Swan London is a modern British bar and restaurant beside Shakespeare’s Globe on the lively Bankside stretch of the Thames. Open since 2007, the venue extends across three floors and makes its riverside position a central part of the experience. Large windows reveal views of St Paul’s Cathedral and the City skyline, giving the dining rooms a bright character by day and a more intimate atmosphere after dark. Guests can visit for anything from a casual drink to a full restaurant meal, with the theatre next door adding a distinctive sense of place.
The kitchen follows the British seasons and sources ingredients from farmers, butchers, greengrocers and fishmongers around the country. Seafood comes from British waters, meat is sourced from Cumbria, and nearby specialists such as Neal’s Yard Dairy contribute to a menu grounded in regional produce. The cooking moves between contemporary dishes and familiar classics, allowing careful presentation to sit beside comforting flavours. Lunch, dinner and Sunday roast each offer a different way to experience the restaurant while keeping the focus on ingredients and generous hospitality.
Swan’s afternoon tea reflects its relationship with Shakespeare’s Globe through playful references to the writer’s comedies, tragedies and memorable characters. Savoury bites, scones, sweets and teas are presented with a theatrical spirit, while alternative versions make the experience accessible to vegetarian, vegan and gluten free guests. The bar provides a more relaxed option with small plates, British favourites, London beers, specialist gins and seasonal cocktails. A carefully managed wine collection includes mature bottles and English producers, supporting both informal visits and longer meals in the restaurant.
The venue is well placed for a day exploring Tate Modern, Borough Market, the South Bank and the Globe itself. Private dining rooms also use the river and skyline views to create memorable settings for celebrations and group events. A contribution from spending at Swan supports the educational work of the Shakespeare Globe Trust, strengthening the connection between the restaurant and its cultural neighbour. Swan London brings together seasonal British cooking, flexible dining and one of Bankside’s most recognisable views in a location where food, theatre and the river naturally meet.
Address: Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 9DT, United Kingdom
Swan London Menu
Breakfast beverages
Bloody Mary
Bucks Fizz
Bloody Maria
Bellini
Green Machine smoothie
Swan Spritz
Superberry smoothie
Aperol Elixir
To Eat
Scottish porridge, banana & sultanas
Seasonal fruit salad
Barbecued beans on multigrain toast
Eggs Florentine
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Royale
Buttermilk pancakes, Lake District bacon, maple syrup
Buttermilk pancakes, berries compote, vanilla cream
Londoner’s sausage brioche butty
Lake District bacon brioche butty
Proper English breakfast
Hot Drinks
Espresso
Macchiato
Americano
Cappuccino
Latte
Flat white
Mocha
English breakfast tea
Earl grey tea
Fresh mint tea
Peppermint tea
Chamomile tea
Green tea & mint
Hot chocolate
Softs & Juices
Still/sparkling mineral water
Freshly pressed orange/apple
Belvoir lemonade/elderflower
Sparkling
Prosecco Tenute San Marco
Denbies ‘Whitedown’ English Sparkling ‘NV
Le Brun de Neuville Sélection Champagne Brut NV
Le Brun de Neuville Rosé Champagne Brut NV
snacks
SMOKED ALMONDS
HOUSE MARINATED OLIVES
PADRON PEPPERS
Maldon sea salt, wedge of lemon
SPLIT PEA CHIPS
radish, black garlic, sumac, olive oil
FRIES
rosemary and smoked paprika
BABA GANOUSH
flatbread
LOADED HUMMUS AND SMASHED FALAFEL
rose harissa, olives, pomegranate, zataar
DEEP FRIED MALDON OYSTER
seaweed tartar, horseradish cream, fennel cress
large plates
PANKO BREADED SALT & PEPPER SQUID
ink mayonnaise, chilli, fennel and lime
TIGER PRAWNS
nduja, sherry vinegar, parsley
SEVERN AND WYE SMOKED SALMON SCOTCH EGG
baby spinach, mustard, dill, honey
MINI CHORIZO
rosemary, honey
CRISPY SLOW-COOKED DUCK WINGS
plum sauce, pickled cucumber, dill
