The Angel Inn in Eden

Came for lunch after a freezing rainy windy section of the C2C and the staff could not have been more lovely, they lit us a fire to dry our things and fed us very well- cannot thank them enough! Would highly recommend the food too!

Maybe consider having your opening times displayed on the door. Twice we have walked down for a drink, and the pub has been locked up with no signs on the door.

Popped in today for a quick drink (a chilled glass of White wine) lovely traditional old pub, great atmosphere. Not many like this still around, what a little gem! It's August but the fire was still very welcome. Had a great chin wag with the young landlady who made us feel very welcome. Looking forward to going back for an evening meal later in the week.

Not what we expected after reading website, totally unsuitable . Very limited menu, stand in kitchen staff, chef had walked out and was not on duty

We found this pub bed and breakfast coincidentally on a motorbike trip .t's warm and cosy with a wood fire, nice choice of beers, friendly staff and really the best (huge) breakfast we had all the trip! Very tasty We stayed in a room for one night, perhaps the shower room could do with a little update but overall really great place to stay with good value a fantastic food

Dropped in tonight passing through after a long drive on our way to Scotland. Warm welcome, chef knocked us up 2 fresh halloumi salad and chips and they were delicious, made the batter fresh from their local beer. Excellent value for money, delish and lovely people!

Stumbled upon this pub by accident after a walk whilst camping, initial thoughts were a strong local pub vibe which is good,we felt welcomed and it has a nice atmosphere. A few decent beers on tap and the bar seemed to be well stocked up with spirits for cocktails etc. The main reason for this review however was the food which absolutely brilliant, I got a burger and chips and my partner got fish and chips, both great but the chips were arguably the best chips I’ve tasted, same with the onion rings. Great food and drinks and excellent value for money.

We have a caravan in nent we come to the angel today for a few drinks and food Heylay was so nice and the food was lovely definitely see you again soon

Fantastic old school pub run by a young couple. Gammon and chips!

Food was great, would definitely come back!!

lovely pub, great food and friendly staff

We popped in after alpaca trekking lovely welcome and lovely food, staff are all so welcoming and the food is value for money we will be coming back!!!! but one thing please keep Eton mess on the menu it's amazing thanks for having us

The Angel has been a fixture of Alston front street for over 400 years, and the new owners seem to be doing a great job at taking on the responsibility of running such a treasured and traditional pub (not an easy task!). Its a beautifully decorated and friendly venue that somehow manages to maintain both a calming and lively atmosphere at the same time, much like the town of Alston itself. I definitely recommend popping in to say hello, have a pint, or enjoy a proper pub meal. They also have great outdoor seating if you're lucky enough to be in Alston when it isn't raining.

Great little country pub in the highest market town of Alston , great choice of beers and great pub grub 😋🍺 Staff nice and friendly

Popped in to see the girls (hayley and beth) was only meant to stay for one drink until we saw the pie and mash and decided to have tea. Great atmosphere, lovely food and great service. As expected

The new owners are making this pub into a real gem. They have already transformed the lounge area and the beer garden and are also now offering special nights, great food and refurbished accommodation.. The new owners have sought views online as to what people want and have responded to these which shows their commitment to making the pub a success for all. If you’re ever in the area I can fully recommend the Angel for a great time with fantastic and friendly service and a good choice of drinks and food.

Lovely place to stop at while passing through Alston. A now rare example of a proper village pub, with a quaint and historic vibe but 21st century amenities. Definitely recommend popping in if you're spending any time in Alston!

Only popped in for a cup of tea and a bowl of chips while waiting for someone and was very pleasantly surprised and the quality and price of their chips. Thick wedges, cooked to perfection with the skin still on. Hopefully be trying their Sunday roast soon.

Absolutely great pub good food and atmosphere lovely small town used in the oliver twist program on TV lots of lovely scenery and things to do in the area. Very much recommend this area for visiting

Great food and friendly staff . Safe to say that I'll be back at some point in the near future

Had a Sunday roast today which was absolutely beautiful. 10/10. Fantastic local boozer with great food, good variety of drink and friendly staff and locals. 👍👍

So pleased the Angel is open again and even better than before, lovely warm welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and I can say the food is top notch after eating there multiple time over the past few weeks, only down side is that my bank acc statements are showing all outgoing to the angel inn lol. Plz don’t fall for the negative reviews as the new owners are doing a fine job of getting this lovely little county pub back on its feet but haters will unfortunately put one star with no back up comments as they haven’t visited the place. judge for yourself as I can’t see how anyone stepping foot in the angel inn will leave not wanting to return.

