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Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea

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  • Parking available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Full bar
  • Outdoor seating
  • Free WiFi
  • Highchairs available

Service Times

Lunch 

12pm – 2:30pm daily

Dinner

6pm - 9pm daily

Afternoon Tea

Monday - Saturday 12pm - 4pm

Sundays 2:30pm - 4pm

The Lounge

The lounge is open daily offering a selection of sandwiches, main dishes, cream tea and drinks available.

Airmen's Bar

The bar is open daily from 11am

To make a table reservation for The Gallery, Brasserie or Afternoon Tea, please click the button below.

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Please note, if you would like to enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge, please include this in the notes section of your booking.

For details on dress code, larger parties, children and dog-friendly dining, please click here.

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Afternoon Tea at The Swan at Lavenham

Indulge in a slice of decadence with our sweet and savoury afternoon tea experiences in the splendor of The Gallery restaurant or our fireside in the lounge. Quintessentially English and always a memorable occasion.

Afternoon Tea at The Swan

The Gallery Restaurant

Boasting stunning oak beams and chandeliers, The Gallery is a truly breathtaking spot to indulge in Chef's seasonal menus. Serving lunch, dinner and afternoon tea daily, The Gallery promises a feel of luxury and decadence. 

We kindly ask that guests dress for the occasion in smart casual wear. No trainers, sportswear, tracksuits or caps.

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Mess Call 487

The Mess Call 487 is a wonderful space with a feature fireplace and views out to the garden. The menu offers a range of seasonal dishes, traditional favourites, delicate desserts and light starters.

We welcome well behaved dogs into the Mess Call 487.

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Airmen's Bar

Step back in time

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The Swan at Lavenham, airmens bar, table and chairs

Our bar takes its name from the many servicemen from RAF Lavenham and beyond who would come to relax, drink and socialise.

Large parties

Due to space restrictions, reservations of 10 or above will be seated in the Mess Call 487 (date and time dependant) and not The Gallery. Alternatively, if you would like further information on hiring one of our private rooms for your large party, please get in touch with our events team by emailing functions@theswanatlavenham.co.uk, or by calling 01787 247477.

Dress code

We kindly ask that guests of The Gallery dress for the occasion in smart, causal wear. No trainers, sportswear, tracksuits or caps, we appreciate your understanding.

Guests dining in the Mess Call 487 are welcome to dress casually during lunch and dinner service.

Dog-friendly dining

We welcome well-behaved dogs in the Mess Call 487, lounge, Airmen's Bar and garden (season depending)

Children

Children of all ages are welcome to dine in the Mess Call 487, we kindly ask that only children over the age of 8 dine in The Gallery.

Reserve your table online today, alternatively you can call our friendly Folk on 01787 247477.