
Sway Bar
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About Sway Bar
On Great Queen St, Sway Bar is a sports bar screening football matches on screens throughout the space. The menu draws on global tapas, paired with cocktails and happy-hour specials. A side room hosts live performances, giving the venue a separate space from the main bar. Birthday parties can be booked with a cake, doughnuts, and a bottle sparkler, making it a option for marking occasions. Drinks service can involve a wait at busier times.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention poor crowd control at events, slow bar service, charging for tap water and birthday party bottle sparkler and cake.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention poor crowd control at events, slow bar service, charging for tap water and birthday party bottle sparkler and cake.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often mention birthday parties and themed nights, with several describing extras like a cake, doughnuts, and a bottle sparkler for a birthday, and one praising the live show and sound system on such an occasion. Close behind, the Tuesday Latin Collective nights draw repeat attendees, though one described being charged for tap water at the crowded dance event. Food gets mixed notice, with vegetarian dishes called good by one diner while another found the bruschetta was actually plain bread, and both mention long waits for drinks at the bar. Several separate complaints recur around service and value: a bartender who left mid-order and was rude about an accent, happy hour drinks advertised then refused at full price, football tickets sold without the promised seats, and a £600 deposit one organizer says was never returned after security halted their event partway through for ID checks. One reviewer also reports being caught in a crowd crush during a themed night that left the event cut short.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often mention birthday parties and themed nights, with several describing extras like a cake, doughnuts, and a bottle sparkler for a birthday, and one praising the live show and sound system on such an occasion. Close behind, the Tuesday Latin Collective nights draw repeat attendees, though one described being charged for tap water at the crowded dance event. Food gets mixed notice, with vegetarian dishes called good by one diner while another found the bruschetta was actually plain bread, and both mention long waits for drinks at the bar. Several separate complaints recur around service and value: a bartender who left mid-order and was rude about an accent, happy hour drinks advertised then refused at full price, football tickets sold without the promised seats, and a £600 deposit one organizer says was never returned after security halted their event partway through for ID checks. One reviewer also reports being caught in a crowd crush during a themed night that left the event cut short.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I have been attending the Tuesday Latin Collective at Sway Bar for months and have always enjoyed the event. However, my most recent experience was extremely disappointing. Two of my friends purchased drinks at the bar, while two others asked for plain tap water. They were told they would have to pay for it. Charging people for tap water at a dance event held in a hot, crowded venue, where attendees are physically active for hours, is unacceptable in my view and sends the wrong message about customer welfare. Access to drinking water should not be discouraged in an environment where people are exercising and can easily become dehydrated. This experience has left a very negative impression, and I hope the venue reviews this policy so that everyone’s health and wellbeing are prioritised.”
- Google user
“They advertised happy hour 5-7pm and posted on instagram that they were doing happy hour for the football game. When we arrived I was charged full price, I asked them why as the happy hour menu was sat on the bar, and they just said they weren’t offering it. Feels misleading and we won’t come back. £7 for a bottle of alcohol free beer. In addition the football was far too loud.”
- Google user
“Me and my friend bought two 10£ tickets for the semi-final match, which unfortunately not included neither beer, food nor even chairs, we need to stand for the whole match. When i asked the staff what‘s the difference between 10£, 8£ and 6£. The staff said it would be for the seat, but at the end nothing happened, like a scam.”
- Google user
“Amazing night. Live Show was fantastic. Good for your money. Staff are so friendly. Put this place on your list in London. Easy to get there from Train. Happy to go back.”
- Google user
“I came with 3 of my friends yesterday for the Latin Bad Gyal night and We were involved in a mini stampede of about 1000 people, we were stuck in it for about ten minutes and we were struggling to breathe. I felt myself being crushed with immense pressure, I have sustained severe mental and emotional pain as I am a chronically ill person who has been involved in a fatal stampede a few years back which I still have trauma and injuries from. I left a comment about the crush on their instagram and they deleted it, lacking accountability. Do not come here as their crowd management is extremely poor. There is clearly barely any money invested into the health and safety of partygoers as it took about ten minutes for something to be done ahout the crush. the people who bought tickets for the “cheesy pop party” should have never been allowed entry into the “bad gyal Spanish” party without a valid ticket. This COULDVE been avoided with just one simple action of checking tickets before someone enters the room. I noticed a private hire room had security in front of it ensuring that people do not enter. So why COULDNT the same be done for the Spanish room? I ended up going home 15 minutes after entering the club, it was a waste of my time, money and effort as I spent a lot of money getting to and from the club. Me and my friends are formally requesting compensation and a refund please as it was a waste of our time and money. I will be including further details in an email. If you don’t take any action, I will be escalating this case to a solicitor.”
Highlights
“Stylish, trendy venue featuring cocktails & happy-hour specials, plus a variety of global tapas.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Bar games
- Casual
- Onsite services
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Sports
- Restroom
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Live performances
- Dining options· 1
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
Location
Sports Bars near Sway Bar
- Bola 8 - The Pool Lounge4.27441.8 mi£10–70
security altercations with guests, latin music (salsa, bachata, merengue), american pool tables
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sway Bar | 3.72,336 | — | £20–30 | poor crowd control at events, slow bar service, charging for tap water |
| Bola 8 - The Pool Lounge | 4.2744 | 1.8 mi | £10–70 | security altercations with guests, latin music (salsa, bachata, merengue), american pool tables |
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