The Legal Eagle

Name: The Legal Eagle
Address: 1/2 Chancery Place, Dublin, Co. Dublin, D07 HP40, IE
Price range: €51 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (686)

€51 and over

Irish

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

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The Legal Eagle

4.8

€51 and over

Irish

Smithfield

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
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
€51 and over
Cuisines
Irish, Comfort Food, 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
Website
https://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

Location
1/2 Chancery Place, Dublin, Co. Dublin D07 HP40
Area
Smithfield
Cross Street
Inns Quay
Parking Details
None
Public transport
Four Courts Dublin 7
Additional
Vegan

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Wild mushroom risotto, tarragon oil, pecorino.€24.00
Grilled Irish lamb chops, crisp polenta, pepper sauce, frigatelli peppers.€30.00
Cod fillet, boxty, mussels, chorizo, paprika butter sauce.€30.00
Slow cooked beef & Guinness pie, buttery mash, red wine gravy.€28.00
Boneless Feighcullen half chicken, chips, peppercorn sauce.€25.00
JJ Young 9oz Striploin Black Angus steak, chips, peppercorn sauce.€38.00

SIDES

Autumn greens€6.00
Buttery mash.€6.00
Chips€6.00

DESSERTS

Guinness sticky toffee pudding.€10.00
Basque cheesecake, blackberry compote.€9.00
Old school apple tart, cream.€9.00
Affogato - El Bombo roast double espresso with a scoop of homemade milk sorbet€6.00

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4.8

(686)

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Dublin
Best Service
Dublin
Irish
Dublin 7
Best Overall
Dublin 7
Best Food
Dublin 7
Best Service
Dublin 7
Best Ambience
Dublin 7
Best Value
Dublin 7
Healthy
Dublin 7
Neighbourhood gem
Dublin 7
Great for fine wines
Dublin 7
Good for special occasions
Dublin 7
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Review summary

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The Legal Eagle offers a "wonderful experience" with "great food," "outstanding service," and a "cozy atmosphere." Known for its "spectacular Sunday roast," it's praised for "friendly and efficient" staff. The "lovely ambiance" and delightful drinks make it a "highly recommended" spot for both locals and tourists.

686 Reviews

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Katrina
Dublin4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Relaxing welcoming environment, attentive and friendly staff. Delicious food at a brilliant price. They’re early bird/pre show menu was amazing value!
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Fernando
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Sunday roast, well portioned and fairly priced. We both got the black angus and it was delicious. Very friendly and attentive staff.
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Sofia
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good experience, excellent customer service, amazing food and reasonably priced for such a high end experience. I really appreciated the fact that they do a vegan/vegeterian Sunday roast as it’s extremely hard to find that in Dublin. Will definitely be back! Great pint of guineas too.
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Steve
Bristol1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service and good value for money. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Good experience
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Jean Philippe
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, quality food and nice tastes, I took the Cod and it was amazing, people with me took the black Angus and it was super good as well! I recommend the address!
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Björn
North Rhine-Westphalia1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The lamb chops were excellent; we found the desserts unusual and very delicious.
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Sinead
Yorkshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always exceptional. Great food, vibes and locker staff.
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Nora Gold
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic service for my three-generational family Sunday lunch. Fella doing front of house also waited on our table, endlessly charming, made for a lovely welcome. I'm not even a big Sunday roast person, but my God, it was excellent quality, perfectly cooked and a massive portion. We all somehow devoured the lot and had desserts!
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Suzanne
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing meal at the Legal Eagle. The food, drinks and service were outstanding.
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Joe Gold
Chicago / Illinois112 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous Sunday Roast! The chicken roast was our favorite!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Irish, Comfort Food, 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
Website
https://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

Location
1/2 Chancery Place, Dublin, Co. Dublin D07 HP40
Area
Smithfield
Cross Street
Inns Quay
Parking Details
None
Public transport
Four Courts Dublin 7
Additional
Vegan

