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Swan London, London,

Swan London

4.5
4.5
5492 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 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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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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • 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

  • 'Hansel and Gretel' Inspired Afternoon Tea

    Nov 19, 2024 - Feb 3, 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

Menu

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What 5,492 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 boasts a prime Thames-side location with stunning views and a direct link to the Globe Theatre. Guests commend its "fantastic location," "great food," and "excellent service." Afternoon tea and pre-theatre meals are popular, with guests praising "impeccable service" and "delicious food." Ideal for a memorable London dining experience.

5,492 Reviews

  1. Rikke

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was surprised by the price. 12.5% ​​was added on top. I would like to tip. I thought it would have been written somewhere if the restaurant itself imposed it.

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  2. Chris

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service we had was great and they went above and beyond to help our party of 20. That part that lets it down is the very limited menu and the fact that the menu does not list everything in the items. We had a person who could not eat her food due to allergies, and they did not list the item on the menu. She found out that it contained onions when biting into the first bite. The food was very basic and small portions On the plus side the service and selection or drinks was excellent.

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  3. Carol

    West Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening celebrating our son’s engagement. Excellent food and wine, a lovely table and attentive staff all made for a very special occasion

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  4. Andrea

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was excellent but the service was a bit spotty. Two tables who were seated after me were served first, and I don’t know that I would ever have been served if I had not called out to the waiter. The same was true when it was time to pay the bill. Someone brought the cheque, but I needed to ask someone to bring the machine so I could actually pay it.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful afternoon tea! Fantastic food, friendly staff, and a perfect view.

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  6. Marilyn

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really wonderful afternoon tea with excellent service and amazing views.

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  7. Sarah

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is very nice and the staff are attentive which is really good. You brought out a little treat to my friend for her birthday which was lovely and unexpected! I spent £110 on the afternoon tea and two glasses of wine which is a lot for what you get although the food is lovely and quite filling. When we were told we had overstayed our allocated time we decided to head downstairs to the bar which is where the evening took a turn slightly. We asked if we could sit in a booth and were told this was ok and that someone would come to us to take our order. We ordered 2 glasses of pinot, exactly the same as what we had upstairs and were shocked to be given a bill afterwards for £27! The bill said we had 4 small glasses of wine and we were told this is because they don’t have a ‘button for large’. We also learned that we had now been charged service charge because the wine was ordered from the table. (We were told to go to the table, I could have easily ordered at the bar Our confusion with both these issues was responded to fairly dismissively although I cannot believe we are the first people to raise the issue over the wine charge! 2 glasses upstairs in the restaurant were £16 total, why was it so different downstairs??? If you go here I would go to the restaurant and I recommend it but I would avoid visiting the bar unless you have lots of cash or a desire to debate with disinterested staff

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  8. Sal

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and view. Visited on Saturday afternoon. Super busy but service was great and attentive and came to check on us several times. Even the manager was helping the staff. Absolutely impeccable. To visit again

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  9. Åse

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Afternoon tea with the nicest view of St.Paul.

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  10. Tina

    RP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, lovely service, delicious tea time

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FAQs

Swan London is rated 4.5 stars by 5492 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 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Swan London

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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