Doggett's Coat & Badge
Big Big Love in the City
The venue that we have chosen for our Big Big Love in The City events, like The Royal Hotel,
is full of history and the story behind the Doggett’s Coat and Badge is a fascinating one!
The name pays tribute to Thomas Doggett, the organiser of the London Bridge to Chelsea
rowing race (Oxford-Cambridge) along the Thames.
The pub sits along the course of the race on South Bank, and is so named it after its founder.
It is said to be the oldest continuous sporting event in the UK.
First held in 1715, it takes place in July each year and runs over four miles and seven furlongs.
The winner of the boat race would be awarded a waterman’s coat and badge, hence the name ‘Doggett’s Coat and Badge’.
When Doggett died in 1721, he left instructions in his will for the race to be carried on by
The Fishmongers’ Company, and it still is today.
Our events are always held on the lovely Terrace Bar (on the 3rd floor).
The terrace bar overlooks the wonderful skyline in England's wonderful Capital City where
you can enjoy the views across the Thames to St Paul’s, the Old Bailey, Somerset House
and much of Central London, so come and join us at such a beautiful venue.
Event Tickets
We currently don't have any events booked for our London events -
But we are already selling tickets for our BIG BIG LOVE WEEKENDER 6
At The Royal Hotel, Clacton on Sea - 11th & 12th July 2025
A charity 'donation' of £15 for day tickets
or £25 per Weekend pass (for both days) will be required!
The Doggett is also an award winning pub with an amazing selection of
Food and Drinks inc an array of cask ales.
So why not book lunch or dinner at the venue before or during the event.
The menu can be found here -
Travel Directions
The nearest Overground and Underground station to the Doggett is Blackfriars station.
Blackfriars is very well served by Thameslink Railway which is a 24-hour main-line route
which runs from Bedford, Luton, St Albans, Peterborough, Cambridge, Sutton,
Orpington, Sevenoaks, Rainham, Horsham, Brighton, East Grinstead & Littlehampton.
Blackfriars is also on the Circle and District Lines
Doggett's Coat & Badge,
1 Blackfriars Bridge
London SE1 9UD
