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Dovetail Bar - Leicester SquareB?
1st Floor, Empire Casino, 5-6 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7NA
· Cocktail bar
· The West End
Stylish rooftop cocktail bar with thoughtful, creative classics, great balcony views, and standout service late into the night—though casino entry vibes and occasional security issues are drawbacks.
Our take
⚠️ Review concerns: This assessment reflects moderate uncertainty due to questionable review patterns. See details in Authenticity Assessment. Dovetail Bar delivers strong cocktail bar performance through exceptional service attentiveness and impressive bartender knowledge, paired with distinctive rooftop views over Leicester Square.
One caveat: Entrance through casino can feel seedy to some guests
Standout dishes
- Old Fashioned (house variation)
- Bramble (with port and lemon sorbet)
- Bloody Mary
What people love
- Feeling personally looked after by named bartenders
- Balanced classics with playful twists
- Rooftop terrace for people-watching
Opening Hours
Sunday17:00–04:00
Monday17:00–02:00
Tuesday17:00–02:00
Wednesday17:00–02:00
Thursday17:00–04:00
Friday17:00–04:00
Saturday14:30–04:00
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