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Swan London, London,

Swan London

4.5
4.5
5517 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • 'Hansel and Gretel' Inspired Afternoon Tea

    Nov 19, 2024 - Feb 4, 2025
    Indulge in a simply irresistible spread of sandwiches, accompanied with sweet treats like eggnog and nutmeg cheesecake, black forest gateau, a gingerbread house, mince pie, cinnamon and Madagascar vanilla macaroon, and raisin and plain scones for £39.5
    'Hansel and Gretel' Inspired Afternoon Tea photo

  • Bar Package

    £180.00 per party

    Nov 29, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
    Pre order our Bar package and skip the queue for arrival drinks and nibbles at Swan. Our package includes: 2 bottles of Chapel Down's Touch of Sparkle, 2 bottles of house wine, 1 cheese board, 1 charcuterie board and 5 snack selections for your group. Only available by pre-booking in the bar.
    Bar Package 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

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What 5,517 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • South East London

    Great for scenic views

  • South East London

    British

  • South East London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Swan London offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "fabulous views" of the Thames. Perfect for pre-theatre meals, it combines "excellent service" with a "lovely atmosphere." The afternoon tea, especially the Gentleman's option, is a standout, praised for its "great value" and variety.

5,517 Reviews

  1. Philippa

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were so lovely and accommodating when we were delayed. Lovely ambience and great food too, we will be back.

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  2. ali

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very tasty meal! The restaurant is really well-decorated for the holidays. Service was great, too! I would recommend

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  3. Lydia

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing afternoon tea with plenty of food! Very nice christmassy atmosphere in a historic setting with a nice view of the river thames :)

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  4. Jane

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming atmosphere, good service, delicious food and tea. The Hansel and Gretel afternoon was great fun. Nice outing while visiting London.

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  5. Hui Chun

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and wine. We been to 4 times. It has beautiful views and nice food.

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  6. Frankie

    London

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon tea experience! My friend opted for the more genteel Classic tea, whilst I, being greedy by nature, opted for the Gentlemen's tea and boy, what a great choise! Excellent fish, chunky chips and pea purree which was (luckily) a bigger portion than expected, a small "sausage roll" and other savoury delights. If you struggle to manage lots of sweet things, this is the one to go for. Attentive service, and a festive atmosphere... I would definitely recommend.... and will be back!

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  7. Deborah

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant in a beautiful location. Tge foid was excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Thank you -I’ll definitely come back z

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  8. Anthony

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great pre show meal. I am coeliac and the waiter and kitchen were very helpful. They got us through main and desert before the show.

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  9. Sue

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such lovely service, food and view. My second visit in a month, will be back very soon for sure.

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  10. Fazia

    London

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Having eaten here a couple times before, I was somewhat disappointed with the food. All of my guests complained about the rather high salt content of the food. Desserts were ok except the poached pear with the cheese cake. I think the chef forgot to poach the very tiny pear which if one tried to cut it with the dessert spoon it would have probably whizzed across the restaurant and knocked out some poor unsuspecting diner. Credit given where credit is due, the pumpkin soup and sourdough bread was rather delicious. Also the Chapel Down sparkling wine was scrumptious, would definitely recommend this wine. The restaurant was quite noisy for a Sunday late lunch, one could barely hear what people where saying from across the table.

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FAQs

Swan London is rated 4.5 stars by 5517 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 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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