An attractive and lively pub in the village centre. Four cask beers are offered, as well as draft craft ales and foreign lagers, and a good range of bottled Belgian beers.

A large modern extension to the rear of the historic lounge area is used for both drinking & dining. A new kitchen opened in summer of 2024, and the pub is popular for its food. The former kitchen is now converted into a games room with bar billiards and darts. A large patio is also provided along side the modern bar and the large garden to rear includes some kitchen produce plus many hops & botanicals.

There have been plans in due course to open a brewery and distillery in a new area behind a glass wall at far end of main bar.

In 2025, the Swan won CAMRA's Historic England Conservation Award.

Food service times may vary and should be checked with the pub if necessary.

On the other side of the road is a Victorian pumping station close to the remains of a lock on the River Stour, which is the county boundary and was once navigable from Manningtree (in Essex) to Sudbury.

The pub has been owned since late 2012 by Sophie and Mark Dorber. The Dorbers also own and run the Walberswick Anchor.