Underglobe at Swan, Shakespeare's Globe

  51 reviews  – 
21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT
Mansion House Station (500 yd)

About this space

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.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Additionally to the standard inclusions, we offer multiple add-ons to our packages such as AV upgrades, entertainment, flowers, theming opportunities!

Corporate Hospitality Offers

With a private riverside entrance and mezzanine, a full sized model oak tree, full sound, lighting and a sweeping staircase, the Underglobe has everything your event needs to go off with a bang.
From impressive gala dinners and sparkling award ceremonies, to immersive themed parties and hugely successful charitable fund-raisers.
Standing Reception Package
£95 per person
Our standing reception packages are available for up to 450 guests from 18.30 to 1am. Packages start from £95+ VAT per person and include:
Exclusive access to the Underglobe from 6:30pm-1am
Access to the mezzanine level for the arrival drinks reception
Seasonal bowl food package
45 minute unlimited Champagne reception, followed by unlimited premium wine, beer and soft drinks through the evening
Experienced event manager, professional waiting staff and onsite chefs
In-house AV package including a fixed stage and technician
Poseur tables and tea lights
A dedicated event planner
Private manned cloakroom
Discretionary 12.5% service charge on food and beverage
Seated Dinner Package
£120 per person
Our dinner packages are available for up to 350 guests from 18.30 to 1am. Packages start on £120 + VAT per person and include:
Exclusive access to the Underglobe from 6:30pm-1am
Access to the mezzanine level for the arrival drinks reception
Seasonal three course meal
45 minute unlimited Champagne reception, followed by unlimited premium wine, beer and soft drinks through the evening
Experienced event manager, professional waiting staff and onsite chefs
In-house AV package including a fixed stage and technician
Round tables with candelabra centrepieces
A dedicated event planner
Private manned cloakroom
Discretionary 12.5% service charge on food and beverage

Wedding Offers

£3000 hire fee
The Underglobe is located beneath the Globe Theatre with a dedicated Bankside entrance. This stunning reception venue includes a private mezzanine level for arrival drinks, sweeping staircase, high ceilings, a built-in stage for your DJ or live band, dance floor, in addition to surrounding sound and an elegant lighting system.

Black drapery provides an optional blank canvas for your celebration, our in-house florist can provide multiple decoration ideas and themes to make your wedding the most special day of your life.
The Underglobe is equipped with a fantastic level of basic AV, provided by our in-house suppliers, Event Ops.


Capacities:
x Ceremony – up to 300 guests
x Wedding breakfast – up to 350 guests
x Standing reception – up to 450 guests
A room hire fee of £3,000 is applicable for the use of the Underglobe.

Please note that the Underglobe is available for evening weddings only.
ANTHONY & CLEOPATRA
£145 per person
WHAT’S INCLUDED?

x Exclusive use of the Balcony Room for your wedding ceremony
x Champagne reception following the ceremony (two glasses per person)
x Seasonal three-course menu
x Half a bottle of house wine per person during dinner
x A glass of Champagne for each guest during the toasts
x Minimum numbers of 60 guests
HERMIA & LYSANDER
£165 per person
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
x Exclusive use of the Balcony Room for your wedding ceremony
x 45 minute unlimited Champagne reception following the ceremony
x Seasonal three-course menu
x Unlimited premium wine, bottled lager and soft drinks throughout the evening
x A glass of Champagne for each guest during the toasts
x Minimum of 50 guests

Evening guests package available from £50 per person
ROMEO & JULIET
£195 per person
x Exclusive use of the Balcony Room for your wedding ceremony
x 45 minute unlimited Champagne reception following ceremony
x Seasonal three-course menu
x Unlimited premium wine, bottled lager, house spirits and mixers, and soft drinks throughout the evening
x A glass of Champagne for each guest during the toasts
x Your choice of late night food option
x Minimum of 40 guests

Evening guests package available from £85 per person

Prices

Monday
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Our package prices are based on the number of guests per event and whether it is a seated event or a standing reception. Prices are negotiable in certain cases and modifications can be made to your package so please do not hesitate in contacting us with your requirements and we will send you a bespoke proposal to match your needs.
Tuesday
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Our package prices are based on the number of guests per event and whether it is a seated event or a standing reception. Prices are negotiable in certain cases and modifications can be made to your package so please do not hesitate in contacting us with your requirements and we will send you a bespoke proposal to match your needs.
Wednesday
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Our package prices are based on the number of guests per event and whether it is a seated event or a standing reception. Prices are negotiable in certain cases and modifications can be made to your package so please do not hesitate in contacting us with your requirements and we will send you a bespoke proposal to match your needs.
Thursday
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Our package prices are based on the number of guests per event and whether it is a seated event or a standing reception. Prices are negotiable in certain cases and modifications can be made to your package so please do not hesitate in contacting us with your requirements and we will send you a bespoke proposal to match your needs.
Friday
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Our package prices are based on the number of guests per event and whether it is a seated event or a standing reception. Prices are negotiable in certain cases and modifications can be made to your package so please do not hesitate in contacting us with your requirements and we will send you a bespoke proposal to match your needs.
Saturday
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Our package prices are based on the number of guests per event and whether it is a seated event or a standing reception. Prices are negotiable in certain cases and modifications can be made to your package so please do not hesitate in contacting us with your requirements and we will send you a bespoke proposal to match your needs.
Sunday
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 1:00
from £20000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Our package prices are based on the number of guests per event and whether it is a seated event or a standing reception. Prices are negotiable in certain cases and modifications can be made to your package so please do not hesitate in contacting us with your requirements and we will send you a bespoke proposal to match your needs.

Capacity

Standing
up to 425
Dining
up to 250
Theatre
up to 300

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Air conditioning
Storage space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Underground
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

We require all DJs and musicians to connect through our PA system in both the Underglobe and the Balcony Room.
Drums of any sort are not allowed in the Balcony Room.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

Swan’s light and airy Balcony Room is an exclusive venue hire in London with remarkable views of the iconic riverside. Floor to ceiling French windows open onto the private balcony with its backdrop of St Paul’s Cathedral, the Thames, and the Globe theatre.

Ideal for private or corporate events, and for summer and Christmas parties.

The stylish Balcony Room, with its elegant, panelled green walls, statement chandelier and abundant natural light, can be hired for private event celebrations, corporate meetings, and dinners.

The long wooden table – handmade from an oak tree that fell in the Great Storm of 1987 – is just the thing for board meetings and convivial private lunches or dinners. On the walls are twenty prints of Henri Matisse’s ‘Jazz’. These brightly coloured pictures were originally intended as covers for French art magazine ‘Verve’ and were inspired by the circus and the theatre.

Impossibly romantic – and with our Shakespearean links, how could it not be? – the space is also licensed for weddings.

Our restaurant standard food is created from top quality ingredients, sourced with integrity from England’s best producers. Dishes highlighting impeccable, seasonal flavours are crafted with skill by our experienced team.

Swan’s wine list features small vineyards as well as better known producers. We seek out lesser known but highly rated wines so that we can offer you something out of the ordinary at excellent prices.

Abundant natural light, French windows open onto the private balcony with views over London’s skyline, private bar, air conditioning, lift access, licensed until 1am with extension available, licensed for weddings, private manned cloakroom, private unisex bathroom, separate registration area, in-house production, wi-fi, sound system, impressive Tom Kirk linear chandelier crafted from 1,200 glass cylinders.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £1000
minimum spend / per morning

Location