Swift Borough
 The Ultimate Cocktail Haven

Bartender pouring a dark red cocktail from a shaker into a coupe glass on a wooden bar counter, with another coupe glass already filled.

Swift Borough is the new kid on the block.

The latest addition to our flock opened in Autumn 2022 on Borough High Street, a mere stone’s throw from London Bridge station and the iconic Borough Market. Already a favourite on the local scene, it’s the perfect spot for an exquisite drink for all of you who live south of the river, or who have to catch the train back to Commuterville.

Inspired by our proximity to Borough Market, we try and use seasonal ingredients where we can. It can lead to some fun additions to our menu.

Happy Hour

Sunday to Thursday before 6pm.
Enjoy cocktails from as little as ÂŁ7!

BOOK BOROUGH
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    ROADBOOK

    The Best Cocktail Bars in London

    This Borough outpost south of the River from Swift, is the perfect post-Borough-Market amble stop off. Like its Soho parent, Borough is split into an upstairs aperitivo bar and downstairs drinking den. Fans of the original will also be glad to hear the trademark Sgroppinos and Irish Coffees are on the menu, but we think this outpost has something special – namely that it uses produce from Borough Market for its seasonal drinks.

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    THE NUDGE

    A two-storey cocktail temple within olive stone-spitting distance of London Bridge station, meaning that however long you find yourself ensconced in its low-lit, seductive cocoon, you’ll always make the last train home. In an area flush with pubs and wine bars but relatively few cocktail bars, Swift Borough is a serious coup for London Bridge. After all, a swift pint is good… but a Swift cocktail’s surely better.

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    THE SPIRITS BUSINESS

    Hottest Global Bar Openings

    Swift Borough reflects its unique neighbourhood, and shines a spotlight on seasonal produce provided by its market neighbours. Like the Soho original, this is a bar of two halves, split across two floors. Downstairs offers a more intimate, seated-only area with an original, high-concept menu, while upstairs is an easy-breezy drinking spot for lighter, brighter after-work drinks.

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Modern bar with a white curved counter, shelves stocked with liquor bottles, and signs for wines, martinis, and vermouths. Seating includes patterned bar stools and a row of tables with candles.
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Upstairs at Borough

Mooching around the market? Strolling past Southwark Cathedral? Lingering in line for your favourite restaurant? Well swing on by! At Swift Borough, the majority of our large upstairs bar is available for walk-ins, so we’re sure to find you a spot. 

A slightly larger gathering? We have a lovely semi-private space at the back of the Upstairs bar, perfect for a post-work get-together.

BOROUGH MENUS
The Back Pocket Bar, downstairs at Swift Borough
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Downstairs - The Back Pocket

What’s with the Back Pocket anyway?

The Back Pocket is Swift Borough’s little secret. A little Speakeasy we have hidden away downstairs, where its size makes it a super exclusive drinking destination.

Like all great secrets, we can’t divulge too much. Suffice to say, if you’re looking for an exclusive, bespoke space to host an intimate party with your own bartender and a tailor-made cocktail menu, then you’ve found it.

HIRE THIS SPACE

The majority of our large upstairs bar is available for walk-ins only. 

In our downstairs bar, Back Pocket, you can reserve tables for up to 6 guests. We only accept reservations on the hour.

Please note that Swift operates a 21 and over policy at all our venues.

We are unable to accommodate any sports strips or clothing. Please leave your Arsenal replica kit at home.

Sorry, but we are unable to accommodate any stag or hen parties.

Dogs are welcome at Swift Borough.

Running Late?

Please note that we do not take phone calls regarding reservations or delays. Instead, please email us at borough@barswift.com

Trouble booking?

Get in touch with us at borough@barswift.com and we’ll do our best to accommodate your reservation enquiry.

A Taste of Borough

A man wearing glasses and a beige shirt drinks a dark beer from a glass in a dimly lit bar or café, wearing an apron with a logo of a bird and the word 'SWIFT'.
A woman with long blonde hair smiling while holding a yellow cocktail in a martini glass at a bar with various bottles on the counter.
A person pouring beer from a bottle into a glass at a bar.
A bartender pouring a dark beverage from a metal shaker into a cocktail glass.
Bartender holding a red cocktail in a coupe glass, wearing a dark apron with 'SWIFT' written on it, in a bar or restaurant setting.
A tropical cocktail in a tall, curvy glass garnished with a pineapple slice, mint leaves, and a straw, placed on a bar counter with warm lighting in the background.
Bartender pouring dark liquid into a shaker, with a pink-colored cocktail nearby on a wooden bar counter.
A tall glass with a pinkish-red cocktail, ice cubes, and a garnish of black olives on a skewer.
Man smiling and holding a cocktail glass, wearing a apron with the word 'SWIFT' and a bird logo, in a bar or restaurant setting.