I must driven past here hundreds of times and finally on a Sunday afternoon pulled up and ate the best Sunday lunch I've had in ages. I'll never drive past again on a Sunday without stopping !
It was only the soft opening but despite teething problems, great food, great beer, great atmosphere. I think we're going to love this place and the people in it... well done all! X
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So many pubs have disappeared from our cities, towns and villages that being asked to review a new pub in Ladbroke Grove feels like a rare treat. I was on a Notting Hill staycation at the glamorous The Portobello Hotel so I trotted down the Grove for some dinner to The Eagle.I found a pub that not only looked like a proper boozer, full of locals engrossed in the weekly pub quiz but was serving freshly brewed Truman’s beer straight from glorious copper tanks above the bar. For the younger reader , Truman’s was a traditional brewery that went out of business a long time ago! The Eagle is owned by Hippo Inns who are wanting to create pubs that sit at the heart of their communities and this in my opinion is a good thing. But I had come to try out the food and drink offer not to wax lyrical about the owner’s aspirations. There was another surprise ahead as the menu which is seasonal and British has a Bavarian twist.I started off with a glass of Raw Truman lager which was crisp, fresh and hoppy. But with the meal I wanted wine and went for an unoaked Chardonnay, de Wetshof Estate, South Africa 2016 that had a lot of fruit and with a hint of sweetness. Pickled herring with dill potatoes, sour cream (£7) is a classic Northern European dish but in this version the sour cream was flavoured with beetroot adding a earthy flavour to the dish which I loved.Gin-cured salmon Blinis, crème fraiche (£8) was a beautifully plated dish. The gin cure on the salmon gave it a salty, fishy flavour.Really fresh dressed Dorset crab came with saffron aioli that needed some saffron (!) and crisp fries (£18). This is the sort of pub food that it is a pleasure to find in the middle of a city.A simply grilled Brixham Plaice, capers, crayfish, smoked butter (£14.50) was a wonderful firm-textured piece of fish with sweetness coming from crayfish and just a hint of smoke from the butter.Tossed mixed leaves (£3.75) were fresh and crunchy with a good vinaigrette.Banoffee pancakes (£6) were a bit heavy – a Banoffee Pie might have been a better option…and forest fruit and almond cobbler, custard and mulled wine (£6) was overcooked and dry.
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I have never really been a pub person, but walking into the Eagle pub, it became apparent that I was about to change my mind. My first impression was of course; yes, a Bouji pub- as the interior of the pub is absolutely beautiful.
The Eagle pub is run by the Hippo Inn franchise, which has recently paired up with renowned beer makers- Truman’s brewery. So, imagine my excitement when I was given the opportunity to try their Bavarian-inspired dishes. Get into my tummy!
Although I am more of a champagne girl, it was nice to try the new Truman raw lager. Surprisingly, I actually enjoyed it, as the taste had a subtle sweetness to it but was also crisp and refreshing. This would definitely be lovely on a summer’s day with the cool breeze on your face.
For starters, I chose the pickled herring, dill potatoes and sour cream. What a taste! The sweetness of the beer reduced the sourness of the herring and went down a treat.
I was absolutely looking forward to eating the knuckle of pork with the fried dumplings. However, this was not for the faint hearted. The portion was huge and is definitely good value for money, the Eagle pub is spot on with their portions. The knuckle of pork is very crispy on the outside, therefore I would recommend, cutting the pork from the bottom and then working your way up to the from the bottom of the knuckle of pork to the top. Upon entering my mouth the aromas of the pork was just tempting! The taste was dewy, soft with crisp edges, and full of flavour. This would be a great main dish choice for s Sunday, and the raw lager most certainly compliments the pork.
My cousin chose the 12oz bone in sirloin, béarnaise and chips; he commented that the steak is very well cooked, chewy and well seasoned.
After all that food, I could not possibly eat anymore, but their dessert choices seemed so appealing, so I eventually gave in and decided to try some desserts. The dessert was served with a selection of bitter chocolate fondant, banoffee pancakes, mulled pear with apple crumble and custard.
At the Eagle pub, all of my dreams were coming true and I was reliving my childhood. Although the chocolate fondant was supposed to be bitter, I found it quite sweet but left a fruity taste in my mouth. I thoroughly enjoyed the banoffee pancakes and finished everything. All in all, it was a great experience and I was shocked at the prices of the food, due to the portions and great quality of food. The Eagle pub would be a great place for Sunday lunch or brunch during the week with friends.
Price: ££
What to wear: Casual
(I wore a Free people jacket, grey top, grey jeans and Zara boots)
Ambience and hospitality: Very friendly staff, who actually seemed to have extensive knowledge of the dishes and beer which is also a plus as I didn’t know much about beer and they were happy to educate me.
Great local pub, went there for lunch and had very tasty lunch !
Chicken and leek pie 🥧, bacon cheeseburger and kids meal ! Apparently the Sunday roast is one of the best of the area so I will have to come taste it !
We had a lovely time at The Eagle. The ambience was great - lively but not too loud. The bar snacks/starters were really interesting and delicious, and we really enjoyed our mains. Traditional with flair. Dessert and coffee was also great (good coffee in a pub is rare!). The staff and service were lovely.
We watched both sets of rugby world cup quarter finals here yesterday and found the Eagle spacious, friendly, comfortable, and serving great food and beverages. We had the baked camembert, loaded dirty fries, wings, and multiple beer, wine, spritzes. We would absolutely hang out here for a game or meal any time!
First time Butter Bell had a scotch egg and was this delicious, the pickled sauce is a delight.
The food was amazing and the staff was very nice!! I went with my cousins visiting from France and they all loved it! We got the burgers and the sausage and mash, delicious! The scotch egg starter was also really nice.
The service was fantastic, the Sunday roast was absolutely amazing! I'm a rather pedantic Yorkshireman too, which makes it all the more impressive. Bravo 👏
Had a reunion with my old highschool while I was there. Loved the atmosphere and service. Thank you for your kind hospitality :)
Great local pub,vegan options that are really good for a non vegan place-homemade too.Visit it if you are in the area. Only downfall is the very short list of mocktails but I’d still go back
Visiting from the US and randomly found this pub after searching for a spot to eat. What a great, fun, and quintessentially local British pub. People were friendly, the bartenders could not have been nicer, and the food was great.
We hosted a volunteer thank you event in the upstairs private space at the Eagle on 18/05/23. The new management/staff are simply amazing - especially Louise and Mark. Louise, despite being short staffed on the night, was really attentive and provided us with excellent service on the day. We were never without drinks or food (which was delicious). I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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