Comments on a rather unusual chinaman: Clerkenwells finest: The Eagle

Mmm - pork and clams, a great combination. Shame C...

2010-06-25T11:56:56.141+01:00

Mmm - pork and clams, a great combination. Shame Clerkenwell is too far for me to go a-lunchin'.

I still drool over the tarmasalata I had at the Ea...

2010-06-14T21:02:49.593+01:00

I still drool over the tarmasalata I had at the Eagle two years ago or so with Ben and Howard from Food & Drink. Excellent stuff. Haven't seen it on the menu since, sadly!

I like my 'hood too. :) I've got a post on a newish Clerkenwell place coming up on Wednesday....

Mathilde - you must go - it is good food and also ...

2010-06-14T14:10:45.290+01:00

Mathilde - you must go - it is good food and also gives you a real insight into the whole 'gastropub' thing (one of the few homegrown and lasting 'English/British' foodie phenomena).

The steak sarnie there is the second best in Clerkenwell after The Gunmakers and runs it really close. My only gripe is that The Eagle can be a victim of it;s own success and be VERY busy. That and the fact there isn't a great selection of beers. Those are minor points though because it is a great foodie pub.

I'm glad you've put Clerkenwell on your foodie map - there is much here to recommend it, not least Eastside Inn.

The Eagle has been the first place on my wishlist ...

2010-06-14T10:31:14.496+01:00

The Eagle has been the first place on my wishlist when I created it ... and it still is .. One day, I will go.. That's for sure!

@Megan - Looks can be deceiving. It serves great f...

2010-06-13T01:49:42.633+01:00

@Megan - Looks can be deceiving. It serves great food at affordable prices in a comfortable environment. Definitely don't rule it out!

@Emyr - You are certainly spoilt for choice in the area. I've been to both Coach and Horses and Caravan which are both very good, but I enjoy the vibe and simplicity of the Eagle.

@Tobias - No problem, definitely worth the effort.

@Dave - I agree with you on the marmite analogy but you will never know until you try it. Let me know what you think when you finally make it.

@London Chow - BBL is one of those places I never quite get to. Definitely high up on my list.

Clerkenwell definitely has its fair share of decen...

2010-06-12T22:03:35.456+01:00

Clerkenwell definitely has its fair share of decent eating places. Have you tried out Bistro Bruno Loubet at The Zetter Hotel? Even though I'm not really into French cuisine, that place makes it... well, rather accessible to the masses for the lack of a better phrase.

I've walked past The Eagle on so many occasion...

2010-06-12T19:07:32.907+01:00

I've walked past The Eagle on so many occasions, but for some reason I have never felt the need to venture inside and taste the food. I imagine it is one of those places where you either love it or hate it. But as with Megan, I will take your word for it and may give it a try.

Next time I am in London I will look it up. Thanks...

2010-06-12T14:39:15.221+01:00

Next time I am in London I will look it up. Thanks for that.

I live in the area and, although I like the Eagle ...

2010-06-11T11:29:59.544+01:00

I live in the area and, although I like the Eagle (they also serve Hoegaarden, which is a plus!), I think there are better options - The Coach and Horses and The Peasant as pubs, and now Caravan, which is a great addition.

I dunno. It doesn't look that appetizing to me...

2010-06-11T10:17:56.495+01:00

I dunno. It doesn't look that appetizing to me. It's like it threw in random ingredients together in a pot. I guess it's part of their appeal. If you say they're good I'll take your word for it. But I don't think I'll visit them anytime soon.