Swan at the Globe in Southwark

Fui a tomar el té de la tarde y me fui sintiéndome decepcionado después de gastar $ 255 AUD. El servicio era pobre, esperó 45 minutos para la comida, el té se servía sin un colador de té y la comida era increíblemente agobiante. Me faltaban artículos después de solicitar una opción pescataria (esto se señaló cuando hice la reserva). Nada se nos explicó a la llegada, simplemente nos entregaron un menú, sin una palabra y luego se fueron. Sinceramente, toda la experiencia fue mala. Hubiera dado retroalimentación antes de irnos, pero el camarero simplemente me entregó la máquina de eftpos, me dio un pulgar hacia arriba y se fue sin una palabra. Ahorra tu dinero y vete a otro lado.

Tan bien atendido por Braedan - paciente y amable a pesar de que no estábamos gastando grandes cantidades de dinero. Volveremos. J

A warm welcome and very helpful staff Great choice of drinks and an extensive menu as well Great location and would definitely recommend

I picked the Swan based on the reviews and I'm so glad I did. Any easy walk from Waterloo along the river. We had the classic Romeo and Juliet themed afternoon tea which looked lovely and tasted delicious. We couldn't eat it all and we were able to take some of the cakes with us in a box provided by the restaurant. Perfect for what we wanted and I hope to go again. Definitely recommend

We had a lovely time at the Swan London for the Romeo & Juliet theme afternoon tea. The staff was very kind and the space is beautiful - also right next to the globe and easy to get to if you are touring other London sites the day you visit. Food was very nice; we got the "Classic Tea" which included sandwiches (egg & cress, smoked salmon), scones with cream & jam, and a range of desserts. Everything was presented beautifully and there was more than enough food to go around! There are a lot of teas around the city, some of which are definitely more "high-end". I would consider this to be a middle-to-high end tea that is priced reasonably, and I appreciated the themes as it is so close to the Globe. People were dressed in a range of dress code including everything from sneakers and jeans to dresses/button-down shirts. If you are looking for an extremely "high-end" experience ($$$$, tighter dress code, luxury food items) you likely would prefer to go to one of the luxury hotels nearby.

Fabulous birthday afternoon tea! Loved all the food, lovely table and attentive staff and they even treated us to a birthday plate and glass of fizz as it was my 40th. Looking forward to returning.

Our host was kind and anticipated our next phase of the afternoon tea service without us feeling rushed in any manner. We appreciated the quality of the food and drinks as well as the excellent tea service. Thank you, we would do it again.

Great airy restaurant by the Glbe overlooking the Thames. Afternoon tea was delicious. The theme the teas varies by what’s playing at the Globe. When we went there was a Romeo and Juliet theme

Great location with spectacular views, excellent, tasty food (great, if limited, vegan choices), extensive drinks list (no alcohol cider would be a good addition), attentive and efficient service from friendly staff. Highly recommended.

It was a fantastic experience: a perfect setting with top-tier service and cuisine.

Lovely food, excellent friendly relaxed service. Lovely views across the river.

A first rate experience, with exceptionally well prepared dishes. The sauces and the trimmings were outstanding, and the quality of the vuts very high. A superb trilfe to finish off a very pleasamt valentine's dinner. with helpful and courteous staff! Wel'l be back.

Top food, service & location. Always enjoy our meals there

Very nice for a dinner, beautiful view and service was great

Fantastic food, fantastic service, fantastic location with great view of St Paul’s Cathedral looking moody in the shadowy London skyline

Might start recommending this to everyone who is visiting London as a great afternoon tea experience. Great food and location

The main selling point for this restaurant is the view across the river to St Paul’s and, in the other direction, the tower blocks of the City. The food is good conventional gastropub fare and the service friendly. However I feel it’s overpriced for what you get, although that seems to be the case for most London eateries now. It’s part of the Globe Theatre enterprise and as part of the profits go towards maintaining the two theatres, I shall no doubt eat there again when I’m in that part of town.

