Beverages, Brew Pubs, & Delightful Dishes
Four Traditional Pubs & the Bohemian Absinthe Bar
Oh, the tantalizing taste of temptation! What better way to celebrate the Holiday Season than with a one-of-a kind beverage? Each pub in London offers a scintillating selection for patrons of all ages.
At The Leather Bottle, the Prince Edward, the Mermaid, and Mad Sal’s, you will find these offerings.
Click the links below for a list of featured libations at each bar.
Visit the locals favorite, The Green Man Inn, to sign up for Port and Chocolate Tastings four times daily. Visit our Experiences page for more information.
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 Green Man Inn, right across the street from Prince Eddie’s, is not a typical public house. Here, you will find the “locals” gathering, to sing, carouse, and make merry – as they have done for hundreds of years in this, London’s oldest pub. Four times a day, Port and Chocolate Tastings provide an Enchanting Extra Experience.
At The Leather Bottle, the Prince Edward, the Mermaid, and Mad Sal’s, you will find the following offerings:
- Guinness
- Fine beers from Anderson Valley and Healdsburg
- Sincere Apple Cider
- Champagne from Gloria Ferrer and Mumm
- Josh Cellars Zinfandel
- Bogle Chardonnay
- Choice cocktails:
- Gin and Tonic
- Irish Coffee
- Hot Buttered Rum
- Hot cider with Brandy or Rum
- Hot Toddy with Rum or Brandy
- Brandy and Soda
- Scotch and Soda
- Eggnog with Rum or Brandy
- A Warm Snuggle (hot chocolate and Peppermint schnapps)
- Mimosa
- Hot apple cider
- Hot chocolate
- Coffee
- Egg Nog
- Orange Juice
- Apple Juice
- Alameda Point Craft Soda (cola, diet cola, lemon-lime, lemonade)
- Bottled Water
The Bohemian Absinthe Bar in Fagin’s Alley. Have you seen the Green Fairy? You will find her here, along with the Finest Absinthe, the Finest Whisky, and some Stupendously Special Signature Cocktails.
The Bohemian Features:
- 4 Absinthes:
- St. George Absinthe Verte
- Absinthia Barrel Aged Absinthe
- La Sorciere Bleue Absinthe
- La Sorciere Verte Absinthe
- 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
- St. George Botanivore Gin
- A truly unique collection of cocktails, featuring high-end gin, rum, bourbon, and champagne
*NEW for 2023* – the Viridian Room & Champagne Bar, right next to the Bohemian. A cozy, genteel space, right in the heart of London’s Dockside hustle and bustle, featuring the finest bubbly in London!
The Viridian Room Champagne Features:
- Black Girl Magic Sparkling Brut
- McBride Sisters Collection Sparkling Brut Rose
- J Vineyards Sparkling Brut Cuvee
- Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee
- B. Stuyvesant Blanc de Blancs Champagne
- B. Styuvesant Premier Cru Champagne
- Creative Champagne Cocktails
Mad Sal’s Dockside Alehouse Features:
- Guinness
- Anderson Valley Coastal Ale
- Anderson Valley Winter Solstice Ale
- Anderson Valley Holy Gose
- Anderson Valley Oatmeal Stout
- Sincere Apple Cider
- Sincere Raspberry Cider
- Hot Mulled Wine
- The Happy New Year – hard cider with a float of champagne
The Mermaid Inn in Cratchit’s Yard. Good music, good times, and good company all day! Here you will find a comfortable corner, catering to the merry middle class, featuring lively music on the Tavern Stage. Sample our Secret Signature Spirit, and don’t forget to make a Christmas wish on the mermaid statue!
The Mermaid Inn Features:
- Guinness
- Anderson Valley Coastal Ale
- Healdsburg Blonde Ale
- Anderson Valley Bourbon Barrel Stout
- Sincere Apple Cider
- Hot Spiced Mead
- [Signature Drink to be named later, but which will hopefully be GREEN]
The Prince Edward Pub in Bellringer’s Row. Named, of course, for His Highness the Prince of Wales, the Prince Eddie’s is home to gentry and tradesmen alike. Discerning patrons interested in traditional ales will feel at home here, and the Victoria’s Blush cocktail will tickle any palette.
The Prince Edward Pub Features:
- Guinness
- Anderson Valley Coastal Ale
- Anderson Valley Ebenezer’s Special ESB
- Anderson Valley Salted Caramel Porter
- Sincere Raspberry Cider
- Hot Spiced Mead
- The Victoria’s Blush – a refreshingly cool combination of hard cider, gin, and lemonade
The Leather Bottle on the Grand Concourse, just by Jingles Gate. Founded in 1732 by Arne and Christina Snodgrass, the Leather Bottle has faithfully served visitors to London for over 100 years! 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
- Anderson Valley Coastal Ale
- Healdsburg IPA
- Healdsburg Porter
- Golden State Cider
- Hot Mulled Wine
- The Brandywine Sparkler – a delicious blend of spiced wine, brandy, and lemon-lime spritz
Vera’s Crepes & Coffee (Cheryl Vera):
- Savory crepes
- Sweet crepes
- Coffee
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)
Jack and the Beansteak (Gaines):
- Bucket of Duckets / Bean Steaks – Vegan-friendly option that will even have meat eaters hooked (V, GF)
- Golden Eggs – Meticulously executed, shareable deviled eggs (VE, GF)
- Cranberry Almond Slaw – Wholesome, healthy and tasty (GF)
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!
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
Fresh Popped Popcorn (A & M Patterson) Fresh hot, buttered popcorn served all day in front of the Victoria & Albert Theatre.
Slice of Heaven (Todd McConahy):
- Sliced Roast Beef Platters
- Calzones
- Flatbreads
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 (Nick & Keila 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