Events at The Swan

There are lots of special events going on throughout December. To make it simpler to plan your days out, we have included our yearly Advent Calendar.

Our regular clubs & hobbies are directly presented below. We have a dedicated page for our Kitchen Takeovers with all the standard and Christmas menus too. And you may also want to look at our not-to-be-missed Special Events too.

Regular Clubs & Hobbies

Club/HobbyDatesTimeMore Info
Bingo NightDec 19th7.30pmIco:Info
Board Games NightJan 6th7.30pmIco:Info
Book ClubDec 3rd7.30pm
Charity Coffee MorningJan 31st10.30am - 12.30pmIco:Info
Chatty CaféEvery Friday12.00 - 1.30pmIco:Info
Conversational FrenchBack in Jan1.30pm - 2.30pmIco:Info
Courtyard MarketDec 13th5pm - 11pmIco:Info
Cribbage ClubDec 17th7.30pm
Drawing ClassesEvery WednesdayTBCIco:Info
Epic ThursdayDec 5th & 12th11am - 2.30pmIco:Info
Kitchen TakeoversThurs & Fri
Saturdays
Sundays
Noon - 9pm
12 - 6pm
2 - 6pm
Ico:Info
KaraokeSaturdays7pm - 10pmIco:Info
Mindfulness WorkshopEvery Thursday7pm
Open ForumTBC7.30pmIco:Info
Quiz NightDec 11th & 18th7.30pmIco:Info
StammtischDec 12th7.30pmIco:Info
Stitch GangDec 16th1 - 3pmIco:Info
WarhammerEvery Tuesday7.30pm
Windsor Cycle HubDec 7thSanta's Jolly JaunyIco:Info
Windsor Town FunrunnersWednesdays6.45pmIco:Info
Windsor UkuleleEvery Tuesday7pm

Note: for more info about an event, simply click on the Ico:Info image to be taken to a specific page about that event or club.

Special Events

Please contact Micky and the team at pub.manager@theswanwindsor.co.uk or 07458 300026 for more information on any of the special events listed below. They would be delighted to handle any queries and bookings that you have. Here are the special events we have planned in the next few months. Please just click on the event to be taken to more information about it.

13th Dec: Christmas Courtyard Market

It's The Friends of The Swan Christmas Market. With a bumper group of new stallholders this year, there will be ample opportunity to pick up your last-minute gifts and generally feel the Christmas Market vibe, with plenty of mulled wine, boozy hot chocolate, festive treats from the kitchen and the sweet shop! With only a week to go to the big day we invite you to come and soak up that Christmas-y feeling and chill with friends and The Swan family before the rush starts!

The Courtyard Christmas Market
The Courtyard Christmas Market Food Menu
The Courtyard Christmas Market Stalls

With German style wurst, pretzels, apple strudel etc from the kitchen and boozy warming drinks from the bar! Join us for our Christmas community get together, open 5 - 11pm.

15th Dec: Christmas Carols

Christmas is not Christmas without a spot of carol singing and The Swan's annual 'Courtyard Carols' will be held on Sun 15th Dec from 7pm. Led by Revd Rosie, straight from turning on the lights in St Andrews churchyard, you can sing along with all your favourites accompanied by the fabulous Broom Farm Band. A lovely traditional, outdoor event - wrap up warm!

21st Dec: Santa's Magical Breakfast

Treat your little ones to the most enchanting meal of the year! Watch their eyes light up as they enjoy a delicious buffet, fun activity sheets at the table, and a special gift from Santa himself!

Christmas with Santa Poster
Christmas with Santa Menu

22nd Dec: Film Night

One for the diary... It's nearly Christmas! What better way to get into gear than with The Muppet Christmas Carol!? Open to all! It's free, but limited seating so book your place now to avoid disappointment!

Film Night

31st Dec: Hogmanay / New Year's Eve

It hardly feels possible its only a few weeks to go before we'll once again be seeing in the New Year down at The Swan! It's free entry, and we'll be open all evening until 12.30am, with the prosecco flowing and another Directors' kitchen takeover to soak it all up – what will it be this year? Keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks to find out!

Hogmanay

Advent Calendar

Presenting our 2024 Advent Calendar of what's on at The Swan throughout December.

Hogmanay

Organise Your Own Event

The Swan has three different rooms available for you to use. Rates are depending upon the occasion. For more information, just click on the photo below.


