The Angel Inn in Richmondshire

My wife and I along with our son and his girlfriend and two children, plus dog, dined at the Angel just after New Year. The food as always was superb. The pie was excellent as were the chips. And the veg was steaming when it was brought out.Everyone enjoyed the meal and the beer as well as the cost, which was very reasonable. As my wife and I are local we think this is the best place to have a meal in the area

I have been meaning to write this review for a long time as we only live a few miles away and The Angel is our first choice when we want a good pub meal. The food is always fresh and really tasty, you always get big portions and the chips and veg are always really nice! If you are going for the first time I would definitely recommend the pie and the Sunday roast is great too. They are also dog friendly which is a great bonus!

When you walk in the decor is very old fashioned and could definitely do with some TLC.The menu is not large but very good prices and the food although basic is excellent and good portions sizes. So don't always judge a book by its cover

We were staying up the road in a caravan site and found the Angel Inn recommended by other caravanners. What a find! Absolutely top class food, staff were lovely and friendly locals.....what else could to ask for? We had tempura vegetables with garlic mayonnaise and pate to start, followed by pork medallions and chicken parmigiana, all absolutely delicious. Wine was lovely too! The greedy one (me!!) also had a pudding, sticky toffee pudding with ice cream, also just fabulous. Would highly recommend this pub. A limited menu, but what they do is top class!

We wanted a Sunday lunch so called ahead to make sure they did it and reserve a table. Unfortunately for us it fell below our expectations. My partner had the goats cheese mushrooms which were ok but not exactly main course sized and not very Sunday lunch and I had a aubergine dish in tomato sauce which was very bland. The veg wasn’t very Sunday lunch either although the potatoes dauphinois was very nice and the veg was nicely cooked. The meal was .... ok but it wasn’t what we wanted and it wasn’t particularly tasty. Mine certainly didn’t even taste seasoned. It’s a shame as it’s nice and local but we won’t be returning.

Amazing little pub with a really friendly bar made fantastic food and a nice dog. We have a pear salad and a beef pie the only pipe on a break of 7 days that actually had a bottom to it.I wish we lived closer and we would go at least once a month.

Called here for a stop on the way home from Northumberland. Excellent food, lovely service and great prices. 4 adults and 2 kids ate and drank for £62! Bargain!

Four adults had a 3 course Sunday lunch. A diverse selection of starters (around 5) and a similarly wide selection of puddings (sticky toffee, banoffee etc.) were available. Main courses included Roast - chicken, beef, lamb or pork plus a vegetarian option and a pie option which was chicken, ham and leek. A wider choice of mail courses is available at other times. An excellent selection of well-cooked vegetables were provided. Our drinks included 2.5 pints of Timothy Taylors Landlord, a soft drink and a large glass of Rioja. Total bill £78.The quality of food was excellent as was the service.If anyone can tell me where I can get a better meal (and please don't mention the Raby Hunt) and better value for moneywithin 20 miles of here, please pm me through Trip Advisor.

Had travelled from Essex and was lunchtime we didn’t want service food for dinner so I took a chance on this pub as it’s just off the A66. Best decision. Massive portions of roast and food was lovely. All the tables inside were full or reserved but they were happy for us to fit outside. Would recommend

Booked a table for lunch in the bar where we were welcome with our dog. Ordered the homemade steak pie on the recommendation of another customer and having been told it had not long come out of the oven. It was absolutely delicious! Perfect short pastry and packed with steak served with gorgeous gravy, the most delicious homemade chips I have had in a long time, and a good range of veg. (Yummy cauliflower cheese!) Also excellent value for money and very friendly staff. Great for home cooked food.

Stopped here on a trip to Scotland as fed up with motorway service rip off prices and crap food. 2 minutes off the A66 just past Scotch Corner. Home made steak and ale pie was delicious with amazing gravy and chips. Home made burger.

Popped in one Friday night for supper. Lovely home cooked food. Staff friendly and helpful as were the regulars at the bar.

