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The Legal Eagle, Dublin, Co. Dublin

The Legal Eagle

4.8
4.8
491 Reviews
€30 and under
Irish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
When we took over The Legal Eagle, we inherited some of the glorious features, and the building really spoke to us of old-fashioned pub-grub. We looked to the old traditions of pickles, roasts, meaty joints & braises and knew we should honour our traditional lexicon of producers where possible and also allow our guests to enjoy a lighter style of dining.

We make our own crisps, croqueta, our own Scotch eggs (they're really delish), and supporting our burgeoning salumi and farmhouse cheese industry with platters of cold cuts. We are smoking our own spuds and have a local vegetable grower growing to our needs !

We are crazy about beer, whiskey and gin but wine is where we started and it remains a driving force for us. We have a stellar cocktail and wine list written with love and care

We have an ever so slightly more formal dining room upstairs, which is also great for events, weddings, private parties and get-togethers and hugely popular with industry folk. Can't wait to see all!

Additional information

  • Location
    1/2 Chancery Place, Dublin, Co. Dublin D07 HP40
  • Phone number
    (01) 555 2971
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rowen Babe

Menu

Snack

  • Firehouse Sourdough, Newgrange rapeseed oil, Burren balsamic peat vinegar. V€4.00

    • Cashew labneh,heritage carrots, dukkah, Newgrange Gold rapeseed oil, sourdough., homemade flatbread. (V)€13.00

      • Chilli, lemon & coriander house marinated Gordal olives. V€5.00

        • Pigs on the Green ham & manchego cheese croquetas, romesco, parmesan.€8.00

          • Homemade crisps with smoked Achill sea salt and Burren peat vinegar. V€6.00

            • Shines tin of Irish sardines, Firehouse sourdough.€12.00

              • Ispini Charcuterie board - Bresola, Coppa, Chorizo, Fennel Salami, cornichons & sourdough.€22.00

                Small Plates

                • Flynn's heirloom tomato, burrata, pickled garlic scapes, sherry vinegar, toasted pumpkin seeds.€15.00

                  • Grilled asparagus, beetroot hummus, sunflower seed pesto. V€15.00

                    • Tuna Tataki, spring onion & avocado salsa, ponzu, sesame, sriracha mayo.€17.00

                      • Grilled gambas, Nahm Jim dipping sauce, toasted rice, coriander.

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                        Larger Plates

                        • Stuffed slow roast Hokkaido squash, pecan, brown rice, cranberry, crispy kale. (V)€26.00

                          • Pigs on the Green pork chop, confit garlic mash, charred hispi cabbage, mustard sauce.€29.00

                            • Half chicken, asparagus, peas, tarragon, sweet corn puree.€28.00

                              • Cod, curried cauliflower, mussels, coconut sauce.€30.00

                                • JJ Youngs dry-aged Rib-eye Angus steak, triple cooked chips, watercress, peppercorn sauce.€42.00

                                  Desserts

                                  • Salted caramel tart€9.00

                                    • Baileys & coffee panna cotta.€9.00

                                      • Warm Christmas pudding, brandy crema. (V)€9.00

                                        • This month’s Irish cheeses with all the bits.€16.00

                                          Sides

                                          • Triple cooked chips.€6.00

                                            • Confit garlic mash.€6.00

                                              • Hispi cabbage, smoked garlic butter.€6.00

                                                • Watermelon salad - black olive, feta, smoked salt, mint, basil, smoked olive oil dressing.€9.00

                                                  Last updated: November 28, 2024

                                                  What 491 people are saying

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                  4.8
                                                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.7Food
                                                  • 4.8Service
                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • Dublin 1

                                                    Best Overall

                                                  • Dublin 1

                                                    Best Service

                                                  • Dublin 1

                                                    Best Ambiance

                                                  • Dublin 1

                                                    Best Value

                                                  • Dublin 1

                                                    Good for business meals

                                                  • Dublin 1

                                                    Neighborhood gem

                                                  • Dublin 1

                                                    Great for fine wines

                                                  • Dublin 1

                                                    Romantic

                                                  • Dublin 1

                                                    Vegetarian-friendly

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  The Legal Eagle delights with a cozy atmosphere and "amazing roast dinners." Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff" and "delicious food," including standout Yorkshire puddings and cheese boards. Despite some mixed reviews on certain dishes, the venue offers a uniquely Irish menu with a "welcoming, non-touristy vibe."
                                                  491 Reviews

                                                  1. Julia

                                                    Oxford

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Wonderful Sunday roasts in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Excellent service. Portions were large with perfectly cooked meat, lots of vegetables and authentic Yorkshire puddings. The soap in the bathroom is worth a look too!

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                                                  2. JeffB

                                                    Dublin

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Amazing food and thanks Stephen for the great hospitality.

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                                                  3. Isabel

                                                    Dublin

                                                    9 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    9 reviews

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                    The food and the staff at the Legal Eagle are brilliant. We felt very welcome from the start and the food was delicious and a little different. The seating area wasn't great however, we were put by a back door in a long space that felt like a corridor. It was away from the bar and the buzz of the place, the chairs and table felt like a canteen not the luxurious environment that the food reflects. It was a Saturday night and I hope the place is a lot busier during the week when the courts sit. It just felt a little shabby which is a shame as the food, wine and service from all staff was top notch.

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                                                  4. Duncan

                                                    London

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Overall a lovely pub, great service, and amazing food at reasonable prices. The venison pie is a must have.

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                                                  5. Caroline

                                                    Dublin

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    3.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 1
                                                    3. Service 2
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    We ordered the pork belly and it was tough. The roast potatoes and carrots were rock hard. Our server was rude.

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                                                  6. Kathleen

                                                    Philadelphia

                                                    24 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    24 reviews

                                                    Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 3
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Went for te Sunday Roast and the sirloin was delicious. Service was excellent but disappointed in the toughness of the potatoes. I had to cut into them with steak knife. Root vegetables were undercooked and The Yorkshire pudding was burned on top . I had high expectations but was disappointed.

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                                                  7. Anna

                                                    Inverness

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on February 23, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Best roast dinner we’ve ever had! Food was delicious, wine was great and the cheese board with honeycomb was perfect. A 12/10 experience!

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                                                  8. Vikki

                                                    Dublin

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Food was great, staff very friendly and helpful. The pub was great very cozy and welcoming. Overall great experience, highly recommend

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                                                  9. Cara

                                                    Dublin

                                                    8 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    8 reviews

                                                    Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Excellent afternoon, the staff are super. Food was delicious. Highly recommend

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                                                  10. Martin

                                                    London

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined on February 16, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The best Sunday roast we have ever had, the service was outstanding . Friendly and helpful staff. We will definitely return

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                                                  The Legal Eagle is rated 4.8 stars by 491 OpenTable diners.

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                                                  2 people
                                                  7:00 PM
                                                  Booked 7 times today
                                                  Google Map for The Legal Eagle

                                                  1/2 Chancery Place, Dublin, Co. Dublin D07 HP40

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Phone number
                                                    (01) 555 2971
                                                  • Price
                                                    €30 and under
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    Irish, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Casual Dress
                                                  • Parking details
                                                    None
                                                  • Payment options
                                                    Mastercard, Visa
                                                  • Executive chef
                                                    Rowen Babe
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