Den Engel in Staffordshire Moorlands

We really enjoy visiting Den Engel after new owners took over a couple of years ago. There is a wider selection of drinks and the bar has had a wonderful make over which looks fantastic. We particularly enjoy sitting outside during warmer weather. Most of the staff and the manager are very welcoming. We did try to visit one evening after a meal in a local restaurant but were told under 18s are not allowed after 8pm. Fair enough, we didn't realise, but the member of staff was very abrupt when telling us (asking our 14 year old for ID when she could have just said she wasn't allowed in), but maybe she'd just had a bad shift?

We came to Den Englel today for a pop up kitchen called Tribe 44. The foods was fantastic! Tribe 44 served Indian/ west African food and it was delicious. Great atmosphere and friendly staff, looking forward to the next one.

A great place to visit to try some different beers, afterall who wants to drink the same old same old? Huge selection of beers both local and Belgian something for everyone. Very tasty food options all reasonably priced and generous sized portions. Lovely bar which has of locals enjoying a drink and a chat. Dog friendly too, so bring your furry friend alo g with you. Thanks for great service!😊X

We call weekends usually early door with our two pooches dog friendly water and biscuits. Great Belgium beer , lovely relaxed atmosphere. Can’t beat it love it X great friendly staff

Brilliant atmosphere with excellent service from friendly and welcoming staff and managment. Great selection of beers :)

The new owner Simon has a wider selection of beers on tap; the ones I have tried are well kept. The staff are very pleasant. A good start for the new regime.

Saturday Night - Closed Too be truthful .. It’s getting a bit tiring now. Resting on its historic laurels. Turned up on Saturday the 12th March. 9pm. Closed. Brilliant 👍 Don’t think I’ll bother again. Shame as it used to be a great place.🤷🏻‍♂️

Nice larger than expected bar, good selection of foreign beers. Rather strict covid rules, do not stand near the bar, sit down even when nearly empty.

Went to den engles on Saturday and it was the usual stuff vastly over priced drinks and a great lack of a smile from the long term bar staff. I have said before I do like the place but not the prices and after a couple of rounds you are spent up. After leaving the pub and the wife added up how much money they make on a bottle of gin that you can buy for £36 and it worked out at £90 Proffit “REALLY”. I think it was the long term owners last night and I wish her well for the future and welcome the new owner,so please review your prices and let’s have some upbeat staff with a bit of go in them. The place could be a top bar with some fresh ideas and if they reopen the restaurant upstairs it would add to the place. So let’s see if the new owner look to the future and peoples pockets,fingers crossed

Recently visited this place great beer and gin selection, sampled a few !😀Service was speedy & friendly and they made our dogs very welcome 👍🏼

what a treat to discover a belgian bar in leek, mouth watering selection of drinks and top class service. Had a lovely evening.

Been going here for years even when they were on st Edwards street and I do like the place and atmosphere but the prices are getting a bit silly now compared to other pubs in the area,I know it’s Belgium beer but the mark up on it is a lot,so scored them a 3 just because of price

My previous reviews of Den Engel haven’t been very good, mainly due to the poor attitude of the staff. However we have been in twice in the last week and enjoyed both visits. It’s a very popular place in Leek, nice atmosphere and really nice beers. Recommend

Went for a quite pint and met with a horrible attitude from the barmaid , asked for a pint was told it would be expensive implying I wasn’t able to afford the cost but not told the price , drinks were hastily passed towards us with no manners , embarrassing considering the supposed price of drinks!!!! Would sooner drink tap water than visit again !!!

What a surprise! We were walking through Leek and came across Den Engel which specialises in only selling Belgian beers. It was Sunday late afternoon and the bar was full of people sampling the different brews. We noticed the cliental were our generation and older; no youngsters nor rowdiness in sight - a sophisticated drinking establishment!

I wasn’t sure that a small town like Leek could hold a Belgian beer bar. How wrong was I. It is comfortable, has a friendly atmosphere and above all a superb beer selection. The bar staff know there beers and the best thing, each beer came with the right glass. I absolutely loved this place and I will definitely be coming back.

Clean and tidy place with a good range of bottled and draught beers which are not cheap but that's not unusual for this type of pub. However, and this why I'm confused, the bar staff don't seem to be happy at all. No smile or welcome which would encourage you to stay. Just seems a strange attitude to have in that business which is a shame because it could be really good.

this is a fantastic little bar/pub. excellent Belgian, Bavarian beer which you wouldn't normally find in a pub. Given some of the reviews I would have expected it to be expensive... however.... it was very good value and well poured in the correct glasses. Took my dogs in also and it was a fantastic atmosphere. Overall one of my favourites in leek. Many thanks :)

A vast array of Belgian beers on tap and bottle. Well, what's not to like? We didn't have food - but the bar was very central. Definitely be back.

