Neighborhood guide to Shakespeare's Globe on Bankside

Where Shakespeare's Globe sits in London

Shakespeare's Globe is on Bankside at 21 New Globe Walk in London, right by the Thames. The immediate streets around the theatre include New Globe Walk, Bankside, Park Street, and Southwark Bridge Road, so most nearby options are within a short walk. Use this page to get a quick sense of what is around, then check the dedicated directions, parking, restaurants, nearby attractions, and places to stay guides for deeper planning.

Quick food and drink options near the theatre

You can plan a meal or coffee within a few minutes of the Globe without leaving the Bankside area. Several spots cluster directly on New Globe Walk and the streets just behind the theatre, which makes it practical to meet friends or grab something before or after a performance.

• The Swan at The GlobeAttached to the theatre building on New Globe Walk.
• PizzaExpressOn New Globe Walk, a short walk from the main entrance.
• StarbucksAlso on New Globe Walk, convenient for a quick coffee stop.
• TasOn New Globe Walk, a nearby sit-down restaurant option.
• The Real GreekOn Southwark Bridge Road, a brief walk from the Globe.
• Crosby & HopeOn Bear Gardens, just behind the theatre.

Nearby attractions to combine with a performance

Bankside around Shakespeare's Globe is dense with historic and cultural stops, so it is realistic to turn your visit into a wider London outing. Several Shakespeare-related sites sit within a few streets, alongside major museums and riverside viewpoints.

• Globe Theatre TourA formal tour experience based at Bankside near the venue.
• Sam Wanamaker memorialClose to the theatre on Bankside, marking the work behind the modern Globe.
• Rose Theatre and related memorialsArchaeological and memorial sites on Park Street and Southwark Bridge Road, a short walk away.
• Here stood the Globe Playhouse of Shakespeare 1598–1613A memorial on Park Street marking the site of the original Globe.
• Tate Modern and Switch HouseA major art museum and viewpoint building on Bankside, a few minutes from the theatre.
• Clink Prison MuseumMuseum and historic prison site on Clink Street, further along the riverfront.

Parking facilities around Bankside

Driving to Bankside is possible, but parking relies on nearby facilities rather than on-site spaces at Shakespeare's Globe. If you decide to bring a car, compare the options below on a map and allow time to walk from the car park to the theatre. For more detail on each facility and alternatives, use the dedicated Shakespeare's Globe parking guide.

• Sumner StreetParking facility on Sumner Street, within walking distance of the Globe.
• BanksideParking facility signed for the Bankside area near the river.
• Vintry (Thames Exchange)Parking facility across the river in the Vintry / Thames Exchange area.
• Castle YardParking facility reachable on foot from the theatre.
• Winchester SquareParking facility in the nearby Winchester Square area.
• Baynard House Car ParkLarger car park facility on the City side of the Thames.
• Queen Victoria StreetParking facility along Queen Victoria Street across the river.
• Cannon StreetParking facility in the Cannon Street area of the City.

Hotel areas convenient for the Globe

Several hotels sit within the wider Bankside and Southwark area, as well as across the river in the City of London. When comparing places to stay, look at walking routes to New Globe Walk and how you plan to arrive in London, then use the Shakespeare's Globe places to stay guide to drill into specific properties.

• LSE Bankside HouseLocated in the Bankside area of London.
• Premier InnA Premier Inn property listed in the London area near the venue.
• Ibis Styles London SouthwarkHotel in London with Southwark in the name, indicating proximity to the south side of the Thames.
• Novotel London City SouthHotel positioned on the south side of the City of London.
• Westin London CityHotel in the City of London across the river from Bankside.
• Mercure London BridgeHotel in London associated with the London Bridge area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the area around Shakespeare's Globe good for spending a full day?

Yes. Within a short walk of Shakespeare's Globe you have the Globe Theatre Tour, multiple memorials and archaeological sites linked to the original Globe and the Rose Theatre, the Tate Modern and Switch House on Bankside, and the Clink Prison Museum further along the river. Combined with the cluster of nearby restaurants and cafes on New Globe Walk, Bankside, Park Street, and Southwark Bridge Road, it is realistic to plan several hours in the neighborhood before or after a performance.

Are there places to eat right next to Shakespeare's Globe?

There are several places to eat and drink within a few minutes of the theatre. The Swan at The Globe is attached to the building on New Globe Walk, and PizzaExpress, Starbucks, and Tas also sit on New Globe Walk very close by. The Real Greek on Southwark Bridge Road and Crosby & Hope on Bear Gardens give you additional restaurant options just behind the venue. For a deeper comparison, check the Shakespeare's Globe restaurants guide.

Can I park near Shakespeare's Globe or should I rely on public transport?

There is no on-site parking at Shakespeare's Globe, but several parking facilities operate within walking distance, including Sumner Street and Bankside car parks on the south side of the river and Vintry (Thames Exchange), Castle Yard, Winchester Square, Baynard House Car Park, Queen Victoria Street, and Cannon Street facilities on the City side. Many visitors compare these options with public transport and walking along the Thames. For step-by-step parking and arrival advice, use the Shakespeare's Globe parking and directions guides.

Which nearby areas are practical for booking a hotel for the Globe?

Hotels listed close to Shakespeare's Globe include LSE Bankside House and Mercure London Bridge on the south side of the Thames, ibis Styles London Southwark and Novotel London City South in the Southwark and City South area, and Westin London City and a Premier Inn property in the City of London across the river. When you compare them, look at how you plan to arrive in London and your preferred walking route to New Globe Walk, then use the Shakespeare's Globe places to stay guide for details.