The Tavern & Copperfield Bar at The Dickens Inn

Event Space in a Bar · Shared space

  129 reviews  – 
Marble Quay, St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1UH
Tower Gateway Station (0.3 mi)

About this space

On the ground floor, the Tavern Bar is a traditional English pub situated at the heart of St Katharine Docks, proudly doing what British pubs do best: a good honest pint, friendly faces, top pub grub and great real ales. With its stripped wooden floors and cosy tables this is the perfect place to relax and wind down after work or enjoy a weekend drink with friends. Welcome to one of London's best kept secrets ...
The Tavern Bar offers a great selection of beers, wines and spirits served by friendly and knowledgeable staff as well as a bar menu full of quick snacks and pub favourites. Food is served every day from noon till 6pm.

For informal evening functions you can book our Copperfield Bar. Perfect for parties, quiz nights, game nights, leaving do's and many other celebrations. Contact us here for more information.
We are able to cater for BBQ's and private parties in our gardens during the summer months, drop us a line for further details.
With its stripped wooden floors and cosy tables this is the perfect place to relax and wind down after work or enjoy a weekend drink with friends


Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

This festive season give your guests the opportunity to experience a unique Christmas party in one of the most beautiful locations in Central London!

Please do not hesitate to submit an enquiry so that we can prepare a bespoke quotes matching all your needs.

*Minimum spend applies for key dates. Rates dependent on day of week and time of event.
Christmas Menu Package (Up to 150 guests)
£55 per person
Package includes:
• 3-course menu
• Half a bottle of house wine **
• Bread basket

1. Starters
2. Mains
3. Desserts

Add Petit Fours (V) for £3pp or our English Cheeseboard (V) for £9.99pp

**
Gold Package +£8.99pp
Upgrade to our premium wine, with a welcome glass of prosecco

Platinum Package +£18.99pp
Upgrade to our premium wine, with a welcome glass of Champagne and our English cheeseboard
Canapé Reception (Up to 200 guests)
£17.99 per person
Canapé Reception with a glass of Prosecco - £23.49 per person,
Christmas Party Packages (Up to 200 guests)
£32 per person
Silver Package - £32 per person, includes:
• Half a bottle of house wine
• Finger food

Gold Package - £36.50, includes:
• Half a bottle of house wine
• Finger food

Platinum Package - £42.50 per person, includes:
• Welcome glass of champagne
• Half a bottle of house wine
• Finger food

Add additional dessert for £3.00 pp
Christmas Drinks Packages (6 to 24 bottles)
£125 total
Wine
1. House Wine - 6 Bottles for £125
2. Premium Wine - 6 Bottles From £155

Champagne
1. Prosecco - 6 Bottles for £170
2. Premium Champagne (Lanson Père Et Fils Brut) - 6 Bottles for £385
3. Champagne - 6 Bottles for £290

Beer
1. Premium Beer (Peroni) - 12 Bottles for £64.80 | 24 Bottles for £129.60
2. Beer (Budweiser) - 12 Bottles for £58.80 | 24 Bottles for £117.60

Welcome Drinks
1. Prosecco £8.50pp
2. Champagne £14.60pp

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:30
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 80
Boardroom
up to 50
Cabaret
up to 80
U-Shaped
up to 60
Classroom
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(129 reviews and ratings - )

GH
George H.
February 2022
Excellent communication
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5.0
LG
Lynda G.
October 2023
Excellent communication
5.0
DK
Dorota K.
February 2021
Excellent communication
5.0

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Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 97%

About The Dickens Inn

The Dickens Inn is a picturesque restyled and reconstructed 18th century pub and restaurant, providing an outstanding place to go and enjoy food and drink in the heart of St Katharine Docks in London.

With gorgeous pizzas, speciality steaks, burgers and Sunday roasts as well as balcony dining, large beer garden and views of Tower Bridge and the Shard, we're popular with tourists and locals alike.

This hidden gem lies just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the City of London with stunning views across the River Thames.


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