Clerkenwell · Islington
The Eagle
Where the modern gastropub was born
- Address159 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3AL
- Phone020 7837 1353
- Websitetheeaglefarringdon.co.uk
- OwnershipIndependent pub
About The Eagle
Opened in 1991, it's often pointed to as the origin of the gastropub concept as it's known today.
Sitting on the border between Islington and Clerkenwell, The Eagle opened in 1991 and is usually cited as the birthplace of the modern gastropub: serious cooking served in a pub with no tablecloths or ceremony. The Mediterranean-inspired menu changes often and is ordered at the bar, just like any traditional pub.
On tap
Beer on tap and a wine-by-the-glass list built to go with the food.
Food
Mediterranean cooking chalked up on a blackboard, different every day depending on the market.
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