Didn't get a chance to sample any of it. Decided to pop in for a meal, but.....Despite advertising as being open it was locked up, lights off at 6:30pm , went to Cumberland Arms instead which got thumbs up for anyone interested.

Lovely place friendly staff very welcoming only stopped for a drink

The Angel is THE BEST pub in Alston. Great atmosphere, lovely friendly locals, staff and landlord are lovely and it's so reasonably priced. I love it here and I think if you're visiting the town you absolutely need to pay a visit to this pub! They have rooms above but it gets busy on the weekend so if you're alright for a few drinks and getting to know the locals it's absolutely worth it!

Amazing stay this week, Jodie is a great host and runs an amazing pub. Room was very clean, friendly locals and quite reasonable prices at the bar.

I stayed here at the weekend and had a very comfortable night's sleep above this traditional English pub. Clean and newly decorated room with large bed and TV, good value for money.

We stayed for one night on our C2C bike tour and had mixed experiences. The pub is great, cosy and a great atmosphere. Jody is very kind and offers good service. Bikes could be put inside. The room was clean and tidy, although the shower would be a point to look at, since there was not enough hot water for the both of us. And since it is early light in the summer morning, I would prefer curtains instead of blinds. Evening food and breakfast was okay, with a bit more attention it could have been great.

We were passing through on our way to Scotland staying locally for the night. We popped in for a drink with our dog, friendly service and a good pint! We didn’t eat here but have heard the burgers are pretty good!

Dreadful! Not staffed! No wine! Poor facilities showers toilets etc! Unsafe as no fire safety instructions were given! Overpriced and even after complaining no reimbursement given! Only positive at least it was clean!

The propritier announced that she was leaving early and subsequently she left with no bar or any other service available until 9.00 am next morning. Our room had a blue light on it which we were unable to turn off this coupled with no curtains only blinds meant we were unable to get the room sufficiently dark to get to sleep. The shower was a joke with only a dribble of water. For what we oaid for the room given the standard of service it was vastly overpriced.

Lovely homemade food - girl behind the bar was great and super friendly

We came for the night but had to leave because of a family emergency. The ladies running the bar/hotel were very understanding and waived the room fee. Much appreciated. Will definitely go back as the place was lovely and the staff so kind. Thanks ❤️

Visited this pub a few times and on two occasions had lunch. The food was cooked to perfection and the portions were more than enough to eat. The land lady was very friendly and welcoming and more than happy to have a chat about the local area. Would definitely recommend anyone to this pub, it's also dog friendly which is a big plus for us. Keep up the good work, many thanks Paul,em and Dorris the bulldog.

Top pint of Wainwright's tonight. Lovely lass on the bar.

Sunday lunch was great. Plenty to eat and delicious.

absolutely lovely great selection of drink and friendly atmosphere 👌 😋 😀

The atmosphere was warm and friendly and the food was exceptional. Fantastic il definitely be back!

I've been here a few times for food now it's absolutely lovely great selection of drink and friendly atmosphere

Room very clean and nice. Great value, just what we needed. Cosy and Friendly pub with a great selection of drinks including cocktails. I had at the gammon and I was stuffed. We will be back in the new year. 5*

We went to Angel Inn for my birthday with the family. The food was fantastic, cooked to perfection. The staff were very welcoming and couldn't do enough. I will definitely be back on our visit to alston next year.

Only dinner in 530pm service was quick and freindly we were the only ones in food was edible but could have been so much better it was well cooked but I had camembert which was deep fried the chips were frozen I have to reiterate that it was well cooked frozen food just think the menu could be updated with fresh foods being more available

We've Visited Alston twice in last week and board outside states open at 12:00, it isnt. Have yet to eat/drink here.

A good place to visit with good atmosphere and friendly staff. Food, drinks and service were so good that we visited this place twice during our short stay in Alston. Dog friendly too!

Perfectly poured Guinness and delicious chilli con carne (with garlic bread and chips) and Cumberland sausages, mash and fresh veggies. Delicious and served with a smile too!

Very bad food. Zero customer service. Rude staff and locals. DONT GO HERE! Made my family feel uneasy during my dad's birthday. Served food and admitted it was bad and didn't take any money off the bill. Awful place!

