The Swan Inn

Swanning Around

On Saturday night I felt like a Pidgeon beside the very beautiful Peacock Natalia, who is the manager in Pane e Vino in Giffnock.

These two burds are off to reccie, and maybe have a bite to eat at, The Swan in Eaglesham. There’s a beer festival on in the village and, although the place is normally jumping, it will be off the scale, staggeringly busy tonight.

The Swan Inn is a very well-known, bar and restaurant; formerly known as ‘The Village Pub’ it’s now so much more than and could be seen as the social, beating heart of the community, thanks to Marco Sarao and his team.

Having gone through a full and very stylish refurbishment in January 2017 it showcases the building’s original features and while giving the feel of a city centre bistro it more than manages a nod to village life with cosmopolitan panache!

When we arrive the place was already full and we feel like vultures honoured to have a shelf to perch on. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Being a townie I was overwhelmed by the friendliness and way in which people immediately struck up a conversation. Sometimes in the city you’re almost invisible with people, including staff, seeming impervious to your presence; often to the point where they give you the brush off, making you feel like an outsider in your own environment.

Even although The Swan was packed like a chicken coop I felt part of something special. It has a homely feel and original pictures on the walls reinforces the essence of village life and community but with a modern, trendy feel. Because I had to leave for another appointment we only stayed about an hour so didn’t sample the fabulous food on offer but I’ll be back soon.

As we were leaving, the place was buzzing with a bevy of larks and there was a queue of chirpy, happy canaries waiting to get in and, just like this auld burd, a canary will sing your praises if it’s happy with its diet, environment and mood. Marco has them captured and the mob of crows cawing outside in the rain waiting to enter The Swan seemed as eager as a prostitute’s beaver!

That sounds rather rude but I can assure you all birds and animals are safe in the village!

When we got outside I remembered I’d left my car key on the shelf and when I went back for it there were 5 sets of keys next to them. That’s another thing about Eaglesham…
The natives are very friendly!

See you the next time!
GG
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