The Angel Inn in North East Derbyshire

Amazing restaurant. I’m coeliac so it’s always a worry eating out when I’m away, finding a 100% gluten free restaurant is a real treat, even better when the food is as good as it is at the Angel. My non GF husband said the sticky toffee pudding was the best he’d had and his steak pie was stuffed with meat. I was so stuffed from mains I barely touched my dessert, one of the largest cheesecake portions I’d ever seen, it was in a huge glass and came with huge cookie. Wish I’d left more room and that I lived closer so I could visit again. Basically if you need to eat gluten free you have to eat here.

Went last night, the food and service was excellent. The refurbishment has been tastefully done & is a big improvement on what was before, with masking tape keeping the old carpet together. Would highly recommend.

There was nothing at all wrong with The Angel, prior to it changing hands. Why the new owners/tenants felt the need to meddle with both the decor (in the main restaurant) and the menu, is baffling. The service, previously, had been excellent. Maybe I’m a bit old school, but I like my drinks order taken upon arrival rather than having to get the attention of giggling girls chatting behind the bar, and then to be asked ‘if I’d like to see the dessert menu?’ after the main course, rather than ‘do you want anything else?’ The food was ok, but there is a feeling you’re paying restaurant prices for pub food. The Angel used to have a slight air of class and occasion about it, sadly when we visited, it was just above a Wetherspoons’.

We've just made our first visit to The Angel and it won't be our last. It's a typical country pub that is dog-friendly which, in my opinion, is a sign of a good family pub. The staff are very friendly and helpful but what makes The Angel stand out is the absolutely fantastic food on offer. Everything on the menu is gluten free and you will have to travel a long way to find food of similar quality. Highly recommended and worth a visit - even if you don't require GF.

Such a shame this place has decided on style over substance , once a warm welcoming local country pub it clearly now sees itself as a high end gastronomic outlet with prices to match . Having ordered the steak we were disappointed to find the fries cold as were the mushrooms and the steak itself was not only chewy but it was impossible to cut . Needless to say we paid our drinks bill ( complete with a service charge !!!!!! ) made our excuses and left . Hopefully an isolated case but wouldn't return to try again

The Angel is set in a pleasant location and was selected for a family birthday meal. On arrival there was nobody to meet or greet us and we were left walking around trying identity which was our table. Once seated, the drinks order was taken but delivery was slow, suggest that a tray is used as opposed to bringing drinks two at a time. Even though the place was quiet, we still needed to find someone to take our food order. Our starters arrived after what was a just about acceptable wait. Again would suggest that parties with children are asked if the kids meals should be served with the starters or mains. When the starters were served we asked for the kids meals to be served asap but they came with the main meals, again served two at a time from the kitchen. Multiple servers would have allowed us all to start eating at the same time. The mains were of mixed quality, very hard pastry on a pie, steaks that were hard to cut and no offer of steak knives until the server came to check on the food. Even then the steak knives didn’t arrive. The saving grace was the sticky toffee pudding which was easily the best dish of the evening. Not sure if the team was stretched too far by a sudden influx of customers or not, but a few tweaks to the service side of the offering are required.

Booked table for 2 & dog Table not available when we arrived. Very slow to service Only 2 vegetarian options available and both spicy, so basically nothing for me to eat Very rude member of staff who interrupted one of his colleagues whilst they were speaking to us - the staff speaking to us apologised for his actions

Had a beautiful meal. All dietary requirements taken into consideration. The food was very tasty and nicely cooked. The presentation was also very good. Staff were attentive. The service was slower than expected but this allowed time for food to be digested and for there to be room for desert. (They were short staffed and they apologised). We travelled from 50 minutes away and we’re not disappointed. We would love to return at another time.

Went here for a meal with friends and check it out for my family and clubs. Good space, comfortable, nice decor and a nice coal fire. The food and drink was excellent. The service was a bit slow - just how I would want it as it gave us a change to socialise and enjoy conversations and the wine. Came for a social, relaxing evening and were not rushed. Even had a coffee, unlike the trend in some restaurants where they want you out quickly or have limited time slots/sessions. We went on a wednesday for a quiet & relaxing evening, which is what we got.

