I have never been to a bar quite like this before. It felt like being in a girly-girl's house with damask print on the walls (even the front door of the place...which was good because it's otherwise hard to find) and antique Singer sewing machines for tables.
Super eclectic musical selections also made for a good night. Young MC's Funky Cold Medina was playing when I got there, which made for a rather interesting juxtaposition with the crystal chandeliers and pink accents. Later on I recall hearing Ben Folds Five and The Beatles. Then there are all the board games! It's almost like the bar doesn't know quite what it wants to be...but somehow that all equals a very charming place.
We had already eaten dinner, so the desserts were of interest and they all sounded delicious. I shared the sticky toffee pudding with ice cream from Ed's Real Scoop. It was excellent. Others had the cranberry cheesecake which apparently was also lovely but one wasn't a fan of the walnuts in the cookie base.
Swirl is a really fun spot for a night playing board games and drinking from their extensive wine list. If you're in the east end, give it a try!