The Tavern Bar / The Dickens Inn, The Tavern Bar

Great gastropub located in the heart of St. Katherine's Dock. Visited here having booked and were given a great window seat overlooking the harbour. The front of house was friendly and helpful. Good menu choices, good sized portions and reasonable pricing. The only downfall for me, was the scaffolding on the outside and building signs on the way up to the top floor (although I do appreciate works do need to be carried out).

We had a team lunch here a couple of days ago, and we loved it. The food was incredibly good. We had the salmon, chicken Schnitzel, and fish and chips. My colleagues who wanted halal and vegetarian options were also well catered too. There was an assortment of drinks to choose from. There is a bar on the ground floor. All at reasonable prices. The Inn was undergoing some redecorating externally, so there were some scaffolding about.. Once you get past this, the interior was airy, yet warm and well lit. I loved the dark stained wooden floors and the staircase. I think it was two or three flights of stairs, which was a bit challenging for some. In the end, the journey up was well worth it because the food was delicious, and the view overlooking the Dock was fascinating. We went during midday, and it was quiet.

I have been here a couple of times, I love the location and the feeling of being out of the chaos despite being in London. The staff is warm and friendly. I popped in as a walk in on a Sunday and they gave me a table with a nice view. Great wine selection,the food is fine, maybe I would have appreciated more a less hard roast beef but it is very difficult for me to find it like I prefer.