The food was great, the drinks were great. The welcome we received was lovely. Wouldn't hesitate to come back. Yes, you may be able to get a slightly cheaper meal elsewhere, but you get what you pay for - so it won't be as good as this. The food at the Angel is excellent value. See you again soon.

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent ambiance. Catered to all dietary needs. Wholeheartedly recommend. Will be back.

Having travelled past for 20 years and noticing how busy the place was, we decided that we would give the place a try for Sunday lunch. what a disappointment this was. Firstly, the staff members in the restaurant (all 4 of them) were faultless. they were polite and very attentive. This was probably the only good point of the restaurant. We ordered food. my husband asked for the pigs in blankets as a bar snack. these arrived in a timely manner, on the downside was they were just 6 small sausages with no bacon blankets. I ordered the roast loin of pork and my husband decided on the roast beef. My loin of pork arrived; it was horrendous, cheap tasting pork loin (more like a bacon chop to me) no crackling (as it advertises on the menu) 2 roast potatoes 1 parsnip 1 carrot, pureed mash potatoes, a couple of pieces of broccoli and some cauliflower cheese brought separately, all of which were clock cold and totally tasteless. my husbands dinner was also very cold. it was a total disaster for a meal. I would not recommend this place for food. It is overpriced for the portion sizes and quality. we left having left the food. we did not pay for the food but did pay for the drinks as we consumed them. They did say we didn't have to pay for the drinks.

Good lunch, waiters very polite and helpful and the best thing was being able to choose anything on the menu as everything is gluten free ( with vegan options available.

Portion size was ridiculously small for the very expensive cost. Sorry, we will no longer travel over an hour for a round trip just because its gluten free. It's just too expensive and we left hungry!

Great food relaxed atmosphere the waiter/waitress very welcoming with great service definitely will be returning

Very pleasnt afternoon with friends. Homley food, pork belly starter a particular favourite and good sunday roast would.not have known it was gluten free!

Worse than Poor!!! Went today with Family 4 Adults and 3 Children. Thankfully the children were very patient and enjoyed their crayons and colouring, as we waited over an hour for our Meals. When it did arrive it was either Cold or Lukewarm! The Children’s...

Went for a treat, to be able to eat a GF meal. We went and were a bit shocked by the lack lustre menu choices for starter and mains. Partner chose sausage and mash and I went for the pie and mash, despite its horrific...

First time visit with my husband and two children (9 and 10). We had travelled for an hour to get there and my goodness was it worth it. The place is cosy with a real fire and the menu is completely gluten free which is...

very poor service took over a hour to take our order and we had to ask that we were ready to order when it arrived it was luke warm ,,over priced ,all the staff were young so cheap labour i would never go again or...

Excellent place to eat. All gluten free but food that has flavour. Somewhere you can all eat and feel safe. And not have to try and figure out what you can eat. Very clean, lovely staff in a beautiful setting.

We have been to the Angel on at least 4 other occasions and have always enjoyed the food and service. However today we were very disappointed. We booked a meal for 2.30pm and arrived half an hour early. At the bar sat the landlord and...

After seeing mixed reviews I still decided to book. I wasn’t disappointed. The staff were attentive and took my order quickly, food came promptly and it was delicious. I had the pork belly bites then fish and chips to follow. I will be retuning very...

Returned for Sunday lunch. Menu much altered and cut down from 4 weeks ago when last visited. Most choose a “home made pie” with chips and peas @ £18.95. very definitely not worth the money. Small individual pie with several pieces of gristle. Also some...

Great place to go if you are in the area or just wanting to go somewhere more relaxed with good food as well as drinks!

There was a number of things that stopped this review scoring higher, firstly we were in the conservatory, 4 of us! Really table should have been bigger as not a lot of spare space. We struggled a bit with the menu as not a lot...

Food tasty but Luke warm. Overpriced. Service terrible was sat for 15mins no one bothered to ask for our order was served eventually when we asked the person who was taking the order of the next table who came in 10mins after us. Was never...

