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Angel, Colchester, ENG

Angel

4.2
4.2
173 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
The Angel is a rejuvenated, historical pub nestled in the quaint village of Kelvedon, on the suburbs of Essex. With rustic country charm through the interiors, there are plenty of cosy or lively spots to sit back and enjoy alongside great company. Situated on the doorstep of the high street, The Angel is perfectly located for both locals and passing city goers. This Colchester treasure provides the neighbourhood with a hub of friendly faces and warm welcomes. With direct links to London's Liverpool Street Station, it's a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01376 310697
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Braintree
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Five Course Menu

    £34.50 per person

    Mar 30, 2025 only
    Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend. Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website.
    Mother's Day Five Course Menu Photo

What 173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

  • Essex

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Angel restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with a "great selection of veg" and "excellent food." Guests praise its "friendly staff" and "lovely atmosphere." While some reviews mention food temperature inconsistencies, the attentive service and welcoming ambiance make it a popular choice for celebrations and family gatherings.

173 Reviews
  1. Natalie

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at The Angel. Staff are fantastic 5 ⭐️
    AngelResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for your review. Means allot for us to see that you enjoyed your visit. Many thanks

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  2. W&A

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great birthday lunch here - superb roast dinner with great selection of veg. Dessert was huge helping so be prepared if you’re not sharing! Great service always & an unexpected birthday surprise - thank you so much!
    AngelResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your birthday dinner and our surprise and delight gift. We look forward to you visiting again and trying our new menu. Best Regards Deborah

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  3. mark

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really tasty lunch for four and very comfortable way to spend and afternoon. Excellent food, the fish and chips were the best, and lovely desserts, crumble and cheesecake. Great service.
    AngelResponded 3 days ago
    Dear Mark Thank you so much for the review. We are delighted that you found it comfortable and enjoyed the fish and chips aswell as the desserts. We look forward to you visiting again soon. Kind Regards Deborah

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  4. Alison

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening celebrating a birthday, staff were all brilliant and food and atmosphere was amazing, thank you!
    AngelResponded on February 18, 2025
    Dear Alison, Thank you so much for your review. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your birthday celebrations with us here at The Angel. We loved seeing no one is too old for a caterpillar cake! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind Regards Deborah

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  5. gillian

    Essex

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice meal, good choices on menu. Nice to have another lunchtime option in kelvedon.
    AngelResponded on February 18, 2025
    Dear Gillian, Thank you so much for your review. It’s great to hear you enjoyed your experience here with us at The Angel and look forward to you visiting again soon. Kind Regards Deborah

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  6. Terry

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited the Angel on a Sunday afternoon. We were greeted on arrival by a very friendly waiter called Jack. We had the Sunday roast. I had the beef and my husband had the trio of meat roast. The food came quickly and tasted delicious. We then both had apple crumble with custard for dessert. All the food we had was lovely. Our waiter Jack was very attentive ensuring we were ok. We will definitely be back soon for another meal.
    AngelResponded on February 18, 2025
    Dear Terry Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience here at The Angel and that the Food and service met with your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind Regards Deborah

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  7. Jane

    Essex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a very friendly welcome and good food - very accommodating
    AngelResponded on February 18, 2025
    Dear Jane, Thank you so much for your review. We are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your time here. It’s great to hear you found us friendly and accommodating and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind Regards Deborah

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  8. Clare

    Kent

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were told what wasn't available to start with. Then when ordering was suddenly told that there was more things unavailable! Some food was cold and microwaved not freshly made. Only one waiter working who because he was busy kept forgetting things. There was no gap between starters and mains which made us feel we were rushed! The quality of the food did not match the price. Unfortunately we won't be going back!
    AngelResponded on February 18, 2025
    Dear Clare, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your recent experience. We strive to provide excellent service and freshly made food, and it's clear we fell short during your visit. Your comments about the availability of menu items, service, and food quality are noted and will be addressed with our team. We appreciate your input and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Best regards, Deborah

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  9. gillian

    Essex

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good but needed to be warmer - both frittata and chips were lukewarm.

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  10. Anne

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic pub, great service by people with real personality. Lovely food. Attention to detail brilliant Thank you.

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FAQs

Angel is rated 4.2 stars by 173 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Angel

St. Marys Square, Kelvedon, Colchester, ENG CO5 9AN

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Braintree
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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