The Angel Inn Yarwell in East Northamptonshire

We were staying locally to visit a close family relative who is in hospital. After a day long visit we returned to our rental tired and hungry and saw there was a pub at the end of the road. For me there are three essential ingredients for a perfect pub - real fire, friendly locals and olde world decor. The Angel offers this and so much more - great food and to cap it all off a brass band playing carols. Aptly named, I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. Just perfect.

Nice welcoming country pub bring your dog wipe your boots have a good meal

Best pub for miles around here, a classic throw back to how a pub should be

Brilliant pub great atmosphere superb staff and friendly absolutely agree 👍👌

Wonderful traditional country pub.

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere! Highly recommended for passersby to stop for a break. A very informal and pleasant pub, which is well-maintained. Truly an experience!

Loved this pub right from moving here nearly 2 years ago now. Everything about it, is as a pub should be, friendly staff, excellent food and a definitely quirky decor. Definitely recommend!

Amazing and unexpected find! 100% recommend to anyone passing Yarwell. Quirky pub with friendly staff and locals. We were lucky enough to visit on a day then we're doing karaoke and I could tell the local mean business with their singing! Fantastic vibe. Great decor. Reasonably priced and delicious food!

What a fantastic pub! So very unique with a wonderful feel of being in a traditional old pub. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Wide selection of ciders and ales. Food was great!

Genuinely the nicest pub I've ever been in. I'm considering relocating, just because of it.

Lovely country pub with a fantastic garden especially in the sunshine

Lovely couple of pints of real ale, 2 classic burgers were lovely, chips were the best chips I have tasted in years, lovely pub will come again

Great pub great landlords so friendly. I go there 2 or 3 time a month now best pub atmosphere there is.

Fantastic hospitality from the bar staff, really great place for a real ale pint and real pub experience. This is a really pub with real pub values. Would highly recommend.

I LOVE THE ANGEL INN! It really isn’t difficult to see how much effort is put in to creating such a friendly and engaging environment - there is no place me and my dad would rather be on a Friday night. The second you step through the door you are greeted with a warm welcome and a smile. Inside the pub, the decor is so charming and unique; and the garden out back (where you can often see live music!) is the perfect place to enjoy the sun -albeit rare in this country haha. And to top it off, the food is delicious (especially the waffles)! This is not a five star pub- its a ten star pub! One of the only pubs in England that maintains the proper old pub feel- the decor, music, and atmosphere are second to none. Probably the best pub in the galaxy, run by the nicest people in the world 💜 P.S: listen to The Supercalas on Spotify if you want to get your ears a one way ticket to heaven 😎 Proper top tier music.

Quite simply the best pub in the world. Nick, Di and team have created a gem of a pub. Traditional old pub feel, great beer, award winning cider, good food. It’s a shame I can only give them 5 stars! Any review with less than 5 is simply not worth reading.

The Angel Inn is the epitome of great old English pub with character charm and real ales and cider. We popped in for a refresher whilst cycling the local area to be greeted with warm hospitality from genuine people. Everywhere you go there are little bits of character with a decent size garden at the back. Ticks all the boxes of a great old English pub.

DO NOT GO HERE. Went to a lovely campsite in Yarwell and wanted to watch the Euro Finals at a pub. When we came in with our group of friends, we attempted to order drinks and watch the game but was refused entry and argued with. One of the workers came over and began raising his voice stating that we had to buy an alcoholic drink. My sober friend who clearly didn't want to purchase an alcoholic beverage was kicked out of the pub, and another was peer pressured into buying a drink he didnt want. A horrible atmosphere with horrible workers. Do not recommend.

Do not go here. Went to a lovely campsite in Yarwell and wanted to watch the Euro Finals at a pub. When we came in with our group of friends, we attempted to order drinks and watch the game but was refused entry and argued with. One of the workers came over and began raising his voice stating that we had to buy an alcoholic drink. My sober friend who clearly didn't want to purchase an alcoholic beverage was kicked out of the pub, and another was peer pressured into buying a drink he didnt want. A horrible atmosphere with horrible workers. Do not recommend.

