Doggett’s Coat and Badge is located right in the heart of London, just a short stroll from Blackfriars Bridge, Stamford Street, and Blackfriars Road, and just 10 minutes on foot from Blackfriars tube station.

Many of London’s most iconic attractions are just a stone’s throw away, including the Tate Modern, the South Bank, The Globe Theatre, Borough Market, and St Paul’s Cathedral.

With stunning panoramic views over the Thames, the City of London, and St Paul’s, Doggett’s Coat and Badge is a great spot to catch up with friends, relax with family, chat with colleagues, and generally enjoy the finer things in life in unique surroundings.

Nicholson’s Pubs are known for their individual style, exciting stories, and charming personalities - and Doggett’s Coat and Badge is certainly no exception.

Our visitors are often fascinated by our unusual name, and the story behind it doesn’t disappoint. The pub is named after Thomas Doggett, the organiser of the London Bridge to Chelsea rowing race along the Thames. Winners of the boat race would be awarded a coat and badge – hence “Doggett’s Coat and Badge”.

Doggett's Coat and Badge is one of many rare gems in the Nicholson's collection of great British pubs, reputed for their distinctive buildings, intriguing history and vibrant atmosphere.