The White Swan

The pub formerly known as 'The Mucky Duck' remains a traditional place where you’re guaranteed a laid-back atmosphere and a proper pint. Indeed, it is rare to find somewhere this relaxing that serves food quite this good. The set menu allows the kitchen to concentrate on delivering great value cooking from small batches of top-quality local produce. Seasonal dishes like full-flavoured hogget with morels and asparagus are a prime example, showcasing impressive classical technique and providing delicious depth of flavour.

Ultra-tidy, seasonal set menu with fixed three-course structure

• The White Swan operates a small seasonal set menu that changes regularly and is built around fresh, locally sourced produce, with an emphasis on three starters, three mains and three desserts.
• A standout component of the menu is an epic cheeseboard from The Courtyard Dairy near Settle, highlighting the focus on high-quality local producers.

Michelin-starred chef with Northcote pedigree running a country pub

• Head Chef Tom Parker cut his teeth under Nigel Haworth at Northcote and has led The White Swan to Michelin-star status, earning multiple rosettes and a reputation for precise, refined cooking within a pub setting.

Lancashire’s only Timothy Taylor’s pub, pairing celebrated real ales with top-tier dining

• The White Swan is described as the only Timothy Taylor's pub in Lancashire, merging Timothy Taylor’s award-winning real ales with a Michelin-starred menu and a flavour-forward approach.

Signature Ingredients

• Local, seasonal Lancashire produce: The menu is built from scratch daily around fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the Pendle countryside and nearby suppliers. This emphasis on seasonal produce ensures bright, clean flavors and a strong sense of place that defines the restaurant’s style.
• The Courtyard Dairy cheeseboard (British artisan cheeses): A celebrated centerpiece of the dining experience, featuring a curated 'who’s who' of Britain’s best artisan cheesemakers sourced from The Courtyard Dairy near Settle. The cheeseboard showcases diverse textures and flavors and is highlighted as a signature element of the White Swan’s offering.
• Timothy Taylor’s real ales: The White Swan is a Timothy Taylor’s pub, and its beer program—featuring award-winning ales—forms a signature aspect of the experience, pairing with courses and reflecting the region’s brewing heritage.