About The Swan Hotel

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The pub is found in Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9AG.

In the High Street The Swan dates back to 1759, when it was built facing the bustling Arundel Town Quay. Originally there was a courtyard at the rear with stabling for horses and coaches, otherwise this fine Georgian building looks much the same as it did at the end of the 18th century. The old inn sign from that time is displayed in the hotel’s restaurant. Before 1900 Arundel was a thriving seaport. It was originally registered as a port in 1071. By the mid-19th century the River Arun was linked by canals to London and Portsmouth. The Swan Hotel was never an ordinary alehouse. Kimpton’s Guide to Arundel of 1903 referred to The Swan as ‘Providing good accommodation for travellers and cyclists’. The guide also praised its ‘Wines and spirits of superior quality’ and its catering for ‘Beanfeasts and other parties’. Wharves along the Arun once bristled with the masts of ships and barges carrying coal, timber, chalk and salt. However, trade declined with the growth of Littlehampton Harbour. Eventually, when a railway bridge was built across the river at Ford in 1938, tall ships could no longer reach the port. Inevitable big emphasis on food. The bar is in front of you as you enter off the High Street and has 4 handpumps.

We have visited this pub twice, seen 6 different beers and tried 2 of them.

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Postcode: BN18 9AG