Swan at the Globe, Southbank, SE1

Beautiful long bar facing the river.No cask but who cares when they have Anspach and Hobday-cream ale on keg.Not for traditionalists.

Much more of a restaurant than a bar, but you can sit at the counter or risk the table service operatives shooing you away if you try to get a seat at one of the front windows with their great views overlooking the Thames. There is also a small lounge area at the eastern end. All this is located up a flight of stairs in an elongated room which is dominated by two impressively large banquet tables. Otherwise, fairly modern furniture and decor. No real ale, but the keg Hepworths Conqueror Sussex Stout was an unusual and interesting choice (if eye-wateringly expensive at £4.20).