New landlords here as of Dec 2021 so went here for a family meal as it had always been good in the past but unfortunately things have changed. The portions were very small and after 3 courses we still weren't full. The food was ok but not amazing, the steak was ordered medium and arrived a shade more than well done, the burgers were juicy enough But it's a very basic burger. Service was a bit hit and miss, starters served then waitress walked off without giving us cutlery (had to go and find some ourselves). Mains came, (different waitress) put the plates on the table and started to walk away, we called her back to ask for sauces, she returned with a small pot of ketchup as if to say 'that's all you can have'. We came out the pub wondering if the chip shop was still open to fill us up! If you want filled up, try Alston house or Lowbyer that can fill you with one course or the Cumberland that can fill you with two.

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Made very welcome and staff friendly. My sons were extremely happy with their burger and steak. I opted for 2 starter as a main. Camenbert was lovely but seafood platter was a bit overdone. Overall very nice and would return there again.

stopped at Alston as we had taken wrong route. After walk round viilage we stopped at Angel Inn for a meal. The quaint little place really old worldy. Had a lovely meal quickly served well presented and hot. Will definitely be going back .

A very welcoming establishment. Ken could not do enough for us. The food was plentiful, hot & tasty. Some of our party stayed there and the breakast's were excellant and set everyone up for the day. Well done Ken & staff.....

We popped in for a quick half so we could use the pub wifi (which was very good) and felt so comfortable, we stayed for Sunday lunch. A pint of beer, a diet coke, a full roast beef dinner with all the extras and a baked brocolli and cauliflower and cheese pasta with salad and chips came to £20!!! Great atmosphere, great food and great price. Would definitely recommend.

This is a good local pub with nice staff but the BnB side has sadly been neglected. The rooms are in need of a full refurb the carpets are grubby and they need new everything. On the positive the bed was clean, towels were tatty but clean and they provided tea and coffee facilities. The staff are really nice the pub has a To Let sign up and if the new landlords spend a bit on the BnB it could be perfect as the location is very good right in the centre.

Quality food and a proper portion. Great friendly service too. Will be back on Wednesday. Chicken and chips was fabulous and my partner's boozy beef pie was wonderful. Thankyou Ken.

Called in while on one of our first rides out since Covid. Good choice of menu plus specials. Would have liked to sample puds but didn’t have room. Will be back

Ken and his staff were more than accommodating during our stay at Alston. Both the food and drink were of excellent quality and very reasonably priced. No request was too much and the locals were also just as friendly as Ken and his staff. The pub also welcomes well behaved dogs Would highly recommend the Angel Inn to anybody visiting the area.

Off to a good start, dropped in for lunch, friendly hello from the lady on the bar, got our drinks and ordered our food - we should have realised there was going to be problems as there was just one other family in the pub and they were complaining about how long they had been waiting for food and when it did come out only half the family was served the rest waited another 15 mins.We waited 1 hour 20 mins for 2 toasted sandwiches - I had one bite and left the rest, my partner ate half of his and left the rest too. Greasy and cold.Before we left I went to the ladies and was horrified the toilet was so dirty and the only thing to wipe your hands on was a dirty towel hanging on the back of the door.Wish I had visited the toilet before we ordered food.The only good thing was the friendly barmaid - will we return? Never!

We had a great lunch here, very welcome, good pub food and very friendly... felt so good to be back in a normal pub despite covid..thank you!

Ken and team are always on hand to make you feel welcome. This is a small country pub with great food. Such a warm and friendly pub with a good mix of locals and visitors. Dog friendly too. The Angle does great gourmet evening in the winter months, not to be missed.

Had another lovely stay at the Angel lnn. This is about the fourth time we have stayed. Lovely welcome from Ken and staff we feel like family now. Breakfast lovely plenty and nothing no bother. Also fresh caught trout absolutely scrumptious had it both nights for dinner Thanks again for a lovely stay hope to see you all again soon

Can't rate this hostelry highly enough. Was travelling alone, made to feel so welcome by other customers and staff alike. The food is amazing for the price. There is nothing like good Cumberland sausage, and the trout is to DIE for.Good on you, Angel! Wish I had the barmaid's telephone number though... (joking)

This is a pub with kerb appeal but thats as far as it goes. At 1.45pm we were unable to get a sandwich as we were told the 'cook had shut down the kitchen'. Wish I had known that before ordering a pint as we then had to stay in an 80's time warp - complete with bored bar staff, awful beer and a hospitality ethos somwhere very south of acceptable. 'Gabriel' don't blow your horn for for this pub.