Went for a late breakfast on a Sunday morning- great location, great pub and service- generous portions and food was good - happy to recommend

A great date nite at the Swan with my partner! Delicious food with a selection of meat/fish/veggie and vegan options, good selection of drinks (both alcoholic and soft drinks), very attentive service. The ambience of the place is amazing, with unbeatable views on the river & St Pauls. And a cosy bar on the first floor offers a great opportunity for some after-dinner drinks if you fancy to continue the night. Thames Clipper pier is just steps away to jump on the last boat home west or eastbound. A truly special treat :-)

Henry was our server and he was terrific, knowledgeable, polite, efficient and warm. Food as always was very good. Lovely setting and ambience

We had a wonderful time at The Swan. Our waitress/server Elina was brilliant - warm, friendly, hospitable. We had both the Classic Afternoon Tea and the Gentleman's Tea which was great.

We had an excellent time. We went for the afternoon tea which was superb and the staff were brilliant, so polite, efficient and attentive. Big shout out to we think the Manager on the day. He came and apologised for the delay to getting our food and provided us with a glass of champagne by way of apology. There was no fuss no excuses just fantastic customer service. Would highly recommend this place and we will be back.

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This was our second time at The Swan, and we were just as pleased as we were from our first visit. Both times were for afternoon tea, so we did not look at the regular menu. However, both teas were fantastic, and the amount of food was substantial. It's in a wonderful location literally attached to The Globe (part of the complex, anyway), and it overlooks the river. Service is excellent and reasonably attentive. My wife has several medical dietary restrictions, and The Swan handled them with ease. Normally, food with such restrictions can be "lesser" but that was not remotely the case at The Swan. Additionally, there are elevators/lifts in case anyone has a physical disability and cannot use the stairs. All of that good stuff costs money though, and if you're expecting bargain prices, you'll be disappointed. That said, quality isn't cheap, and we did not feel that it was overpriced for the excellent food and service provided. We returned after our first visit because of the positive memories, and we were not disappointed despite several years in between. Would we go a third time? I think that if we were in the area, it would definitely be a consideration, but since variety is the spice of life, we might look at another option in a different part of London. That has no bearing on The Swan itself, just our proclivities. But, if you are visiting the Globe or nearby and would like to find a great option for dining or afternoon tea, The Swan will not disappoint.

A beautiful location for us to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary date. We had afternoon tea (2pm) with a river view window looking across to St. Paul’s cathedral. I chose from the vegetarian menu ( also vegan available) there was your “normal” or gentleman’s . So we had one of those too. I had a selection of finger sandwiches inc my favourite egg! There were two scones ( fruit & plain) and a plate with small fondants with a theatrical nature. He had salmon sandwiches and sausage roll and mushroom tart on one plate. Then a lovely fish and chunky chip dish accompanied by mushy peas and tartar sauce. It’s all delicious and the service of the tea was very pleasant . You could have seconds probably even thirds knowing this place - and any choice of teas/ coffee. The ambiance was sophisticated,stylish with gentle music and seating areas very nice decor definitely will revisit !

I’ve visited this restaurant several times, and every other visit has been excellent. However, this time was a major disappointment. We had made a reservation towards the end of service, but the staff made us feel incredibly rushed to finish our meal and leave. I could understand this treatment if we’d walked in without a booking, but we had a legitimate reservation. For a bill that came to just shy of £300 for food and drinks, we expected the time and space to enjoy our evening properly. This level of service is simply unacceptable.

The Swan is situated next to the globe theatre and is on the Riverside. Super food at great prices

We love going the The Swan for special occasions. This time it was for my birthday. A gorgeous lunch with a window seat. Our waiter was Henry and he was a star. All the staff there were wonderful. Cannot recommend highly enough

Lovely experience. Sometimes hard to get attention. Would go again for sure.

Very well located, well designed place. Friendly staff and service, good(looking) food - sandwiches, little cakes, scones, macarons. At the end automatically takeaway-box for leftover food.

We booked it for a family occasion and it was fantastic. The staff was very discreet and polite and we had a very nice time! The food was very tasty and the portions just right for a treat but not to feel too full after

Great views across the Thames, a good fixed menu, value for money although wines are expensive, excellent service

Having eaten here on many occasions, I can say this was the worst. We were shown our table in a corner of the bar area and the forgotten. After 20 minutes I had to go and ask someone to take our order. The food arrived quickly but was poor, fish overcooked, chicken dry. Definitely will be giving a miss for a while.

