The River Room
a desirable private dining venue on the River Thames
Key Facts
Available for
Dinner parties
Client dining
Family celebrations
Capacity
Up to 40 seated for lunch and dinner
Good to know
Separated from the main restaurant by glass and copper doors, with a light curtain available should you desire more privacy.
Dining room with iconic riverside location and panoramic view
The River Room is a highly sought-after private dining room on the River Thames within Swan at the Globe’s restaurant venue. Large, leaded windows and an elevated first floor setting give diners stunning views over the river towards St Paul’s Cathedral and the City of London.
This space is the perfect backdrop for private and corporate dining and can comfortably seat up to 40 guests. Screened off from the main restaurant by elegant glass and copper doors, your privacy can be further enhanced with a light curtain drawn across the partition.
A central location on the South Bank of the river
Swan at the Globe is conveniently close to Bank, London Bridge and the City of London, and has excellent public transport links. This riverside venue is easy to reach wherever your guests’ journeys have begun.
An authentic modern English culinary experience
Swan at the Globe’s restaurant draws on our culinary heritage and takes inspiration from the country’s wonderful artisan producers to offer a modern English classic dining experience.
Our simple, carefully crafted, seasonal menu is complemented by a selection of interesting and unusual wines.
Contemporary décor and eclectic works of art
The River Room’s modern, neutral colours are enriched with handblown glass ceiling lights from English makers, Rothschild and Bickers. Sculptures by Theo Crosby, visionary architect of Shakespeare’s Globe, and his daughter, Dido, adorn the space, adding to the room’s unique style.
Room capacities
- 40 Seated lunch or dinner
Why choose the River Room?
- Spectacular view of London
- Plenty of natural light
- Private restaurant experience
- Seasonal menu of modern English classic dishes
- Interesting wines, many available by the glass
- Enjoy the buzz of the main restaurant from your private space
- Contemporary sculptures by Theo and Dido Crosby
- Modern, neutral décor and chic lighting
- Venue hire supports Shakespeare’s Globe
Perfect for
- Client dining
- Dinner parties
- Birthday parties
- Private celebrations
- Summer parties
- Christmas parties