The Black Eel

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Description

Welcome to The Black Eel - Dalston’s new local with a big personality and even bigger energy.

We’ve taken a true East End legend and given it a fresh spin: ice-cold pints, bold Mediterranean-inspired plates from Riley’s kitchen, a massive hidden beer garden, and plenty of ways to play. Think darts, shuffleboard, karaoke, pétanque, and a private party room when you really want to go all out.

Whether you’re here for a birthday, a big night out, or just a pint in the sunshine, The Black Eel is all about good beer, good food, and good times — right in the heart of the neighbourhood

Offers
Offer Availability
25% off bottles of wine every Thursday
2 for £14 cocktails every Friday
Monday Deal- Burger, Spud + a Pint for £15

Info
  • Happily Affordable ££
  • Taking Bookings
  • Disabled Toilets

Hours
Day Open Close Notes
Monday 16:00 23:00
Tuesday 16:00 23:00
Wednesday 16:00 23:00
Thursday 12:00 23:00
Friday 12:00 0:00
Saturday 12:00 0:00
Sunday 12:00 22:00

Special opening hours

Day Open Close Notes
Wednesday 31st December 2025 12:00 22:00
Thursday 1st January 2026 12:00 22:00

Location

Address

The Black Eel, 41, Kingsland High Street, E8 2JS

Area

Dalston

Nearest Station

Dalston Junction (Rail)

The Black Eel

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  • Cuisine

    This venue serves Mediterranean food.

  • A word from the chef:

    Riley’s is the latest project from chef Billy Fisher- an ingredient-led, Mediterranean-inspired kitchen now in residence at The Black Eel. Expect confident, seasonal cooking that hits the spot, with a menu built around bold flavours and comforting plates. Small dishes like fried new potatoes with mayo, grilled courgette with feta and chilli, or marinated tomatoes with goats curd lead into mains like pork ribs with hot honey, braised chuck with flatbread and oregano, or a proper cheeseburger with mustard onions. Desserts include a rich chocolate torte, Basque cheesecake with toffee sauce, and a winter Eton Mess. Sundays bring roasts to the table-roast pork belly, beef sirloin, or celeriac with hazelnut crumb- served alongside our full à la carte menu. No need to choose between the classics and the rest.

Private Hire
Name Type Capacity
Seated		 Capacity
Standing		 Cost Min spend
Midweek*		 Min spend
Weekend*
The Ballroom Private Room 40 60 - - -

Our crown jewel: a breathtaking Grade II listed ballroom that exudes timeless elegance. Flooded with natural light from its stunning skylights, this space offers a perfect blend of sophistication and comfort with plush sofas and soft seating for up to 40 guests. It’s the ultimate setting for unforgettable gatherings-classic, luxurious, and effortlessly lush

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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