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    Dean Swift

    4.2 (47 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Gastropubs
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    No 12 pub
    Ashley B.

    Great little spot for beer and food! The staff are friendly and attentive, and they are happy to offer a good recommendation. We also tried the meat and cheese board, which was delicious. Good portions and delicious array of cheese and meats with a loaf of bread. Try this place out!

    Fish and Chips; pretty large portion
    Matthew M.

    Great pub, very friendly staff, food was pretty good. They were definitely on the busy side but most were coming in for liquid libations. I ordered a fish and chips here and it was great. My wife had a chicken sandwich and we also ordered two sliders. I definitely recommend if you are in the area. They are a little on the pricey side, but, it's London.

    Pretzel bun chicken sandwich, Ham Croquettes, and garlic portobello mushrooms
    Dai N.

    Food and drink was great and refreshing- staff was kind and friendly- great service and nice vibe. They have several beers on tap even though we did not partake - definitely recommend

    Fish and chips was huge and very filling.
    Matt C.

    Great food (I tried the Fish and Chips) and the beer is very good. I sat downstairs and there is a really great pub atmosphere (I'm a tourist). Service is great and food comes out really fast.

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    Gloria F.

    Fantastic! Great service & food! Pork & burger sliders, chips, steak special, Cesar salad, humus, ciders! #towerbridge & #toweroflondan

    Lovely clean setting
    Kel P.

    So I read this article about about the best 25 Sunday roasts this morning, and I thought, I gotta try them all! So I landed at the Dean Swift. Lovely pub right in between Bermondsey and London Bridge station. Basically next to the tower bridge. The home brew was good. I guess this is quite subjective, I personally found it a little bland but I liked it enough to have more. The food was really lovely and that Yorkshire pudding was just amazing! The rosy was just right and those duck fat potatoes, man you gotta try them! We had both the roast beef and the roast pork. The roast beef was really nice, and in particular that mustard dipping was superb! The whole meal so just so satisfying and you will not be disappointed. I think if anything I might say my suppose to me medium rare beef was a little more like medium well, but hey it was still good! The roast pork was basically falling a part as I stab into it. Juicy, succulent, tender, just amazing! The apple cider dip was a class on its own as well and together it was just a superb experience. I can totally understand why they are top 25! The only thing I will complaint about, is the crackle on the roast pork. I know they want to show how 'organic' the meat is, so there's still lot of hair on the crackle. Personally I found that a little off putting, and so we basically didn't touch it. Not being picky, there were really lot of hair (see photo). Another not so ideal would be its location. Being in between two tube stations, basically unless you live there, you will need to walk at least 15 min from station regardless where you get off. In a chilling wet day, it might be a little tough. (But I guess most places are like that anyway, gotta work for the food!) The 1 star was taken off because of the pork crackles.

    Roasted lamb
    Constance B.

    This is where you NEED to go to get good local food. They ran out of beef roast that was a bit disappointing but the lamb was sooo good. Such a large portion! The locals were playing trivia. Go to the bar and order your food. There is also seating upstairs.

    Merguez sausages and chips + ailoi
    Adrian S.

    Id waited until visiting this place twice before leaving a review. Unfortunately, the 2nd time wasn't much better. This is a shame as this place has the potential to be an excellent bar. Beers 5 stars - Excellent range of rotating craft beers. You definitely won't find any fosters or heineken here! Food 4 stars - Has one of those menus with too many dishes i wanted to order! a good problem. We ordered some small plates including the merguez sausages with couscous and some chips & Aioli. These were very good Service 1 star - This is where it all falls apart. The first time we went to the dean swift we called to book a table but after arriving at the agreed time, we found the upstairs dining room closed for a private function and downstairs completely packed with drinkers watching the football. The waiter apologised, and after kicking out some supporters from a spare table, we were squeezed in between 2 tables of drinkers. We finished our beers and decided to get dinner elsewhere. On our second visit, we went straight upstairs for a waitress to seat us. After waiting about 5-10 minutes we decided to go back downstairs, however, all the tables were reserved for the Sunday pub quiz. We sat at the bar, however, the only way i was able to get the bartenders attention was to stand up and shuffle about 3 feet the right and place my order like any other patron. This included the times when there was nobody else standing at the bar... The beer and food help pull up this bars rating, but with strange service both times....i won't be going back

    Fish (haddock) & Chips
    Andrew L.

    This was a good pub, however I'm not sure I would call this a gastro pub. I ordered a pint of the Soundwave IPA and the fist and chips. The beer was a good beer, but I'm not still not 100% sure I would call it an IPA (It was missing the hops I usually associate with an IPA). The fish and chips were good - fresh and hot. The service was good and wait staff were friendly. Toilets were clean. I think it was a good place for dinner if you need an option near Tower Bridge.

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    From out of town, came for the Sunday roast, the employees were fantastic and the pub food and drink was excellent.

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    Excellent Sunday roast. Plenty of options, well cooked food, and good price. Call ahead for reservations.

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    Review Highlights - Dean Swift

    Located near the Tower Bridge, maybe a little off the beaten path, the place has a nice vibe and good service.

