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The Dixon, Tower Bridge, Autograph Collection

The Dixon, Tower Bridge, Autograph Collection

London


Heritage Design
Central

Opened 2019   Renovated 2019   $$$

The Dixon, Tower Bridge, Autograph Collection — vibe

Vibe

A shimmering chandelier crafted from handcuffs hangs over the grand staircase, setting an irreverent tone across restored Edwardian terrazzo floors.

“Restored Edwardian courthouse”

Heritage

A Grade II-listed 1906 magistrates' court with restored oak paneling and original Edwardian terrazzo flooring.

Design

A bespoke handcuff chandelier hangs over the grand staircase, complemented by prisoner graffiti casts and historic keys.

Social

Cocktails served across the magistrate's bench in the courtroom, alongside espresso and sharing plates at Shakedown.

Central

On Tooley Street near Tower Bridge, a short walk from London Bridge station and Borough Market

The Dixon, Tower Bridge, Autograph Collection — rooms

Rooms

High ceilings and bespoke furnishings frame curated prints honoring SE1 icons, paired with views across Tooley Street.

The Dixon, Tower Bridge, Autograph Collection — backstory

Backstory

Architect John Dixon Butler designed the Grade II-listed police station in 1906, which presided over Southwark until closing in 2013.

The Dixon, Tower Bridge, Autograph Collection — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Cocktails are shaken behind the original magistrate's bench in the oak-paneled Courtroom Bar, alongside fresh pasta at Shakedown.

The neighborhood

Tower Bridge and the River Thames sit just up the street, while Borough Market's food stalls wait ten minutes west.

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