The Dovetail Bar, Clerkenwell  rated4 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Clerkenwell

address:

9 Jerusalem Passage, EC1V 4JP

phone:

0871 258 7475*
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nearest stations:

Farringdon Railway stationLondon Underground station
(310m) - zone 1

Barbican Railway stationLondon Underground station
(520m) - zone 1

Chancery Lane London Underground station
(720m) - zone 1

City Thameslink Railway station
(760m)

Angel London Underground station
(1Km) - zone 1

how to find it:

Farringdon: turn left out of the station and next left into Turnmill Street. Walk up Turnmill Street until you get to Clerkenwell Road. Cross Clerkenwell Road and turn right, walk for a while past the petrol station and turn into St. John's Square. You should see Jerusalem Passage (the little alleyway) just across the square and The Dovetail is a short way along the alley. Barbican: turn left out of the station and walk up to Clerkenwell Road. Cross Clerkenwell Road at the lights and turn left, walk along the road, past the next set of traffic lights at the Junction with St. John Street. Carry on a little further and turn right into St. John's Square.

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nearby attraction(s):

Host Gallery (580m)

Sadler's Wells Theatre (710m)

Museum of London (790m)

picture of Dovetail Bar
This place specialises in things Belgian, mainly beer, moules etc, but also more esoteric Continental stuff such as Genevers and the like. While typical English pub fare (burgers and lagers) are available, the more curious pub explorer will revel in the huge range of Belgian beers found on the pumps and in the menu - there will almost certainly be something for everyone. The place does a pretty good impression of being Antwerp rather than London and is a refreshing change from the identikit bars and gastropubs in the area. The food and service are decent and priced for the area - i.e. not cheap, but not too expensive either. And, as it's continental, they take your drink orders at your table (when it's not too busy). It gets pretty popular towards the end of the week with people who work in the area, and they often spill out onto the pavement. Nevertheless, well worth seeking out if you want something different and don't want to cross the channel to get it.

reviewed:
11/11/2008
reviewed by pubdog

Eating at The Dovetail Bar ... we last ate here on 1/4/2008

It's Belgian of course, so moules-frites, but some other dishes with a distinctive and original touch, too. It's good and not expensive.
food rating 2 - quality
price rating 2 - price

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

good beer served - click for explanationextensive menu of belgian beers
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationtables outside on pavement
separate restaurant - click for explanationpub grub
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