Legal Eagle keeping the bar high

'This is food that will put hairs on your chest (metaphorically) and a smile on your face (literally)'

The Legal Eagle in Dublin 7: this long-established pub is now a cosy space serving food that will put a smile on your face Pic: Fergal Phillips

The Legal Eagle,

1/2 Chancery Place, Dublin 7

01-5552971, the legaleagle.ie

Chef: Ian Connolly

In my teenage years, I spent some time pondering whether I wanted to become a journalist or a lawyer. Having gone for the former, I’ve kept up with issues pertaining to the latter by reading and watching a lot - and I mean a lot - of crime novels and dramas.

Scandi noir, Agatha Christie, Benjamin Black, you name ...