Me and my friends are staying in a campsite close on holiday. I had just turned up to the pub with my friends to watch the Euros final. When I sat down with my friend who had a drink in hand they asked if we were going to buy drinks in a very cold tone and they didn’t even give us a chance to answer before continuing and saying we should leave if we were not intending on buying drinks. We all were intending to buy drinks just not straight away but they didn’t even give us a chance to respond so we all left. One of my friends was also told they bought a drink as we left and was told to pay for the pint they had already poured for him that he hadn’t purchased. They also were not very specific on what type of drinks we needed to buy as we assumed alcohol. Overall these were very uncomfortable and disappointing experiences for a group people who are new to the area.

Happened upon this amazingly quirky place completely by chance. It was a really sunny day and we were looking for food and a beer garden. From the front, the Angel looks small and there's no mention of either food or a beer garden. We popped inside and asked. Yes they were serving food and garden 'have we? We have the BEST beer garden in the area. "Was the reply, and boy, was he right! Out at the back, there is a beautiful, sheltered garden decorated with eclectic furniture - picnic tables, circular pods, planters, and lots of greenery. There was also a speaker playing reggae music to accompany our lunch. I had beef chilli on chips and my wife scampi, both meals were fabulous and the service excellent. The pub itself is like a work of art with memorabilia everywhere you look and imaginative touches, such as a step made out of dominoes. Fabulous find.

I used to come here with a camping group some yrs ago ....everything is 5***** for me freindly atmosphere..food top notch...brilliant service...pool room with eating area....I took my youngest daughter on fathers day home cooked lasagne was delicious...played pool all afternoon 50p a game very cheap....such a beautiful location...I can't give it enough praise......thank you for a lovely afternoon will see you soon

Great place for a quick pint or a longer stay with a meal. Good selection of pub food cooked to order. Ham and eggs are home cooked in cider 😋. Has a great garden with pods and grass very dog friendly. 🐕. That makes a nice change. Staff are polite and helpful.

Nick and Di Lander have tirelessly run this much celebrated and characterful pub with dedication, passion and flair for around twenty years. Situated in the heart of the quaint, albeit quiet village of Yarwell, The Angel Inn is fondly regarded as one of the best pubs in the area and a vital community asset to the local people it serves. Voted by CAMRA as ‘Cider Pub of the Year’ for 2023/4; The Angel offers more than just a very intimate and relaxed atmosphere in which to drink their selection of quality ciders, beers, wines and spirits. The decor is fairly traditional, with some neat details, touches and themes, particularly motorsport and music. There’s ample seating throughout the cosy premises, including several upright bar stools, sofas and table arrangements in the main bar area, as well as having a side bar with more table seating. Standard pub grub is served in the evening and whilst not necessarily inspired, is uniformly tasty, filling and good value. They also boast a fun games room with a pool table, fruit machines and other clever distractions, as well as a jukebox packed with tried and tested songs and the welcome encouragement to play them. That said, do check and make note of the diary board situated on the wall of the comfortable main bar seating area. You’ll find that The Angel plays host to a cornucopia of events including live bands, a Sunday pub quiz and even a legendary regular Kareoke night, eccentrically compared by the beautiful Carly. The Angel Inn is practically the only pub in the vicinity to offer such entertainment which is largely why it’s so adored by their numerous loyal, regular customers.

This is truly the quintessential village pub!! No matter how far you have to travel you must visit this pub. Everything about it is perfect, the staff, the decor, the atmosphere. We’re lucky and staying on the campsite down the road and this place is the highlight!!

Great village pub, friendly and convivial atmosphere with nice drink and food options. Roaring fire, the sort of place to spend the afternoon chatting with the locals and enjoying a drink or two!

All that and super dog friendly

We stayed at a site down the road (Yarwell Mill) which is a ten minute walk to this little gem of a pub. The Angel Inn is quite honestly the most magical, quirky find we have come across and is just fabulous! The landlords have a uniquely fantastic sense of humour which shines throughout. Beautiful, cosy interior with a find around every corner. We loved reading all the quotes in the loos and will be taking many on board! Despite being very honest about their pub food offering and small kitchen the food was fabulous. FAR better than many pubs we have eaten in and who shout about their offering. The locals were so welcoming and lovely. We went on a Sunday evening as a party of three adults and a child which was also karaoke night from 9pm - what a fantastic welcoming atmosphere. Can't recommend this unique find enough. A perfect little gem in a beautiful little village. We hope to be back in future.

An absolutely fantastic pub and comfortably some of the best food I've had in ages. Simply a must visit

Very friendly quirky local pub.

Food good eventually after waiting 50 mins , due to two other large orders , there was only three orders at the time , very cold no heating and no running water in the toilet

Best food around!!!! Very friendly staff and great service 100% go again!!

