The Black Swan

14/10/2026

Quiz is back with Timmy T!!

14/10/2026

❤️ 30 PLACES STILL AVAILABLE – AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME! ❤️

With less than a week to go until our FREE Community Lunch at The Black Swan, we still have 30 places available! 🥰

We really want to get one message across…

PLEASE don’t think of this as charity, or feel embarrassed about accepting a free meal! ❤️

We’ve heard a few people say they don’t want to be seen as “taking a freebie” or taking a place from someone who might need it more.

But that’s not what this afternoon is about. ❤️

This is about bringing people together, enjoying good food, having a laugh, meeting new faces and creating a lovely afternoon for our community.

Whether you’re 25 or 95, live alone, come with friends or just fancy getting out of the house for a few hours, YOU ARE WELCOME!

We’re not doing this because we think people can’t afford a meal. We’re doing it because sometimes it’s nice to do something for others, with no strings attached. ❤️

There’ll be a quiz afterwards, plenty of laughs and a voluntary donation box for anyone who wants and is able to contribute towards making our next community lunch in November possible.

There’s absolutely no obligation to donate. Your company is more than enough!

📅 Tuesday 20th October
🕐 1pm
🍽️ Sausage, mash, peas & gravy
🌱 Vegetarian option available
📍 The Black Swan, Brandesburton

We have 30 places left, allocated on a first booked, first served basis. Just pop into the pub to reserve yours.

Please don’t let pride, embarrassment or the thought of “taking a freebie” stop you coming.

We’d much rather have 70 people sitting together, smiling, chatting and enjoying themselves than 30 empty chairs. ❤️

It’s not about charity. It’s about community. And that’s what a village pub should be all about. 🦢❤️

Please share this post and help us fill those last 30 seats! ❤️

12/10/2026

❤️ JUST TO CLEAR SOMETHING UP… AGAIN! ❤️

We’ve had a few people asking, so we just want to reiterate that our FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH HAS NO AGE LIMIT! 🥰

You don’t need to be a pensioner, you don’t need a bus pass, and we certainly won’t be checking your date of birth at the door! 😂

Whether you’re 19 or 99, EVERYONE IS WELCOME! ❤️

This isn’t about age. It’s about bringing our community together, getting people out of the house, enjoying a hot meal, having a chat and maybe making a new friend.

📅 Tuesday 20th October
⏰ 1pm
📍 The Black Swan, Brandesburton

🍽️ Sausage, mash, peas and gravy
🌱 Vegetarian option available
🧠 A little quiz afterwards!

Completely FREE, with an optional donation box to help us put on another lunch in November.

We have 70 places available, allocated on a first-booked, first-served basis. Just pop into the pub to reserve yours.

And please, if you know someone who lives alone, doesn’t get out much or could simply do with a bit of company, let them know about this. ❤️

Nobody should feel they can’t come because of their age, circumstances or because they think the meal is meant for somebody else.

Sometimes a hot meal and a friendly face can mean more than we realise. 🦢❤️

The Black Swan – More than just a pub.

12/10/2026

🍺 APPARENTLY WE’RE EXPENSIVE… 👀😂

Well, we’ve listened to the rumours, held an emergency meeting, checked the bank balance… and decided to make things even worse for ourselves! 🤣

💥 £5 HAPPY HOUR! 💥

🍺 Birra Moretti – £5
🍺 Cruzcampo – £5
🍷 Selected glasses of w**e – £5
🥂 Prosecco – £5

⏰ SUNDAY TO THURSDAY | 4PM–7PM

That’s right, proper pints and a bit of fizz for a fiver!

We’re sure someone will still find something to moan about… probably the price of the crisps! 😂

So come down, grab a bargain, have a laugh and help us keep your local pub going! ❤️

The Black Swan, Brandesburton 🦢

Still cheaper than marriage counselling… and probably more effective! 🍻🤣

11/10/2026

🍳🥓 BREAKFAST IS SERVED AT THE BLACK SWAN! ☕🍞

There’s nothing quite like a proper breakfast to start your day… especially when someone else is doing the cooking AND the washing up! 😂

Whether you’re after a traditional Full English, feeling extra hungry and fancy tackling our Black Swan Mega Breakfast, or prefer something a little lighter, we’ve got you covered!

🍳 Full English Breakfast
🥓 Black Swan Mega Breakfast
🌱 Vegetarian Breakfast
🥑 Smashed Avocado on Sourdough with 2 Poached Eggs
👧 Children’s Breakfast
🥪 Delicious Breakfast Sandwiches

☕ UNLIMITED TEA & COFFEE FOR JUST £2!

✅ Gluten-free options available
✅ Add black pudding to your breakfast
✅ Everyone welcome – bring the family!

📅 Every Friday & Sunday
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 The Black Swan, Brandesburton

We’re starting with Fridays and Sundays, but if you lovely lot support us, we’ll look at adding more days! ❤️

📞 Bookings recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome subject to availability.

Come and give our breakfast a try, support your local pub and let us know what you think!

Good food, good company and a proper village pub breakfast! 🖤🦢

10/10/2026

Limited places and things are filling up!!!!

❤️🦢 A FREE LUNCH, A WARM WELCOME & A LITTLE BIT OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT! 🦢❤️

BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉

We’re delighted to announce that we’re now taking bookings for our FREE Community Lunch at The Black Swan!

