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Swan London, London,

Swan London

4.5
4.5
5610 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Swan bar, restaurant & private dining rooms are located at Shakespeare's Globe on Bankside and have stunning River Thames and central London views.

The bar offers relaxed all-day dining, sharing plates and British classics such as fish and chips, alongside craft beers, small-batch London gins and tonics, seasonal cocktails and English sparkling wines. Upstairs, the elegant restaurant with panoramic views offers seasonal British a la carte dining, fine wines, theatrical afternoon tea, weekend brunch and a quintessentially British Sunday roast.

Swan has stunning private dining rooms that are perfect for cocktail receptions, dinner parties, private celebrations, corporate events, wedding receptions & Christmas parties. Swan is located on Bankside and is just a short walk from London Bridge, Borough Market, Tate Modern & Southbank making it the perfect location for those enjoying a day in London.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7928 9444
  • Website
    http://www.swanlondon.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Cedric Tourainne
  • Catering
    The Swan’s private dining rooms are perfect for lavish dinners, cocktail receptions, family gatherings, and daytime meetings for 16 and 425 guests. Celebrate with spectacular views of the River Thames, delicious menus, and a central London location.
  • Private party facilities
    Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe is a destination restaurant located on the site of the iconic Globe Theatre. Elevated on the second floor, the two private dining rooms boast unsurpassed river views across to St Paul’s Cathedral and the City.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: 020 7928 9444
  • Location
    21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT
  • Neighbourhood
    Bankside
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    London Bridge Station, Blackfriars Station Thames Link & Bankside Pier
  • Entertainment
    Private tours of Shakespeare's Globe can be arranged for private parties.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 'Romeo & Juliet' Inspired Afternoon Tea

    Feb 12, 2025 - Aug 2, 2025
    Indulge in a simply irresistible spread of sandwiches, accompanied with sweet treats like chocolate & raspberry mousse, vanilla heart sable biscuit with rose buttercream, passion fruit & strawberry fairy cake, smoked cherry Bakewell tart, and raisin and plain scones for £39.5
    'Romeo & Juliet' Inspired Afternoon Tea photo

  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    The weekend brunch at Swan offers an ideal opportunity to relish a delightful meal with friends. With an array of mouth-watering brunch classics, small plates, shareable cheese boards, satisfying entrees, and delectable cocktails. Brunch dishes starting from £9.5 and amongst the most favourites are Pancakes with Lake District Bacon, Full English as well as vegan Tofu Scramble... Join us for a relaxed dining experience in our Riverside Bar with your friends or family.
    Weekend Brunch photo

Menu

Swan London's menu was last updated 2024-03-26.

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What 5,610 people are saying

Swan London reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • London

    Great for scenic views

  • South East London

    Great for scenic views

  • South East London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Swan London dazzles with "amazing service" and "delicious food," set against the stunning backdrop of the Thames. It's a "favorite afternoon tea venue" with a "wonderful atmosphere" and "friendly staff." Ideal for pre-theatre dining, it offers excellent views and a memorable experience. Some noted small portions, but overall, a delightful spot.

5,611 Reviews

  1. Lee

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic! Thank you it was a special afternoon tea to celebrate my mothers 80 birthday.

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  2. LucyN

    Hampshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mum and I had a lovely brunch in the beautiful light filled bar. Our food and drink was a perfect start to our Sunday

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  3. Andrew

    Gloucestershire5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Eaten several times previously always good. However the waiter was somewhat limited in service. The steak was tough and undercooked and had to speak with the manager... the lamb was average with little taste. At NO stage were we offered anything complimentary (12.5% service charge on £400 meal).

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    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and services, Bull room was lovely for a family celebration.

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  5. Sam

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, great views, excellent food, friendly staff. Highly recommend

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  6. Carrie

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful View of The Thames and St Paul and we had a ball

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  7. Lawrie

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal with attentive service. A lovely table by a window looking over the river. A restaurant that offers excellent service within a relaxed atmosphere - highly recommended.

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  8. Chris

    Tasmania5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our 14th wedding anniversary, and we were visiting from Australia. The food, ambience & service was just superb. We could not recommend the Swan more highly

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    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great venue, lovely food and very reasonably priced! Lovely and considerate staff who made a special occasion even more special!

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  10. lynne

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful Sunday lunch at the Swan. The food was amazing. Huge portions and really tasty. The staff were so polite and attentive with just the right attitude. Kiera was so lovely and very helpful and Steph’s recommendations and humour made it a really pleasant lovely Sunday lunch.

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FAQs

Swan London is rated 4.5 stars by 5610 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 64 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Swan London

21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Bankside
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    London Bridge Station, Blackfriars Station Thames Link & Bankside Pier
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cedric Tourainne
  • Entertainment
    Private tours of Shakespeare's Globe can be arranged for private parties.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.swanlondon.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7928 9444
  • Catering
    The Swan’s private dining rooms are perfect for lavish dinners, cocktail receptions, family gatherings, and daytime meetings for 16 and 425 guests. Celebrate with spectacular views of the River Thames, delicious menus, and a central London location.
  • Private party facilities
    Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe is a destination restaurant located on the site of the iconic Globe Theatre. Elevated on the second floor, the two private dining rooms boast unsurpassed river views across to St Paul’s Cathedral and the City.
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: 020 7928 9444
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