Lovely traditional pub. Excellent ambience. Delicious food, good value for money, great service. Whenever we stay in the area it's the one place we head for. Highly recommend.

Such a lovely pub, deceivingly large!

My favourite pub. Good beer good food good company. Still good 15/10/23. :-)

Brilliant place, great atmosphere, great hosts

It’s a great pub, there’s a wait for food but worth it.

I eat here every week and it’s the best local pub that I have ever been to. The kitchen is not much bigger than my downstairs loo so when it is busy, most nights, there is a bit of a wait. When it comes it often interrupts your conversation with one of the locals and you wish they had been slower. There is nothing I can fault, the land lady and her partner/husband/bouncer for their effort to make your evening great. Keep it up and don’t retire.

Absolutely LOVE this pub!!! The owners and staff are very friendly and welcoming and it’s easy to see just how much effort they put into the place. Both inside and the beer garden have been decorated in such a great quirky way, with so much attention to all the little things. You won’t find another pub like it in the area. The food is always great! Home cooked, large portions and they always cater well to our different dietary requirements. The chips smothered in their curry is my favourite! Very dog friendly in a beautiful setting! Huge thanks to the owners and staff for creating such a great, unique place. Thank you.

This is an amazing pub! Fantastic atmosphere, great food and wonderful people. We are so fortunate that the Angel is part of our community. Thank you to Nick, Di, Sherril and Amber.

A wonderful village pub with a fabulous team, we always enjoy popping in to see you all (Nick, Di, Amber & Sherril)! A firm favourite for all the Frosties (Nanna included) and the cider baked ham, egg and chips is a must (Sherril, you’re an absolute star!). Also you won’t find a better pub quiz! Thanks guys 🫶🍻

A fantastic pub with amazing people and wonderful food. We are so grateful to Nick, Di, Sherril and Amber for everything that they do - a truly great and cherished pub!

This is a fantastic pub. A wonderful atmosphere, great good and amazing people! Thank you to Nick, Di, Sherril and Amber for doing a brilliant!

I eat here every week and it’s the best local pub that I have ever been to. The kitchen is not much bigger than my downstairs loo so when it is busy, most nights, there is a bit of a wait. When it comes it often interrupts your conversation with one of the locals and you wish they had been slower. There is nothing I can fault the land lady and her partner/husband for in their effort to make you evening great. Keep it up and don’t retire

Ate here last night, had the chilli. When ordering, unlike most places, we were asked how spicy we would like it. A great little pub, family run which always delivers an enjoyable time.

Don’t visit as regular as we’d like or have in the past but it’s always a warm welcome and a pleasure to spend time either having a quiet drink, partaking in the quiz or having a burger with a pint. One of those unique, individual and valuable pubs that this country needs to retain.

We’ve popped by to The Angel on several occasions and each and every time have found it to be welcoming and fun. We’ve seen live bands, enjoyed festival days and charity days, met friends, had the food and generally always enjoyed ourselves. Don’t listen to the naynays who are trying to slate a hard-working team because they had a bit of a wait for their tea on a busy day, they always work hard in the pub and do everything they can to make customers welcome.

Beautiful little pub - great atmosphere. Went to watch the demo cats play, I recommend

Went to this pub after seeing the reviews. Positives: decor is very quirky and unique. Negatives: Food took 1.5hours+ to arrive. Staff members were rude when questioned about it. Food quality was extremely poor. Avoid this place for food you're better off going to McDonald's.

What a lovely country pub ..came here to try out the quiz night and although we didn't do well we were made very welcome felt like it was my local.. wish it was!! definitely be calling in again soon

Outstanding service and food. Very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended. Lots of memorabilia around. Garden with plenty of tables under cover x

We were staying on the Yarwell Mill campsite and nipped in for a cheeky lunchtime drink and snack. Based on our experience we then returned for the evening karaoke fun. As per other reviews, one glance at the walls and the passage on the menu tells you there's a sense of humour running through the core of the pub. As a middle-aged group it ticked all the right boxes for us and certainly raised a smile. Service was friendly, with a good deal of banter. Our snacks were tasty and prompt. It just so happened that it was karaoke night, which we joined in with and almost became locals for the night. Great fun and a proper mix of tunes being sung, we could have gone on all night. Just a short stagger back to the caravans, all of us agreeing it'd been a fantastic find. We will definitely be back, if they'll have us after our singing obviously!

