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Eagle London EC1 taken in Oct 1988.. (Pub, External). Published on 07-02-2019

Eagle, London

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159 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3AL (Directions)
(020) 7837 1353
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Generally reckoned to be the country's first gastropub, even though that term did not emerge until several years later. It was opened in January 1991 by Michael Belben and David Eyre, acquiring a former Watney's pub that was being disposed of after "The Beer Orders". Belben is still involved in its day-to-day running. It perhaps pioneered the use of mismatched tables and chairs, with panoramic windows and solid ash floor, world music and jazz in the background. The founders of Hackney Brewery were employed here which possibly explains why they provide the regular guest beers. The chef chalks the menu up five minutes before service and dishes come and go all the time in the course of the day. Their website has a live feed, updated at least twice a day! The Eagle Gallery was established by Emma Hill in the old function rooms above the pub and was one of the first alternative gallery spaces that opened in London in the early 1990s.

Historic Interest

Local listing:- Triple rendered frontages, fascia, panelled stallriser. Farringdon Road Frontage: Three plain glass windows. Two central rendered c columns. Traditional retractable canopy. Corner Door Frontage:

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Local Authority
Islington
Last updated
07/05/2023
Last surveyed
Pub ID
ELC/14688
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 18:30-22:30
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 18:30-22:30
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 18:30-22:30
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 18:30-22:30
Friday
Noon-23:00
Noon-15:00 & 18:30-22:30
Saturday
Noon-23:00
12:30-15:30 & 18:30-22:30
Sunday
Noon-17:00
12:30-15:30
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Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (600m)
Farringdon
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