Bar in London, United Kingdom

The Eagle

125Pearl Points

Food-first pub

About The Eagle

A practical Clerkenwell pick when you want a relaxed pub meal rather than a formal wine-bar evening. The Eagle is strongest for casual catch-ups, early dates, and low-planning dinners; choose Quality Wines or 51 Cave à Manger instead if the by-the-glass list is the main reason for going.

The Eagle is a London venue with a casual dress code and verified opening hours that make it practical for simple plans. The confirmed schedule is Monday to Saturday from 12–11 PM and Sunday from 12–5 PM. Beyond those basics, there are no verified details here for menu style, prices, booking format, seating, outdoor space, or specific services, so the safest way to plan is to check the venue directly before you go.

Choose it when you want a casual London stop rather than a highly specified format. Its confirmed recognition is inclusion in The Good Food Guide 2025 as “GFG Good,” but the available verified data does not support claims about particular dishes, drinks, chefs, or service style.

Choose it for a casual London plan

The decision point is simple: The Eagle is best treated as a casual London option with confirmed opening hours and a Good Food Guide 2025 listing. If your plan depends on a specific menu, dietary accommodation, outdoor table, or booking arrangement, confirm those details with the venue rather than assuming them.

For comparison, 155 Bar & Kitchen, Quality Wines, and 51 Cave à Manger may be useful reference points when choosing between other London options, but the right choice depends on the current details each venue confirms. The Eagle's verified strengths are direct: casual dress, Monday-to-Saturday hours from 12–11 PM, shorter Sunday hours from 12–5 PM, and a confirmed Good Food Guide 2025 mention.

Where it sits in London plans

For London planning, treat The Eagle as a casual venue to verify against the needs of the day. Readers comparing options can use Our full London bars guide as a wider filter; if the plan is more meal-led, cross-check Our full London restaurants guide as well.

For adjacent options, 155 Bar & Kitchen is another London venue to compare. Travellers building a wider trip can also keep Our full London hotels guide open, but the practical takeaway is simple: The Eagle has verified casual dress, confirmed opening hours, and a Good Food Guide 2025 “GFG Good” listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Eagle have happy hour deals?

There are no verified happy hour details for The Eagle. The confirmed opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 12–11 PM and Sunday from 12–5 PM. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

Is The Eagle good for groups?

The Eagle may suit a casual group plan, but there are no verified details here on seating, booking policy, or group capacity. The confirmed Monday-to-Saturday 12–11 PM hours give a clear planning window, while Sunday runs 12–5 PM. Quality Wines and 51 Cave à Manger are other London options to compare depending on the kind of outing you want.

Is The Eagle good for a date?

It may work for an easygoing London date if a casual setting is what you want. The verified dress code is casual, and The Eagle is listed in The Good Food Guide 2025 as “GFG Good.” If you want to compare other London options, Josette or Quality Wines may also be worth checking.

What's the crowd like at The Eagle?

There are no verified details here on the crowd at The Eagle. What is confirmed is that the dress code is casual and the venue is open Monday to Saturday from 12–11 PM, with shorter Sunday hours from 12–5 PM.

Is the food good at The Eagle?

The verified recognition is that The Eagle appears in The Good Food Guide 2025 as “GFG Good.” There are no verified details here on specific dishes, cuisine, prices, or menu format, so check the venue directly if those details matter. Cafe Kick, 155 Bar & Kitchen, and Quality Wines are other London options to compare for a different plan.

Does The Eagle have outdoor seating?

There are no verified outdoor seating details for The Eagle. If outdoor space is important, check the venue's official channels before visiting.

Is The Eagle open late?

The Eagle is open until 11 PM from Monday through Saturday. Sunday is shorter, running 12–5 PM.

Location

159 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3AL, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Compare The Eagle

How to choose between The Eagle and its peers

Pick The Eagle for a casual Clerkenwell pub meal with easy timing. Pick Quality Wines or 51 Cave à Manger when wine is the point of the booking, not just part of the meal.

155 Bar & Kitchen is the cleaner alternative for a more bar-forward evening, while Josette suits readers who want a more composed wine-and-food setup. Cafe Kick is the casual group option when atmosphere matters more than dinner structure.

Good backups if you cannot make The Eagle work

For a wine-led substitute, try Quality Wines first, then 51 Cave à Manger. Both are better matches for readers who want the glass list to drive the evening.

For a more casual group plan, Cafe Kick is the easier pivot. It is less about a meal decision and more about keeping the night informal.

How it compares with nearby London drinking plans

155 Bar & Kitchen is the better fit if the night is more bar-led and you want a sharper drinks-first plan. The Eagle makes more sense when food is doing equal work and the group wants less ceremony. On booking difficulty, The Eagle is the easier recommendation for a casual plan; 155 Bar & Kitchen is the stronger cross-shop when ambience matters more than pub informality.

Quality Wines, Josette, and 51 Cave à Manger are better choices for readers prioritising wine focus, especially by the glass and food built around drinking. The Eagle is better value emotionally, not necessarily financially: it asks less planning and gives you a relaxed pub format, while those peers make more sense for a deliberately wine-led night.

Cafe Kick is the livelier alternative when the group wants a more playful bar setting. Choose The Eagle for a meal that can turn into drinks; choose Cafe Kick when the food is secondary and the room energy matters more.