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Price: ~£2,500
Guests: 150
Description
Description
Your Dream Wedding at a Historic Waterside Venue in London
Imagine saying “I do” surrounded by the charm of an 18th-century wooden warehouse, right in the heart of London’s beautiful St. Katharine Docks. The Dickens Inn offers exactly that—a unique, picturesque setting that blends history with stunning waterfront views. This three-storey inn, rebuilt in the style of the 18th century, features lovely floral displays and balconies overlooking the marina, Tower Bridge, and The Shard. It’s the perfect peaceful retreat from the city buzz, making your wedding day truly unforgettable.
Elegant Spaces Designed for Your Wedding Celebration
The Dickens Inn offers flexible, stylish spaces that suit weddings of all sizes—from intimate gatherings to lively celebrations. All your wedding events take place on the first floor, which includes two beautifully appointed rooms:
- The Dickens Suite: This is the heart of your wedding day. With soaring ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and large windows that fill the room with natural light, it’s ideal for your ceremony, wedding breakfast, and reception. It comfortably seats up to 150 guests or holds 200 for a standing reception.
- The Pickwick Room: Perfect for your drinks reception, this cozy room features a private balcony with breathtaking views over the docks and Tower Bridge—an ideal spot for mingling and capturing memorable photos.
A Smooth, Stress-Free Wedding Experience
The Dickens Inn is fully licensed for weddings, so you can host your ceremony and reception all in one beautiful place. Their expert events team works closely with you to customize every detail—from food and drinks to entertainment—ensuring your day reflects your unique style. Known for attentive service and top-quality catering prepared fresh on-site, the venue also holds a music license until midnight, so your celebration can keep going into the night.
Essential Details for Your Wedding Planning
- Location: St Katharine Docks, London, just a short walk from Tower Hill station.
- Capacity: Licensed for ceremonies and receptions with up to 150 seated guests or 200 standing guests.
- Event Spaces: The Dickens Suite for ceremonies and dining; The Pickwick Room with private balcony for receptions.
- Views: Stunning sights of St. Katharine Docks, Tower Bridge, and The Shard.
- Catering: In-house catering offering bespoke menus, from elegant canapés to full seated dinners.
Message from the team
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
Wedding Venue Type
Pub / Restaurant
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Pricing for The Dickens Inn
Pricing for The Dickens Inn
What's Included?
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
Reviews (21)
- RRachel & David27/01/2023A day to rememberA day to rememberWe 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"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"
- NNicola & Dave27/01/2023Fantastic wedding, highly recommendFantastic wedding, highly recommendWe 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!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!
- AAkiko & Chris27/01/2023Best wedding party venue ever!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!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!
- LLiz and Zach Milas27/01/2023Perfect wedding location!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!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!
- EEm & Dean27/01/2023Amazing wedding venue!!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!).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!).
- MMagda27/01/2023We had a fantastic dayWe had a fantastic dayWe 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.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.
- RRachel & Lee27/01/2023Marvelous Wedding Venue!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!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!
- CCong C.27/01/2023Absolutely amazing weddingAbsolutely amazing weddingWe 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.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.
- WW. Mcloughlin27/01/2023AmazingAmazingGreat hidden place and lovely lights at night time. Lovely beer!Great hidden place and lovely lights at night time. Lovely beer!
- AAileen08/12/2021Absolutely amazing wedding - thank you so much!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.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
Location & Contact Details for The Dickens Inn
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Where is The Dickens Inn wedding venue located?
The Dickens Inn is located at St. Katharine Docks, London, Greater London, England, with the postal code E1W 1UH. It's just a short walk from Tower Hill station, offering convenient access for guests.
What is the maximum guest capacity for weddings at The Dickens Inn?
The venue is licensed for weddings with up to 150 seated guests and can accommodate up to 200 guests for standing receptions, making it suitable for both intimate and large wedding celebrations.
Can I hold both my wedding ceremony and reception at The Dickens Inn?
Yes, The Dickens Inn is fully licensed for wedding ceremonies and receptions, allowing you to enjoy both events in one beautiful historic venue without the need to change locations.
What are the main event spaces available for weddings at The Dickens Inn?
The venue offers two elegantly appointed rooms on the first floor:
- The Dickens Suite: Ideal for ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, and receptions, seating up to 150 guests or 200 standing.
- The Pickwick Room: A cozy room perfect for drinks receptions, featuring a private balcony with stunning views over the docks and Tower Bridge.
What stunning views can guests expect during a wedding at The Dickens Inn?
Guests can enjoy picturesque views of St. Katharine Docks, Tower Bridge, and The Shard from The Dickens Inn, especially from The Pickwick Room’s private balcony overlooking the marina.
Does The Dickens Inn provide catering services for weddings?
Yes, The Dickens Inn offers in-house catering with bespoke menus crafted to your preferences. Options range from elegant canapés to full seated dinners, all prepared fresh on-site to ensure high quality and delicious food for your celebration.
Is there a dedicated team to help with wedding planning at The Dickens Inn?
The venue has an expert events team that works closely with you to customize every detail of your wedding day, including food, drinks, entertainment, and more, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience tailored to your style.
Are there any noise or music licenses at The Dickens Inn for wedding celebrations?
The Dickens Inn holds a music license until midnight, allowing your wedding celebration to continue into the night with music and entertainment without concerns about early cutoffs.
What historic features make The Dickens Inn unique as a wedding venue?
The Dickens Inn is an 18th-century wooden warehouse rebuilt in the traditional style, featuring soaring ceilings, exposed wooden beams, floral displays, and balconies. This historic charm combined with waterfront views creates an unforgettable, picturesque setting for your wedding.
How accessible is The Dickens Inn for wedding guests arriving via public transport?
The Dickens Inn is conveniently located just a short walk from Tower Hill station, making it easily accessible by London’s public transport network for guests traveling from various parts of the city and beyond.
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