📅 Tuesday 20th October
🕐 Lunch served at 1pm
📍 The Black Swan, Brandesburton

We’ll be serving up a lovely homemade lunch of sausage, mash, peas and gravy (vegetarian sausages available), followed by a little quiz, plenty of conversation and hopefully lots of laughter! 🥰

❤️ And something really special has already happened…

Before we’ve even served our very first community lunch, we’ve already received an anonymous £50 donation towards our November lunch!

To whoever you are, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU. ❤️

It’s genuinely quite emotional to see people getting behind something like this before it’s even begun.

This isn’t just about giving away a free meal. It’s about bringing people together, making sure nobody feels forgotten, giving someone a reason to get out of the house and reminding everyone what a wonderful community we have.

If just one person walks through our doors feeling a little lonely and leaves with a full tummy, a smile and perhaps a new friend, then every bit of effort will have been worthwhile. ❤️

😂 AND JUST TO CLEAR SOMETHING UP… THERE’S NO AGE LIMIT!

We won’t be checking birth certificates, asking for ID or demanding to see your bus pass! 🤣

Whether you’re 40, 60, 80 or 100, if you’d enjoy a meal, a chat and a bit of company, you’re more than welcome!

❤️ HOW TO BOOK

We have just 70 places available, and these will be allocated on a first-booked, first-served basis.

Simply pop into The Black Swan and secure your seat. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

We’d absolutely love to see every seat filled with friendly faces, good conversation and plenty of smiles.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already offered their support, donated ingredients or helped make this possible.

Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference. ❤️

Let’s show everyone what being part of a proper village community is all about.

🦢❤️ The Black Swan – More than just a pub. It’s the heart of our community. ❤️🦢

10/10/2026

💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 💚

Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that we all have our struggles, some more obvious than others!

And if you’re a Tottenham or Manchester United fan, we can only imagine what you’re going through! 😂⚽

But on a serious note, mental health matters. ❤️

Sometimes all it takes is getting out of the house, having a chat, sharing a laugh or simply having someone listen.

That’s what pubs are all about. 🍻

You don’t have to come in for a pint. Come in for a coffee, a soft drink, a game of pool or just a bit of company. There’s always someone to talk to at The Black Swan. 🖤

⚽ And speaking of mental health… Tottenham v Manchester United, 5:30pm LIVE on Sky Sports! 📺😂

90 minutes of football that might test everyone’s patience!

Remember, it’s OK not to be OK. 💚

From all of us at The Black Swan, look after yourselves and each other. ❤️

08/10/2026

❤️🦢 A FREE LUNCH, A WARM WELCOME & A LITTLE BIT OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT! 🦢❤️

BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉

We’re delighted to announce that we’re now taking bookings for our FREE Community Lunch at The Black Swan!

📅 Tuesday 20th October
🕐 Lunch served at 1pm
📍 The Black Swan, Brandesburton

We’ll be serving up a lovely homemade lunch of sausage, mash, peas and gravy (vegetarian sausages available), followed by a little quiz, plenty of conversation and hopefully lots of laughter! 🥰

❤️ And something really special has already happened…

Before we’ve even served our very first community lunch, we’ve already received an anonymous £50 donation towards our November lunch!

To whoever you are, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU. ❤️

It’s genuinely quite emotional to see people getting behind something like this before it’s even begun.

This isn’t just about giving away a free meal. It’s about bringing people together, making sure nobody feels forgotten, giving someone a reason to get out of the house and reminding everyone what a wonderful community we have.

If just one person walks through our doors feeling a little lonely and leaves with a full tummy, a smile and perhaps a new friend, then every bit of effort will have been worthwhile. ❤️

😂 AND JUST TO CLEAR SOMETHING UP… THERE’S NO AGE LIMIT!

We won’t be checking birth certificates, asking for ID or demanding to see your bus pass! 🤣

Whether you’re 40, 60, 80 or 100, if you’d enjoy a meal, a chat and a bit of company, you’re more than welcome!

❤️ HOW TO BOOK

We have just 70 places available, and these will be allocated on a first-booked, first-served basis.

Simply pop into The Black Swan and secure your seat. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

We’d absolutely love to see every seat filled with friendly faces, good conversation and plenty of smiles.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already offered their support, donated ingredients or helped make this possible.

Sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference. ❤️

Let’s show everyone what being part of a proper village community is all about.

🦢❤️ The Black Swan – More than just a pub. It’s the heart of our community. ❤️🦢

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

🍳 BREAKFAST IS COMING TO THE BLACK SWAN! 🍳

We’re excited to say our brand-new breakfast menu launches THIS FRIDAY! 🦢

⏰ Serving 10am–1pm every Friday & Sunday to start with — and if you love it, we’ll be adding more days!

From a proper Full English and our huge Black Swan Mega Breakfast, to breakfast butties, smashed avocado & poached eggs and lighter options.

☕ Unlimited tea & coffee just £2
🌱 Vegetarian options
🌾 Gluten-free options available
👧 Kids breakfast too

Bookings are recommended, especially for our launch weekend, but walk-ins are always welcome subject to availability.

So if you want to see Black Swan breakfasts available more days of the week — come and support us! ❤️

LAUNCHING THIS FRIDAY • 10AM–1PM 🦢🍳