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Swan London, London,

Swan London

4.6 (5678)
£26 to £40
British
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 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

    Jun 5, 2025 - Sep 3, 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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Menu

Swan London's menu was last updated on 3/26/2024.

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What 5,678 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 offers a "beautiful location" by the River Thames, with stunning views of St. Paul's Cathedral. Guests praise the "excellent food" and "attentive service," making it a perfect spot for afternoon tea or pre-theatre dining. The themed afternoon teas are "amazing," and the staff are notably "friendly and accommodating."
5,678 Reviews

  1. Kizzy

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We had afternoon tea on one of the hottest days of the year. The Swan was extremely hot as it has no air-conditioning and there were no fans. The windows overlooking the Thames were all wide open but made little, if any, difference. This meant we found the experience really uncomfortable. In addition, the some of cakes and clotted cream were melting. Everything tasted nice but maybe should have been brought out in stages, although I imagine the kitchen was really hot too. I'm sure it would have been lovely on a cooler day!

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  2. lisaW

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a lovely Sunday lunch at the swan. The décor and ambience was very good. Had a fantastic table looking across the Themes looking directly on ST Paul's cathedral. The service was exceptional. The drinks were good too. The lunch was nice, would say I have had better, but certainly will go again and would recommend it.

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  3. Martin VIP

    London58 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty food. Super service, discreet but attentive. Absolutely amazing views. So good to be able to take the lift up to the restaurant. Remember to stop one floor below to check in. Not all the customers felt comfortable there - not that the ultra-professional staff did anything but make them at home. Tee hee the idea with afternoon tea (table next to us) is to eat it, not just to photograph it.

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  4. Racheal

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience staff couldn’t do enough for us the little extras were nice. Would def go back

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  5. Catherine

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting wonderful service and wait staff

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  6. Rupali VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We picked Sean London due to its proximity to the Globe theatre and were very happy with our choice. Service was prompt, food was delicious,and we had a great view of the Thames and London skyline.

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  7. Melanie

    Montreal / Quebec3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely afternoon, drinking tea, looking at the Thames. Server was lovely and kind.

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  8. Hollie

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once we were show to our table in the upstairs restaurant it was a lovely experience. We had a gluten free and a vegetarian afternoon tea. It was really nice that there was such an effort made to ensure the GF experience was not different to the normal tea. We should have been given two separate jam and cream but we made it work so there was no cross contamination. The sandwiches were lovely. The scones so nice and warm. Smaller tea pots would have been better so we could have tried more of the teas. The service was what made the experience outstanding. Such friendly service. Thank you to Danielle.

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  9. Julie

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We wanted to try this restaurant as it came highly recommended. To be honest not the best experience. The lady greeting us was quite snooty and sat us as a couple between two crowded tables. We struggled to hear each other throughout the meal because the other tables were so noisy. The food was nice but we’ve had better elsewhere so I doubt we would revisit 🤔

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  10. Lucy

    Adelaide1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great location for pre Globe performance. We enjoyed the food

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Swan London is rated 4.6 stars by 5678 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 61 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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