I've been to a few afternoon teas at London hotels and have to say this is the most creative and the best value. Ours was the Hansel and Gretel themed tea, with very fluffy scones (fruit and plain) and artistic pastries. These included the black forest gateau (the huntsman's log), fondant duck-topped mince pie, macarons and egg nog + nutmeg cheesecake. There were also (delicious) turkey and cranberry buns that looked like toadstools, mushroom vol-au-vents and class teatime favourite finger sandwiches. There is also a Gentleman's tea option, which has crispy haddock and fluffy steak chips, and there is a vegetarian menu too. All presented in the classic tiered cake stand and accompanied by tea from a silver tea pot. The staff were very pleasant and attentive and the views across the River Thames to St Pauls are a great backdrop to a lovely afternoon. And this is about half of the price of some London hotels afternoon tea packages but so much more creative. And did I mention the uber-fluffy scones??

My husband & I, visiting from the States had a lovely afternoon tea at Swan after visiting Shakespeare Globe Theatre. We were seated at the perfect corner table in dining room so had a great view of St. Pauls & Thames. Our tea service was fantastic with delicious tea sandwiches & scones. Wonderful service by our server (young man with brown hair) was so so nice & welcoming. We enjoyed ourselves very much. Thank you

A beautiful location,lovely ambiance and fab service. Food and drink was also really great. Highly recommend

We had an amazing experience here. The staff couldn’t be more helpful. We had a voucher for a fixed menu and cocktail but were able to upgrade to the standard menu and paid the difference. The only thing we didn’t like was the mash potatoe which we ordered as an extra side. It’s tastes like packet mash potatoe which we”smash”. We mentioned it the waiter and he said it was new on the menu. It wasn’t nice but considering that was our only fault we would highly recommend and would return if in London again.

Excellent! Kevin and his crew really look after you. Plus perfect view of St Pau’s.

Perfect London Pub, with history and style. I can't praise it enough. please don't change. ever!

My friend and I had afternoon tea, as a birthday gift. We were very impressed with the food and the service, which was amazing. Delicious tea. Lovely sandwiches which they replenished. The best scones i have tasted in a long time. This is a lovely restaurant. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.

This is just a lovely place to eat. The food is delicious, the staff are warm and welcoming and the view over the river is lovely. I am coeliac and one of our party has a nut allergy. This was no problem for them. They took great care to keep both myself and the nut allergy guest safe. We were very impressed. The food itself is delicious and the portions are generous. The Swan was recommended by a local friend and we were so glad we visited. We will be back.

Great place to eat. We booked pre-theatre. Good & friendly service. Tasty food. Lovely location. Would definitely return.

I booked as part of a special birthday treat to include a Globe performance. The Dinner at The Swan was just the perfect start to the night. As it was dark the views and the service were just perfect. Food was excellent. Thank you for your hospitality and professionalism.

This is still my favourite spot in London for Sunday lunch. It offers fantastic food, a great wine list, the best view in London looking over the Thames at St Paul's, and the best staff anywhere in the world. I must say that great credit must go to Antonio, the manager, as you see staff who have stayed for months and years and seem genuinely happy to be working at Swan as part of the team. But I do want to single out Federica, who always greets you with a smile at the front of house and does everything she can to make you feel welcome into the restaurant, as well as Kevin. I took my sister for her birthday last Sunday, and he did absolutely everything to make our lunch memorable. Was fantastically attentive and sensitive, gave us time and space to order, recommended food and wines, bought a special birthday pudding (with candles!) out for my sister, and just looked after us superbly from beginning to end; thank you, Kevin, thank you, Federica, and thank you, Swan! And see you very soon!

Excellent on all levels. Really good quality tea. Good atmosphere and service. Lovely location and views

The service was absolutely incredible! Love the view and ambience, food and drink excellent too. Cannot fault it.

