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The Legal Eagle, Dublin, Co. Dublin

The Legal Eagle

4.8
4.8
462 Reviews
€30 and under
Irish

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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

What 462 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dublin 1

    Best Overall

  • Dublin 1

    Best Food

  • Dublin 1

    Best Service

  • Dublin 1

    Best Ambience

  • Dublin 1

    Best Value

  • Dublin 1

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Dublin 1

    Great for fine wines

  • Dublin 1

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Legal Eagle offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "sensational Sunday roast." Guests rave about the "amazing food," especially the roast options, which are often hailed as "the best in Dublin." The cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff make it a must-visit spot for locals and tourists alike.

462 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it! There were beautiful festive decorations, the staff were so kind to us, and even helped us sort out a luggage pick up situation. The fact that they were able to accommodate an early reservation arrival was really helpful and so appreciated! The music was also a lovely mix of Christmas, 90s, and Hozier, of course! Definitely will visit again on my next trip!

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  2. Rachel

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence service, lovely place, very good food. The warmth and attentiveness of the service makes it a truly special place.

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  3. David

    Dublin

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully decorated for Christmas, cosy and elegant 🎄

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Gemma

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing roast dinner with great service and a lovely atmosphere ⭐️

    1 person found this helpful

  5. grainne

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most amazing atmosphere the nicest of staff and the best roast in Dublin

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Tony

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice staff, food a bit hit and miss this time. Need to up the game for the price point.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Anya

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious Sunday Roast and a beautiful, ambient setting. This unassuming restaurant offers excellent service, a fantastic drinks selection and delicious food. Highly recommend for a relaxing evening meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Stephanie

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely my favorite place to be in Dublin. The food, the staff and the ambience are perfect!

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  9. Karen

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks, very nice atmosphere and we sat for a long time enjoying ourselves.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Michael

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great little restaurant with a good atmosphere, friendly service and a great Sunday dinner! Not on the cheap side of things for sure but the quality of the experience made it worth the price. Thanks to all of the staff!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Legal Eagle does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

The Legal Eagle is rated 4.8 stars by 462 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
7:00 pm

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Legal Eagle

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
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rowen Babe
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Wine
  • 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
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