A gastropub is a British term for a pub which specializes in high-quality food. The first gastropub was The Eagle, on Farringdon Road in Clerkenwell, which introduced the format in 1990.
When following The Eagle's trend-setting example, better gastropubs have an atmosphere which is relaxed and a focus on offering a particular cuisine prepared as well as the best restaurants. Staying true to the format requires a menu that complements the assortment of beers and wines the gastropub offers.
Some describe gastropubs as the Anglo-equivalent of the French brasserie.
