This all-day British restaurant and bar in Bankside offers a relaxed and stylish space to enjoy classic dishes while soaking up unrivalled views of the River Thames. As the name would suggest, Swan is found at the iconic Shakespeare’s Globe, bringing a vibrant and historical setting for your next dinner. Serving seasonal menus and a considered wine list, Swan London is suited to multiple dining occasions, from lunch and dinner to afternoon tea and a slap-up Sunday roast.
The dining room offers a bright and modern aesthetic, with smart but classic wooden tables and chairs, large paned windows and a bar where punters can sit for a glass of wine and nibbles if preferred. It’s relaxed, yet refined, bringing a stylish backdrop for diners to sit and while away a couple of hours over good food and conversation.
As a staunchly British restaurant, Swan takes care to source all of its ingredients from across the UK, including seafood caught in UK waters, meat sourced from Cumbria, cheese from nearby Neal’s Yard Dairy in Borough Market, as well as English wines and London beers.
Menus at Swan London are seasonally changing, offering an a la carte, set menu, and a selection of bar snacks, depending on your dining occasion. The a la carte menu features a gamut of dishes where British produce is placed at the fore. Start with the likes of burrata, prawn cocktail or scallops, followed by roasted cod, lamb saddle or a vegetarian-friendly risotto. For dessert, things are kept classic, with indulgent options such as sticky toffee pudding, pavlova or a cheeseboard, with ever-changing selections.
A long time tradition of Swan London is serving up its elegant afternoon tea which is often inspired by changing, seasonal themes and takes care to offer vegetarian, vegan, non-gluten, nut free and savoury options. Enjoy a selection of delectable treats with freshly brewed teas and plenty of fizz.