The Legal Eagle

Name: The Legal Eagle
Address: 1/2 Chancery Place, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland, Republic of, D07 HP40
Telephone: (01) 555 2971
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

491 Reviews

€30 and under

Irish

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood 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!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(01) 555 2971
Website
http://thelegaleagle.ie/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Rowen Babe
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful private dining room on our first floor, with views of the iconic Four Courts and capacity for up to 35 guests. Weddings, birthdays and private corporate events have all been held here. Call us for more information

Location
1/2 Chancery Place, Dublin, Co. Dublin D07 HP40
Area
North City Centre
Cross Street
Inns Quay
Parking details
None
Public transit
Four Courts Dublin 7
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Wine

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.
16

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

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
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dublin 1
Best Overall
Dublin 1
Best Service
Dublin 1
Best Ambience
Dublin 1
Best Value
Dublin 1
Good for business meals
Dublin 1
Neighbourhood 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 in Dublin is celebrated for its "sensational Sunday roast," described as the "best outside of a homecooked one." Guests enjoy the "exceptional service" and "cozy atmosphere," with a varied wine list and standout dishes like pork belly and Yorkshire pudding. A "must visit" for a delightful dining experience.

491 Reviews

J
Julia
Oxford5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
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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JeffB
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
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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Isabel
Dublin9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
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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Duncan
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
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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Caroline
Dublin2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 23 February 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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Kathleen
Philadelphia24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 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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Anna
Inverness1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 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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Vikki
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 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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Cara
Dublin8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 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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Martin
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 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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FAQs

The Legal Eagle does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Cross Street
Inns Quay
Area
North City Centre
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
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
Irish, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Four Courts Dublin 7
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rowen Babe
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Wine

Website
http://thelegaleagle.ie/
Phone number
(01) 555 2971
Private party facilities
We have a beautiful private dining room on our first floor, with views of the iconic Four Courts and capacity for up to 35 guests. Weddings, birthdays and private corporate events have all been held here. Call us for more information

The Legal Eagle

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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.

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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