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10/09/2026
THURSDAY 10th SEPTEMBER:
We open from 8:30pm for drinks, then from 10:15pm it's karaoke with guest host DJ Peter Eyre! Come along and give us a song.
Free entry all night.
09/09/2026
WEDNESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER:
We're open today from 4pm for drinks, plus our kitchen is serving freshly made burgers (veggie options available), hotdogs and chips.
Plus later on we've got an unofficial free entry Kurt Vile afterparty happening straight after their Troxy gig.
04/09/2026
FRIDAY 4th SEPTEMBER:
We're open today from 8:30pm for drinks, then from 10:30pm we've got The White Swan Disco!
Expect to dance to pop, RnB, dance and retro classics until the early hours.
It's free entry before 10:30pm, then £10 after (pay on the door).
Please bring a valid photo ID to guarantee entry.
03/09/2026
THURSDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER:
We open from 8:30pm for drinks, and from 10:15pm we go into karaoke with host Christopher Dresden Styles!
Come and give us a song, with the chance to put your hand into our Big Pink Sack for a prize!
Entry is free all night.
01/09/2026
TUESDAY 1st & WEDNESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER:
We're open both days from 4pm for drinks, with our kitchen serving freshly made burgers (veggie options available), hotdogs and chips.
We're the perfect pre-Troxy meeting place!
29/08/2026
SATURDAY 29th AUGUST:
We've got two events happening this Saturday at The White Swan!
Firstly we've got City Heights Brunch with a live PA from Special MC and his classic JOY, plus other household DJs and MCs playing house, garage and bashment.
Doors are 2pm - 8pm.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-heights-brunch-tickets-1993264003291
And in The White Swan Bar from 10:30pm, we've got more Pedro's House, playing a variety of house genres until the early hours.
Entry is £10 on the door.
Please bring a valid photo ID to guarantee entry to either event.
28/08/2026
FRIDAY 28th AUGUST:
We open from 8:30pm for drinks, then we have two club events happening!
In our Basement Club from 10pm we have the return of BMM: Uncensored, bringing a high-energy club night of music, movement, bold looks and unapologetic self-expression.
More details and advance tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uncensored-tickets-1991832203740
And in The White Swan Bar from 20:30pm, we've got more Pedro's House, playing a variety of house genres until the early hours.
Entry is £10 on the door.
Please bring a valid photo ID to guarantee entry to either event.
27/08/2026
THURSDAY 27th AUGUST:
We open from 8:30pm for drinks, and from 10:15pm we go into karaoke with host Christopher Dresden Styles!
Come and give us a song, with the chance to put your hand into our Big Pink Sack for a prize!
Entry is free all night.
22/08/2026
SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST:
We're open today from 4pm for drinks, with our kitchen serving freshly made burgers (veggie options available), hotdogs and chips.
Then from 10:30pm we host a 3 room pop party!
🎉 ROOM 1: MADE ME GAY Unofficial All Points East afters
🎧 Playing Lorde, PinkPantheress, Rose Gray, Zara Larsson, Charli xcx, Slayyyter, Kim Petras + more!
🎉 ROOM 2: Pop Curious? BRITNEY SPECIAL
🎧 Playing lots of Britney to celebrate 10 Years of her Glory album, plus complementary artists such as Kylie, Dua Lipa, Rihanna, Jade etc.
🎉 ROOM 3: Madonna Made Me Gay!
🎧 Playing non-stop Madonna all night long, including lots from her latest album Confessions II!
Cheaper entry advance tickets here: https://buytickets.at/iamdresden/2352020
21/08/2026
THIS SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST:
Join us at The White Swan in luxurious Limehouse for a 3 room pop party!
🎉 ROOM 1: GIRLS NIGHT OUT Unofficial All Points East afters
🎧 Playing Lorde, PinkPantheress, Rose Gray, Zara Larsson, Charli xcx, Slayyyter, Kim Petras + more!
🎉 ROOM 2: Pop Curious? BRITNEY SPECIAL
🎧 Playing lots of Britney to celebrate 10 Years of her Glory album, plus complementary artists such as Kylie, Dua Lipa, Rihanna, Jade etc.
🎉 ROOM 3: Madonna MADE ME GAY!
🎧 Playing non-stop Madonna all night long, including lots from her latest album Confessions II!
Doors 11pm - late.
Cheaper entry advance tickets here: https://buytickets.at/iamdresden/2352020
21/08/2026
FRIDAY 21st AUGUST:
We open from 8:30pm for drinks, then from 10:30pm it's Pedro's House!
Guest DJ Chris Nutt will be playing a mix of afro, tech, prog and melodic house until close.
Free entry before 10:30pm, then £10 after (pay on the door).
Please bring a valid photo ID to guarantee entry.
20/08/2026
THURSDAY 20th AUGUST:
We open from 8:30pm for drinks, and from 10:15pm we go into karaoke with host Christopher Dresden Styles!
Come and give us a song, with the chance to put your hand into our Big Pink Sack for a prize!
Entry is free all night.
15/08/2026
SATURDAY 15th AUGUST:
We open from 8:30pm for drinks, then we have two separate events happening this evening!
From 10:30pm in The White Swan Bar we've got The White Swan Disco, playing pop, RnB, dance and retro classics until the early hours.
Entry to The White Swan Disco is £10 (pay on the door).
And in The Basement Club, we've got Shall We? Records with DJs and live performance from 11pm.
Tickets for this event here: https://ra.co/events/2504922
Please bring a valid physical photo ID to guarantee entry to either event.
14/08/2026
🦢 LOOKING FOR A VENUE? 🦢
If you're a promoter looking for somewhere amazing to host a club night, or maybe you have a celebration planned and need a venue, take a look at what we can offer here at The White Swan in luxurious Limehouse!
Drop us a line to:
💻 [email protected]
Address
556 Commercial Road
London
E14 7JD
To get to the bar on Commercial Road, you can take the DLR to Limehouse Station or Shadwell Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus and alight at either West India Dock Road or Limehouse Station. If you are driving, there is a car park nearby at the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel. From there, it is a short walk to the bar on Commercial Road.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 2am |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 2am |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 2am |
| Thursday |
5pm - 3am |
| Friday |
5pm - 5am |
| Saturday |
5pm - 5am |
| Sunday |
5pm - 2am |
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What people say
The White Swan, located on Commercial Road in London, is a must-visit for anyone looking for a fun and vibrant gay bar experience. With 34 years of history as an LGBTQ bar and club, The White Swan is the original East End Gay Dance Bar. The bar offers a range of events and parties that cater to all tastes, from pop music to Beyoncé Renaissance Pop Parties. Recently, they hosted a Pop Always Wins event that was a huge success. The atmosphere at The White Swan is electric, with friendly staff and great drinks making it the perfect place to unwind after a long day or to party the night away with friends. If you're looking for an unforgettable night out in London's East End, look no further than The White Swan!