We go to Alston often in the summer,and this place is good for a pint and a bar meal.The place has a history,been here since 1640 ish.If you are in Alston,would recommend it for a pint.

We went in for a Gourmet evening "Fish Night" great evening, lovely company, sat and had conversations on every table, not a complaint in the house..... Well Done Angel Inn.

Staff managed to squeeze us and our not so small dog in . Food was decent pub grub at reasonable prices. Great atmosphere and excellent service.

We ate here whilst part of the coast to coast bike ride. We where seated and our food order was quickly taken however, we then had to wait a long time for our starters. When the mains arrived, we where informed that two of them would be delayed, both beef chilli, due to a problem in the kitchen. We presumed this would be 5 mins max the way it was portrayed. Once everyone else had finished, 30 mins later, we asked where these where. We where told they wouldn't be long but the microwave was broke. Not exactly what you want to hear when paying for a meal out. These then arrived and we all sat and waited for them to eat. These where not taken off the bill and no apology from the manager was given. The waitress was very apologetic and we could not fault her but the manager just seemed to not care. Will not be returning.

Stayed here for a second time this year. Had a great welcome from Ken and all the staff. Food great and fantastic service.. Can't wait to return as feels like a home from home. Keep up the good work guys. Well done. Would recommend it as a great place to stay for a few days break.

Food was very good quality and large portions, so make sure you have an appetite if you want to eat here. Everything is freshly cooked. Reasonable prices for food and drink make this a must visit

We had a meal here with our two children, the food was really lovely and very generous portions! Our son is nearly ten, he had a children’s meal and honestly it would have filled me! Really friendly people and reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend

Called in at about 7 minutes to 2 hoping to grab a bite to eat. I read on the outside they stop serving at 2,but we asked anyway. The lady behind the bar was unwelcoming, no smile, not at all pleased to help and grumpily informed us food had finished.

Lovely boozer in a nice village, free WiFi & decent beers on tap, naturally a few flowed! Friendly staff too, didn’t have food so can’t comment, only gripe would be when going to toilet there were no sinks to wash hands afterwards, other than that a good place to drink!

Spent an evening in here. Everyone else seemed to know each other although the locals are friendly enough. Good prices and although quiet a good atmosphere.

When we got rained off c2c at Hartside we arrived in Alston wet and cold and generally very tired. We pitched up at The Angel, having previously eaten here some years ago, and without pre booking, walked in and were offered a room, hot drink and safe bike storage.

My boyfriend and I have eaten here 3 or 4 times now when visiting the quaint little town of Alston, and are always happy with the food. This time I chose the vegetarian lasagne which I had with boiled new potatoes and fresh veg (carrots and cabbage). The portions are always very generous (no room for a pudding unfortunately) and the food is hot and wholesome. The Angel Inn is a traditional olde worlde type pub (the likes of which are disappearing far too fast), is very quaint and has it's regulars seated around the bar of a Sunday lunchtime. We've found them to be friendly and the landlord is always welcoming. The food and drinks are very reasonably priced and this is one of our favourite spots to eat when visiting the area. We look forward to our next visit, hopefully not too far in the future.

We have eaten at The Angel on a number of occasions and if eating out in Alston we would make it our first choice to eat. The reason has been because of the generous portion sizes.

Had a fantastic meal last night at Angel inn service excellent food yummy my trout was best l have tasted also hubby's baguette was also great. Prices good portions very large. Would certainly recommend. Well done can't wait for next meal

Called in for a couple of pints at lunchtime and to suss the place out for an evening meal. From the moment we set foot in the door we didn’t feel at all welcome. The surley barmaid who served us didn’t crack a smile and spoke only to tell us how much our order

A warm welcome was received from all at the Angel.

We had an excellent meal here the other day, lunchtime on a Monday it was very quiet except for the TV... The food though was top notch, really very, very good, veg lasagnes and a gammon egg and chips, perfect, good value too.

We went here for dinner a couple of times between Christmas and New Year. Service and food was always good and prices very reasonable. We would happily return.