Den Engals has been decorated recently and I didn’t like it. There were also less tables and drinks were very expensive

We always visit on a trip to Leek. A great range of draught belgian beers, including a strawberry brew my wife likes. Fantastic spot to watch the world go by.......

I do love Belgian beers and so staying a couple of nights with family to visit relatives, I couldn't resist popping in a couple of times before meals.

I gave slightly negative comments to the owner about the food and drink, and she totally flipped out!

I love this place anyway (though don't get to go often) but I have just discovered their tapas, which is the tastiest meal I've had in ages! Highly recommended.

I have twice tried ringing this restaurant but after a long period of ringin a voice breaks in to say "Please enter your security code". Perhaps they just don't want bookings.

Very quaint place with some good beers and wine and very good tapas, 3 choices for £10, staff very nice and helpfull

Este bar se especializa en borrador y cervezas extranjeras y sidras.

Vine aquí hace un tiempo y quería darle otra ir como decepcionado por la decoración austera y el personal. Así han hecho poco para intentar que sea más "suaves" pero no pasar el rato juntos. Gris y aburrida, sin imaginación - barato y medio pachuchos. El restaurante es totalmente carente de ambiente. Los propietarios no tienen claramente una idea sobre servicio al cliente y el camarero que nos servía era incomprensible y obviamente fue syphoning cervezas cuando creía que nadie estaba mirando. No hay menú de muestra, así que no tienen idea de lo que estás dejarse llevar por lo que costaría mucho saber no si, como nosotros, lo dicen.

Encontramos enclavado en leek, este bar es un gran lugar para un par de rubias, leffe o un whisky o affligems junta gin. Y el pescado y las patatas fritas son fabulosas. Algunos whiskys y ginebras inusuales, que puede tomarse con diferentes frutos. Tan contentos que tienen esta en nuestra ciudad poco

Afflegem Beer in here is a great drink. This is worth a five star 👍 6.8% at £2.70 per drink. The locals are friendly and Den Engel is at the heart of Leek Town Centre.

Always pop in here when in leek though the place has the atmosphere of a morgue the beer is well yummy so I'll continue to go there & TBH I'm beginning to find the scowling landlady quite funny 🎃❤️️😂

Unfriendly, unwelcoming, unpleasant that' sums up the owners of Den Engel, shame really because the concept and the beers n gins are great.

The bar has a tapas day on the first Sunday of each month. You can have 3 for £10, or...

There has been a recent refurbishment which has been long overdue but the owners seem to be clawing the cost of this back through their extortionate prices. I had a half pint of Dark Star at my last visit and it was £2.50 making it £5 a pint. Anywhere else this would be £3.50 for a pint and I pay less than £5 a pint in London. They seem to be taking their customers for idiots by trying to make out beers such as this are rare and hard to get hold of. It seems that they are trying to catch up with other much better establishments by 'trying' to copy their style poorly and with much higher prices. Also the staff are terribly grumpy and I'm not sure why they have decided to go into the Hospitality Industry.

I like this place. The bar is great plenty of choice and great clean refreshing draughts. Nice ambience. Lovely people and welcoming.

As a fan of Belgium beers I was taken aback whilst exploring Leek town centre to stumble across a Belgium beer bar.As it was a late afternoon I popped in and asked the lady owner if she minded me bringing my 7 yr old daughter in with my wife. The welcome was very warm and friendly (surprised by some other reviews)and we were made welcome.My wife and I had some Zot which we had drank in Bruge at the Zot brewery many years ago. Memories came flooding back and then I could not resist finishing off with a cherry beer.Great place and now have an excuse to visit Leek again.Thankyou!!

Cracking food here and not to expensive either for the quality, some Saturdays they do a lunch special and I had fish and chips it was first rate.

The food was delicious and the cherry beer was very moorish! Had a lovely afternoon! Reasonably priced food and drink!!

Sunday afternoon tapas when the Totally Locally Market was on in Leek. The pub was very busy but managed to find a seat, food was lovely and just enough to fill us up.

The beer at this bar is great and they offer drinks you won't get elsewhere locally which is their great plus point. What a shame that the same can't be said for the general feel of the place and the bar staff. The couple who own it exude as much warmth in their welcome as an ice cube and the recent redecoration of stark lighting and predominantly grey walls absolutely sums up the total lack of friendliness and ambience. A nice beer in a dentist's waiting room would give you much the same effect! Go for the beer but don't expect anything else.

