Journal
Stories from The Swan.
Chef notes, seasonal menus, Cygnet Bar pours, hotel guides and stories from our corner of Hythe High Street.
Featured · Chef's Notes
The story behind our Banging Tawa Lamb
How a family recipe from the foothills of Nepal became the loudest, most-loved dish on the Hythe High Street.
Dining
A guide to Sunday family lunch at The Swan
Kids-eat-free, slow-cooked curries, a bottomless masala chai — everything you need to know about our Sunday tradition.
Cygnet Bar
Autumn on the bar: five new cocktails at the Cygnet
Our head bartender walks through the season's new list — from spiced rum highballs to a smoked-fig old fashioned.
Culture
A short history of the Hyderabadi Biryani
From the royal kitchens of the Nizams to a corner table in Hythe — the story of a dish that changed us.
Travel
A perfect weekend in Hythe
Where to walk, what to eat and how to spend 48 slow hours on the Kent coast — from our concierge.
Menu
Five vegetarian dishes to try this month
Our kitchen's current favourites, from Sekeko Paneer to a properly rich Chana Masala.