NEAL’S YARD CHEESE
Westcombe Cheddar, Wigmore, Stichelton, date & ale chutney, grapes, crackers
COBBLE LANE CHARCUTERIE
Coppa, bresaola, salami, cornichons, pickled onions, breadsticks
GRAIN-BOWL SALAD
watermelon, tofu yoghurt
BURRATA
Heritage tomato, charcoal crisp bread
KOFTA
smoked hummus, cumin spiced quinoa, pomegranate, coriander
BEER BATTERED HADDOCK
chunky chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce
DRESSED DORSET CRAB
tarragon mayonnaise, buttered sourdough toast, Lollo Rosso salad, fries
WAGYU BURGER
Ogelshield, pickled red onions, brioche bun, cola BBQ sauce, fries
BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BURGER
lemon, bay & black pepper brined and served with chipotle mayonnaise, iceburg lettuce, brioche
CAESAR SALAD CLASSIC
+ chicken +4
SEARED TUNA NIÇOISE
puddings
ICE CREAM SUNDAE
– vanilla ice cream, raspberry coulis, meringue ngc – chocolate ice cream, Oreo, brownie, chocolate fudge
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
vanilla ice cream
WARM VANILLA RICE PUDDING
apricot compote
HOMEMADE SCONES until 6
clotted Devonshire cream and seasonal jam
THREE DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
TO SHARE
SOURDOUGH
Marmite butter
NOCELLARA OLIVES
CROSTINI
tapenade
ORANGE CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
pickled onion
RIVER VIEW MENU
TWO COURSES 29.5 | THREE COURSES 35
PEA & MINT SOUP
ricotta
SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD
wild garlic hummus
GREEN ASPARAGUS
prosciutto, quail’s egg, wholegrain mustard dressing
ATLANTIC PRAWN COCKTAIL
avocado, sun-dried tomato, Marie Rose
RABBIT RILLETTE
prune compote, sourdough toast
COURGETTE & LEMON PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO
ROAST COD
Provencal, sauce vierge
ROAST CORN-FED CHICKEN
garden peas, baby carrots, onion grelot, wild garlic, chicken jus
WELSH LAMB NECK CONFIT
printanier de legume, thyme jus, wild garlic pesto
BUTTERHEAD SALAD
vinaigrette
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
HERITAGE CARROTS
parsley dressing
MASH POTATO
TART OF THE DAY
VANILLA PANNA COTTA
poached Yorkshire rhubarb
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
vanilla ice cream
CHOCOLATE MARQUISE
raspberry coulis
STITCHELTON
quince jelly, fruit bread
TO SHARE
SMOKED ALMONDS
LONDON SOURDOUGH
Somerset & Marmite butter
HOUSE MARINATED OLIVES
CROSTINI
tapenade
ORANGE CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
pickled onion
TO START
CHILLED CUCUMBER & COCONUT SOUP
compressed watermelon, sheep’s curd, butterfly sorrel
SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD
smoked hummus
LONDON BURRATA
green beans, spring onions, semi-dried tomato
GREEN ASPARAGUS
prosciutto, quail’s egg, wholegrain mustard dressing
ATLANTIC PRAWN COCKTAIL
avocado, sun-dried tomato, Marie Rose
SCOTTISH SCALLOPS
Champagne sauce gratin
TO FOLLOW
COURGETTE & LEMON PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO
ROAST CORNISH COD
Provençal, sauce vierge
SOUTH-COAST SEA BASS
baby artichoke barigoule, cockle sauce
ROAST CORN-FED CHICKEN
garden peas, baby carrots, onion grelot, wild garlic, chicken jus
VEAL CHEEK POT AU FEU
baby turnip, baby leek, carrot
300G HEREFORD RIBEYE
baby gem salad, bearnaise sauce
HERB-CRUSTED SALT MARSH LAMB SADDLE
tenderstem broccoli, thyme jus
SUNDAY ROASTS
ROAST KENTISH CHICKEN
pork & sage stuffing, carrot, Swiss chard, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding & homemade gravy
ROAST SCOTTISH SIRLOIN
roast bone marrow, carrot, Swiss chard, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding & homemade gravy
TO ACCOMPANY
6.5
BUTTERHEAD SALAD
vinaigrette
HERITAGE CARROTS
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
JERSEY ROYALS
SKINNY CHIPS
TO FINISH
VANILLA PANNA COTTA
poached Yorkshire rhubarb
LEMON MERINGUE TART
STRAWBERRY & ELDERFLOWER PAVLOVA
pistachio dust
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
vanilla ice cream
DARK CHOCOLATE MARQUISE
raspberry coulis
NEAL’S YARD CHEESE
Cotherstone, County Durham; Wigmore, Berkshire; Cashel Blue, Tipperary
AFTER EIGHT