"We close at10" was the welcome from the grumpiest hostess in history, Den Engel is the most inhospitable place we have visited.Shame really because it has the potential to be a place worthy of a visit.Reading other reviews it is obvious that the staff(owners) would be more suited to working in a tax office.Leek has some great pubs whose owners are friendly and welcoming, The Fountain, Earl Grey etc, give them your business.AVOID DEN ENGEL!!!!!

I love Belgium beers, they have lots to choose from but they are quite expensive, but all Belgium bars are! Always busy with a nice atmosphere Staff are sometimes a bit grumpy.

Called in with large group of friends one evening the pub always seems popular and busy,there is a large selection of Belgian beers on offer be careful they can be quite strong,seating can be at a premium so be prepared to stand,the staff are pleasant suplimented by mine hosts who are normally on site to help out.

As the founder of Uttoxeter CAMRA, I recently spent a night in Leek to sample up to 5 of their pubs. Unfortunately, I included the Den Engel. First off I was asked whether I had ever tasted Belgian beers- fair enough as it can be quite strong. I then took my choice and sat down. On checking my phone, I saw that there was a wifi signal. I asked one of the locals whether he knew what the password was and was told that I couldn't have it. I then repeated my question to the bar lady who told me the same. WHAT A DISGRACE!!! None of the other pubs in Leek took that attitude and in deed in the Cock, the bar staff went out of their way to get the password for me. Needless to say, I drank my beer and that was that. I will never go back to sample any more of their beers or to use their precious WIFI!!!!!

We were a little worried about visiting this place after the negative TA reviews but it was really good!There were 6 of us and we were led upstairs to the empty upstairs refurbished restaurant. We were still worried.Enter the 'Grumpy' lady who served us - She was polite, attentive and friendly!Starter platters (fish or meat) were excellent and the mains (steak, beef casserole and fish) were hot, well cooked and tasty.Ignore the negative comments, this is a sound establishment and will be even better when they get more people in!

As soon as my friend and I walked into the place we felt as if the owners wanted us out , we weren't drunk they were very rude , beer was rubbish too .

Walked in and virtually straight back out again - snooty 50 something barmaid abruptly told us no food being served on the day we went in! As friendly as a bee sting in here!

Excellent bar with excellent hosts. Always busy on a Friday and Saturday - Sunday afternoon/evenings are great if you like a more relaxed atmosphere.

We were invited to a friend's birthday party at the Den Engel Bar and Restaurant, we had a lovely evening. The food at this restaurant is very good, our menu for the party had a Greek theme. It was freshly prepared and very tasty, the staff looked after everyone really well and a good time was had by all. If we ever visit Leek again we would definitely choose to eat here.

Five of us have spent many a happy day in Leek drinking and eating in Wetherspoons,The Roebuck,The Fountain and The Cock .We hoped to spend another one on 4th July 2015 and include this place of fruity flavoured beers!,,,At 5pm we ordered our beers and took advantage of the rare sunny weather.We sat outside and instantly saw the unoccupied,no barriered and no welcome to my party area.This area of tranquility was soon disturbed by the very rude female owner who asked " we're we with the private party.....?To which we replied no...to which she rudely and aggressively said well you need to move as there is a private party starting at 7.30pm!i asked the lady did she own the bar and she said yes....so we moved and two hours later low and behold no private party on her sacred balcony.Even guests below said we had been let off lightly as this was the owner speaking to us politely compared to usual,This lady charges the earth and really has no manners at all,you have to believe us when we say she is so rude and a disgrace to the lovely town of Leek.Do not drink here.Simon .

Popped in for a drink on a Saturday afternoon. Great range of Belgian beers on draught and in the bottle, including a strawberry beer much enjoyed by my wife. Great window seats from which to people watch too!

What a nice little find...Excellent choice of beers. Continental selection especially goodWorth a stop to try this place

If you only ever just pop in here for a beer then I think you should book a table in the restaurant! The food is quality and very reasonably priced. For some reason the restaurant never seems that busy but I cannot think why?

A great range of speciality ales which are quite pricey, however we were not made to feel welcome. Hosting skills lacking. Owners came across very miserable.

Mid December we decided to have a Christmas Dinner followed by a sweet trifle in a glass. Service was OK but the actual meal was a lot to be desired. The roast potatoes tasted like they had been soaked in grease and were not fit to eat. Appeared to be mainly frozen fare for £25 so all I can say is very disappointing - very very average! Certainly won't consider the same place next year.

Lovely atmosphere - especially love Sundays as it is quiet. Nice people - great beers and the food is really nice. Not eaten in the restaurant upstairs but have had pub food which is so nice and well presented.

