The Dickens Inn is a gorgeous pub nestled in St Katherine Dock by the River Thames, with two lovely beer gardens, and picturesque interiors.

The Dickens Inn has a long and intriguing history intertwined with Charles Dickens and East London heritage. First the wooden warehouse building thought to have housed tea since late 1700s, and later reconstructed in the 18th century to turn into the three storey balconied inn that now graces St Katherine Docks.

Decorated with antique furniture and an airy decor, The Dickens Inn focuses on friendly service and English pub traditions. Embracing the natural beauty of St Katherine Docks, The Grill proudly serves classic British dishes with a seasonal focus. Offering a range of delicious pub grub, speciality steaks, Sunday roasts and delicious fresh fish, there is something for everyone on the menu.

In the heart of St Katherine Docks, The Dickens Inn is situated near the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, just a short walk from Tower Hill Underground Station.

Please note, Breakfast will stop being served from mid-Novemeber - January 2025.

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Sunday Lunch
Sunday: 12pm - 7pm

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Sunday Lunch
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Vegan options
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Disabled Access
  • Children Allowed
  • Online Booking
Marble Quay, St Katherine's Way, London, E1W 1UH
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    a week ago
    Had a wonderful experience today at The Grill at The Dickens Inn. Was given an excellent table outside with a good view of the Tower Bridge and dined on their scotch egg and Bloody Mary (spicy just how I like it!) which were both amazing. I recommend requesting Moon as a server if you can. He was very attentive and welcoming, and checked in on me many times to make sure I was having a good time. Strong recommend if you're looking for a filling meal with a good atmosphere.
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    a week ago
    What a gem of a pub in a brilliant location! The Dickens Inn is a large, characterful spot right on St. Katharine Docks, perfect for a relaxed pint with a view. Had a lovely glass of Orchard Thieves cider—cold, crisp, and absolutely hit the spot. The service was quick and genuinely friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Great atmosphere, plenty of space, and a perfect place to unwind.
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    3 months ago
    Great pub and in quite possibly the most picturesque location in London! We came early January for lunch and were not disappointed. The service was quick and attentive. Slightly annoyed as they had a fryer broken so we couldn't order the "Scotch egg" or the "cauliflower wings," and after some back and fourth, the starters we had instead were very nice. For mains, we all enjoyed our food, the chicken schnitzel was great, fish was slightly overcooked but all was eaten. Beer on the taps needed more gas, according to my wife, who used to work in a pub, so the 4 pints we had were ok bit flat but drinkable, we did get them changed but was still the same result. Overall, we would come back, the food was fresh, tasty, and the location is spot on!