to cook…”

Sainsbury’s Magazine

• ” My choice for an excellent place to eat serving good, local, pub food …”

Delia’s Christmas magazine

• “30th December, cook’s day off… will probably mean a walk, followed by lunch at the Swan, at Monks Eleigh…”