Journey time from ExCeL London: 20-mins
www.skdocks.co.ukSituated next to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, St Katharine Docks is an attractive waterside environment with a mixture of shops, restaurants, as well as yachts and motorboats, which use the berthing facilities at the marina.
How do I get there?
From ExCeL London take the DLR to Canning Town and change for a Bank bound DLR train. At Bank take the District and Circle line one-stop to Tower Hill.
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Le Pont de la Tour
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7403 8403
Butlers Wharf Building, 36D Shad Thames, SE1 2YE
www.danddlondon.com
One of Conran's finest restaurants, this riverside setting offers friendly service and an eclectic menu. Time-honoured French recipes have been given a lighter feel, creating unfussy and appetising dishes. The lighter Bar and Grill menu specialises in seafood, crustacea, salads and grills and is famous for its Plateaux de Fruits de Mer. All of which can be washed down with a sensational selection of wines and Champagnes.
The Dickens Inn
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7488 2208
St Katharine's Dock, Tower Bridge, E1W 1UH
www.dickensinn.co.uk
The Dickens Inn maintains St Katharine's Docks links with history having been converted from a spice warehouse, dating from the 18th century. Today the Dickens Inn is enormously popular with both Londoners and visitors alike. The ground floor houses the Tavern Bar and the Copperfield Snack Bar. There are two additional restaurants on the upper floors - Grill on the Dock and Pizza on the Dock.
The Vineyard Ale & Port House
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7480 6680
International House, 1 St Katharine's Way, E1 9UN
Situated in St Katherine's Dock, The Vineyard Ale & Port House is split into two levels. Popular with both business visitors and tourists, the restaurant serves a variety of international dishes including salmon, swordfish and corn-fed chicken - all of which are from an a la carte menu.
Wilton's Music Hall
Tel: +44 (0)20 7702 9555
Graces Alley, Off Ensign Street, E1 8JB
www.wiltons.org.uk
The world's oldest and last surviving grand music hall. A guided tour offers a fascinating insight into the history of Wilton's, music halls in general and the east end. Tours are given by passionate heritage experts who work full time at Wilton's raising funds to save the building. This beautiful and atmospheric building is the perfect cultural stop just five minutes from the Tower of London. For a schedule of what's on at Wilton's Music Hall please click here.
Tower of London
Tel: +44 (0)844 482 7777
Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB
www.hrp.org.uk
The Tower of London, founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7, is one of the world's most famous fortresses, and one of Britain's most visited historic sites. Despite a grim reputation as a place of torture and death, there are so many more stories to be told about the Tower. This powerful and enduring symbol of the Norman Conquest has been enjoyed as royal palace, served as an armoury and for a few years in the 1830s even housed a zoo! Today, this famous fortress is home to some of the most potent symbols of British history: the Yeoman Warders, Ravens and Crown Jewels.
