The Black Swan Ockham nestled in the idyllic Surrey countryside is the local culinary hotspot, offering an inventive British menu using some of the best in fresh local & seasonal produce.
A delightfully eclectic eatery the pub & restaurant presents a stunning international wine list, a great selection of real ales and a cosmopolitan décor with open fires and plenty of comfy seating. During the summer months enjoy one of Surrey"s finest Al fresco dining experiences in our beautiful gardens.
Large car park with over 100 spaces, plus our overflow car park of up to 20 cars
Public transit
There is no direct public transport to the pub. The nearest train station is Effingham Junction just under 1 mile away with taxi"s available from the station.
Entertainment
OUTDOOR CINEMA 10/09/17 outdoor cinema event on the 10th of September. we are showing Top Gun on the big screen for £19.95 for adults £10 for kids. This includes a BBQ, popcorn, sweets and a soft drink!! still a few tickets left. Just ask the team BONFIRE NIGHT 06/11/17This is a massive event where we will be pulling out all the stops with a huge bonfire and firework display. just ask for details, we will be happy to chat about it.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
Experiences
Mother's Day
£40.00 per person
30 Mar 2025 only
Treat her to our gorgeous set menu this Mother's Day, with a Lillet Rose Spritz on us. Our special set menu consists of 3 delicious courses for £40, and includes our revamped Sunday roasts.
The Mother’s Day menu can be found on our website.
Menu
The Black Swan Ockham's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.
The Black Swan Ockham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.0
4 based on recent ratings
4Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value
Noise • Energetic
Diners' Choice Awards
Surrey
Great for outdoor dining
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Swan Ockham offers a charming atmosphere with "fantastic service" and delicious food, particularly their renowned Sunday roasts. Diners appreciate the "friendly staff" and "beautiful country setting." While some have noted occasional slow service, the pub remains a "local gem," frequently praised for its cozy ambiance and diverse menu.
3,221 Reviews
D
Dickie Junior
Surrey10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere and really kind Service.
Brilliant.
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Elina
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We were celebrating my friend’s birthday. Everything was amazing. The atmosphere in the pub and the service were fabulous. The waiters were very fast and accurate. The food was delicious. Thank you 🙏
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andre
Surrey1 review
2.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
Overall 2
Food 1
Service 3
Ambience 3
The staff and the setting were ok but the quality of the food and the standard of the cooking was very poor
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 13 March 2025
Dear Andre,
We are very sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your meal with us.
We cook only fresh food and if you mentioned anything during your visit, we would've replaced your meal as we take pride in making each customer happy.
Many thanks,
Diana
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OpenTable Diner
West Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely Sunday lunch - the service is always brilliant and they are excellent with my dad who has limited mobility
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 2 March 2025
Dear Anonymous,
Thank you so much for your review!! We hope to see you again.
Many thanks,
Diana
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Paula
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing food and good value for money food, staff so accommodating
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 2 March 2025
Dear Paula,
Thank you so much for your kind review. We hope to see you again soon!!
Many thanks,
Diana
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Sally
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I met up with my friends for a meal at the Black Swan . The food and service was excellent. The staff went out of their way to accommodate any requests we made .
We would all highly recommend The Black Swan .
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 26 February 2025
Dear Sally
We are glad you enjoy your meal.
We hope to see you soon again
Stef
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Graham
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
We all had different dishes, yet each one was presented well, and the food was excellent. We will be returning.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 25 February 2025
Hi Graham ,
Thank you very much for your beautiful review, I will pass onto the team
Many thanks
Barbara
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Fred
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very good pub with a great menu of classics and more modern dishes giving a good choice. We were not disappointed and will go back
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 16 February 2025
Thank you for the kind words Fred, We are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Kind Regards
The Black Swan
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Julia
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Had a lovely afternoon with a friend.
Food was great.
Atmosphere was cosy and we were able to chat easily.
Service was very good
Thanks Black swan
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 16 February 2025
Thank you for the lovely review Julia.
We hope to see you again soon
Kind Regards
The Black Swan
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Paul
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Good food, great service, would definitely go back again in the future.
The Black Swan OckhamResponded on 20 February 2025
Hi Paul,
Thank you for the lovely review and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Kind Regards
The Black Swan
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FAQs
The Black Swan Ockham is rated 4 stars by 3221 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Large car park with over 100 spaces, plus our overflow car park of up to 20 cars
Public transit
There is no direct public transport to the pub. The nearest train station is Effingham Junction just under 1 mile away with taxi"s available from the station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Graeme Terrell
Entertainment
OUTDOOR CINEMA 10/09/17 outdoor cinema event on the 10th of September. we are showing Top Gun on the big screen for £19.95 for adults £10 for kids. This includes a BBQ, popcorn, sweets and a soft drink!! still a few tickets left. Just ask the team BONFIRE NIGHT 06/11/17This is a massive event where we will be pulling out all the stops with a huge bonfire and firework display. just ask for details, we will be happy to chat about it.