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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 OPENING HOURS

Monday – Saturday
12.00pm – 9.00pm (last sitting)

Sunday
12.00pm – 6.00pm (last sitting)

BAR OPENING HOURS

Monday – Thursday
11.00am – 11.00pm

Friday
11.00am – midnight

Saturday
10.00am – midnight

Sunday
10.00am – 9.00pm

AFTERNOON TEA AVAILABLE

Monday – Friday
12.00pm – 5.00pm

FOYER CAFE OPENING HOURS

Monday – Wednesday
10.00am – 6.30pm

Thursday – Friday
10.00am – 8.00pm

Saturday
10.00am – 5.00pm

Sunday
12.00pm – 4.30pm

CROSBY & HOPE OPENING HOURS

Monday – Friday
8.00am – 4.30pm

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.

Afternoon Tea Menu | A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Children’s Menu

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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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Our magical A Midsummer Night’s Dream inspired afternoon tea is now being served.

A vegetarian and a vegan tea are available as well as a savory Gentlemen’s Tea.

Afternoon Tea is served in the restaurant and is available from midday to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Afternoon Tea

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A lavish table set-up of afternoon tea shows tea, cakes and intricate crockery

A silver teapot pours red tea into a white cup which is decorated with Shakespearean characters

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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