Lindy Hop in Southwark
2 organisers run swing dancing in Southwark at 2 venues, with weekly nights on Wednesdays and Sundays and 1 dated event coming up.
- Organisers
- SwingdanceUK, Swing Patrol
- Venues
- Doggett's Bar, Doggett's Coat and Badge; Cherry Garden Hall
Lindy Hop and swing in Southwark
In Southwark, 2 organisers run 2 regular weekly sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays, with 1 dated event in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, Collegiate Shag and Solo Jazz.
Wednesdays: Bermondsey (Swing classes) at 19:00–21:10 (Cherry Garden Hall). Sundays: Swing by the Riverside (Doggett's Bar, Doggett's Coat and Badge).
Starting out? Bermondsey (Swing classes) on Wednesdays at 19:00–21:10 is described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.
Prices listed by organisers here run from £8 to £15 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.
Where: Doggett's Bar, Doggett's Coat and Badge (SE1 9UD) and Cherry Garden Hall (SE16 4RT). Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.
Next up: Swing by the Riverside on Sunday 22 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Southwark?
Swing by the Riverside at Doggett's Bar, Doggett's Coat and Badge and Bermondsey (Swing classes) at Cherry Garden Hall. Full times and venues are listed on this page.
What nights are the classes and socials?
Wednesdays and Sundays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.
How much does it cost?
Listed prices run from £8 to £15. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.
Do I need a partner or any experience?
No. 1 session is marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.
Where can I go social dancing?
Swing by the Riverside. Socials often start with a short taster class.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes and shoes that turn on a wooden floor – suede or leather soles are ideal, trainers with smooth soles are fine. See our guide to what to wear.
Every week in Southwark
Wednesdays
Bermondsey (Swing classes)
Cherry Garden Hall, London · Swing Patrol
19:00–21:10 · Lindy Hop class · Level 1 19:00-20:00; Level 2 20:10-21:10
Confirmed
Sundays
Swing by the Riverside
Doggett's Bar, Doggett's Coat and Badge, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · Balboa social · Class (Balboa on 11 Oct) then 3-hour social
Check first
Coming up in Southwark
November 2026
Nov
Swing by the Riverside
Doggett's Bar, Doggett's Coat and Badge, London · SwingdanceUK
Time to confirm · Lindy Hop social · Class then 3-hour social
Check first
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