London’s pub food has improved a lot with age and although finding your typical Bangers and Mash at any pub is not a difficult task, you will also find they now offer a much wider range of cosmopolitan cuisine. One that I ate at last Saturday is The Dove that can be found on the East side of London. Not to be confused with The Dove at Hammersmith that is most well known as the smallest bar in London, this pub is much bigger that also doubles as a Belgian Pub. The menu can be overwhelming serving English food, Belgian essentials including Moule and Frites, and a surprisingly great selection of Thai food but is definitely worth the effort.

You will find this gastro pub located nearest to the Bethnal Green tube station but you may have to catch a bus to more easily get there. Unlike most pubs, this once offers a separate dining area that is also smoke free. It also has a sister pub called The Dovetail that can be found closer to the city that I have also heard about good things for this place.

Details: The Dove
Found on: 24-28 Broadway Market, Hackney, E8 4QJ
Contactable on: 020 7836 4751
Highlights: Fantastic variety of food, reasonable prices, huge selection of beer, non-smoking dining area in a pub
Room for improvement:A little out of the way for people from the West and South side of London
The Kua Rating: 7.5 out of 10