The Dixon Tower Bridge

The Dixon is a boutique hotel on Tooley Street, close to Tower Bridge, set in the 1906 building that was once Tower Bridge Magistrates Court. Original Edwardian features sit alongside modern design, and the hotel has rooms for small ceremonies, receptions and parties. It suits couples planning an intimate London wedding with everything under one roof.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

GLW recommends The Dixon for couples who want a small, relaxed city wedding without the logistics of a large venue. The wedding package brings a dedicated planner and a personalised menu, so the day is built around you. As it is a hotel, you and your guests can also stay where you celebrate.

Ceremonies

The Dock holds a wedding licence and is lit by original Edwardian bay windows. It is a private room for the smallest weddings, seating up to 14 for dinner. If your guest list is longer, check with the team which rooms can be used for your ceremony before you plan the rest of the day.

Receptions and food

The wedding package runs from morning until 11pm and includes Prosecco, a five-course wedding breakfast, wine and water, a tasting for two and a personalised menu. Halal catering is available. Spaces for the celebration include:

• The Courtroom Bar, a restored magistrates' courtroom for up to 60 standing
• Shakedown Cocktail and Espresso Bar, for up to 35 standing
• Shakedown Restaurant, for up to 110 standing
• The Chambers, for up to 60 at a drinks reception

Staying

The Dixon is a full hotel, so guests can book rooms upstairs and skip late-night travel. The wedding package includes a complimentary suite for the two of you on the wedding night.

Getting there and the area

The hotel is at 209-211 Tooley Street, SE1, within easy walking distance of London Bridge station for mainline and Underground services. Tower Bridge, the riverside path and Bermondsey Street, with its restaurants and bars, are all close by, which makes it easy for guests to explore before or after the wedding.

Good to know

• The building opened in 1906 as a magistrates court.
• Halal catering is available.
• A tasting for two is part of the wedding package.