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Swan London, London,

Swan London

4.6
4.6
5635 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT

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2 people
7:00 PM
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 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

  • '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

Private dining

Menu

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

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What 5,635 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 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 offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service" and "magnificent views" of the Thames. It's praised for its inventive afternoon teas and attentive staff, creating memorable experiences. Situated by the Globe Theatre, it's perfect for pre-theatre dining. Guests appreciate the "friendly and accommodating" atmosphere.

5,634 Reviews

  1. Kim VIP

    London92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had afternoon tea here. Some really innovative Shakespeare themed food items. Delicious food and well decorated sweet treats. The above recipe has changed since I last came, but I feel this is a better version! Impeccable service, friendly and professional.

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  2. Geraldine VIP

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely room. We went for afternoon tea. 40 minutes after ordering and chasing our meal we were advised that new scones were being baked and our waiter apologised for the delay. They brought us all bubbles in compensation but the food still took another 15 minutes to arrive. The food was fine, nothing exceptional.

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  3. Betsy VIP

    Minneapolis69 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The highlight of my visit was my service from Riyas P! He was attentive and so kind. He was my best server throughout my London stay. Also of note the other service attendants were amazing. My initial visit to the hostess a few hours earlier said I couldn’t be seated for tea until 2. When I checked back at 1:15 to use the toilet they sat me without a problem. The restaurant was quiet this Easter when I visited. The desserts were unique and the rose’ delicious. The egg sandwich has corn in it which I found offputting. The roast beef was my favorite and the view of St. Paul’s and the river walk beautiful.

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  4. Beverley

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was generally up to its usual standard. However, two of us ordered the risotto + felt that the rice was undercooked. Everything else was delicious.

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  5. Robin

    Los Angeles22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The afternoon tea was fabulous. The Romeo & Juliet tea was very inventive and extremely tasty. The staff was attentive. The price was a great deal

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  6. Roberta

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a nice experience and fun to have a themed afternoon tea. The food itself was not spectacular, with some average sandwiches and very sugary sweeties. The service was pretty slow and took a while to get our food, after being served our teas.

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  7. Lance

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were fantastic along with great wines paired by the waiter Serving sizes were plentiful Great view from dinning room of the river Great atmosphere

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  8. Tom

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service Fabulous food Magnificent view across the Thames Perfect place for an afternoon tea after a play at the Globe

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  9. Mariam

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From booking to goodbye, The Swan at The Globe London offers an outstanding performance for my birthday High Tea. The service & staff especially Riyas & his colleague (sorry forgot his name) who waited our table provided excellent service throughout. The food was well themed and of great quality with unique flavoured twists (the smoked bakewell & green boba, unusual yet so delicious)! Overall an Amazing experience all round. Highly recommend as one of the best in London I've had, and most certainly supercedes the high tea at The Shard by a huge margin. A well derserved Applause & Encore....Thank You Very Much!!

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  10. Karen

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Romeo & Juliet classic & cowboy afternoon teas were excellent! A lovely Shakespearean twist. The Cowboy tea was particularly suitable for those that prefer savoury foods! Service was exceptional, just the right amount of attention!

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FAQs

Swan London is rated 4.6 stars by 5635 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 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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