Swing by the Riverside | Monthly Sunday Swing Dancing in London

Join us for Swing by the Riverside, a monthly Sunday swing dance in London at the historic Doggett’s Coat and Badge, overlooking the River Thames on Blackfriars Bridge bringing the joy of vintage swing dancing to the heart of London.

Enjoy an afternoon of swing dancing, great jazz music, drinks and riverside views in one of London’s most atmospheric pub venues. Whether you’re completely new to swing dancing or a seasoned Lindy Hopper, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere, fantastic music and plenty of opportunities to dance.

Each event features a beginner-friendly swing dance class, followed by three hours of social dancing to an irresistible mix of swing, jazz, blues and vintage dance rhythms. No partner or previous dance experience is needed for the class, making it a great way to discover swing dancing, learn new steps and meet fellow dancers.

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Swing by the Riverside - Monthly Sunday Swing dancing in London

Sunday 22 November 2026 5-9pm
📍 Doggett's Bar, Doggett's Coat and Badge, 1 Blackfriars Bridge, SE1 9UD

This month, the evening kicks off with a fast beginners Shag class by Simon Selmon (no partner needed or experience necessary).
You can expect plenty of great music suitable for Bal & Shag in the first hour, moving into classic Swing & Jazz for Lindy Hop in the second hour, and then slowing things down slightly with some Blues & Jazz. 

5:00pm — Doors open
5:15pm — Swing dance class (no partner required). Class will be limited numbers so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment! 22 Nov: Collegiate Shag, 27 Dec: 20s Charleston
6:00pm — 3 hours of Social dancing 

Come along for great music, dancing and a fabulous evening by the Thames! 

💃 WHOLE EVENING (classes + social dancing)
Advance tickets: £12 +bf
£15 cash on the door | £15.50 by card

🎶 SOCIAL DANCING ONLY from 6pm
Advance tickets: £9 +bf
£10 cash on the door | £10.50 by card

Please note, a 50p surcharge applies to card payments made on the door.

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Next Dates (Usually 4th Sunday of month): 
Sunday 22 November - Collegiate Shag class with Simon
Sunday 27 December - Post Christmas Boogie - 20s Charleston class with Holly France
2027: Sundays 24 Jan, 28 Feb, 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 23 May 27 Jun

To help us make this event a success, we’d love you to enjoy your food and drinks from the upstairs Doggetts Bar only during the evening. There’s a tempting menu of British pub classics and plenty to choose from at the bar, so grab a drink, settle in and make an evening of it. Your support at the bar helps us meet the venue’s minimum spend and, most importantly, helps us keep bringing great swing nights to this fantastic location. Check out the Sunday Menu here

Conveniently located on London’s South Bank, Swing by the Riverside takes place at the historic Doggett’s Coat and Badge on Blackfriars Bridge, overlooking the River Thames. Our central London swing dancing venue is within easy reach of Blackfriars, Southwark, Waterloo and London Bridge, making it convenient for dancers travelling from across London and beyond. Just a short walk from Bankside, the South Bank, Borough and the City of London, it’s an ideal spot to enjoy an evening of swing dancing, vintage jazz and social dancing in a unique riverside setting. Whether you’re coming from Waterloo, Covent Garden, London Bridge or central London, join us for great music, friendly faces and a fantastic Sunday dance by the Thames.

Swing by the Riverside - Monthly Sunday Swing dancing in London
Swing by the Riverside - Monthly Sunday Swing dancing in London

Swing by the Riverside - Monthly Sunday Swing Dancing in London!