Swan, Shakespeare's Globe

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#23 of 1304 Outdoor Space venues in London
  68 reviews  – 
21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT
Mansion House Station (0.3 mi)
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Spaces for hire at Swan, Shakespeare's Globe

Balcony Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
70 seats
120 standing
Experience elegance and exclusivity in the Balcony Room at the Swan, located on the River Thames at Bankside. With large French doors that open up to a private balcony, this intimate space offers stunning, uninterrupted views of the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, River Thames and London skyline. Whether for a special celebration or a memorable corpor...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
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Underglobe
Hall
·
Private space
300 seats
450 standing
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 perfe...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £5000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago
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Bull Room
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
16 seats
Located in the main restaurant, the Bull Room offers guests a buzzing atmosphere and the privacy of the elegant screens that separate the space. Overlooking the River Thames and The Globe, it’s perfect to groups looking to host a private a la carte lunch, afternoon tea or evening dinner with a view.

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 days ago
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River Room
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
35 seats
The elegant River Room has spectacular views of the River Thames, St. Paul's Cathedral and the London skyline. Situated within the main restaurant, this exclusive space allows guests to enjoy an intimate setting while still being part of the vibrant energy around them. Ideal for standing parties, private afternoon teas, or product launches, the Riv...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 days ago
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Explore other spaces in the area

21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT
Mansion House Station (0.3 mi)
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Subway Mansion House 0.3 mi
  • Bus Southwark Bridge / Bankside Pier 0.1 mi
  • Bus Cannon Street (Stop 47) 0.3 mi
  • Bus Blackfriars Station / South Entrance 0.3 mi
  • Train Cannon Street 0.3 mi
  • Train Blackfriars 0.4 mi
Parking
  • Parking Parking Lot for Bicycles - London 0.2 mi
Hotels
  • Native Bankside 0.1 mi
  • Locke at Broken Wharf, Millennium Bridge 0.2 mi
  • The Westin London City 0.2 mi
  • Premier Inn London Southwark (Bankside) hotel 0.2 mi

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:30 – 0:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Balcony Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £1000–£4000 min. spend
Underglobe
18:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Bull Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
River Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Tuesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Balcony Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £1000–£4000 min. spend
Underglobe
18:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Bull Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
River Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Balcony Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £1000–£4000 min. spend
Underglobe
18:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Bull Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
River Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Thursday
8:30 – 0:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Balcony Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £1000–£4000 min. spend
Underglobe
18:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Bull Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
River Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Friday
8:30 – 0:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Balcony Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £1000–£4000 min. spend
Underglobe
18:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Bull Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
River Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Saturday
8:30 – 0:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Balcony Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £1000–£4000 min. spend
Underglobe
18:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Bull Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
River Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Sunday
8:30 – 0:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Balcony Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £1000–£4000 min. spend
Underglobe
18:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Bull Room
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
River Room
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 days ago

Facilities and catering options

Up to 450
standing
Up to 300
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.9
5 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
23 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.8
MC
Melanie C.
March 2025
Private Dining · 50 guests
Had my 50th birthday, 70 guests.. The evrnt ran like clockwork thanks to the planning and attention to detail by the event team at the venue. Service was excellent and value for money in the round was good given premium location of the venue.
I thought the food tasting wasn't to size in some cases so I underestimated the quantities to order.
4.9
DB
Darren B.
January 2025
Wedding · 40 guests
Loved the staff (Sheila and Kevin), the location, the food and the service!
5.0
BE
Benjamin E.
December 2024
Xmas Party · 40 guests
Fantastic venue and we were looked after from the beginning of the night right to the end, the food service and venue presentation was top class. Would recommend.
5.0
OJ
Omer J.
December 2024
Anniversary Party · 50 guests
Everything. The location is amazing, excellent views of St Paul's and The City. Staff on the night were excellent, they could not have done more for us. Everyone from events to serving staff, this was also equally as excellent during the tasting menu phase prior to the event that was held in the restaurant. I could not recommend this venue more for an event with a meal or standing only event.
5.0

About Swan, Shakespeare's Globe

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.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Swan, Shakespeare's Globe, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Swan, Shakespeare's Globe:

  • Balcony Room hosting 40 guests: £7500
  • Underglobe hosting 150 guests: £21600

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Swan, Shakespeare's Globe is located at 21 New Globe Walk, in the Southwark, London district of London. The nearest metro station is Mansion House Station.