Had a lovely comfortable stay at The Angel Inn. The staff were lovely, thank you Ken for looking after us. The breakfast was amazing.

Staying in the area, Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel, and decided to nip out for a meal on Saturday evening. We ended up at the Angel Inn in Alston

I was a little nervous entering this establishment as the owner Shellsuit Ken is a legend amongst people who were bought up on Bullseye in the 80s.

Visited here with family, adults and children.

The lunch itself was ok. Spoiled by the grumpy woman behind the bar who barely grunted at us. Custom must come easy.

If your idea of a great way to spend a Saturday night is in a drab, badly laid out and not very clean hotel room, enveloped by odeur de cooking fat, the ambience enhanced by a number of passing motor cyclists - perhaps an unfortunate coincidence - and unadvertised live music until midnight in the main bar area below you (no coincidence) look no further.

It's a lovely, quiet little pub in the centre of Alston. Looks rather small from the outside, and although looks aren't deceiving here, it's adequately furnished, if not dated.

We called in for tea on our first night of our 7night stay in Alston with our son and dog. Really nice welcome, atmosphere and good food and good portion of it. Definitely recommend as brilliant customer service and dog friendly. We'll be back.

I give this place 5 stars, simply because of the wonderful woman who greeted us and welcomed us. She could not have made two tired travellers feel more welcome. Dinner was just brilliant and all freshly cooked.

Came here for a meal whilst staying close by at the Victoria Inn. Lovely tender lamb casserole and a great deep fried cheese starter. My only complaint would be that as most pubs these days it's frozen chips. I love homemade ones so would prefer them any day of the week to the plastic chip, but hey ho it's more than worth a visit! The atmosphere was great and the staff were really friendly. Loved the 80s background music on the TV. Would definitely return if visited Alston again.

We went in The Angel with our 2 dogs on the first evening of a week long stay in Alston. Having read the reviews we thought The Angel was going to be a regular eating place throughout our stay. We couldnt have been more mistaken. The blonde haired lady serving behind the bar couldn't have been less welcoming if she had tried. Other than a couple of locals we were at first the only clients in there. She wasn't rushed off her feet but not even a nod or a smile for us. We had 2 starters, shrimp in breadcrumb and 3 cheeses in breadcrumb. Both dishes were tasty, acceptable and a nice portion. Then I ordered one of the Specials. Beef in Red Wine. When this arrived it was sliced beef in gravy with a tiny taste of onion. No way was this red wine so I was disappointed with this. My partner had Boozy Beef Pie which he said was ok but he wouldnt want it again. With 2 soft drinks the bill came to £33.45. No thanks when we paid the bill. No enquiry if we had enjoyed our food. Complete indifference. I can only assume that local regulars get a warm welcome and give The Angel good reviews.

We visited in June the pub as a small selection of cask ales but the lady serving was very nice and frendly

Arrived for our holiday after a long journey, and were warmly welcomed at our holiday let. The Angel was recommended by the owner of our accommodation, so we looked forward to a good meal. The bar service was borderline rude, and the food decidedly average. Don't think we will bother again. Overcooked food and surly served drinks, not my idea of a good time.

A lovely old pub great food. Lovely surroundings to enjoy a good evening. The food was lovely and there was plenty of it.

The steak and kidney suet pudding is a must. With new potatoes and veg. Twice in 1 week and it is now on the regular menu and not on the specials board. Friend had the Fish Pie and Chilli. Really love the home cooked food in this pub... and couldnt fault it

Food great, good choice on menu. Friendly, helpful landlord and staff. Cosy atmosphere in this country pub. Definitely recommend a visit.

Great food. Lovely staff. Really bad language with the f word used constantly and loudly by a couple of customers. Obviously manager thought this was acceptable as it wasn't stopped. We don't think it is acceptable though so despite the good food we will not be returning.

Dined here on the Friday before bank holiday as partners were doing the Coast to Coast, it’s clearly a popular haunt for locals as well as tourists, it was standing room only at one point, we were fortunate enough to secure the table in the window.

We found this to be very friendly local pub in a lovely town. Dog friendly. Three good local ales were on tap. We didn't eat here, but the menu looked very reasonably priced.

Very surly barmaid, terrible meals, I requested "half a roast chicken which was burnt & dry, absolutely awful, my wife had Lasagne which was mostly pasta & little meat. The salad that accompanied the meals was nice.