The Dovetail, London

Pub Club

The Dovetail

A Belgian beer bar tucked into a Clerkenwell passage

The Dovetail has been serving Belgian beers in Jerusalem Passage since 1998, with 101 beers on its permanent menu, including 14 draught options. The kitchen covers mussels, Belgian classics, sharing platters and waffles, alongside vegan alternatives.

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4.6 · 176 reviews

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9-10 Jerusalem Passage, London EC1V 4JP, UK

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The bar

A deep Belgian beer list, served with care

Choose from Trappist, fruit, dark, blonde, wit and Lambic beers, alongside seasonal specials, rare Lambics and alcohol-free Belgian options. Tasters are available if you are deciding, and beers are served in the correct glassware wherever possible. French wine, spirits and soft drinks round out the drinks list.

The kitchen

Mussels, carbonade and waffles

Shetland mussels are sourced daily and served in several sauces, including the traditional marinière. The menu also includes beef carbonade, sausage and stoemp, vegan alternatives and sharing platters. Belgian waffles finish things off, with 18 variations to choose from.

Come for

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    101 Belgian beers, including 14 draught options, rare Lambics, seasonal specials and alcohol-free choices

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    Daily-sourced Shetland mussels arrive in traditional marinière and other sauces, alongside Belgian classics

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    Belgian waffles come in 18 variations, with vegan dishes and sharing platters available too

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    Comfortable cloisters, jazz café playlists and a famous Belgians gallery fill this Clerkenwell passage bar

Visit

The Dovetail

Food pre-booking is strongly recommended. Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday 4–10pm; Wednesday and Thursday 4–11pm; Friday and Saturday noon–11pm; Sunday closed.

Today · Closed

Monday
4:00–10pm
Tuesday
4:00–10pm
Wednesday
4:00–11pm
Thursday
4:00–11pm
Friday
12:00–11pm
Saturday
12:00–11pm
Sunday
Closed

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