Well what can i say........it is an unusual place but we loved it. A really nice change from your run of the mill pubs. An excellent choice of belgian beers, some are a little expensive. We had a meal here also. I was surprised that there was only ourselves and another couple eating there. The menu isn't big but what we had was delicious.We ordered the meat and sausage plank between us for starters. The was lovely, well presented and very tasty. We asked for extra bread to accompany this and the waitress obliged quickly.I had the venison sausage which came with bubble & squeak and red wine gravy. It was delicious. My husband ordered the steak, this was cooked to his liking and was tender. Unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert.Would definitely go back here both for a drink and for food. Wish there were more places like this.

Have been using this pub for years. It has a fabulous selection of great Belgian beers and serves tasty Belgian food. Staff are fairly knowledgeable about the beer, the owners even more so. Only sore point is that some of the beers can be bought for quite a bit less in other bars in Leek.

Always enjoy visiting and often eat in the restaurant , restaurant is often quiet but the food is well prepared and there is a varied menu.

This place is something very different to your usual bars in Leek. The selection of beer (mostly Belgian) is outstanding, and there is always something different to choose from. The best aspect is certainly the atmosphere in here, as the bar gets busy, but in a good sociable type of way! I would recommend for any beer lovers visiting Leek.

A great selection of beers with a friendly, lively atmosphere. They serve a selection of quality snacks and meals to accompany which ever liquid beverage you opt for!

I was surprised at the average food given the popularity of this place, but I think I'd put its popularity down to the beer selection rather then the food quality. I came to the greek themed evening and ordered the greek small plate... Everything on the plate was shop bought.. vine leaves, baked beans, spinach pie, stuffed pepper. The sort of thing you buy from the supermarket for a quick picnic.. cold, processed and not appetising. When I gave my feedback I was told "The menu didn't say it was Homemade"So.. a bit of a cop out I felt. :/

Mmmmm. If you want to experience something different.... Then go to Den Engel..... There is nothing else like this in leek.

Well priced drinks including lager! Hubby had steak butty n I had salad chips and bread couldn't fault it will definitely return was the ideal lunch for us. Little girl enjoyed it too. Didn't remember seeing many vegetarian options though xx

we have visit this bar on a regular basis for 6 years, we also bring family and friends to see it. Consistently good beers and service on offer. A good chance to try different beers and savour the flavours, never get bored in this bar.

Spent a few, very enjoyable hours at Den Engel. We didn't eat as we specifically sought it out for their selection of bottled Belgian beers - and we weren't disappointed! We found the beer menu/tasting notes well written & invaluable when choosing a beer - a tricky thing with approximately 100 to choose from. There aren't many places outside of Belgium with such choice. Well worth a visit if you're in the area or even if your not, we took a taxi from stoke!

What ever you do do not suggest that the beer is not good as the older female waitress will not be best pleased - and definitely do not expect an apology from her!This has happened twice now and I am not inclined to return here to be served with such a bad attitude along with sour beer!

Four of us had a meal, each different but each one was fantastic so tasty and well presented! We had 3 course meal, drinks and two bottles of wine and came out at £27 a head! I would definitely recommend!

We called at Den Engel in Leek today for tapas. Very enjoyable lovely fresh tasty food. Price is right. It's lovely to sit in the window and watch the world go by. Staff and management always friendly but professional.cant fault love the experience

I had been here before for a drink as they have a terrific range of Belgian beers, including draught. They take it seriously as they have few English beers and none of the dreaded Stella. I called here with my brother & family for a bite to eat at lunchtime, and decided to have the Belgian national dish - Moules Frites. 500 gm at £6 good value. Plenty of mussels, lots of nice chips & mayonnaise. Loved it.

Always good and great beer. Gives leek something a bit different! Some items like coke is a bit overpriced mind.

Just had the best ribeye ever, if you haven't tried this restaurant yet give it a go all the food is fresh and the traditional desserts fab. Apple and strawberry crumble irresistible. Booked in for Sunday lunch. Try a peach larger or a bottle of Saint Apostle.

We regularly visit den Engel for the cherry and the peach beer. Totally delicious, although it would be nice if the owner/manager smiled a bit more to make you feel welcome

A group of us attended the 'Waterloo Aftermath' dinner on the evening of the 19th June. It was a popular function that was sold out in advance. The menu was different from any other I have seen locally, ie: appropriately Belgian, and everyone enjoyed their respective dishes. It was good value for money (£15 for a three course dinner) and the Beef Wellington (£3.50 supplement) was the best I have eaten .... and I have had quite a few! The staff were attentive and helpful making it an excellent evening. We shall certainly be eating there again.