Pub Classics

Great British Pub Awards

We are extremely proud to announce that we have been chosen as the Winner of the 'Best Community Pub' category at the Great British Pub Awards 2024! The award was announced this week at a gala ceremony in Manchester, heralded as the Oscars of the pub industry where pubs from across Britain compete for one of the industry's most sought after accolades. It was presented live on stage to The Swan General Manager, Micky Foden-Andrews. The ceremony was live streamed to the pub, where a huge cheer went up as The Swan was announced as the winner, leading to an evening of jubilant celebration.

Winners of the Best COmmunity Pub award for 2024

To get more information, please visit our Great British Pub Award 2024 page and also our September Event Diary page to see what happened on Tuesday 17th.

Events Diary

We keep a wee diary of our events. It is split by year and we also are adding 'look-up' by event type (e.g. quiz nights). We include photos, videos and a little description of what it was all about. We will continue to grow this as the pub matures. Just click on the photo below to be see all the events, feel the atmosphere and enjoy the fun we have had at The Swan since re-opening as a community pub.

Did you attend of our events? If you have any photos or feedback, we would appreciate if you would share on our social media sites. Thanks in advance. We really want to build a good history of The Swan going forward. Suggestions, photos and stories are most welcome.

Conversational French Classes


Mirella's Conversational French Classes

Parlez-vous Francais? If that’s a resounding 'non', then why not learn with Mirella! Friend of The Swan and mother-tongue French speaker, Mirella will be holding the first of her conversational French classes from 2 - 3pm twice a month in the bar (see above for dates). A gentle introduction to learning the language in a friendly environment - maybe with a vin rouge while you’re at it! Open to all and completely free to attend – although a collection tin will be available if you wish to contribute a few pennies to the Renovation Fund to thank Mirella.

The Windsor Town Funrunners

New to The Swan, The Windsor Town Funrunners will be meeting in the Courtyard on Wednesdays at 6.45pm for a 5km, circular run in the local area. Finish back at the pub for a well-deserved drink if you wish! The group very much shares The Swan's values and welcomes everyone – those tentatively trying a slow 5km for the first time as much as those aiming for personal bests, with staggered start times if necessary so everyone finishes together, approx 7.30pm.

The Windsor Town Funrunners

There is storage space provided for leaving clothes, etc. whilst running. No need to book, just turn up and ask for Grant and Tom. WTF (yes, it's deliberate!) ... why not give it a go?!

Wellness Walking

Our friends at Maidenhead United would love you to join them on their Windsor Wellness Walk. Setting off from Windsor Leisure Centre carpark at 10.30am, the walk returns to The Swan for refreshments at around 12 noon - what's not to love! The charity is aimed at building emotional resilience within our community, providing opportunities for participation in sports and other healthy activities, and leeping our community connected.

Maidenhead United Walks

Karaoke Saturdays

Exciting News! We're kicking off Karaoke Nights at the Main Bar starting Saturday, 19th! Get ready for fab music and great times every Saturday. Come sing your heart out and enjoy an unforgettable night with us! Don't miss out—see you there!

Saturday Karaoke

Please note over 18s in the bar after 8pm. Thank you.

Drawing Classes

Local Creatives is an art academy offering leisure based art sessions for adults. All of their sessions are taught by professional artists and they take pride in providing art courses in a relaxing and sociable atmosphere. Dean has been offering these enjoyable six week courses at The Swan since 2021. Taster sessions are available. Please contact Dean directly to find out more and to book your seat.

Drawing Classes

Stammtisch

Sprechen sie Deutsch? Then join our Stammtisch for German language speakers, in the bar from 7.30pm on the first Thursday of the month. Please note that this is not a beginners class. This is a friendly group of German speakers - both native and learned - that like to keep in practice at our specially reserved table for them - our Stammtisch.

Stammtisch

Board Games

Simon Russell is a local board games designer. He has designed and had published many games, some of which are well known. On the first Monday of the month, he holds an informal board games night. He uses some of his own games, including those still in development, and some popular ones that are instantly known. It's a great night of gaming and a chance to meet like-minded people. From 7.30pm in the bar, no need to book, just come and introduce yourself and join in.

Board Games

Stitch Gang

Love to knit, crochet ... or any other form of creative needlecraft? Come join The Stitch Gang, our regular table of like-minded people in Windsor's #1 Community Pub - share your skills, learn new ones or simply grab a drink and have a natter while doing what you love! Every second Saturday between 1pm and 3pm in the bar. Just come and introduce yourself!

Stitch Gang