Underglobe at Swan, Shakespeare's Globe
About this space
The Underglobe is a spectacular events space located beneath the iconic cultural landmark Shakespeare’s Globe, on the banks of the Thames in London.
This versatile corporate events venue features a prestigious location, a private riverside entrance, and can host events for 120 to 450 guests. With an experienced team available to deliver your perfect event, this atmospheric space is the ultimate choice for awards dinners, charity dinners, receptions, Christmas parties and high-tech conferences.
Our Creative Production and AV partners will work with you to design and deliver tailored experiences. The possibilities are endless with our spectacular, 270 degree projection mapping visuals. We work with creative entertainment companies, DJ’s and live bands to ensure your event is the best it can be. Private tours of Shakespeare’s Globe can be arranged, subject to availability.
Our experienced chefs create stylish, delicious, sustainable menus for our parties and events. The Underglobe is part of the Swan bar, restaurant, and private dining rooms so you can expect restaurant quality food, wine, cocktails and service at your event.
Inspired by exceptional British ingredients, our menus change with the seasons and use produce sourced from British farmers, south-coast fishermen and local artisan suppliers.
Event offers and packages
Christmas Party Offers
Corporate Hospitality Offers
From impressive gala dinners and sparkling award ceremonies, to immersive themed parties and hugely successful charitable fund-raisers.
Exclusive access to the Underglobe from 6:30pm-1am
Access to the mezzanine level for the arrival drinks reception
Seasonal bowl food package
45 minute unlimited Champagne reception, followed by unlimited premium wine, beer and soft drinks through the evening
Experienced event manager, professional waiting staff and onsite chefs
In-house AV package including a fixed stage and technician
Poseur tables and tea lights
A dedicated event planner
Private manned cloakroom
Discretionary 12.5% service charge on food and beverage
Exclusive access to the Underglobe from 6:30pm-1am
Access to the mezzanine level for the arrival drinks reception
Seasonal three course meal
45 minute unlimited Champagne reception, followed by unlimited premium wine, beer and soft drinks through the evening
Experienced event manager, professional waiting staff and onsite chefs
In-house AV package including a fixed stage and technician
Round tables with candelabra centrepieces
A dedicated event planner
Private manned cloakroom
Discretionary 12.5% service charge on food and beverage
Wedding Offers
Black drapery provides an optional blank canvas for your celebration, our in-house florist can provide multiple decoration ideas and themes to make your wedding the most special day of your life.
The Underglobe is equipped with a fantastic level of basic AV, provided by our in-house suppliers, Event Ops.
Capacities:
x Ceremony – up to 300 guests
x Wedding breakfast – up to 350 guests
x Standing reception – up to 450 guests
A room hire fee of £3,000 is applicable for the use of the Underglobe.
Please note that the Underglobe is available for evening weddings only.
x Exclusive use of the Balcony Room for your wedding ceremony
x Champagne reception following the ceremony (two glasses per person)
x Seasonal three-course menu
x Half a bottle of house wine per person during dinner
x A glass of Champagne for each guest during the toasts
x Minimum numbers of 60 guests
x Exclusive use of the Balcony Room for your wedding ceremony
x 45 minute unlimited Champagne reception following the ceremony
x Seasonal three-course menu
x Unlimited premium wine, bottled lager and soft drinks throughout the evening
x A glass of Champagne for each guest during the toasts
x Minimum of 50 guests
Evening guests package available from £50 per person
x 45 minute unlimited Champagne reception following ceremony
x Seasonal three-course menu
x Unlimited premium wine, bottled lager, house spirits and mixers, and soft drinks throughout the evening
x A glass of Champagne for each guest during the toasts
x Your choice of late night food option
x Minimum of 40 guests
Evening guests package available from £85 per person
Prices
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Catering and drinks
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Host rules
We require all DJs and musicians to connect through our PA system in both the Underglobe and the Balcony Room.
Drums of any sort are not allowed in the Balcony Room.
Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day
Reviews and ratings
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Swan’s light and airy Balcony Room is an exclusive venue hire in London with remarkable views of the iconic riverside. Floor to ceiling French windows open onto the private balcony with its backdrop of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Thames, and the Globe theatre.
Ideal for private or corporate events, and for summer and Christmas parties.
The stylish Balcony Room, with its elegant, panelled green walls, statement chandelier and abundant natural light, can be hired for private event celebrations, corporate meetings, and dinners.
The long wooden table – handmade from an oak tree that fell in the Great Storm of 1987 – is just the thing for board meetings and convivial private lunches or dinners. On the walls are twenty prints of Henri Matisse’s ‘Jazz’. These brightly coloured pictures were originally intended as covers for French art magazine ‘Verve’ and were inspired by the circus and the theatre.
Impossibly romantic – and with our Shakespearean links, how could it not be? – the space is also licensed for weddings.
Our restaurant standard food is created from top quality ingredients, sourced with integrity from England’s best producers. Dishes highlighting impeccable, seasonal flavours are crafted with skill by our experienced team.
Swan’s wine list features small vineyards as well as better known producers. We seek out lesser known but highly rated wines so that we can offer you something out of the ordinary at excellent prices.
Abundant natural light, French windows open onto the private balcony with views over London’s skyline, private bar, air conditioning, lift access, licensed until 1am with extension available, licensed for weddings, private manned cloakroom, private unisex bathroom, separate registration area, in-house production, wi-fi, sound system, impressive Tom Kirk linear chandelier crafted from 1,200 glass cylinders.
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