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Swan London, London,

Swan London

4.5
4.5
5603 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Additional information

  • Location
    21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT
  • Phone number
    020 7928 9444
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cedric Tourainne

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

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What 5,603 people are saying

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

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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.

5,603 Reviews

  1. lynne

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tea service was our last experience in London and it did not disappoint!!! The staff was incredibly kind & attentive. The view is fabulous and the food was delicious. We had the classic tea & cowboy tea service (I was with my husband so this is a heartier option for men I think). I had a bite of everything couldn’t finish it all. Perfect tea in London!! 10 out of 10!! Highly recommend!!

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  3. Debbie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely atmosphere with a fabulous view of St Paul’s, the Thames and The Globe. Food was excellent

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    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were impeccable and good value for money. My only criticism is the volume of noise but that is because it’s a very popular restaurant!

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  5. Mark

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great venue for a special night out with amazing views of the Thames, staff couldn’t have been more engaging and wanting us to have a great experience. Food is higher priced but worth it for the atmosphere, quality and experience.

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    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a wonderful night. The food, the view the staff all amazing.

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  7. Ethan

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a delight to have afternoon tea at the swan.

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  8. Alexandra

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere. We had a window table so it was lovely to look out at the Thames and the city at night.

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  9. Tim

    Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pre theatre meal with the sun setting over the Thames and a great evening play ( Three Sisters) afterwards - what’s not to like?!

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  10. Jacqui

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Delicious food, excellent service and a nice birthday gesture of some fruit and a glass of Prosecco.

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Swan London is rated 4.5 stars by 5603 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Swan London

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    020 7928 9444
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Cedric Tourainne
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