I was disappointed with The Belgian Bar when we had lunch.Staff appear unfriendly and the food is unappetising and overpriced.

I enjoy visiting den Engels for a nice peach beer. Never tried the food. Lovely atmosphere. Staff always polite. Great selection.

Would like to thank the staff for making us feel very welcome on our visit. Really enjoyed the cherry beer its was strong and tasty...would recommend here to anyone who visit leek. Great belgium selection of beers and tasty menu..will return in the future.

Pub had a great atmosphere,decent people and great selection of belgium beers. Upstairs in the restaurant, i payed £16 for a steak,chips and salad,the steak was great but i expect more for £16 than oven chips and a cherry tomatoe chopped in half.

like.....great range of continental beers on draught......food excellent.Dislikes .Can get very busy and in the cobbled yard a bit rowdy when full and later in evening.Go earlish and get a table indoors , preferably in the window.

I have visited Den Engles several times now, indeed it has become a preferred evening destination when out for a quiet drink with friends, although I have yet to sample their food (I will in time).The bar itself is something that you would expect to find on the continent, not in a sleepy market town in the peak district. The range of beers on offer is truly impressive, certainly extensive, with something to suit every palate.

We live in leek yet I had never eat here .beautiful simple menu with locally sourced food .no rush to leave table .great selection of drinks .relaxed surroundings .very reasonable prices .

I love this bar, lovely atmosphere and huge variety of beers. Not the usual sort so something a little different. Great court yard for those lazy summer after work beers! Definitely worth a visit.

Excellent range of beers and a lovely layout and feel downstairs. Lovely staff :-) Sometimes a bit rowdy, but never overly so!

We always choose to pop into Den Engel when we are in Leek. There is a wide selection of Belgium beers and the atmosphere is always good. Staff are always pleasant.

Introduced oneself having reserved a table earlier that day and was invited to look at the menu either in the bar downstairs or go direct to the eating area above.The dining area was virtually empty, somewhat surprisingly for a warm late summer evening and was given the choice to sit anywhere. First impressions weren't great, it lacked atmosphere, walls were a little grubby and the menu was lacking in imagination and choice.We struggled to decide given the lack of choices, but decided on the lamb with a Belgian slant on bubble and squeak and a sirloin steak with a volcano sauce.Our meals were presented in a fairly nice way in a relatively acceptable space of time, the lamb was cooked to my partners liking and all seemed to be ok on that side of the table, my steak was cooked to my liking also, shame about the quality of it though, tough and flavourless.A pleasant enough waitress who took our order asked midway through our meal if everything was ok, I felt there was little point in commenting on my steak, we simply smiled, said it was ok and decided to eat up and leave with the minimum of fuss.Declined the offer to order a dessert, the choices again were limited and unimaginative, quietly paid and left the customary 10% tip, descended the stairs and vowed not to return again.Average, in fact very very average, in fact very disappointing..

Just OK if you like European Lagers you'll love it. But lacks atmosphere and prices are somewhat expensive.

Best Beers in Leek ,spoilt for choice .food was delicous when we had a meal .

Fantastic food,great value,well presented,great staff.and a fantastic selection of drinks,beers and wines,

We are regular customers and think that the quality of food served here is brilliant when they do evening special events, and now that food is available most evenings we have tried a few times. Wednesday at the moment is two pies for £10. But this isn't your usual, there was a choice of 4 types, suet pudding with steak and onion, or with steak and kidney, and a more tradional shortcrust pie with Chicken and leek or steak and ale, really really nice the two that we chose. Served with chips and peas very good value.Even better value is the two dine for £15 with a bottle of wine that is currently on a Thursday night which we have also tried, the fish and chips is possibly the best in the leek area, and very good value. The beer is quite expensive, however if you want to try some of Belgium's finest offerings and such a range that has even made one chap travelling from Brussels that happened past one evening, blush with its variety, then it's worth the little extra, as besides the choice, it is always without doubt on form. Nowhere else in ou area will have a lit cellar that you can go and look into if you want to (on the way downstairs to the washrrom facilities) which is always immaculate.I'd recommend this place for a meal and a drink anytime.

Best bar in Leek by a country mile - slightly pricey - but you want quality you have to pay for it

If you like continental lagers and ciders then this place has to be mecca. There is a countless selection of bottled and draught beers and the place seemed very poular. There is a restaurant upstairs, but didn't use this. Premium beers commanding premium prices.

Have not eaten here, but beer choice very good, but a couple of the bar staff could use a bit more knowledge to advise people on all those beers

A wide range of Belgian beers and good food... what's not to like ?