The iconic Shakespeare Globe Theatre needs no introduction, though its flagship restaurant Swan is a lesser-known gem. Get unbeatable views of the city while dining on a delicious Brunch or Sunday Lunch menu.

Low-slung and cosy, the interior here is as inviting as they come and is steeped in history, with beautiful views of St Paul's Cathedral and other landmarks from the window seats.

Try the buttermilk pancakes with smoked bacon and maple syrup or, if you're more of a savoury fan, Eggs Royale, Benedict and Florentine never fail to satisfy. On a Sunday, try their indulgent roasts, with options such as roast Kentish chicken or Scottish sirloin, cooked to perfection and served with all the trimmings.

Southwark Underground Station is just under five minutes away on foot.

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Weekend Brunch
Sat & Sun: 10am - 2pm

Sunday Lunch
Sun: 12pm - 6pm

  • Gluten Free
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Nut Free Options
  • Brunch
  • Sunday Lunch
  • Groups
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Vegan options
  • Good Views
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Disabled Access
  • Children Allowed
  • Online Booking
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT
Overall rating
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    3 weeks ago
    It was an opportunity to try an Afternoon Tea and the experience was a great success. The booking and email contact were very good. The service, care and location live up to expectations for a special moment. The portions are well calculated and there is no fear of going hungry at the end.
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    a month ago
    Our first ever afternoon tea experience and it was a decent one 🫖 Made a reservation for 2 on a Monday at 3:30pm and came a little early but the table was ready 👍🏻 🫖 Ordered 2 classic sets, alongside an English tea and an Earl grey tea - both were decent and wasn’t dry as we feared some teas were. Food was good in general, loved that the scones were warmed up, and was great with the butter and jam. I did mark the service at 2 stars as we weren’t asked if we needed water, nor if we wanted a refill of food or tea during our 90 minutes there, while we see other tables being looked after and getting refills - totally overlooked our table for one reason or another although we did order 2 sets unlike some who had 1 set across 2 diners. Good food and ambience in general, but just note their service may waver from table to table.
  • 4.0
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    2 months ago
    It was a nice afternoon tea, however while my food was on the table already I had to wait for my tea and chase them up. Overall a nice experience we could also refill the plate so we were more than satisfied at the end. In terms of food quality, it was good but not the best. Maybe to serve the scones warm would be a nice touch.