Dalston Jazz Bar is a seafood restaurant and live music venue at 4 Bradbury Street, a short walk from Dalston Kingsland station. Dinner unfolds around performances from the house musicians, giving the compact room the energy of a neighbourhood jazz club as well as a restaurant. The atmosphere is informal, lively and designed for guests who want food and music to be part of the same evening.
The seafood led menu changes according to what is fresh and available. Tiger prawns, oysters, smoked salmon and prawn tartare can appear alongside mussels cooked with white wine and herbs. Plates are commonly served with bread, chips and vegetables, making the meal generous and easy to share across a table.
Larger choices include smoked haddock with butternut squash sauce, fish stew and a changing fish of the day. The seafood special brings several shellfish and fish preparations together, while a larger shoal selection is intended for groups. Desserts are baked according to the day's selection, so the final course may vary from one visit to the next.
Food is offered through an unusual pay what you think it is worth format, with a minimum contribution supporting the musicians and service. The bar serves cocktails, beer, cider, wine and soft drinks throughout the evening. On Friday and Saturday nights the tables are cleared after dinner and the room shifts towards dancing, extending the venue's character well beyond a conventional seafood meal.
Address: 4 Bradbury Street, Dalston, London N16 8JN, United Kingdom
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