Wir hatten dort den Afternoon Tea und der Service war fantastisch. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl und das vegetarische Essen schmeckte einfach köstlich. Wir kommen definitiv wieder her :)

Outstanding service and amazing food. Highly recommend.

The booking was for 3pm and a large very loud table next to us still eating lunch made the afternoon underwhelming as couples sitting near us were offered quieter tables. The Classic afternoon tea was nice though.

Super friendly staff, delicious food. Yummy brunch. Thank you for making a fuss of one of our party who was celebrating a birthday. Totally unexpected and really thoughtful x

Went for the afternoon tea. Very well presented but obviously been left out for a bit as sandwiche bread was stale. Scone lovely and warm. Took a while to be seen for drinks and ordering, and to be cleared at the end.

We had a fantastic afternoon tea at the Swan London today! The view was fantastic, service amazing and food delicious! The themed tea was fun and the perfect follow up to a tour of the Globe in the morning. Highly recommend!

Lovely location. Great service. A great experience to repeat

Great food as always and wonderful view. Good and prompt service though would have appreciated server letting us know if restaurant had policy of requiring us to order a main meal each or if it was ok for us to share, as we had small eaters in the group. We ended up getting a suggestion and feeling pressured to order a kids meal for our small eater, when we actually asked for clarification on meal sharing possibility. Oh well. The food and service were good overall, in any case ie. we would still recommend the restaurant and return if we are in the area again.

Ambience and location was great. Waiter (from Kerala, India) was outstanding. Very attentive and helpful. Afternoon tea was fantastic -they had a set menu for people with nut allergies.

My wife and I were entertaining two of our teenage grandsons to afternoon tea as a holiday treat. We wanted them to appreciate the excellent quality of the Hansel & Gretal set tea - which we knew they would! - as well as enjoying the wonderful view of the river and the city-scape at nightfall. We, and our grandsons, were not disappointed. Excellent value for money and every bit the special occasion we wanted it to be.

Lovely views from the restaurant. Made the mistake of not realising the restaurant only served afternoon tea at the time we booked our table for! The afternoon tea we had was good and the children enjoyed it too.

I went for the afternoon tea and it is such an unforgettable experience. One of the managers Ries was friendly and attentive. And the food was delicious. Thank you for adding to a memorable holiday.

Tolle Location, Super Service, Sechs von fünf Sternen 😀 Kann ich voll für einen Besuch weiter empfehlen 👍

Last minute dinner reservation which turned into an amazing way to welcome the New Year. Attentive service, excellent food, creative menu, beautiful view. 10/10, highly recommend.

Wonderful experience pre-show. Our family of four each enjoyed our meals and the location, view and service was impeccable.

Relaxed lunch with family. Great views of the river, excellent value set menu and efficient friendly service. A hidden gem.

location was great. It is not a family restorant, because the kids menu was not good. Also, it is a little overpriced for the amount of food.

A wonderful British restaurant with the astonishing views on St Paul and the Thames

We could not have been happier with the Afternoon Tea we had at the Swan. It was the perfect way to spend the last afternoon of 2024. The sandwiches, scones, and sweets were delicious and the Hanzel and Gretel theme for the tea was a very nice touch. The setting is wonderful with views over the Thames towards St. Pauls and a cozy feel that make. the venue timeless. That said, it was the amazing service we were provided throughout our visit that will have us coming back to The Swan whenever in London. The service was attentive, warm, funny, and made our visit a highlight of our trip.

Excellent evening thank you to The Swan. We were in the Bull room so we could enjoy the atmosphere without the noise-except our own! Wonderfully sleek service & lovely food.

Our son’s first visit to London. Spectacular views and wonderful food and service. Very convenient to The Globe.

Excellent service by the very friendly staff!!!!!!

Fab food and drink as always with a lovely view over the river.

Wonderful location, attentive service and good food.

Amazing afternoon tea experience. Would visit again.

Really poor service and Afternoon Tea. We all took Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea. The batter on the fish and chips was soggy and not hot. I asked to get mine without pork and they just pulled out the wurst from it’s bread and served it like that. We were placed on top floor maybe we missed out on the ambience because of that…. Just a tourist trap I would say. Very expensive also of course. Will never go back.

