Swan at the Globe is an all day cafe bar and restaurant located at the iconic Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, a short walk from Borough Market and an even shorter one from the Tate Modern art gallery. Serving simple, delicious and seasonal dishes, reserve your table now and look forward to fabulous food with one of London's most stunning views.
The Swan Bar is open daily with an all-day menu that features snacks, salads and classic British dishes alongside local artisan gins, interesting wines, craft beers and seasonal cocktails. At the weekends you can also enjoy a hearty brunch.
Meanwhile, the second floor Swan restaurant is open Monday-Sunday with a new autumnal a la carte menu and a theatrical 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' themed afternoon tea, which is served on bespoke crockery and takes inspiration from Shakespeare's great romantic comedy. On Sundays, an excellent Sunday Roast with all the trimmings is served, alongside naughty puddings.
With two private dining rooms and two private event spaces, Swan at the Globe is also the perfect venue for private and corporate events including birthday dinners and anniversary celebrations, meetings, parties, cocktail and canape receptions, gala dinners and charitable fundraisers. They are also fully licensed for weddings.
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 | 0:00 | |
| Tuesday | 10:30 | 0:00 | |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 0:00 | |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 0:00 | |
| Friday | 10:30 | 0:00 | |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 0:00 | |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 20:00 |
Address
Swan at the Globe, 21, New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT
Area
London Bridge
Nearest Station
London Bridge (Tube)
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The River room | Private Room | 35 | 0 | - | From 1k to 3.5k | From 1k to 3.5k | |
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With the iconic London skyline as your backdrop, our beautiful River room can seat up to 35 guests across few tables for corporate lunches, family gatherings and celebration dinners. Stylish, with bespoke brass and glass chandeliers and vintage filament light-bulbs, the River Room boasts superb dual-aspect views of St Paul's Cathedral, the River Thames and the City of London. Guests can take advantage of bustling atmosphere of the Swan Restaurant, whilst enjoying their private dining experience thanks to elegant glass and copper doors, and a light curtain is available for any parties requiring additional privacy.
'I just wanted to thank you and the whole team for looking after us so well on Friday night. The venue, the meal and the service were excellent and everyone had a marvelous time.' Jane Weddell (iCore Limited) |
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| The Bull room | Private Room | 16 | 0 | - | From £500 to 1k | From £500 to 1k | |
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With a magnificent colorful mural of a bull on one wall, our Bull room could hardly be called anything else! Guests can soak up the gentle buzz of the main restaurant whilst enjoying privacy thanks to elegant glass and copper doors. This intimate private dining space seats up to 16 guests, who can enjoy the beautiful riverside views of St. Paul's Cathedral as well as a unique perspective of Shakespeare's Globe and their theater's piazza below.
'We had a wonderful evening on Saturday. Great atmosphere, delicious food and really lovely and helpful staff. Thank you very much.' Sam Lawrence (Private Client) |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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