A guide to the best (and mostly free) places to channel some of the city’s greatest writers and celebrate their works.

The George Inn

Located: 77 Borough High Street
For fans of: Charles Dickens, Shakespeare

The George Inn dates back to the late 16th century, and it stands as the last remaining original coaching inn in London. A placard in the courtyard (which offers ample seating) counts both Shakespeare and Charles Dickens among those who "knew the hospitality of the inn," and the spot even has a mention in Dickens' Little Dorrit. The 300-year-old building is pretty stunning, with two floors of interlocking, oak-beamed dining rooms, latticed windows, open fireplaces, and long galleries.

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