Amazing place to drop in for some food and a beer, defo will come back.

Beautiful old pub with a really lovely outside space. The bar staff are so welcoming and friendly, especially to our doggo ☺️ 🐶

What a fantastic pub … nothing else to say ….

Great pub, full of laughs and very quirky.

This pub is very quirky! I stopped here on a walk along the Nene way a while ago and had some lunch there which was really good. I like the way the staff were so accommodating towards our four legged friends. Service has always been very good and the 3 times I have eaten there the food has been top dollar. Very good indeed.

Great little quirky village pub.

Excellent tasty food a very warm welcome a lovely place to eat and drink. Very dog friendly 😍😍

Good lunch, cosy fire and a unique decor. The hosts were charming and it was very pleasant indeed.

Great little pub, unique and friendly

What a beautiful little place with a lot of Christmas WOW!! Fabulous mulled wine 😋

Really warm and vibrant atmosphere. Great beer too.

Fantastic, The way good pubs used to be

Decorated for Christmas. Cosy fire and dog friendly. perfect quaint village pub. They do food but we only popped in for drinks after a dog walk.

Fantastic, cozy, atmospheric, good beer, good tea, extremely friendly landlady and landlord. Apparently always something happening, quiz nights, karaoke etc. In the middle of nowhere but very definitely worth travelling to.

Nice friendly place, good food good service, good banter with the staff, well worth a visit,

Wonderful atmosphere. Very good pub food. Especially steak and Stilton pie. Highest rating.

We popped in for the first time one lunchtime a couple of weeks ago, stopping by with our dog for a pint at the end of a thirsty walk. We were made very welcome, including our black lab, then sitting on the bench outside the front to enjoy our drinks & a packet of crisps in the late summer sunshine. In an area heavily (over) populated with gastro pubs (nice enough I guess) we're kicking ourselves for not trying The Angel Inn before now. We miss the traditional pub so we're really looking forward to revisiting soon. Just wish it was a bit closer to home.

This pub is wicked, it mixes the traditional style with a modern twist, someone definitely has a good eye for decor. Pool, darts and a garden, foods good too!

I covered a wedding here. Fantastic place and dog friendly too. Lovely village.

Its a village pub in a village. Couldn't ask for more.

We had a nice lunch and caught up with friends. The food was nicely cooked and we had 3 beers and a coffee, all good thank you.

This is a lovely little pub, tucked away in the village of Yarwell. The eclectic collection of items on display make it an interesting place to visit. The staff are all very polite and chatty and the service is good. This is not a fast food restaurant, so be prepared to wait a reasonable time for your food to be lovingly cooked by their team. They have a good selection of real ale and a choice of lagers for those who like a pint or three. Spirits and liquors are plentiful. As they stress on their website, they are primarily a pub, which serves food also. As such, their menu isn’t too large, but what food they do offer is wholesome and plentiful. If you’re after a jus, parfait or any other pretentious fayre, you’ll be disappointed. On the other hand, if you prefer good old home cooked ham, tasty burgers, jacket potatoes and other traditional dishes, you should be more than happy here. Although this was our first time eating here, we are certain to return in the near future.

Popped in en route to a parachute jump. Awesome pub. Lovely decor, welcoming hosts and great beer & food. What more could you want?!

Quirky village pub with good food & drink. Nice atmosphere - locals and staff all very friendly.

Fantastic food and fantastic hospitality Certainly recommend this place. Thank you for a great evening. We will certainly be back. Staff very welcoming and friendly.

This pub claims to be “a traditional village pub with a hint of cheek” and it’s a proposition they deliver on 100%. The team are friendly and welcoming, there’s a nice selection of drink on tap and typical pub menu - cooked to perfection. The fun & eclectic decor has a “punk” shabby chic feel to it and I’d imagine in the winter it’s a lovely cosy place to be. Would definitely revisit if back in the area.

Great atmosphere in a friendly down to earth pub. Good food at a good price. Would definitely recommend this place

Nice friendly local pub. Try the cheesie chips.

Thank you to Nick and Di for an amazing meal and such a wonderful evening. What a wonderful evening.

The pub itself is beautiful, very quaint and off the beaten track, staff are very friendly and accommodating. The food however was poor. I ordered a vegetarian lasagne and it's possibly one of the worst ones I've had which was disappointing. It was 3/4 cheese and the rest lasagne sheets and tomato sauce, I couldn't find any vegetables in it. I'd possibly return for drinks if ever we're in the area, but food for me is to be avoided, which was a shame.

