The Dickens Inn

(21)
£1,500 - £2,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Instant Brochure!
Receive it immediately

Description

The Dickens Inn is a picturesque restyled and reconstructed 18th century pub and event venue nestled in St Katherine Docks. It boasts three floors of flexible hire spaces, with an experienced events team and range of bespoke food, drink and entertainment packages tailored to your occasion. This historic venue is fully licensed for ceremonies, plus offers a private bar, dining room, dance floor space and music license until midnight. With ample outside space on the terrace and flower-bedecked balcony, and unrivalled views over the dock towards Tower Bridge and the Shard, The Dickens Inn ensures a stunning setting for the most memorable of occasions.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Agata
Welcome to the Dickend Inn, we would be more than delighted to welcome your special day here! Please reach out for full deatils.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2001
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes

Overview of The Dickens Inn

Venue Type
Pub
Restaurant
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Exclusive Use
Water View
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
City View
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Asian Catering
Halal Catering

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for The Dickens Inn

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,500
Maximum Price
£2,500
Seasonal Wedding room charge of £2K peak summer months (May-September), £1.5K off peak (October-April)
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£35
Maximum Price
£95
We offer a range of British menus, please contact us for further details.
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£65
Maximum Price
£150
Minimum Number of Guests
40
Sliver Package includes: 3 Course Set Menu, 1 Glass of Prosecco at Reception and 1 Glass for the Toast, Half Bottle of Wine, Half Bottle of Water, Tea/Coffee and Petit Fours Gold Package includes: 3 Course Premium Set Menu, 6 Canapés, 1-hour Prosecco Reception and 1 Glass for the Toast, Half Bottle of Wine, Half Bottle of Water, Tea/Coffee and Petit Fours Platinum Package includes: 3 Course Premium Set Menu, 6 Canapés, 1-hour Champagne Reception and 1 Glass for the Toast, Half Bottle of Premium Wine, Half Bottle of Water, Tea/Coffee and Petit Fours Prices can go above this for bespoke packages, please contact for further details.
What is included in this pricing:
Canapés included
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Exclusive use

Reviews for The Dickens Inn
(21)

Rachel & David
Happy couple married in April
January 2023
A day to remember

We can't say enough good things about the Dickens Inn as a wedding venue! Throughout the entire process the staff were extremely professional to work with - leading up to & on our wedding day they made sure every detail was covered. We would 100% recommend having your wedding here if you are looking for something in central London, with great food & stress free for the bride and groom. Our guests & us had an amazing time & it was truly one of the best days of our lives. Thank you to the team at the Dickens Inn"

Nicola & Dave
Happy couple married in May
January 2023
Fantastic wedding, highly recommend

We just wanted to write to say a massive thank you for making our wedding day the most magical day! We have always enjoyed visiting the pub and after getting engaged and looking at over 20venues we enquired at the dickens inn. Agata and her team were just incredible from the start to finish. Nothing was ever too much too ask for, and questions were always answered super fast. Our day was beyond amazing, and so many people said it was the best wedding they went to and how magical and iconic the venue / location was. We will never be able to thank you enough!

Akiko & Chris
Happy couple married in July
January 2023
Best wedding party venue ever!

We had our wedding at the Dickens Inn back in Summer 2019. Everything about the experience from initial meeting to our wedding day was dealt with professionally, promptly and without any extra stress for us. Agata and her team were on hand to make sure everything ran smoothly - liaising with our photographers, DJ and providing exacting food for our guests. All our 100 guests commented on how amazing the venue was. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you so much!

Liz and Zach Milas
Happy couple married in August
January 2023
Perfect wedding location!

We were lucky enough to be able to book this wonderful wedding venue on a Bank Holiday Saturday in August for our wedding, and we are so glad we did! We had often visited the pub for dinner in The Grill, or a delicious pizza, or just a drink, as it is such a beautiful location. We had family coming over from the States so we were looking for somewhere very centrally located, but somewhere with character and charm. The Dickens Inn ticked every box; the wedding venue is stunning, with its beautiful wooden beams and huge windows, and you are so close to Tower Bridge and the bustle of central London, but the cobbled streets around the quay could be a million miles away. Agata and her team were outstanding from the very first email exchange, nothing was too much trouble for them and we were in fairly regular contact for the year before our wedding, no question was too small and every detail was thought about. Any issues that arose closer to the wedding day were quickly and efficiently solved, and on the day we really felt that we could let go and enjoy ourselves, as Agata was there to make sure everything went to plan! We had the most memorable and perfect day, food was delicious and drinks plentiful, we were looked after so well and made to feel so special, and we can't thank Agata and The Dickens Inn enough for their personal, kind and efficient service. Would wholeheartedly recommend!

Em & Dean
Happy couple married in September
January 2023
Amazing wedding venue!!

We had our wedding reception at the Dickens on 14 September this year and I cannot begin to thank the staff enough for making our day really special. From the initial enquiry right through to the day all the staff were amazing and did everything they could to make our day as special as it could be. Everything went perfectly, the set up was beautiful, food tasted amazing and the drinks were flowing! Thank you again to all of the staff at The Dickens (especially Sam!).

