What to order at The Eagle

Must order
The Bife Ana steak sandwich, on the menu since 1991, and a pint of bitter.
Signature dishes
Bife Ana steak sandwich, Whatever is on the chalkboard
Editor tip
Walk-in only. The chalkboard menu rewrites every day at 12:00; the best dishes go by 14:00 on a busy lunch.
CuisineGastropub
Price££
NeighborhoodClerkenwell
HoursMon-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-17:00
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