Location
Taste
8.5
Value
8.0
Discovery
6.5
Authenticity
8.0
Local confidence
7.5
Tab X Tab is an independent Natural wine bar room in Dalston that still reads as a find — not on the tourist circuit, and the kind of place a local would send you.
Why we recommend
Kingsland Road wine bar with a short, changing food menu and an excellent natural wine selection — relaxed Dalston alternative to central London wine bars.
Standout orders
French toast, avocado toast, and creamy mushroom and scrambled eggs
Atmosphere & service
They also frequently mention the excellent coffee and the warm, welcoming atmosphere
Atmosphere & service
Guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful, and professional staff
What to order
Seasonal small plates
Our pickAsk what landed today — the kitchen rotates this based on what's best in season.
Natural wine flights
Our pickKingsland Road wine bar with a short, changing food menu and an excellent natural wine selection — relaxed Dalston alternative to central London wine bars.
Charcuterie
Our pickA curator staple at Tab X Tab — the dish we'd send a first-timer toward.
The French toast
From reviewsShows up in review after review — worth ordering if you have room.
Good for
Practical notes
Walk-ins often OK at bar. Menu rotates.
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