They are obviously very good and experienced at pre theatre cooking and service. Excellent service. We can recommend although we ate in restaurant can’t vouch for the bar food and service.

Had the Afternoon High Tea Experience. The service was excellent and our waiter was very attentive. There was a nice selection of food and the presentation was outstanding.

We had the most lovely time! Our server was exceptional! Unfortunately I don't remember but he was from Moldova. He had great suggestions and took care of us very well. I had a delicious sea bass, and the rest of our table enjoyed roasted cod, pork cheek and venison. All wonderful! Also a shout out to the bar tender that night who made yummy adult beverages!

Amazing food and atmosphere. Beautiful view of city and riverside.

The service was brilliant. Location is just right.

Really lovely afternoon tea. The atmosphere, food and staff were excellent!

Beautiful Restaurant- Ambience | Decor | Location | View is outstanding BUT portions are small, like 2 Michelin ⭐️ small and expensive. You will leave hungry & a little bitter (with a grumble in your stomach). Better to get drinks at pub downstairs & call it a day/night.

Fab atmosphere very festive and lively . Great attentive waiters who worked fast and efficiently. Very friendly welcome from all staff . Food was tasty and well presented- especially the venison loin !!

The gentleman’s afternoon tea was lush especially if you’re not into sandwiches and sweets. The vegan option was decent and so was the nut free version. Reasonably priced. Being Christmas it was busy but the staff were courteous without being too intrusive. Good start if it’s your first time for afternoon tea.

Fantastic food & service. Our waiter was particularly attentive, Razier, I think that was his name! A beautiful setting overlooking the Thames. Looking forward to returning.

This is my second visit, I love this place, great Location, staff and food. I highly recommend, the wine list is outstanding but not a bible and the salt marsh lamb is Michelin quality!

Beautifully decorated for Christmas , fantastic view, buzzy but not noisy. Excellent service

A great restaurant with lovely food, ambiance, views and great team. Everyone is very helpful, friendly and professional. Good wine list and reasonable prices and our food was delicious. Great spot overlooking the city.

Everything was wonderful and the food was delicious! The view is spectacular as well.

Beautiful location right on the river front and perfect for the Globe Theatre. Lovely views at night.Food was good, and cocktails very enjoyable. Quite pricey, but you are paying for the location.

Excellent service pleasant atmosphere along with great food and drink. Staff did a wonderful of making the experience special

First experience was a very sedate restaurant with table cloths and all the usual Went back for a private dining experience last Christmas which was excellent although “over catered” but still value for money Now very much a vibrant brasserie style location, a more relaxed dress code etc. - food still excellent quality On the night the food service was a bit hit & miss , but the wine waiter / sommelier looked after us very well No complaints

A great place to eat at any time of year but even better for a special Christmas treat or celebration. Excellent food, great service and fantastic views.

Great afternoon tea, with a lovely view. Very friendly staff too. The Handel and Gretel theme made the food more interesting.

Nine of us had lunch on the 18th December. The food was delicious (we weren't required to have the christmas set menu, which was a joy), our waiter was attentive and with a great sense of humour, and overall we had a wonderful time. Thank you

Enjoyable although a bit expensive lunch. Could have done with a more reasonable set menu. Service good, location good and moved to a river view table, which was very kind.

We went for an afternoon tea today to celebrate 20 years of marriage. We had a lovely table next to the window with a fantastic view of St Paul's and the Thames. The food was delicious and the staff very friendly. There was a lovely festive atmosphere with pretty decorations. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it's value for money too in comparison with other places in London. Thank you 😊

Very good food in lovely setting. Go for a window table if you can.

Nice ambiance for afternoon tea with family and friends

Friendly, attentive service, great food (served hot, on warm plate - thank you).

Always enjoy The Swan and it was such a beautiful clear day to enjoy the view. Food was excellent.

Lovely, glad we chose this for our annual afternoon tea expedition. Food was great and high quality. Staff were quick efficient and very helpful. Would recommend!

Excellent food ( soup and risotto) served swiftly just before the play at the Globe!