The Black Eel

Pub · Pub & bistroDalston

No dishes marked gluten free

33 dishesmenu read 10 Novtheblackeel.uk

Always confirm with staff

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Sunday menu

Starters

  • Fries with Garlic Mayo£7

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • Pea & Mozzarella Croquettes£7.50

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Marinated Heritage Tomatoes£8.50

    Goats curd, oregano & onion

    Likely dairy

  • Scallop & Smoked Bacon Bun£14.50

    Salsa verde, lemon

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Peri Peri Chicken Wings£10

    Ranch dressing

  • Beer Battered Cod£14

    Tartar sauce, iceberg

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • Cheeseburger£13

    Bone marrow mayo, onion slaw

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Celeriac Pie£15

    Camembert, potatoes & parsley liquor

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Roasts

  • Veggie Roast, Nut Crumb£17

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely nuts

  • Chicken Shnitzel Roast£21

    Garlic butter

    Likely dairy

  • Roast Pork Belly£22
  • Roast Beef Topside£23

Sides

  • Potato Dauphinoise£5

    Vegetarian

Dessert

  • Pistachio Ice Cream£4.50

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Main menu

Buns

  • Cheeseburger£15

    With bone marrow mayo, herb slaw, grilled onions

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Smoked Bacon Cheeseburger£15.50

    With pickled chilli, blue cheese mayo

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Crispy Mushroom Bun£14

    With tarragon mayo, dill slaw, feta

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Breaded Hake Bun£15.50

    With pickled red onion, dill mayo, American cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Larger Plates

  • Lemon & Smoked Paprika Marinated Chicken£48

    Whole, half or quarter. All served with fries, green salad & aioli

    Likely egg

  • Roast Pumpkin£13

    With goats curd, hazelnut & caper butter

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Snacks

  • Olives£4.50
  • Flatbread£8

    With nduja butter, chives

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Flatbread£7

    With hummus

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Mushroom Croquettes£7.50

    With lemon crème fraîche

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crispy Pork Belly Bites£7

    With sea salt, lime

Sides

  • Fries£5

    Herb salt & garlic mayo

    Likely egg

  • Fries£6.50

    With pickles

  • Bitter Leaf Salad£5

    With salad cream & parmesan

    Likely dairy

Dips

  • Burnt Chilli Sauce£1
  • Salsa Verde£1
  • Garlic Mayo£1

    Likely egg

  • Blue Cheese Mayo£1

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Vegan Mayo£1

    Vegan

The menu’s own key: V = vegetarian (as printed in brackets after dish names). No other dietary labels are printed.

What the menu saysPlease let us know if you have any allergies (Riley's, @rileyslondon). Christmas menus: please speak to a member of staff regarding allergies.
  • Please let us know if you have any allergies (Riley's, @rileyslondon). Christmas menus: please speak to a member of staff regarding allergies.

Seasonal menu

A one-off menu for an occasion. It may not be on offer now.

Christmas menu

Pre-orders required for parties of 8 and above
  • Christmas Set Menu£35

    Starters: roast pumpkin, pumpkin soup, sourdough bread (VE); roast pork belly, anchovy dressing, crispy capers, oregano; smoked salmon…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Christmas party menu

Pre-order only for parties of 10 and above
  • Christmas Party Menu£22.50

    Flatbread, hummus, pickles (ve); fries, mayo & pickles (v); mushroom croquettes (v); cold smoked salmon blini & crème fraîche; brie…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

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Facts

FactDetail
Address41 Kingsland High Street, Dalston, E8 2JS
AreaHackney
KindPub · Pub & bistro
Websitetheblackeel.uk
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from theblackeel.uk
Hours
  • Monday4pm–11pm
  • Tuesday4pm–11pm
  • Wednesday4pm–11pm
  • Thursday12pm–midnight
  • Friday12pm–midnight
  • Saturday12pm–midnight
  • Sunday12pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about The Black Eel

Does The Black Eel have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Black Eel coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Please let us know if you have any allergies (Riley's, @rileyslondon).”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is The Black Eel open?

Monday: 4pm–11pm. Tuesday: 4pm–11pm. Wednesday: 4pm–11pm. Thursday: 12pm–midnight. Friday: 12pm–midnight. Saturday: 12pm–midnight. Sunday: 12pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book The Black Eel online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.theblackeel.uk/table-bookings

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