Beverages, Brew Pubs, & Delightful Dishes
Four Traditional Pubs & the Bohemian Absinthe Bar
Serving draft ales, wine, and champagne, specialty mixed drinks, hot buttered rum, Irish coffee, hot spiced mead, hot mulled wine, and hot toddies, as well as sodas, non-alcoholic beverages, and other cold drinks.
Click the links below for a list of featured libations at each bar.
Delightful Foods
Bring your appetite when you visit The Great Dickens Christmas Fair – there is ever so much to eat and drink!
Feast on delicious foods from Victorian London and beyond, from scrumptious savories to tempting hand-crafted sweets. Food prices at the Dickens Fair range from $2 candies to $32 for “High Tea”.
Some of our vendors do not accept credit cards; however, there are four ATMs in the event (two in the entrance lobby, and two on Fish Street inside the Bank of London).
High Tea reservations should be made early on the day of your visit, at Cuthbert’s Tea Shoppe. Limited reservations are also available online
Please be advised that our vendor’s menu items may contain gluten and the Big 8 allergens (Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Soy, Peanuts, and Tree nuts) or have come in contact with items containing gluten or the Big 8 allergens. In addition, food vendors may change their formulation or manner of preparation without our knowledge.
Savories
Sweets
The Bohemian Features:
- 4 Absinthes, including Greenway Distillers Mendocino Absinthe Superieure, and St. George Absinthe Verte
- A Flight of 3 or 4 Absinthes
- 4 Single Malt Whisky from around the British Isles: Penderyn Legend (Wales), Glen Allechie (Speyside, Scotland), Filey Bay (Yorkshire), Kilchoman Machir Bay (Islay, Scotland)
- A Flight of 3 or 4 Single Malt Whiskys
- Mendocino Spirits London Dry Gin
- Mendocino Spirits Bourbon
- Fine Port Wine from Cockburn’s and Six Grapes
- A truly unique collection of cocktails
Mad Sal’s Dockside Alehouse Features:
- Guinness
- Harp
- Anchor Steam
- Anchor Steam Christmas Ale
- Golden State Mighty Dry and Brut Cider
- Golden State Jamaica Hard Cider
- Hot Mulled Wine
- A magnificent menu of palliative potables
- Non alcoholic refreshment for young and old
The Mermaid Inn Features:
- Guinness
- Harp
- North Coast Brewery Scrimshaw (pilsner)
- North Coast Brewery Brother Thelonious (Belgian style Abbey Ale)
- Golden State Mighty Dry Cider
- Hot Spiced Mead
- Fine Port Wine from Cockburn’s and Six Grapes
- A magnificent menu of palliative potables
- Non alcoholic refreshment for young and old
The Prince Edward Pub Features:
- Guinness
- Harp
- Smithwick’s (Irish Red Ale)
- Old Speckled Hen (British Cream Ale)
- TenFiveOne Cherries Jubilee Hard Cider
- Hot Spiced Mead
- Fine Port Wine from Cockburn’s and Six Grapes
- A magnificent menu of palliative potables
- Non alcoholic refreshment for young and old
The Leather Bottle on the Grand Concourse, just by Jingles Gate. Start your morning in London with an Irish Coffee or Mimosa, or treat yourself to the one-of-a-kind Brandywine Sparkler.
The Leather Bottle Features:
- Guinness
- Harp
- Fort Point KSA (Kolsch/lager)
- Fort Point Villager (IPA)
- Golden State Mighty Dry Cider
- Hot Mulled Wine
- A magnificent menu of palliative potables
- Non alcoholic refreshment for young and old
Garraway’s Coffee House (Hansen):
- Coffee
- Arabic Coffee
- Chai Tea
- Fruit Soup
- Pastries – (vegan and gluten free options available)
- Corn Chowder – (vegan & GF)
- Potato Leek Soup – (vegetarian & GF)
- Quiche- (vegetarian)
Salt Pedlars (Larson): Salt Pedlars brings tasty treasures from exotic lands for the betterment of our glorious Empire and the favor of Queen Victoria. After many months of travel on the world’s oceans, the finest salts and spices arrive safely in London’s harbour and are delivered to our humble shop. Come sample these tasty riches that have so pleased our beloved Monarch!
B & P Confectionary & Toy Shoppe (Boucher & Patterson) A distinguished establishment catering to those looking for sweets and treasures for both the young and young at heart.
We aspire to provide our customers with quality, imported confections that will surely bring joy to even the most discerning palette. The establishment is run by Mrs. Truly S. Boucher and her partners, Mr. A. Patter and Mr. M. Son, long time local merchants and proprietors of all things sweet, tasty and indulgent.
London’s Finest Cakes & Puddings/Artisan Candies (Kristen and Dean Scott) All of our treats are made from scratch and are perfect for serving at your next holiday meal or giving as gifts to friends. We use only the finest ingredients to create tasty, mouth-watering cakes, candies and mince including:
- Liquor Cakes
- Lemon Tea Cakes
- Scottish Tablet and Peanut Brittle
- Yule Cakes
- Fruit Mincemeat and Cranberry Mince
- And the celebrated English Christmas Pudding!