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21 July 2026
The best Sunday roast in Dublin
Dublin‘s relationship with Sunday is a particular one. The rituals are well-established — the slow morning, the long afternoon, the meal that earns its place at the centre of it all. The best Sunday roast in Dublin spans a wide range of settings: steakhouses with landmark views, MICHELIN-recognised neighbourhood brasseries, traditional Irish pubs serving meaty, well-built plates, and coastal restaurants where the journey there is half the point. What connects them is a commitment to doing Sunday well — proper sourcing, generous plates, and service that understands the difference between efficient and attentive. Whether it’s a slow-roasted sirloin in the city centre, a Sunday feasting menu built for sharing, or a roast dinner that draws on the best of Irish produce, Dublin’s Sunday dining scene has sharpened considerably in recent years. Explore the best Sunday roast in Dublin, book on OpenTable, and earn loyalty points for every single reservation.
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FAQs

Yes, The Legal Eagle is welcoming to families: reviewers brought children (including a daughter and a son) and praised staff for being accommodating, especially during Sunday roast visits.

Yes, The Legal Eagle is often chosen for special evenings: guests describe memorable birthday and anniversary visits, warm attentive service, and a thoughtful wine list.

Casual dress is the guide at The Legal Eagle, comfortable, informal clothing is entirely appropriate, though the slightly more formal upstairs dining room sees guests dress up a touch for events.

The Legal Eagle is at its best for Sunday lunch, its Sunday roast is widely praised, and the restaurant serves roasts during its Sunday opening (Sun 12:00–19:00).

Sunday is the standout day, The Legal Eagle’s Sunday roast is repeatedly praised by guests, making it the most recommended visit time.

The Legal Eagle feels warm and cosy, a modern take on old-fashioned pub grub with attentive, welcoming service, a friendly music mix, and an inviting, relaxed room upstairs that’s popular for events.

The Legal Eagle's Sunday roasts are generous, guests frequently describe the portions as plentiful, with abundant sides and extra gravy so many leave comfortably full.

The Legal Eagle fills up for its popular Sunday roast, many guests say it gets crowded and bookings sell out, so expect busy Sundays.

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The Legal Eagle

4.8

€51 and over

Irish

Smithfield

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 21 times today

The Legal Eagle

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The Legal Eagle

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About this restaurant

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SNACKS

Homemade focaccia, house butter.€6.00

Homemade crisps€6.00

Frigatelli peppers, aioli.€8.00

Chilli & lemon house marinated Gordal olives.€6.00

Beurre anchovies & tomato pintxo€8.00

STARTERS

Chunky vegetable soup, focaccia.€11.50

Poached pear, walnuts, endive, blue cheese.€14.00

Korean chicken wings.€15.00

Dan Kelly's cider chorizo, onions, toast.€15.00

Dublin Smokies - house smoked fish, creme fraiche, spring onion, leek, Dubliner cheese, cherry tomato.€16.00

MAINS

Wild mushroom risotto, tarragon oil, pecorino.€24.00

Grilled Irish lamb chops, crisp polenta, pepper sauce, frigatelli peppers.€30.00

Cod fillet, boxty, mussels, chorizo, paprika butter sauce.€30.00

Slow cooked beef & Guinness pie, buttery mash, red wine gravy.€28.00

Boneless Feighcullen half chicken, chips, peppercorn sauce.€25.00

JJ Young 9oz Striploin Black Angus steak, chips, peppercorn sauce.€38.00

SIDES

Autumn greens€6.00

Buttery mash.€6.00

Chips€6.00

DESSERTS

Guinness sticky toffee pudding.€10.00

Basque cheesecake, blackberry compote.€9.00

Old school apple tart, cream.€9.00

Affogato - El Bombo roast double espresso with a scoop of homemade milk sorbet€6.00

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

Additional information

The best Sunday roast in Dublin

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