The Swallowtail - Maldon

We'd heard good reviews so thought we'd give it a go. Food was very poor cold plates and therefore cold food. Sent one plate of food back and came back out with hotter chips put on top of same cold plate. Asked for a wine list and was told they don't have one but they had white, red and rose REALLY. Last menu was far more extensive and not so reliable on Brake Bros. This was a Saturday night and they weren't busy never again until it changes ownership yet again !!

I organised a party at Swallowtails in Feb for July , in ibetween it was taken over by new managers , I was very worried what it would be like but all I can say is that it was well organised from start to finish , I was allowed to come in and decorate in the morning ,exactly how I wanted it , they were friendly and efficient , the room looked amazing , the buffet food was plentiful and tasty and the bar staff were all efficient, with the view over the marina , couldn’t have wished for a better place to have a party

We were staying at Burnham Yatch Harbour on the annual cruise and having eaten several time on our last visit,it was a must. I had a lunch there and when served in the very cold restaurant the food was cold , I had a sea...

Very nice food, good selection on menu, friendly efficient staff, lovely deserts, great view over marina

Our first visit to Swallowtail and we weren’t in any way disappointed. Fantastic service from friendly, welcoming staff and amazing food, cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back! We had starters, mains and desserts and couldn’t fault any of them, especially the steaks and lovely...