'The Dovetail feels and tastes a bit like Brussels... within this civilised setting you'll get extremely tasty burgers, stews, mussles and fries.'

Recommended 2008

'This is beer heaven. You will find friendly staff, a good supply of board games and a welcoming vibe, which is shy the Dove retains a loyal, local following. Top'

Critics Choice 2008

'TOP'

Best Pubs and Bars 2007

'The kind of place everyone wishes they had as their local'

'The Dove is one of the finest pubs in Hackney, nay in London. The roast dinners are legendary'

Best pubs and bars 2004/5

'you know your in capable hands when the guest ale is called Delirium Tremens,'

Best pubs and bars 2005/6

'We love it first for its Belgian Beers. Evenings here are typically warm cost and lit by candles. Staff are professional and charming.'

2003/4

'the dove was made for a winter Sunday'

www.visitlondon.com

'it is a bar? Is it a pub? Is it a restaurant?
Or is it just an excellent little venue serving tasty food with generous portions, a fantastic selection of Belgian Beers, and a top atmosphere to boot'
Adam S. www.londoneats.co.uk 2005

'Take a date here, go there with your mum. Go there by yousrelf. Whatever... just go there because whatever the occaission you are fated to have a brilliant time.'
Adam S. www.londoneats.co.uk 2005

'( belgian beer )... here in the small but perfectly formed Dovetail it doesn't get much better.'

'you will be rewarded by one of the best Belgian boozers in the capital, with dabs of Belgian cooking'

Good beer guide to Belgium and Holland in the UK

'The food is hot, the portions generous, the beer unique and well chilled and the service prompt. It is well worth a visit.'

2003/4

'offers novices an educational journey through 101 Belgian Beers. Its drinks menu is superbly explanatory, its barman happy to draw off samples'

Pubs and bars 2002/3