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The Eagleone star

159 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3AL

£31.00 Gastropub Clerkenwell, Barbican
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Much lauded as the prototype for the British gastropub, The Eagle has been pairing pints with plates of well-executed Spanish & Mediterranean fare since 1991, & its iconic status is still assured. The ‘no bookings’ policy means a scrum in the artfully scruffy dining room, where hopefuls can observe the frantic goings-on in the open kitchen. The daily menu may be scrawled above the bar, but expect plenty of Med/Moorish panache in the shape of Barnsley chop with caponata, char-grilled gilthead bream or spicy veal tagine with apricots & preserved lemon. The ‘bife ana’ steak sandwich is an all-time hit & there’s a cluster of tapas plates if you fancy a nibble. Spread your wings with a pint of Eagle IPA or quaff one of the snappy wines from the short list. ‘A regular pleasure.’

Overall Diner Rating

5.8
Food & Drink
6.5
Service
4.5
Atmosphere
6.0
Value
5.8

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  1. Catherine S.
    Reviews: 1

    Catherine S. ( 40s, Female, United Kingdom )

    25 November 2011

    The place is a disgrace. Having eaten there today for lunch I feel obliged to somehow communicate to the rest of London NOT to go there as we were so disappointed.
    The food took 30 mins to arrive after waiting ten mins at the bar to be served. The owner/manager (?) just sat around watching the craziness as the bar filled up. He was filthy, greasy hair which he kept scratching and quite frankly put me off my food. Once the food was served (skate and soup which was ok) we left hurriedly never to return. The food was average and nothing to write home about. I wish we had opted for some of the street food just up the food in Exmouth market.

    • Overall: 2
    • Food & Drink: 3
    • Service: 1
    • Atmosphere: 4
    • Value: 3
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  2. Paul E.

    Paul E. ( 30s, Male, London )

    August 2010

    Following very positive experiences at both sister restaurants ‘Anchor & Hope’ and ‘Queen Street’ I was pretty excited by the prospect of ‘The Eagle’. The schlep from Covent Garden for lunch mid week was a mild deterrent but worth the £9 cab fare…surely? True, the food was good simple cooking. The makeshift tapas starter of serano ham and smoked salmon were both fresh and tasty. The main course of Barnsley chop with caponata went down pretty easily and was well cooked. My friends sausages looked so good he didn't offer me any and the gilt-head bream was well charred and tasty as hell. The issue here was not the food but the service. I've nothing against a “no booking” policy but a rather nervous manager more than confused my simple intellect as he sought to pair couples and small groups together on tables, incessantly moving chairs in preparation for people who never turned up. He was followed by a waitress who was the linchpin of interaction with the clientèle but who could only muster enough enthusiasm to ‘slap’ down food on the old oak table in the corner, avoiding eye contact and any notion of a smile. The guy at the bar who took our orders was so rude it left me pondering why he was working there at all. Shame really as the chef clearly ran an effective kitchen that produced modern English fare that focused on taste rather than detail.

    • Overall: 5
    • Food & Drink: 7
    • Service: 2
    • Atmosphere: 5
    • Value: 5
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Essential Details for The Eagle

  • Address: 159 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3AL
  • Telephone: 020 7837 1353
  • Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 12N-11pm (Sun -5pm)
  • Restaurant Facilities: Alfresco dining area

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  1. Catherine S.
    Reviews: 1

    Catherine S. ( 40s, Female, United Kingdom )

    25 November 2011

    The place is a disgrace. Having eaten there today for lunch I feel obliged to somehow communicate to the rest of London NOT to go there as we were so disappointed.
    The food took 30 mins to arrive after waiting ten mins at the bar to be served. The owner/manager (?) just sat around watching the craziness as the bar filled up. He was filthy, greasy… More

    • Overall: 2
    • Food & Drink: 3
    • Service: 1
    • Atmosphere: 4
    • Value: 3
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  2. Paul E.

    Paul E. ( 30s, Male, London )

    August 2010

    Following very positive experiences at both sister restaurants ‘Anchor & Hope’ and ‘Queen Street’ I was pretty excited by the prospect of ‘The Eagle’. The schlep from Covent Garden for lunch mid week was a mild deterrent but worth the £9 cab fare…surely? True, the food was good simple cooking. The makeshift tapas starter of serano ham and smoked… More

    • Overall: 5
    • Food & Drink: 7
    • Service: 2
    • Atmosphere: 5
    • Value: 5
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