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The Legal Eagle, Dublin, Co. Dublin
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The Legal Eagle

4.7 (502)
€30 and under
Irish
1/2 Chancery Place, Dublin, Co. Dublin D07 HP40

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2 people
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8:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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!

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

Menu

The Legal Eagle's menu was last updated on 3/26/2025.

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

            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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                    • Charred cucmber salad, sesame, chive oil, Irish tofu cream, spring onion. (V)€13.00

                      Larger Plates

                      • Roasted aubergine, charred courgette, creamy polenta, salsa verde, crispy shallot. (V)€24.00

                        • Spring lamb pie, buttery mash, green peas & mint.€26.00

                          • Pork rib-eye, apple ketchup, spinach, wild garlic butter, hash brown, aged parmesan.€24.00

                            • Cod, tomato & nduja butter beans, fried capers, chard.€28.00

                              • JJ Youngs dry-aged sirloin Angus steak, chips, watercress, peppercorn sauce.€38.00

                                Desserts

                                • Chocolate tart, whipped coffee mascarpone.€10.00

                                  • Sticky toffee pudding, miso caramel, honeycomb.€10.00

                                    • Rice pudding, ginger snap.€10.00

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

                                        Sides

                                        • Chips€6.00

                                          • Buttery mash.€6.00

                                            • Garden peas, shallots, wild garlic.€6.00

                                              Last updated: March 26, 2025

                                              What 502 people are saying

                                              The Legal Eagle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                              4.7
                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                              • 4.6Food
                                              • 4.9Service
                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                              • 4.5Value

                                              Noise • Moderate

                                              Loved For

                                              • Dublin 7

                                                Best Overall

                                              • Dublin 7

                                                Best Service

                                              • Dublin 7

                                                Best Ambiance

                                              • Dublin 7

                                                Best Value

                                              • Dublin 7

                                                Good for business meals

                                              • Dublin 7

                                                Kid-friendly

                                              • Dublin 7

                                                Innovative

                                              • Dublin 7

                                                Neighborhood gem

                                              • Dublin 7

                                                Great for fine wines

                                              • Dublin 7

                                                Romantic

                                              Review summary

                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                              The Legal Eagle shines with "amazing food" and "outstanding service," offering a cozy atmosphere perfect for Sunday roasts. Diners appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, and the "delicious and a little different" dishes. While some experienced minor issues, the overall dining experience is highly recommended and memorable.
                                              502 Reviews

                                              1. Lisa

                                                New York City4 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                This was one of the best meals we had in Dublin. The Sunday roast was fantastic. I loved the chicken and my partner loved the beef. One waiter was serving the entire part of the dining area we were in. He made us feel welcome from the get-go and was so pleasant throughout. Go here!!!!

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                                              2. James VIP

                                                New York City20 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on May 17, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Great experience. Waitress was amazing. Food was superb. Drinks were great. A must go

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                                              3. Larissa

                                                Dublin1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on May 11, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Amazing experience and food was outstanding 😋😋😋 i would definitely recommend it. Everything was fantastic from beginning to end. Would come back over and over again.

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                                              4. Dearbhla

                                                Dublin1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on May 4, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Starter, two mains, two sides, 2 drinks and a coffee, was really good value and amazing service! Will go back again!

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                                              5. stephanie

                                                Toronto2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on April 20, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                The best! Food and drinks were amazing ! Will be back on my next vacation

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                                              6. Francesca

                                                Dublin1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on April 20, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Incredible service for Easter roast today, even though it was busy. Our server was so helpful about our allergens too. We couldn’t make it home for Easter so was wonderful to have such a lovely experience here

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                                              7. Bronwyn

                                                Dublin5 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                Dined on April 13, 2025

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                Loved everything from service to food to drinks. A really lovely day and meal. Thank you

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                                              8. Orla

                                                Dublin1 review

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on April 12, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Fantastic customer service. We really enjoyed our food. It was served in good time, it was fresh, appropriate portion size and good price point all things considered.

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                                              9. Denise

                                                London3 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                Sunday roast was delicious but food was on the cold side. Excellent service and staff friendly. Would recommend.

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                                              10. Julie VIP

                                                Dublin4 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                Dined on March 30, 2025

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                wen here for mothers day, and the Sunday roast was amazing best yet

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                                              FAQs

                                              The Legal Eagle does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

                                              The Legal Eagle is rated 4.7 stars by 502 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                              2. Ireland, Republic of
                                              3. Dublin
                                              4. Dublin 7
                                              5. Smithfield

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                                              Google Map for The Legal Eagle

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

                                              Additional information

                                              • Cross street
                                                Inns Quay
                                              • Neighborhood
                                                Smithfield
                                              • 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
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