Magda
Happy couple married in July
January 2023
We had a fantastic day

We had a fantastic wedding at the Dickens Inn on 29 July 2018 and we are delighted to recommend this venue – unique, individual and truly memorable! The old-world charm of The Dickens Inn provided a perfect setting with the boats of St Katherine’s docks and Tower Bridge providing a beautiful backdrop. The events manager Sam and the team at The Dickens Inn were a delight to work with as we planned the event. Their experience and wonderful approach helped us at every step, with great attention to all the small details. We particularly appreciated their willingness to tailor the menu to our particular wishes and the ability to reserve exclusive use of both the indoor space and the outside terrace was fantastic. The organization on the day itself was highly professional and everything proceeded exactly as planned. The venue was beautifully decorated for both the ceremony and the banquet and the quality of the food and drinks and the service provided was fabulous. The team really delivered on all their promises and everything came together beautifully. It was truly an unforgettable occasion and we cannot thank the team at the Dickens Inn for all their hard work to make our day so special! We could not have asked for a better day! After the wedding ceremony (the venue is licensed for civil ceremonies) and the banquet at the Dickens Inn, it was then only a short walk to board a boat for the party to continue on the River Thames! Choosing the people to entrust your wedding is obviously an important decision but based on our experience we have no hesitation at all in recommending the Dickens Inn.

Rachel & Lee
Happy couple married in October
January 2023
Marvelous Wedding Venue!

Such a lovely venue! Having had our wedding reception at The Dickens Inn, we can't imagine having done it anywhere else. We had a large wedding (93 people), about half of whom came from the United States and had never been to London before. With it's prime location at St. Katherine's Dock, our American guests got all the grandeur of a historic London waterfront venue! The price was very reasonable and the service exemplary. The space provided was well-sized, comfortable, and perfectly suited to what we needed. The venue also looked great, with it's exposed wooden beams, fairy lights, and wooden chairs (trust us, it is worth the minimal extra cost to have the white wooden chairs), we were able to have our warm and rustic autumn atmosphere despite the cold and rain outdoors The two members of the events team with whom we worked, Agata and Sam, were both marvelous. They were very responsive to our questions and needs, including a few transatlantic language mix-ups and a myriad of set-up questions! We were also very impressed with their chef, who was able to accommodate a last minute dietary request for one of the guests with only 48 hours notice! Every member of staff with whom we interacted was kind, courteous, and very professional. Do yourself a favor and don't give them a miss when you are looking at venues!

Cong C.
Happy couple married in October
January 2023
Absolutely amazing wedding

We got married at the Dickens Inn about a month ago, and it was absolutely incredible. Our wedding coordinator Agata was so friendly, and helpful, and Bogdan, the event coordinator on the day was also amazing! Everyone was saying how the venue looked amazing, the staff were so kind and attentive to guests, and everyone loved the food, both the canapes and the mains. The price was absolutely fantastic for the quality of service we got - from the complimentary menu tasting to the wine tasting, designing beautiful table stationery, honestly, we cannot have picked a better location for our wedding! Absolutely stunning location near Tower Bridge, and also the views over the marina were so beautiful, as well as the quirky and character filled nature of The Dickens Inn itself! Cannot recommend this place enough.

W. Mcloughlin
Wedding: November
January 2023
Amazing

Great hidden place and lovely lights at night time. Lovely beer!

Aileen
Happy couple married in October
December 2021
Absolutely amazing wedding - thank you so much!

We got married at the Dickens Inn about a month ago, and it was absolutely incredible. Our wedding coordinator Agata was so friendly, and helpful, and Bogdan, the event coordinator on the day was also amazing! Everyone was saying how the venue looked amazing, the staff were so kind and attentive to guests, and everyone loved the food, both the canapes and the mains. The price was absolutely fantastic for the quality of service we got - from the complimentary menu tasting to the wine tasting, designing beautiful table stationery, honestly, we cannot have picked a better location for our wedding! Absolutely stunning location near Tower Bridge, and also the views over the marina were so beautiful, as well as the quirky and character filled nature of The Dickens Inn itself! Cannot recommend this place enough.

Location & Contact Details for The Dickens Inn

Wedding Venue Address
Marble Quay St Katharines Way, London, Greater London, E1W 1UH, England, United Kingdom
Show directions

Follow This Supplier On

Gallery
Explore more photos and videos for this venue
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

Describe the best wedding that happened at The Dickens Inn?

-

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

-

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

-

Describe The Dickens Inn in 5 adjectives

-

Where’s the best photo spot at The Dickens Inn?

-

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Dickens Inn?

-

What’s your favourite canapé?

-

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

-

What is The Dickens Inn most unique feature?

-

What part of your business are you most proud of?

-
Press & Awards
All our awards & press mentions

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Gift-
Bridebook Special Offer-