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Swan, Shakespeare's Globe, Underglobe

Location pin

21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £15000 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    425 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

The Underglobe is a spectacular evening events space located at the iconic cultural landmark Shakespeare’s Globe, on the banks of the Thames.

This award-winning corporate events venue features a prestigious location, a private riverside entrance, and can host events for 120 to 425 guests. With an experienced team available to deliver your perfect event, this atmospheric space is the ultimate choice for awards dinners, receptions and evening high-tech conferences. From glittering seated award ceremonies to stunning standing Christmas parties, the Underglobe can do it all.

Our Creative Production and AV partners will work with you to design and deliver tailored experiences. The possibilities are endless with our spectacular, newly installed, 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.

Executive Chef, Cedric Tourainne, and his experienced brigade 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 and service at your event.

Inspired by exceptional British ingredients, Cedric’s menus change with the seasons and use produce sourced from British farmers, south-coast fishermen and local artisan suppliers.

Please note The Underglobe is only available for evening events.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 425

Dining

Dining

up to 250

Theatre

Theatre

up to 300

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    0:00 - 24:00

Price type: Minimum spend/day
  • from £15000 minimum spend/day

  • from £15000 minimum spend/day

  • from £15000 minimum spend/day

  • from £15000 minimum spend/day

  • from £15000 minimum spend/day

  • from £15000 minimum spend/day

  • from £15000 minimum spend/day

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Flipchart

Flipchart

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Lectern

Lectern

Stage

Stage

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Tea

Tea

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

TV screen

TV screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

WiFi

Space rules

Allowed events

wedding

Wedding ceremony licence

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Location

Reviews

  • Riazat Butt

    July 2024

    Got a walk-in for afternoon tea on a Saturday. Lovely front of house staff kept the wait time as low as possible (it was crazy busy). I wish I'd gone with a friend to order different afternoon teas. I chose the classic and was left very happy and fat afterwards. I had views of the river, watched my Korean drama, and stuffed my face. Excellent scones, good sandwiches, nice savouries. Can't eat another a scone for a while, though. Yes, it's touristy, but honestly who cares? The place was packed with people who looked and sounded like they were having a great time. I'm taking a star off for the service because I felt the upstairs energy didn't quite match the vibe downstairs. But overall, it is an absolute treat. I'd go back, recommend it, and try the gentleman's tea next time. Thanks, guys!

  • Gin YT

    October 2024

    Beautiful restaurant with proper high tea that feels luxurious. Our server was friendly and tried to make us feel comfortable. Beautiful view of the Thames. Though it doesn’t feel very ‘London’. But overall it was a great experience and would recommend.

  • terry salerno

    August 2024

    It was a nice afternoon tea, however while my food was on the table already I had to wait for my tea and chase them up. Overall a nice experience we could also refill the plate so we were more than satisfied at the end. In terms of food quality, it was good but not the best. Maybe to serve the scones warm would be a nice touch.

  • Remy Naidoo

    October 2024

    I was brought here for my birthday afternoon tea and had a lovely time. The room is beautiful and we luckily got a seat beside the window so had a gorgeous view of the river. The food itself was nice, not amazing but I’m not expecting that from an afternoon tea, the experience as a whole was really nice, lovely to escape busy life for a couple of hours. Go hungry, you’ll leave rolling out of there! The scones with the ham and clotted cream were a particular highlight!

  • YY

    October 2024

    Our first ever afternoon tea experience and it was a decent one 🫖 Made a reservation for 2 on a Monday at 3:30pm and came a little early but the table was ready 👍🏻 🫖 Ordered 2 classic sets, alongside an English tea and an Earl grey tea - both were decent and wasn’t dry as we feared some teas were. Food was good in general, loved that the scones were warmed up, and was great with the butter and jam. I did mark the service at 2 stars as we weren’t asked if we needed water, nor if we wanted a refill of food or tea during our 90 minutes there, while we see other tables being looked after and getting refills - totally overlooked our table for one reason or another although we did order 2 sets unlike some who had 1 set across 2 diners. Good food and ambience in general, but just note their service may waver from table to table.