Shakedown Bar & Restaurant - Tower Bridge — Restaurant in London

Strolled into this coffee shop/bar only because we happened to park outside it after a long journey into town and as it was drizzling sought refuge and refreshment as its bright lights beckoned us in. It is a shame that the signage is understated and low key as I am sure under other circumstances we would have passed it by. It turns out to be the rear entrance to a hotel and we entered into its bar/coffee shop. It's been interestingly furnished, bright and relaxing to a very high standard. Our 3 coffees totaling £11.00 testify to that. But the coffee was excellent and the service friendly and impeccable. The barman who served us was very friendly and showed an interest in who we were and where we were from and offered to show us around the public spaces. To my amazement it is a hidden gem having previously been a magistrate's court, police station and holding jail. All sympathetically transformed into a grand hotel. You can still see one of the jails, the grand entrance hall with double stair ways up to the rooms and the court room itself has been fitted out as a bar and restaurant. A great place to take friends and family to a special and interesting place for a meal or just...

We recently had the pleasure of dining at The Shakedown in The Dixon Hotel, using a voucher for a lovely dinner. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the friendly and welcoming staff who made our experience truly delightful.

The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Each bite reflected the care and quality that went into the meal, leaving us thoroughly impressed with the flavors and creativity on the menu.

Although the restaurant was quiet during our visit, the atmosphere remained warm and inviting. We appreciated the intimate and relaxed vibe, which made for an enjoyable and peaceful evening.

Overall, The Shakedown exceeded our expectations, and we’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. We’ll...

My partner and I enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea at the Shakedown bar. Fresh sandwiches, gorgeous cakes (my favourite was the Opera Gateaux, my partner's the Green Tea Tart) and fresh scones with delightfully thick clotted cream. Impressively presented. Maybe a touch more jam would have been appreciated - but that's probably my overly sweet tooth!

Lovely glass of bubbles, and an extensive menu of loose leaf teas you could inspect and have a smell of before choosing.

Our server Olu was fantastic - a really nice guy who was helpful, attentive and went out of his way to ensure we were happy and looked after.

All the booking details we'd provided were well attended to. The experience voucher was already processed, and my dietary requirement was met with care...