The Dickens Inn

The Dickens Inn

The Dickens Inn is an impressive pub located in the idyllic setting of St. Katherine's docks, a marina in the heart of London. It is so lovely to escape the masses of people at the Tower of London, cross Tower Bridge Road, and then wind your way through the twists and turns of St. Katherine's docks to find, over a little foot bridge, this massive timber pub set on three full floors.

The building dates back to at least the 1800s, and may originally have been a tea warehouse. During a 1970s redevelopment project the building's timber frame was restored. Charles Dicken's grandson, Charles Cedric Dickens, formally opened the Inn in 1976.

The beer garden is a little on the small side, but can be accessed by an iron gate which looks easily accessible to wheelchair users. The Tavern Bar is the "pub" portion, and is about the size of three pubs put together. There is a very nice long ramp (also serving a nice looking Indian restaurant called Mala which we'll have to go to next) that provides easy access to the pub entrance on the "ground" floor. 

The ramp going past Mala and leading to the Inn

The interior is dark with rich wood and leather chairs -- quite a juxtaposition to the outside views of gleaming white yachts and sparkling water. The prices are quite dear (10 pounds for two beers) but the atmosphere is worth the high price. The Tavern Bar only has a limited pub grub menu, so we're interested to see if The Grill on the first floor is accessible since it does Sunday lunches and has even better views of the docks. Check this space for further information!

This is definitely a place that we'll come back to time and time again because just being in the docks makes you feel like you're on holiday, and catching sight of the majestic pub makes everyone  smile.

Details:

Marble Quay

St Katharines Way
London
E1W 1UH
Tel 0207 488 2208