This is my favourite pub garden, they always have the best music playing! Great pub with a good selection of beers and cider and always a friendly welcome when walking in 😊

A little gem in a lovely village near the river Nene. Good bar staff and lovely beer garden! Well worth the visit!

We walked here whist staying the weekend at nearby Rockingham forest and what a lovely pub. The staff were so welcoming and the beer garden was amazing. Everywhere was decorated with quirky objects that were real talking points. It was so lovely we went twice.

Great food. Games on hand to borrow and play. Darts and pool available. Clean toilets. Friendly staff. Decent beer. Reasonably priced. Welcomes walkers, families, couples, bikers, dogs, welcomes all.

Very nice food great great staff friendly

The best pub I've been in for a long long time. Friendly welcoming staff in the most interesting of settings. Absolutely fantastic place.

Dwindling in numbers rapidly this is an almost extint species. A village pub. It's a pub that serves food and not as most are now a restaurant that tolerates drinkers. A comment on here accused the food of being mediocre. Not sure that is strictly accurate, basic certainly but mediocre is a bit harsh. If you want sauteed hedgehog with wilted nettles and beetroot jus, or squirrel au gratin with stir fried doc leaves and a creosote reduction then you are in the wrong place. Many places locally will cater for these needs if you so wish. One observation about this pub is that it's possibly in the wrong country my family coming from Ireland it has a more celtic feel with it being informal friendly, dog friendly and musical. Occasional impromptu song nights with Ukelele and guitars are common. The Kareoke nights are very entertaining. I used to hate the damn thing before coming to the Kareoke here I had only done it once before on a very drunken night in a bar in Bermuda about 30 years ago. To be honest I use it as a way of rehearsing performing in our village panto, but for a small venue there are some really good voices. The odd song has been adapted into a pub anthem. Dave's version of Sweet Caroline invites audience participation and possible legal action by Neil Diamond. IF you want a pub as they used to be entertaining, friendly, informal occasionally musical, even educational with the quiz nights then this is one of the few left. My only regret is it;s a dying breed of pub, but perhaps this has given the niche market it needs to survive. Long may it continue.

Absolutely fabulous pub. Nick and Di are fantastic hosts. Very welcoming.They work really hard arranging quiz's and Entertainment. Lovely food. Good value . Thoroughly recommend.

This is such a lovely traditional pub that has a small but ample food menu and the food was well worth the visit A very popular pub in the village and everyone was very friendly The Landlords have a brilliant sense of humour too can't wait to return and sit by the fire

Very good food and good price the staff are friendly aswell

Possibly the loveliest little pub I’ve ever been in! The staff and customers are really friendly, great service, and excellent karaoke. Just wonderful!

Love it here. It's quaint & welcoming. The staff are very friendly. The food is excellent.

It was my birthday and my brother took me and my daughter's out for dinner. It's a lovely little pub, really nice. Food did take a while to arrive but that gave me no cause to make them down on stars. Best part of the visit was when my brother walked in with a surprise birthday cake for me and everyone in the pub joined in singing!! Absolutely brilliant.

Best pub I've been into for a long while, friendly locals, friendly staff, tasty food & just a bloody good atmosphere 👌 look forward to going back

Great local pub with a good selection of beers etc on draught. Friendly staff and a warm welcome is always given to all customers.

Nice place, friendly staff, good food. Nice to see dogs welcome and whilst the place has its own vibe, was inviting to everyone. Particularly enjoyed the humour in the menu small print. Also really liked that it's a pub being a pub, ordered food and drinks, paid for it all up front and walked out when finished/ready. No messing about trying to catch the eye of a waiter or any of that stuff! Don't change :)

We were on holiday between Wansford and Yarwell, and found this fantastic pub on the off chance. From the outside it looks like a small pub, but that is deceptive. It's an independent pub, with a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and where dogs are allowed. The service was very friendly, polite, efficient, and we felt like nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent, and good value for money, and tasted like it was freshly made to order, in our opinion. Just as we were leaving, a gentleman was about to play some live music. As a family of 4 we had a fantastic evening, and would thoroughly recommend this pub to anyone and everyone.

Fantastic, traditional British pub. Lovely staff. Fantastic beer garden. Good, unpretentious pub food. Wish it was close enough to be our local, we'd be in every weekend!