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The Bull Room

Swan at The Globe

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  • From £100
  • 14 Boardroom
  • London Bridge
  • From £100
  • 14 Boardroom
  • London Bridge
The only private dining room in London offering simultaneous views of the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral, and Shakespeare's Globe theatre from a single intimate space.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

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  • Views over Shakespeare's Globe theatre
  • Central London location by the Thames
  • Professional service team
  • Seasonal British menus from Borough Market suppliers
  • Single oval oak table for intimate dining
  • Beautiful blue mosaic feature wall
  • Glass and copper doors for complete privacy
  • Views over River Thames and St Paul's Cathedral

The Bull Room is perfect for a special lunch, afternoon tea, lavish dinner or Sunday roast with family and friends.

Frequently asked questions

Sheila Elworthy is the Senior Sales and Events Executive handling dining space bookings. You can reach her at 020 7928 9444 extension 516, or through the main enquiries line at enquiries@swanlondon.co.uk. The venue is located at 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT.

The venue typically responds to initial enquiries with a request for more details about your event requirements, including whether it's seated or standing format. After providing these details, you'll receive a bespoke proposal attached to an email, usually within a few business days.

A 50% deposit payment is required along with signed Terms and Conditions to secure your booking. The venue mentions this requirement consistently across their correspondence, though specific payment timelines aren't detailed in the available information.

Executive Chef Cedric Tourainne and his team create menus especially for the private dining spaces. The menus are inspired by seasonal British produce and change four times a year, with ingredients sourced from eclectic London suppliers including Borough Market.

If your event cannot be accommodated within your outlined budget, the venue will inform you directly and may offer to help find you an alternative venue. This is their standard practice when budget constraints make booking impossible.

Yes, site visits are available and the venue actively offers to arrange them. When you receive your proposal, you'll be asked if you'd like to arrange a site visit, and you can request this through your sales contact or the main enquiries line.

The venue typically follows up within a week to check if you've received the proposal and answer any questions. They understand that clients often gather quotes from multiple venues and will wait to hear back from you, though they may send reminder emails.

Yes, children are allowed in the Balcony Room, which is one of their private dining spaces. This was specifically confirmed for wedding reception enquiries, though policies for other dining spaces aren't explicitly stated.

Private dining events typically run from 18:00 to 23:30 for evening seated dinners. Day meetings can run from 09:00 to 17:00, and some events may extend until midnight depending on the space and arrangement.

You should specify whether your event is seated or standing, your preferred date and timing, number of guests, and any specific requirements. The venue asks for these details upfront to provide an accurate proposal tailored to your needs.

More about Swan at The Globe

Located at the iconic Shakespeare's Globe, by the River Thames.

The Swan's private dining rooms are perfect for lavish dinners, cocktail receptions, family gatherings, and daytime meetings.

Celebrate with spectacular views of the River Thames, delicious menus and a central London location.

Whether it's a business lunch in the Bull Room, celebratory feast in the River Room, or an unforgettable event in the Underglobe, you'll find a place that's perfectly suited to meet your needs.