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Swan London, London,

Swan London

4.5
4.5
5576 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 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
  • 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

  • 'Hansel and Gretel' Inspired Afternoon Tea

    Nov 19, 2024 - Feb 11, 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

  • Weekday Lunch Set Menu

    Jan 9, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
    Back by popular demand, our Weekday Lunch Set Menu has had a winter refresh and includes a glass of English Fizz for £27.5 for 2 courses. Choose from items such as our pumpkin soup with chestnut mushrooms or our mackerel rillette for starters, red wine venison stew or our fish of the day for mains and clementine and prosecco trifle or our tart of the day for dessert.
    Weekday Lunch Set Menu 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 5,576 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • South East London

    Great for scenic views

  • South East London

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Swan London offers an enchanting dining experience with "breathtaking views" of the Thames and St. Paul's. Guests praise the "amazing service" and "delicious food," making it a perfect spot for afternoon tea or pre-show dining. The attentive staff and themed teas add a special touch, ensuring a memorable visit.

5,576 Reviews

  1. tanya

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience here. The staff couldn’t be more helpful. We had a voucher for a fixed menu and cocktail but were able to upgrade to the standard menu and paid the difference. The only thing we didn’t like was the mash potatoe which we ordered as an extra side. It’s tastes like packet mash potatoe which we”smash”. We mentioned it the waiter and he said it was new on the menu. It wasn’t nice but considering that was our only fault we would highly recommend and would return if in London again.

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  2. Neil Slater

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Kevin and his crew really look after you. Plus perfect view of St Pau’s.

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  3. paola

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful location,lovely ambiance and fab service. Food and drink was also really great. Highly recommend

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  4. Hugh

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect London Pub, with history and style. I can't praise it enough. please don't change. ever!

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  5. Alexandra

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat. We booked pre-theatre. Good & friendly service. Tasty food. Lovely location. Would definitely return.

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  6. mark

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is still my favourite spot in London for Sunday lunch. It offers fantastic food, a great wine list, the best view in London looking over the Thames at St Paul's, and the best staff anywhere in the world. I must say that great credit must go to Antonio, the manager, as you see staff who have stayed for months and years and seem genuinely happy to be working at Swan as part of the team. But I do want to single out Federica, who always greets you with a smile at the front of house and does everything she can to make you feel welcome into the restaurant, as well as Kevin. I took my sister for her birthday last Sunday, and he did absolutely everything to make our lunch memorable. Was fantastically attentive and sensitive, gave us time and space to order, recommended food and wines, bought a special birthday pudding (with candles!) out for my sister, and just looked after us superbly from beginning to end; thank you, Kevin, thank you, Federica, and thank you, Swan! And see you very soon!

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  7. Lena

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent on all levels. Really good quality tea. Good atmosphere and service. Lovely location and views

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  8. Molly

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was absolutely incredible! Love the view and ambience, food and drink excellent too. Cannot fault it.

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  9. Belinda

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The booking was for 3pm and a large very loud table next to us still eating lunch made the afternoon underwhelming as couples sitting near us were offered quieter tables. The Classic afternoon tea was nice though.

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  10. Julia

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and amazing food. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Swan London is rated 4.5 stars by 5576 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 65 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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