• Old Coaching Inn

    Traditional hospitality

    This beautiful coaching inn is right opposite Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens - offering traditional hospitality, a great menu and a long list of cask ales and world wines in a historic part of London.

  • Steeped in history

    If our walls could talk

    Originally a coaching inn dating to 1721, The Swan is steeped in history. Some notorious names from the past took their last drink in our bar and with Fleet Street, St Paul's Cathedral and Kensington Palace nearby there's plenty for the history hunter.

  • A warm welcome

    Family friendly pub

    We're proud to be one of the most family friendly pubs in London's Kensington area - our lovely garden and nearby Hyde Park offer idyllic spots for the kids to stretch their legs!

  • Live Music

    A weekly session

    Every Saturday night, enjoy the great sounds of live music right here at The Swan. Get some friends together and celebrate the weekend in style.

  1. Old Coaching Inn

    Traditional hospitality

  2. Steeped in history

    If our walls could talk

  3. A warm welcome

    Family friendly pub

  4. Live Music

    A weekly session

  • Fine fare

    Our traditional English pub food and great real ale make us one of the most popular pubs in Kensington for a relaxing lunch and a pint of fine beer.

  • Rooms for hire

    Our balcony bar is one of the best function rooms in the Kensington area. Overlooking Hyde Park and accommodating 80 people it's one of the area's best venues.

  • Park Life

    Set right opposite Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, the pub provides a great base for exploring London's lush green areas. Relax in one of London's most peaceful areas.


It is said that the terms 'one for the road' and 'on the wagon' were coined in The Swan, after the local jailer would stop and request one last beer for prisoners.

Contact Us

Address The Swan
66 Bayswater Road
London
W2 3PH
Tel020 7262 5204

Features

  • Food served

  • WiFi

  • Historic pub

  • Families Welcome

  • Outside seating

  • Garden

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Covered smoking area

  • Guide dogs welcome

  • Real fire

  • Fruit Machine

  • Air conditioned

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Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 23:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 23:00
Thursday 10:00 - 23:30
Friday 10:00 - 23:30
Saturday 10:00 - 23:30
Sunday 10:00 - 22:30