Swan London

4.5

5598 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

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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Location
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT
Phone number
020 7928 9444
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Cedric Tourainne

Experiences

'Romeo & Juliet' Inspired Afternoon Tea
12 Feb 2025 - 2 Aug 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
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.

What 5,598 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

London
Great for scenic views
South East London
Great for scenic views
South East London
British

Review summary

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Swan London offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing views over the Thames" and a beautiful setting. Guests enjoy "fantastic food" and "attentive service," making it a perfect spot for afternoon tea or a pre-theatre meal. Despite some mixed feedback on specific occasions, the restaurant is widely praised for its "excellent atmosphere" and "lovely staff."

5,598 Reviews

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Ethan
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a delight to have afternoon tea at the swan.
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Alexandra
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere. We had a window table so it was lovely to look out at the Thames and the city at night.
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Tim
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pre theatre meal with the sun setting over the Thames and a great evening play ( Three Sisters) afterwards - what’s not to like?!
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Jacqui
London
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Delicious food, excellent service and a nice birthday gesture of some fruit and a glass of Prosecco.
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Laura
New Orleans
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant and views are lovely. The staff is friendly and welcoming . We shared a special, the venison Wellington, and scallops and enjoyed our meal. The meat was cooked perfectly and our wonderful waiter did a great job recommending wine and our desserts which were also very good. We came because it was convenient for dinner before the play, but would return for the food
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Mark
Essex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable experience. Loved the little brioche buns and the scones were some of the best I've ever had and the desserts were intriguing and surprising. The tea was perfect and came in a very large teapot, the contents of which were far more substantial than I've ever experienced with other Afternoon teas. Could perhaps provide more milk initially but it was no particular bother getting extra. We were also given a couple of extra brioche buns and mini sorbets. Also we received a fruit platter celebrating our anniversary. The staff were excellent and very attentive and I liked the ambience. Would definitely recommend to all.
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Inna
Jacksonville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a lucky night, we didnt have to wait long, we got a great table by the window, the service was decent, the drinks were perfection, the food was very good. Thank you for a great night.
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Sabine
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and so beautifully presented. We were even offered a refill! The staff was so lovely and kind. Thank you!
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Ruth
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful view of the river whilst enjoying delicious food. Great selection of drinks.
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Angela
Amsterdam
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely views, classic tea option for 3 was perfect and tea options divine. Atmosphere was amazing and views of Thames was a perfect addition.
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Swan London is rated 4.5 stars by 5598 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

8 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 48 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
020 7928 9444
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Cedric Tourainne

Swan London

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Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

'Romeo & Juliet' Inspired Afternoon Tea

Weekend Brunch

Menu

What 5,598 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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