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Seasonal British produce is at the heart of Swan Restaurant’s menu, with local ingredients and stunning views overlooking the River Thames and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Swan is currently open for indoor and outdoor dining and drinks.

The view of St Paul’s Cathedral over the River Thames at night — Swan is located on Bankside, London, right next to Shakespeare’s Globe, with views of St Paul’s across the river.

RESTAURANT

Monday – Saturday
12.00pm – 2.30pm (lunch)
5.00pm – 9.00pm (dinner)

Sunday
12.00pm – 6.00pm

BAR

Monday – Wednesday
11.30am – 11.00pm
Food available until 10.00pm

Thursday – Friday
11.30am – midnight
Food available until 10.00pm

Saturday
10.00am – midnight
Food available until 10.00pm

Sunday
10.00am – 9.00pm
Food available until 6.30pm

AFTERNOON TEA

Monday – Sunday
12.00pm – 5.00pm

FOYER CAFE

Monday – Saturday
10.00am – 5.00pm

Sunday
10.00am – 5.00pm

The café foyer is also open during all show intervals.

CROSBY & HOPE

Monday – Friday
7.30am – 4.00pm

Saturday
9.00am – 4.00pm

Sunday
Closed

Swan Bar & Restaurant (2022)

A quiet bar has booth seating to the side and a large bench to the other side, with people sitting in a booth in the far background

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A sleek bar has black bar stools, big bulb lighting and in the foreground, a bunch of flowers

A close-up of a dish shows a meat cooked rare, potatoes, broccoli and tubs of gravy

A bar at night is lit by large bulb lights and we see a barman in the distance making a cocktail at the bar

Please note that all menus are samples only and are subject to change as chefs make seasonal changes.

A La Carte Menu

Bar Menu

Bar Weekend Brunch Menu

River View Set Menu

Sunday Lunch Restaurant Menu

There is nothing quite like the intimacy and sense of occasion created by a private dining experience at Swan.

Excellent food comes together with outstanding service in their stylish spaces, each benefiting from stunning riverside views of St. Paul’s Cathedral.

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A Shakespeare-inspired afternoon tea, and Gentleman’s Tea, is served daily in the Swan restaurant.

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Afternoon Tea

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Swan has been exclusively hosting events at Shakespeare’s Globe for over a decade, and the dedicated team has a wealth of experience in delivering stylish celebrations and functions.

Their range of spaces can accommodate up to 450 guests for meetings, dinners, receptions, award ceremonies, charity fundraisers or immersive experiences.

By choosing to host your event at Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe, you are helping to support the educational work of The Shakespeare Globe Trust.

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