Our handmade fruit mince (also known as mincemeat), and cranberry mince are perfect for making mincemeat tarts and pies, and serving at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Come by for a sample!
Our cakes, and our other sweet treats, are available online.
Two English Ladies (Shannon Morgan) A mother-daughter team born right here in England, specializing in traditional cream tea products:
- Lemon curd; orange, lime and apple cinnamon curd
- Traditional scone mixes
- Shortbread
- Royal cream (our version of clotted cream)
- Specialty tea
Take home everything you will need for an authentic English Cream Tea to have with family and friends; everything is made according to original English recipes!
Our delicious products are available for purchase online.
Bramosia Fine Chocolates & Candies (Paul Schneider) Fine hand-made artisan chocolates and candies by the piece or by the box, including:
- Luscious truffles
- Creamy caramels
- Buttery toffee
- Rich rocky road with fresh made marshmallows
All of our delicious chocolates are gluten, soy, and GMO free. We have three vegan/dairy-free options. The chocolate is fair trade certified.
Our Hot Buttered Rum Mix is available online! To order, please visit us on our Facebook page, and direct message us there. All orders shipped within 48 hours of payment.
Cuthbert’s Tea Shoppe (Sue Honor) is the place where visitors to the Dickens Christmas Fair can come and enjoy a nice pot of tea, scones, tea sandwiches, and delightful desserts in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Victorian London.
Patrons do not need reservations, but without a reservation there is a possibility that we may not have space available due to our Shoppe’s popularity, especially for our 4 p.m. High Tea service. There are four reservation times: 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00.
To make a reservation online, please visit www.cuthbertsteashoppe.com. Reservations can also be made directly at Cuthbert’s at the Fair by checking with the hostess to see if there is space available.
In addition to tea, our menu includes Tea Sandwiches, brownies, gingerbread, rum cake, Devon puffs, plum pudding, English sticky toffee pudding, shortbread, trifle, fruit cup, gingersnaps, tarts, and macaroons. Gluten-free and/or vegan options available of most items!
Cinnamon Crunch Almonds (Paul Schneider) Glazed and roasted before you, these sweet nuts are habit-forming!
Oscar’s Meat Pies (Dike):
- Meat Pies
- Steak & Cheese
- Beef & Mushroom
- Curry Chicken
- Spinich & Ricotta
- Scotch Eggs
- Lamb Shanks
- English Sausage Rolls
Samira’s East India Cookery (Ray): Have a visit to Aunt Samira’s and revive your step with a serving of our butter curry over rice. Or choose a full dinner plate that includes saag paneer, side salad and naan. Prepare yourself to become enchanted with the flavors of the Far East!
Platters (Includes basmati rice, salad, saag paneer, naan, yogurt, and mango chutney):
- Chicken tikka masala
- Butter curry chicken
- Yellow curry vegetable – (vegetarian)
A la Carte:
- Saag paneer – (vegetarian)
- Yellow vegetable curry with rice – (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free)
Drinks:
- Mango Lassi – (vegetarian)
Dessert:
- Black rice pudding- (vegetarian, gluten free)
Fresh Popped Popcorn (A & M Patterson) Fresh hot, buttered popcorn served all day in front of the Victoria & Albert Theatre.
Daybreak Crepes/Roast Beef (David Day):
- Roast Beef Platter or Sandwich
- Yorkshire Pudding
- Bread Pudding w/Anglaise Sauce
- Crepes Savory or Sweet
- Coffee, Americano, Espresso, Latte, Mocha (optional syrup flavors)
- Iced Coffee or Tea
Mr. Punch’s Pasta (A & M Patterson) A favorite of children of all ages!
- Farfalle (Bowtie) Pasta with Marinara Sauce
- Farfalle (Bowtie) Pasta with Marinara Sauce and Meatballs
- Farfalle (Bowtie) Pasta with Butter
- Meatball Sandwich with Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella
- Fresh Garden Salad with Cucumber, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ranch or Italian
- Dressing
- Side of Meatballs
- Garlic Sourdough Bread
Mr. Barker’s Bangers (Brandy Stamper):
- Banger Sausage Sandwiches with Grilled Onions or Sauerkraut
- Hot and Spicy Sausage Sandwiches
- Smoked Bratwurst Sausage Sandwiches
- Bangers and Mash Plates
- Gourmet French Onion Soup
- Iced Tea
HMS Fish & Chips (Art & Cookie Napala):
- Traditional English fish and chips
- Oysters
- Calamari
- New England Clam Chowder
Acropolis Greek Food (Ted & Glynnis Papageorgacopoulos):
- Egg Lemon soup
- Gyros
- Chicken Pitas, Falafel Pita, Athenina Pita (salad in a pita)
- Greek salad
- Tyropita (cheese pie)
- Briam (Greek slow-roasted vegetables. Vegetarian, can be vegan without Feta)
- Kalamata olives
- Moussaka plate
- Dolmas
- Piroshki
- Baklava and delicious ice cream desserts and floats
The Chestnut Cart (Jonah Nickolds) Roasted organic chestnuts, served hot in traditional paper cones. Delicious and nutritious – helps to stave off scurvy!
“Vices are sometimes only virtues carried to excess!”
~ Charles Dickens, Dombey and Son