Restaurant Review- The Dickens Inn at St. Katharine Docks

I recently visited the Dickens Inn pizzeria upon the recommendation of a friend. It's located in St. Katharine Docks, a beautiful marina near Tower Hill and the Tower Bridge. I unfortunately picked a rather cold day to go late at night, so I didn't enjoy the outdoor seating available as much as I would have on a warm day during the daytime. Still, even at night, the area is incredibly charming and the building is quite old and authentic (it used to be a spice warehouse). I felt like I had temporarily left London and been transported somewhere else.

Onwards to the food part of the review! The pizzeria offers starters, salads, pasta dishes, and pizzas. My dining companion and I opted to share King Prawns in Sea Salt as a starter and a Dickens Inn Meat Feast Pizza (Special Size for 2-3 people). We also tried a chocolate milkshake and a banana peanut butter milkshake. Although we were starved when we ordered, we actually couldn't finish all the food.

The Prawns were delicious, especially when dipped in the accompanying garlic mayonnaise dip. Still, these prawns were obviously not of the quality of prawns from Mozambique or Madagascar. The meat lover's pizza was a little too rich for my taste (I guess I couldn't handle it), but otherwise delicious. The chocolate milkshake wasn't terribly tasty, but I quite liked the banana peanut butter one, although my dining partner insists there's a place near Old Street that makes a far better one.

All in all, I find the food tasty enough to warrant a repeat visit. That, combined with the charm of the location makes it a must-see for me. There's also a pub and a Grill Restaurant in the same building.