St Katharine Docks Marina Reviews Summary

Marina and Boats

Pros:

• "Lovely marina with some very interesting boats moored."
• "Beautiful to walk around at night time, admiring the lights reflected in the water."
• "A stunning dock home to some beautiful yachts and boats."
• "There are lots of gorgeous boats and yachts to admire and a few restaurants to stop at for a glass of wine or a bite to eat."
• "Great tourist attraction. Lovely dock with some very luxurious boats moored here."
• "I love the vintage, historic boats that have been restored and docked here. These boats rescued soldiers trapped at Dunkirk in WW2."
• "The dock is full of yachts big and small, you can walk into some of them."

Cons:

• "Most tourists would never venture here as the access is through a 60s brutalist and foreboding concrete Hotel complex beside a modern glass office block."
• "Unfortunately it can become very crowded at weekends. I don’t like the crowded version of it at weekends."
• "Nice boats but everything else is plastic.....didn't even take a picture this time!"
• "Too many boats was looking for a beach type holiday."
• "it’s a shame that the only central London marina look like war zone."
• "You need to provide facilities and Then start serving food in the dust I wonder the hygiene."
• "The marina is nice though need to make the long way around as one of the bridges (important as it is a shortcut) is missing."

Restaurants and Food

Pros:

• "A nice spot for lunch with dozens of different restaurants and bars, most of which are reasonably priced for the area."
• "Loads of places to eat at all sorts of budgets."
• "Friday lunchtime there's a food market with tasty bites from international cuisines - from Peru to Paris to Peking."
• "The plethora of food vendors offering hot international food right off the grill in front of you adds to the lure."
• "Plenty of different restaurants of various cuisines to choose from, including lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the views."
• "Docks is surrounded by various restaurant which is mostly open sitting and have variety of food options."
• "Nice place to visit. Plenty of eateries to choose around the Dock."

Cons:

• "Only down side, no were to park. Use public transport."
• "There used to be one of the best Starbucks branch but unfortunately its closed permanently."
• "There was also a medieval banquet restaurant here but it looked closed when we walked past."
• "Although the service here was very slow and didnt put through part of our order so still left hungry."
• "Horrible food markets."
• "Maybe they have the market because the restaurants are rubbish and over price not for us!"
• "Prices for eating reflect its popularity geared up for tourism, the shops paying overpriced rents for the location. This makes it unaffordable for families and most Londoners."

Atmosphere and Location

Pros:

• "Such a lovely escape from busy city hustle and bustle."
• "A great tranquil and traffic-free gem."
• "It's such a lovely, calm place to walk around away from the traffic and the hustle and bustle of London."
• "Very nice ambiance especially during a nice sunny day."
• "This is my favourite stretch of the Thames."
• "Beautiful marina in the shadow of Tower Bridge yet tucked neatly out of sight."
• "A great place to spend a weekend night, although it can be touristy and pretentious also."

Cons:

• "The people flow around this area really needs to be rethought, but the walk is lovely when it isn’t too busy."
• "Gets very busy around lunch times."
• "It can get very crowded with tourists, so bear that in mind if you're looking for a quiet place for lunch."
• "The docks are In close proximity to major London tourist attractions. Pleasant and colourful but regrettably handicapped by adjoining the grey and forbidding brutalism of The Tower Hotel Complex and a dearth of footfall resulting in an enervated and autumnal ambience that pervades part of the environs."
• "Only spoilt by the monstrosity of the Tower Hotel dominating the Riverside bank."
• "However, seriously spoilt by very ugly hotel."
• "Telford bridge has been shut for over 3 months now, which severely restricts access."

Accessibility and Convenience

Pros:

• "Great Transport links as I can get to parts of South London, Westminster and Greenwich with just the river cruise!"
• "Tower Hill tube station is only a 5 minute walk away."
• "Just walking distance from London Bridge."
• "Nice place to walk to, very close to Tower Bridge and Tower Gateway station."
• "Accessible subways and walkways from Tower Hill Station and leading to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge."
• "The location of this dock is perfect for taking the major London attractions, a few minutes walk to underground and train stations and lots of shopping and restaurants in the area."
• "the closer tube station is tower hill (district and circle line)."

Cons:

• "Working marina so occasionally have to wait while bridges open and close to let boats through."
• "Sometimes pavements are narrow."
• "Plenty of secure parking available at reasonable prices and just outside the congestion zone."
• "Upon arrival the locking in procedures and check-in was quick and easy."
• "Good facilities for boaters, a Waitrose only a stones throw from the East Dock."
• "If you are around on Friday as a tourist in London or working in the city I would highly recommend going to the food market there, great variety of food stalls."
• "It's one of my favourite spots in London, so quite even during rushhour times."