'Just writing to thank you for hosting the Belgium beer tasting last night. Myself and my partner had a great time and learned a lot about the different styles of beer, many of which were completely new to us, and also learned . A great night, thanks again!'
Aaron April 2009

'I just wanted to send a quick note to say what a fantastic night last night was. Thanks to you and the man from Palm for a really interesting and delicious evening. I think my boyfriend is now contemplating a career in brewing - his chemical engineering degree finally makes sense!'
Natascha April 2009

'This place is probably my favourite bar in london. The decor is beautiful, staff very friendly and efficient, food - bloody great and not massively expensive and as for the beer... stonking! harmony'
fluid foundation Oct 2008

'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

'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

'Just a short note to say thank-you for yesterday's beer tasting evening. It was most enlightening and it goes without saying that the beer was excellent, too. Just when I think that I know a bit about Belgian beer, I realise that there's so much more to discover. Once again, thank you very much.'
Bob Nettles April 09

'Oh my god it was so good. Go there! No, better yet don't go there. More for me...'
Andy 08

'I find the dovetail very atmospheric and authentic, great value for money and the quality to be very good indeed.'
Joe Elliott Oct 08

'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