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Swan London, London,

Swan London

4.6 (5649)
£26 to £40
British
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

    5 Jun 2025 - 3 Sept 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

  • Flint Vineyard x Swan

    £65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    19 Jun 2025 only
    THURSDAY 19TH JUNE We’ll be teaming up with the Norfolk-based Flint Vineyard, pairing their flavourful wines with whipped truffle burrata, hand-dived scallop, lamp rump, and panna cotta Flint Vineyard x Swan menu
    Flint Vineyard x Swan photo

Private dining

Menu

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

View menu on restaurant's website

What 5,649 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 delights with "excellent food and service" in a picturesque setting overlooking the Thames. The restaurant's "attentive staff" and themed afternoon teas add a memorable touch. Visitors praise its "great atmosphere" and "beautiful views," making it a top choice for pre-theatre dining at the Globe. Highly recommended for special occasions.
5,649 Reviews

  1. Andrea

    London48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good, attentive service but was not offered the set menu . One should not have to ask for it. Otherwise the service was very good and helpful. Lovely views over the river.

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  2. John Gorrie

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had a very good meal in a restaurant with a lovely view ( of St Pauls). It is not our first visit to the Swan over a number of years. On this ocassion my wife was not drinking alcohol so decided to drink white wine by the glass. I was offered Chardonny but was not told it was £14 per glass !! Having drunk it I paid it but I would have expected a lesser cost for wine by the glass, as is the case for most restaurants. If the wine was going to cost as much that should have been explained at the time.

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  3. Ged

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service with menus to suit different diners; all together with a beautiful, characterful location and view. A definite London favourite.

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  4. Nicole

    Greater Boston38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Special experience before our performance!!! All yummy. Waiter new and very eager.

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  5. clare

    Hertfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful interior, wonderful views, great service and delicious food…what’s not to like 🙌

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  6. Bree VIP

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely dining room, great food and friendly service.

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  7. Inge

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambience. Super pre-booking service at the Swan. I needed to increase the number of guests to double the initial booking - it was no problem and the service was attentive and professional. Outstanding. The Swan was an excellent place for team bonding and good chats, nice bar food, cool drinks. We will visit again.

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  8. Jung

    San Francisco Bay Area36 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 June 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Expensive for what you get but it was tasty. Afternoon tea was overpriced. Service was so so, depending on your server.

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  9. Richard

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location good food, good for before the globe show

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  10. Fred

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant experience this year Amazing food with kind caring attentive staff We arrived early soaked because of a downpour from a concert at RFH The welcome staff at reception were lovely and showed us upstairs to the Swan Restaurant We were shown to a very nice table for 2 as the manager offered to take our wet coats and store them. A very nice touch Then the welcome lady offered us a ‘better’ table with a review view by the window So kind and frankly amazing Our server was Henry P Such a charming knowledgeable and kind man He looked after us very well Food very flavourful and Henry kept our drinks topped up Best meal and experience in a restaurant this year!! We’ll be back!!

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FAQs

Swan London is rated 4.6 stars by 5649 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South East London
  5. Bankside

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Swan London

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Bankside
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30 Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Afternoon Tea Daily 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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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