We were pleasantly surprised that we didn’t take a photo of food just wanted to tuck in. Arrived by chance luckily last table they turned away customers but not before advising them of another venue which may have room (nice friendly touch) wanted to please. Honest home made food, service good was informed on arrival that we may have 15mins wait. Busy pub very welcoming

Came for dinner on Saturday 8th 12 of us couldn’t have made to feel more welcome Will deffo visit again. We were staying at a cottage in the village. Do not go to this area without visiting the Angel the food was beautiful thankyou

Staying at the caravan site at the top of the hill we’d read the reviews of this place so decided to try it. We walked down the hill which wasn’t as treacherous as walking back in the dark as it’s quite a busy, unlit, no footpath road. Despite this on arriving we received a warm welcome from the staff and customer sat at the bar. It was a typical country pub with log fire burning, very cosy. We ordered the food, steak and ale pie for my husband and rosemary chicken for me. Both meals were delicious and well presented. I couldn’t fault mine in anyway and my husband could have eaten his all over again. The locals were very friendly even with our dogs and I think my terrier took a fancy to the resident doggy as was whining after her.

After being let down at another establishment we decided to try the Angel Inn for lunch. The welcome was warm and friendly and the food good. My ciabatta roll with brie, bacon and cranberry sauce was packed with filling and came with a bowl of hot, homemade chips. My partner chose the steak, mushroom and onion ciabatta roll which arrived with a bowl of chips and some homemade onion rings.......which were delicious! All the food was reasonably priced, well cooked, tasty and well presented. I just wish I'd had room for dessert!! We will definitely be going back to the Angel Inn.

Myself and wife had an absolutely wonderful Sunday lunch here. I only eat small portions of which the chef kindly supplied. The beer was great and the staff couldn't do enough to make our visit wonderful. Both myself and my wife can't recommend the Angel Inn enough. Thx Guys.

On our long journey to Scotland we came across this pub!! Have not had a pub meal this good for years!! All homemade and scrumptious! Excellent work ladies!! Forgot to add good friendly pub atmosphere and welcome dogs!

Staying at Brompton lakes we looked forward to Sunday lunch in Richmond ,the place we were to eat at was shut,but we were recommended Angel inn by the pet shop owner next door.We had never been before but what a warm welcome we received ,something sadly lacking these days.We had prawn cocktail and homemade pate followed by roast lamb and beef 2 courses cost £12.25 each .I am very proud of my Sunday roasts and very few we have out come up to scratch but today I met my match ,everything was just lovely ,hot and without doubt homemade,the leek and cheese bake and potato gratin both outstanding.We would have paid at least £18 a head at home for a meal inferior to this.We come to Yorkshire every year The Angel inn will be our new holiday local.My husband really enjoyed the Theakstons best thanks to all at the Angel.

The Angel at Gilling West is pretty much everything you would hope a Yorkshire village pub to be. For a start, you simply couldn't ask for a warmer reception.. Everyone, whether they're from near or far, is immediately made to feel welcome by landlord Debbie and her team of cheery bar staff.. And the hearty reception goes for your canine pal too - the cosy bar is dog friendly, so The Angel makes a great lunch stop if you and your pooch are enjoying one of the several pleasant walks in gently rolling Holmedale. There's also a lovely riverside beer garden if you fancy sitting outside.

Came here as we could not attract the attention of the staff in the first pub we came across in the village, The White Swan despite waiting at bar for ten mins. However it turned out The Angel was a lot more welcoming, despite being understaffed. Food was good, lots of veggie options, the beer garden was immaculate with a great view of the country and full of flower beds. The staff were busy but apologetic for the wait and were very cheerful friendly. Had good real ale. Would return next time we are on holiday.

Came here after spending five minutes standing unacknowledged at the bar of the superficially superior-looking White Swan, two minutes along the road. Barkeeper was welcoming and cheerful (in spite of being by herself due to staff illness). We sat out in the really very impressively well-tended garden, taking in the country views. The bar keeper continued helpful and was happy to serve us outside. Food was delicious, hot, fresh and well-cooked. Proper chips but not stodgy. Oh, and the prices were very reasonable, too.

We went to The Angel Inn today for lunch. Not a massive choice on the menu but between the four of us we had roast beef and steak and ale pie. We were brought a good selection of vegetables which were tasty and piping hot. For dessert, 2 of us had sticky toffee pudding and other 2 had white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake. We had good sized portions and the bill was £49 for the 4 of us. A lovely local little pub with a pleasant garden too.

