A friendly Pub People Co pub situated in the centre of Swanwick, the Steampacket has a constantly changing range of cask ales and real ciders to be found on Real Ale Finder, many of them from local microbreweries. A popular and lively pub at the weekends with TV sport, regular live music and a beer festival in winter and summer. It has mobile catering vans regularly, a welcoming fire in winter and outdoor tables for the summer.