Events & Parties FAQ

What size are your function rooms?

We have three dedicated function rooms:

The Dickens Suite: 18 x 12m – A bright and spacious room with beautiful high ceilings.
The Pickwick Room: 18 x 12m – A balcony-adjoined private space on the first floor.
The Copperfield Bar: 15 x 12m – Our ground floor lounge bar.

What are the closest transport links?

The venue is within easy reach of public transport with the nearest stations being Tower Hill and Tower Gateway (DLR). Both are just a short five-minute walk away.

Do you have any nearby parking?

There is street parking on St Katharine’s Way (1 min walk).

Thomas More Square car park:
www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/london-thomas-more-square-a/
(7 min walk)

Tower Hotel also offers parking for its customers (3 min walk).

What are your opening hours?

Dickens Suite: 9 am to 12 am
The Pickwick Room: 11 am to 12 am
Copperfield Bar: 11 am to 11.30 pm

What time is your live music curfew?

At midnight.

Do you have disabled access?

Yes, we have lifts, slopes and disabled toilets. Please let us know if you require any assistance.

Can we bring in external caterers?

As The Dickens Inn has a dedicated events kitchen, we cannot permit external suppliers for food. Please talk to us about any special catering requests and we can advise on what we may be able to offer.

Where can I stay nearby?

There are numerous hotels in the area to suit all budgets.

Tower Hotel offers a discount when booking 10+ rooms (3 min walk), please ask us for more details.

What are your deposit, cancellation and pre-order policies?

We require a 20% non-refundable deposit of the estimated total to secure your booking.

If cancelling between 2–8 weeks prior to booking, 50% of the estimated booking total will need to be paid.

If cancelling within two weeks of the event, the full event cost will be charged.

Full bookings need to be paid two weeks before the event.

Meal pre-orders need to be placed four weeks prior to the event.