Just had a lovely meal in the Angel, food delicious not a huge selection for vegetarians but enough, loved my chickpea cakes. Cafeteria coffee was spot on and served with brown sugar. Staff very friendly.

Popped in for a quick drink around 5.00pm after a day spent visit places in the dales. Very traditional pub with a small car park and some seating outside. There is however a garden with tables but we did not find this out until we went on a walk round the village later. Pub is exactly what you would expect for a traditional village pub.

My mum treated myself, my daughter and niece to a meal here recently, a rare treat! Between us, we had the duck, cheeseburger and steak and ale pie. Unfortunately, the pie (two portions) was inedible as it was excessively bitter and too salty. I pointed this out to the waitress who said she’d ‘see what she could do’ and took both meals away. After a few minutes, she brought them both back and stated that the chef couldn’t do anything about it and would I like the pies back; I said no. No alternative was offered. We’d already paid for our food so I broached the subject of a refund with the barmaid who immediately refused. After a heated debate (on the barmaid’s behalf) during which the she became more and more aggressive and agitated, I repeatedly pointed out the fact that we hadn’t eaten anything and that an alternative was not offered, therefore a refund was the only possible solution. The chef then appeared and stated that if I didn’t like steak and ale pie I shouldn’t have ordered it! During this time, the barmaid had dragged a local in, who was eating his pie, from outside. I suspect this was to bolster her argument that ‘no one else had complained’. I found this unbelievable behaviour, not least because I grew up in the village and knew the guy really well, but also the completey unprofessional nature of the gesture. In the end, I did get my refund, £18, which was thrown across the bar at me, but only because I refused to back down and be intimidated. I’m sure this is a good place to eat most of the time as the reviews on here confirm, but for heavens sake, don’t dare to criticise the cooking and ask for your money back; go to The White Swan instead!

We recently stayed in the village for a week and visited the pub several times. The owners/staff, even the locals were all very friendly and helpful. Even our dog was made welcome by all, even the resident pub dog which loved drinking the beer. During our time here we only had one meal but it was lovely home cooked food. We also enjoyed a folk night where two locals sang and played the banjo, mandolin and guitar. Can’t recommend the place enough!

We were just passing close to 2 pm and called in to ask if we were too late for lunch .Friendly welcoming staff said no problem . Sat outside and very quickly lunch arrived . All very fresh and very tasty . Excellent beer choice including Timothy Taylors at very reasonable price .I recommend a visit here

Visited on a Saturday evening on the Royal Wedding Day so pub itself was quiet as locals having a fun day near the river. Pub itself is traditional no firills sort of place but the food itself was beautiful. We sat in the dining room which again was quiet for a Saturday evening. Would certainly visit again.

A great local find. Well worth a visit. Traditional english village pub with restaurant.

Enjoyed another amazing meal this time short notice for a vegan meal. My daughter enjoy her meal throughly. Many thanks Debbie 😁😁

This pub was very oldey worldly but it's quaint and clean nice local pub. They do food in there but we did not eat there so can't tell you what it was like but a nice place to drop into.

Made a second visit, to sample the delights served in this place.

This is a loverly pub and real friendly staff

I called in here recently while travelling in Yorkshire. My first reaction was to leave as the small public bar was noisier than I would have liked but that would have meant that I would not have sampled their delightful evening menu in the adjoining dining area. This was a seriously good effort for any establishment, let alone a small, two-roomed public house in an out-of-the-way location.

We spent a very pleasant hour here in the beautiful riverside pub garden which is very dog friendly. Even poo bags supplied if necessary! We looked over lovely fields and enjoyed the peace and quiet with our wire haired vizsla pup.

Stopped off today on our way to the Lakes, the food was very good! Chips were amazing proper homecooked! Steak pie and pate was really good too! Definitely made our stressful journey a little better!!

Quite refreshing to see a bustling village pub with lots of people coming along to drink and socialise together. Food: good chips, the pie was not quite to my taste but my husband makes the best chicken pie ever, so it's a tough comparison.

We popped into the Angel on the off chance, thank goodness we did, we were soon allocated a table in this really nice pub with an open fire and very friendly locals. The staff were very attentive and respectful, seeking throughout our meal to ensure our complete enjoyment ,which they more than satisfied. The food was of excellent quality served freshly cooked and piping hot, those on diets beware as the portions would satisfy the most hungry eater.

