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Summary
“Fab food, awesome views and ambience” make this modern recreation of an Elizabethan tavern – part of the Shakespeare’s Globe theatre complex on the South Bank – a “real delight”, far superior to most tourist-site pit stops. The restaurant features contemporary British cooking, while the bar serves “great high-end pub fare, beautifully presented and in a stunning room overlooking the river”. It’s perfect for pre-theatre dining, naturally, but also works for full meals – thinning out when the audience is called in for the show.
Summary
“A great view of the river and very competent cuisine” makes this would-be Elizabethan tavern – on the first floor of Shakespeare’s Globe theatre – “a delightful find on the tourist trail”. Chef Allan Pickett sticks sensibly to modern British rather than cod-historical cooking.
Summary
“A great view of the river and very competent cuisine” makes this would-be Elizabethan tavern – on the first floor of Shakespeare’s Globe theatre – “a delightful find on the tourist trail”. Chef Allan Pickett sticks sensibly to modern British rather than cod-historical cooking.
Summary
The faux-Elizabethan tavern connected to Shakespeare’s Globe theatre (on the first floor) has “great views over the river to St Paul’s”, and food – by chef Allan Pickett – that is “imaginative, seasonal, locally sourced and well executed without being pretentious”. Top Tip: “gentleman’s afternoon tea (beef sliders, Scotch egg and a tankard of beer instead of bubbles) is outstanding”.
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Restaurant details
The Swan at the Globe Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Good gastropub, but not a serious challenger for the title of restaurant. Great location and view, although can be quite noisy. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am‑9:45 pm |
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