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    The Gladstone Arms

    The Gladstone Arms

    4.7(30 reviews)
    0.9 miBorough
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    Very smallpub in London owned by a young couple. They celebrated 5 years ownership in April. Had a…read morebeer and vodka tonic. Ordered samosas and the Sunday special,chicken roast. The samosas were good but spicy. I really liked the hosin like sauce drizzled over them. We had one order of roast, planning a late lunch snack before dinner. We had gone to Burrough market but it was packed. To say the least, I'm glad we got one plate. the chicken. breast was huge. More than enough for two people. It was covered in a red curry gravy,slightly spicy. It came with roasted potatoes and broccoli, and a Yorkshire pudding. Plenty. We left a couple potatoes and broccoli on the plate. The cost was $46 US.

    Surely this will now be one of my regular haunts in the area?!…read moreService was just blinding, like I genuinely can't remember the last time I received service like that. From the owner to the chef. Quirky and good selection of drinks. Food was yummy, only had nibbles but will report back on more as will definitely be returning for mains etc. Cute little rooftop patio place for a couple of tables, and peaceful there too! Just had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon here and couldn't get over how much they went out of their way so you can carry on, enjoy and have fun. Top top banana.

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    The Gladstone Arms - Beers selection at the bar. Photography by Ari's Thread

    Beers selection at the bar. Photography by Ari's Thread

    The Gladstone Arms - Lant Street wines. Photography by Ari's Thread

    Lant Street wines. Photography by Ari's Thread

    The Gladstone Arms - Live music night at the pub. Photography by Ari's Thread

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    Live music night at the pub. Photography by Ari's Thread

    Kings Arms - sticky toffee pudding

    Kings Arms

    3.9(28 reviews)
    0.1 miShad Thames, London Bridge
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    My family was staying at The Dixon nearby and stumbled upon this pub when looking for a home base…read more I loved the eclectic interior and the crowd seemed to be having the best day ever. We were immediately sold. We lucked out on a table during a hopping Sunday and were able to snag the last couple plates of their Sunday Roast. The roast was fantastic! Make a reservation to not miss it. The bar offered a large lineup of beers, ales, wines, and cocktails. The bartenders were very personable and friendly even during a rush. They immediately noticed our American accents and chatted us up on where we were from, how we were liking London, etc. They were just overall very friendly and welcoming. It really made a difference on our day. I hopped around a number of pubs during our visit, but this one really stood out to us as a favorite. Swing by for a pint!

    Fantastic service and a great atmosphere! We went on a Thursday evening and it was hopping! Be…read moreprepared - it can be noisy, but I loved that atmosphere. They got us right in for a table for two and the food was amazing! Probably one of my favorite meals I've had since being in London. We ordered the pork belly bites as an appetizer and they were excellent! Very different than anything I'd had before. They had a nice kick to them. The fish and chips were so delicious. It was seasoned well and fresh. My husband got the burger and said it was one of the best burgers he'd had. Highly recommend!

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    Kings Arms - Interior near the bar.

    Interior near the bar.

    Kings Arms - Halloumi bites

    Halloumi bites

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    The George Inn - Fish and chips. Huge portion

    The George Inn

    3.8(178 reviews)
    0.7 miBorough
    ££

    Upon arriving to our hotel in London, we looked up some options for a nice dinner and decided on…read moreThe George Inn. I ordered the Steak & Ale Pie -- and wow... it was insanely good. Before I go on, I have to thank the staff for allowing us to be seated because the restaurant was fully booked yet they managed to squeeze us in. That was so generous of them and we just want to acknowledge them. Ok. So, the portion was generous and beautifully plated. The steak was tender, rich, and slow-cooked to perfection, packed with deep, savory flavor from the ale. Every bite was hearty and comforting -- exactly what you want when you're in London. The gravy was silky and robust, perfect for dipping those thick-cut chips, which were golden on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It also came with fresh greens, roasted tomatoes, and crispy onion rings that added great texture and balance to the dish. You can tell this is proper pub food done right -- no shortcuts, just bold, satisfying flavor. If you're looking for a classic, filling English meal that absolutely delivers, this is it. I'd order it again in a heartbeat. Not a bad start to our first night in London. Bonus: They have a downstairs pub that stretches across 3-4 rooms so definitely grab yourself a pint after dinner. Really cool vibes!

    Historic and unique as London's last remaining galleried inn from 1676, it's worth seeing--and…read moreeating at! Charles Dickens visited the site when it was a coffee house and it's mentioned in Little Dorrit. But the real reason to visit is for the food. Borough market, just across the road may offer a world of different foods, but The George Inn offers traditional British pub food at its best, in warm, historic rooms. This is your place if you're looking for authentic fish 'n chips--they're fresh, lightly battered and perfectly fried without being greasy. I also had the mac 'n cheese which used real vintage/sharp cheddar--and a lot of it--excellent! So you'll get good food while enjoying a historic inn where, for hundreds of years, travelers changed horses, got food, drink, and lodging before the railway era. IMPORTANT TIP: You order food at the bar--but you will need a table number. So you'll need someone in your party to sit at a table in the adjoining room. There'll be a brass plate with a number on it which you'll give when you order--so the food can be brought to your table.

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    The George Inn - Interior seating

    Interior seating

    The George Inn - My dinner! A delicious steak and ale pie with mash.

    My dinner! A delicious steak and ale pie with mash.

    The George Inn - My glorious beer.

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    My glorious beer.

    Dean Swift - pubs - Updated May 2026

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