Stopped for a few beers .very welcoming pub .allowed dogs in pub no problem. Very rustic and pleasing interior.

This was pub grub at it's best, served by an extremely hard working lady who, although busy was friendly and efficient!! I had one of the best steaks I've ever had and the home cooked chips were excellent!! Thoroughly recommended!!

Ten of us booked for a birthday celebration. All enjoyed their choices from the menu, prices for mains £8 to £9 with light bites cheaper. Homely, traditional village pub, excellent food served piping hot, pleasant atmosphere, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend & will certainly go back.

There was Six for dinner and not one of us had a thing to complain about everybody enjoyed and great selection of Gin to

Brilliant food..... Home cooked on the premises by landlady, Debbie. Great team if staff and a very warm welcome. Dogs welcome in the bar area..... Where you can also eat! Home made pies are a speciality of the house! Well worth a visit.

Like one of the other reviewers we have recently sampled both a sandwich lunch & evening meal and both were excellent quality and value for money. All is freshly prepared, and there was a good selection/quantity of vegetables with our dinner. Highly recommended.

Been in a couple of times recently for food. Once for lunch after a long dog walk around Gilling (lovely sandwiches and very filling) and once for dinner with family. Food on both occasions was great with everything freshly made on the spot and later on I noticed the landlady very kindly put some pies on the bar for customers to help themselves to.

We had a really impressive meal here whilst staying with relatives. The food is all freshly cooked and so tasty. There's a children's menu and a snack menu. The desserts are all homemade and utterly delicious! We'll definitely be back on our next visit!

Stopped off by chance at this pub, staff made us and our dog really welcome. The food was fantastic, best homemade chips I've had in ages. Great pub all round, it was that good we are going back again tonight.

Enjoyed a circular walk starting from The Angel round Hartford; 3.25 miles approximately and takes about an hour and a quarter. was then ready for some sustenance! Difficult choice; Black Sheep; Camerons Strongarm or Timothy Taylors Landlord. All very fit.

Having know this area well growing up here this pub has had several owners over the years but currently is in the best hands it's ever been in!

We chose this pub as it was near to the caravan site where we were staying, we received a warm welcome and chose pie of the day which was minced steak and onion, not the steak pie we'd fancied but the disappointment only lasted until it arrived. Rich, delicious shortcrust pastry, generous filling and a jug of gravy each. The vegetables were plentiful and not over cooked, homemade chips completed a lovely, well cooked meal. This should have been enough but as it was a special occasion we decided to have a pudding, the cheesecake was excellent and the ice cream sundae was not as ordinary as it sounds, the ice creams were not cheap and basic, it was real strawberry ice cream with strawberry pieces, rich chocolate ice cream and vanilla beautifully presented. We will be back!

My wife and I ate twice in The Angel while staying at the Caravan Club site half a mile away.

Traditional pub with friendly staff. Reasonable steak pie, nice chunky chips and very good value for money wine. Not posh nosh but well cooked.

Three of us had a very good lunch at the quaint village of Gilling West . The freshly cooked food and service were excellent.

visited last night Guinness hop house 13 is on draught and it is gorgeous had a 3 course meal it was beautiful everything was home cooked I couldn't fault it the good thing also was there was off street parking which there isn't at the white swan up the road which prompted a resident complaint she was quite right to do so but this is avoided if you dine at the Angel, the landlady was lovely as was her daughter the barmaid whilst chatting I found out they know my half sister small world!! they have a border terrier called Izzy she is lovely too!!

We stopped off here for a bite to eat after a visit to nearby Richmond town. It was well worth it for the delicious home cooked, well presented food. Real, proper home made chips and cracking pie. Delicious full chicken breast burger with fresh tasty salad and homemade coleslaw. The pub was a little quiet but it was mid week and still had a cosy and welcoming feel to it. We would definitely come back here, and think it would be lovely to have this place as your local pub!

This pub has recently been taken over. The pub had a great Friendly atmosphere, and service. We went as a foursome, having a good homemade selection of dishes from the well presented menu, 3 of us chose "pie of the day", and one had the gammon. Service was nice and friendly. The food was really good, all home made and cooked to order. Presentation was good, and the homemade chips and veg presented separately to share. Prices were reasonable. A great addition to the area. Highly recommended.