Baileys, creme de menthe, double cream and milk
SALTED CARAMEL ESPRESSO MARTINI
Finlandia vodka, double espresso, salted caramel
BUBBLES
42.5
Prosecco La Vita Sociale NV
Rathfinny Brut NV, Sussex
Deutz Brut Classic NV, Champagne
Darjeeling Sparkling Tea, non-alcoholic
COCKTAILS
KIN G DUNCAN PROSECCO
Chambord and elderflower topped with Prosecco
BLOODIED HANDS
Thyme gin, Benedictine, lemon, grapefruit topped with a Grenadine drizzled
OBERON’S GARDEN MOCKTAIL
Elderflower, apple juice and cucumber muddled with ginger ale
CLASSIC TEA
42.5
Roast beef, truffle and rocket
charcoal bread
Scottish smoked salmon, lemon and dill cream cheese
brown bread
Coronation roast chicken mayonnaise
turmeric bread
St. Ewe’s egg and cress
white bread
Cashel Blue and pear quiche
ROSE PETAL AND MEAD TART
ENGLISH ROSE SYRUP
VANILLA HEART SABLE BISCUIT
RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM
VICTORIA SPONGE TOPPED WITH A GOLDEN CHOCOLATE CROWN
LEMON AND BLOOD ORANGE POSSET SERVED IN A GLASS SKULL
EARL GREY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TOPPED WITH A DARK CHOCOLATE FOLIO
RAISIN AND PLAIN SCONES
STRAWBERRY JAM, DEVENSHIRE CLOTTED CREAM
SANDWICHES & SAVOURY
42.5
Wild mushroom éclair
marmite glaze
Beetroot and goat’s cheese macaron
Cashel Blue and pear quiche
Fennel sausage, scotched quail egg
Beer battered haddock and chips
Rose petal and mead tart, English rose syrup
Cheddar cheese scone, leek butter and ash
SWEETS
42.5
ROSE PETAL AND MEAD TART
ENGLISH ROSE SYRUP
VANILLA HEART SABLE BISCUIT
RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM
VICTORIA SPONGE TOPPED WITH A GOLDEN CHOCOLATE CROWN
LEMON AND BLOOD ORANGE POSSET SERVED IN A GLASS SKULL
EARL GREY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TOPPED WITH A DARK CHOCOLATE FOLIO
RAISIN AND PLAIN SCONES
STRAWBERRY JAM, DEVENSHIRE CLOTTED CREAM
SAVOURY TEA
42.5
Wild mushroom éclair
marmite glaze
Beetroot and goat’s cheese macaron
Cashel Blue and pear quiche
Fennel sausage, scotched quail egg
Beer battered haddock and chips
Rose petal and mead tart, English rose syrup
Cheddar cheese scone, leek butter and ash
VEGETARIAN TEA
42.5
Red pepper, horseradish cream
charcoal bread
Coronation roasted tofu, lemon and oregano
turmeric bread
St. Ewe’s egg and cress
white bread
Beetroot and rosemary salt
brown bread
Cashel Blue and pear quiche
ROSE PETAL AND MEAD TART
ENGLISH ROSE SYRUP
VANILLA HEART SABLE BISCUIT
RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM
VICTORIA SPONGE TOPPED WITH A GOLDEN CHOCOLATE CROWN
LEMON AND BLOOD ORANGE POSSET SERVED IN A GLASS SKULL
EARL GREY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TOPPED WITH A DARK CHOCOLATE FOLIO
RAISIN AND PLAIN SCONES
STRAWBERRY JAM, DEVENSHIRE CLOTTED CREAM
TEA
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
A blend of three whole leaf garden Assam teas. This satisfying blend is full bodied, robust and rich in flavour
SAPPHIRE EARL GREY
Pure Ceylon tea, oil of Italian bergamot and malva flowers. A bright, refreshing blend with notes of lemon
ORGANIC DARJEELING
The finest of India’s unblended teas, with floral and muscatel notes and a fresh citrus taste
SPICED CHAI
A blend of robust black Indian teas with warming nuances of cinnamon, cloves and green cardamom
DRAGONWELL GREEN
A hand fired artisan tea with subtle apricot and nut flavours and a smooth, sweet finish
WHITE PEAR AND GINGER
A Fujian Orthodox white tea combined with dried pear & ginger. A light & delicate infusion
EGYPTIAN MINT
This caffeine-free peppermint infusion bursts onto the palate. Well rounded, with no bitter aftertaste
CITRUS CHAMOMILE
A blend of chamomile enhanced by a lovely hint of lemongrass, lemon verbena, malva & calendula flowers
SPICY ROOIBOS
Caffeine free super grade Rooibos blend with Brazilian pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves & a hint of orange
WILD ENCOUNTER
A unique blend of hibiscus flowers, red berries and dried fruits. Full bodied, with a sweet, tart flavour
BLACK ICED TEA
Black tea with lemon, organically grown and real brewed
CHILDREN’S AFTERNOON TEA
29.50 per child