BAR & CLUB

Bespoke cocktails, chic design and the hottest DJs make The Becket one of London's hippest places to see and to be seen.

Guests enjoy a host of tailor-made cocktails handcrafted by specially appointed mixologists and presented by our talented team of bartenders using the finest and freshest ingredients. We are proud to present exclusively at The Becket the 'Becket's Bloody Mary' and 'Thomas' Colada'- classic cocktails with a unique Becket twist!

To reflect the cosmopolitan nature of London we take great pride in presenting a range of drinks from around the world with specially selected bottled beers deriving from all four corners of the globe available at The Becket for the more adventurous amongst you.

By night, The Becket effortlessly transforms into party mode thanks to a late night license which means the party can head well into the early hours of the morning. There are regular events taking place at The Becket from Jazz Nights to Funky Club Nights playing the very best in eclectic, Funky House by a host of talented, up-and-coming DJs.

The Becket is an intimate venue where you can immerse yourself in a vibrant, cosy atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the plush surrounding s and prepare to have your senses overwhelmed by a concoction of laser lights and the pumping sounds of our state of the art Martin Audio Sound System.

RESTAURANT

In the true spirit of The Becket, the menu takes inspiration from around the world with infusive ingredients mustering up a range of choices to suit every palate with dishes deriving from South American, Indian sub-continental, English & European Continental cuisine.

Come and indulge yourself by trying our very own selection of world-class grilled foods together with our wide range of wines and beers from around the world that are sourced to compliment the dining experience.

We have gone back to basics on traditional, hearty fare offering English Sunday Roasts from a choice of roast chicken, slow-roasted lamb or roast sirloin all served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and fresh, seasonal vegetables. Or why not try one of our delicious platters with a range of finger foods originating from various parts of the world: perfect to nibble on with friends and family. The Thomas Becket Reservations

At The Thomas A Becket we offer bespoke corporate event hiring and booking. Our experienced events team can ensure that a package is tailor-made to your suit your every need and we specialise in everything from corporate events, product launches, screenings and live shows to extravagant party celebrations.

To discuss your requirements please contact kristy@thomasabecket.com

Our VIP area will exceed your expectations of levels of service with dedicated staff catering for your every need on the night. Our wine selection will be more than enough to satisfy even the most discerning taste buds and our exquisite menu offers a further dimension to your special occasion.

PRESS

• London Society Journal

  
  http://www.londonsocietyjournal.org.uk/461/tab.php

• Bar Magazine

  
  http://emag.barmagazine.co.uk

HISTORY

• "And forth we riden a little more than pas Unto the watering of St Thomas And there our hoste began his hors' arest"
  (Extract from The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th Century)
  Chaucer refers to pilgrims to Becket's shrine in Canterbury stopping off at St Thomas a Watering for a rest. This refers to the crossing of a stream near where the pub stands.
• In the early 1970s, David Bowie rehearsed on the 2nd floor with the prototype 'Spiders From Mars'
• "I lost loads of sweat upstairs," says Southwark-born Sir Henry Cooper. "I trained here for fourteen years from 1954 six days a week."
  (Quotes from London SE1 Community Website on the unveiling of his blue plaque in September 2008)
• Dave Prowse (the original Darth Vader) met Muhammed Ali at the Becket.
• In 1888, a suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders was arrested after 'leaving a shiny black bag at the Thomas a Becket public house' containing 'a very sharp dagger, a clasp knife, two pairs of very long and vary curious looking scissors, and two preservers'.
• For a long time the pub packed a punch on the Old Kent Road and was the spiritual home of British boxing, playing host to a catalogue of greats from the professional world. Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Sugar Ray Leonard all sparred above the jars, in the upstairs gymnasium and ring, at some point in their career.

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