The Snug
A private area in the Swan bar with spectacular River Thames views. Perfect for relaxed parties with great cocktails, craft beer, London gins, small plates and sharing boards. The Snug is available to reserve online for parties of 10-25 guests.
Information
Available for
Relaxed get-togethers, private parties, groups for drinks, birthday parties, cocktails with friends, cheese and wine, Christmas parties
Capacity
Up to 25 guests standing with lounge seating
Good to know
The Snug is separated from the main bar by glass and copper doors and has lounge seating and spectacular views of London
Bar Parties by the River Thames in London
The Snug is an informal private area adjoining the Swan bar, screened off by elegant glass and copper panels. With stunning views over the River Thames towards St Paul’s Cathedral and the City of London, the Snug is perfect for those wishing to reserve an area for casual get-togethers, with tasty small plates, sharing boards, craft beer, small-batch London gins and seasonal cocktails. We do not charge a fee to reserve The Snug but do request a minimum spend.
Read on to find out more about the Snug and reserve The Snug online.
Small plates and sharing boards in The Snug
Our bar small plates and sharing boards are perfect for bar groups reserving The Snug. Our small plates menu changes seasonally and includes tasty dishes such as our signature Gloucester Old Spot sausage roll, Dorset crab fish cakes, Parmesan truffle fries and vegetarian cheese croquettes. Our larger sharing boards include British cheese from Neal’s Yard Dairy, just along the River Thames from us in Borough Market, and British charcuterie from Cobble Lane, a specialist butchery in Islington, London.
Parties in The Snug can choose to pre-order small plates and sharing boards, or simply order from the menu on arrival. Our bar menu also includes larger plates including a classic fish & chips and seasonal pies.
Small-batch London gins in the Swan bar
The Swan riverside bar specialises interesting small-batch London gins. We’re proud to serve Littlebird from Peckham Rye, Jensens from Bermondsey, Renegade from Battersea, a Sacred Pink Grapefruit from Highgate, a multi award-winning Fifty-Eight from Hackney Downs, and more. Our gins are served with their perfect tonic pairing and garnish.
Craft beer & cider by the River Thames
Our drinks list showcases some of the best craft beer and cider that London and the South-East have to offer. On draft from London we have the likes of Hiver and a London Black both from Bermondsey, and a Saxon lager and Crazy Horse APA from our friends at the Hepworth Brewery in Sussex. From Kent, by the bottle, we have Curious Brew and a delicious Curious Apple Cider and more. Explore our selection of craft beers and cider with friends alongside tasty small plates and sharing boards, in our River Thames bar.
Why choose the Snug?
Bankside location, views of St Paul’s Cathedral and the River Thames, abundant natural light, small plates for sharing, seasonal cocktails, small-batch London gins and craft beers. Enjoy the buzz of the main bar while tucked away in your private space.