3 of us ordered the Lamb Dosa which was barely warm and seemed to be lacking most of the ingredients stated on the menu and so it was tasteless. We informed the waitress who told us it was not meant to be served hot which...

We had a fantastic evening at The Angel - great food, excellent service and reasonable prices. This is a really warm and welcoming place, and an added bonus was that our dogs could come too. We highly recommend The Angel and can’t wait to come...

Over rated food and expensive £22 for a fish pie from specials menu served without vegetables it was nothing special

We both enjoyed a very good lunch. My wife was delighted that the whole menu is gluten free. A rare treat. Freshly cooked, well presented, delicious food. Welcoming, attentive staff. Stylish decor. Can highly recommend.

Excellent Gluten Free pub restaurant. Everything on the menu is GF which offers confidence when eating out. Offer a light bite option. Lovely pub. Seafood chowder was amazing. Salmon was good as was the liver and bacon. Desserts were good too.

Great men including vegan options, and lovely food. Seafood chowder particularly good. Very friendly, unhurried service, Everyone enjoyed it.

Ordered the seafood chowder absolutely delicious packed full of fish and was really hot ate all of it which is good for me my husband ordered fish and chips and he wasn’t disappointed

We visited The Angel while on holiday in the Peak District. Being coeliac and having had some bad past experiences eating out I couldn't pass up the chance to visit a totally gluten free pub - and I'm SO glad I didn't! Everything from our...

Been going to the angel for Sunday lunch maybe 4 to 5 a year today was our first visit since the refurbishment How hard could 3 roast dinners be ? Too hard apparently one meal was missing item one was served a small meal which...

When you have coeliac disease finding somewhere fully gluten free is exciting but sometimes they don’t deliver on the quality of food. The Angel however is absolutely divine. I visited with two friends who wouldn’t have known they were eating gluten free and they both...

We were a large group of nine and had not been to the Angel for a number of years. Booking was simple and we were asked for a deposit and pre-order which again was straightforward. The day came and everything from the Welcome, drinks, food...

Wonderfully warm welcome from the staff and owners. Great selection of draft beers and wines. Delicious dinner. The arancini and sourdough stater was sublime. An absolute must try for anyone visiting the area. The kitchen is fully gluten free, too.

What an absolutely fantastic place run by brilliant staff. 100% gluten free. The food was to die for. Pork belly bites ✅ Sea Food Chowder ✅ Steak ✅ Pad Thai ✅ everybody’s food was amazing. Family of nine. Service was amazing. That good, as soon...

This place is an absolute gem!! I’d travel an hour and half away because there just isn’t a place like it! The food is phenomenal, and not just for anyone with a GF diet, you definitely can’t tell, it’s just amazing tasting all round 😋...

had a lovely meal at the angel. Joel was very helpful & welcoming, an absolute credit to the team!! will definitely be back here 😄

Not having visited the pub for a good while, we decided to give it a try, we knew it was under new ownership. We were not disappointed, the inside has been re vamped and looks nice, the staff were all attentive, we were shown to...

Good place to have a Ladies birthday lunch. Choices were varied and the food was yummy. Staff very friendly.

Lovely friendly pub, with all gluten free food which is brilliant for a coeliac like my Mum. Really good tasty food, pleasant surroundings and relaxed atmosphere.

Visited twice in one day, had the panzanella salad for lunch, huge portion with so much halloumi I couldn’t eat it all. Returned in the evening with a large group of friends and there was no problem in serving ten of us together. I had...

Fantastic food served at the Angel at Holmesfield! Perfect for anyone wanting a gluten free, stress free meal! We had the belly pork starter which fell apart-it was so tender. Cod main was delicious and my husband said the beef stroganoff was melt in your...

Having been recommended this place and seeing previous reviews, I decided to book for my birthday. When we arrived it was fairly empty, yet we had to wait a while before being seated. Then there was another long wait before we were given any menus....

First visit with friends and the new owners. We had a warm welcome and we’re shown to a table in the conservatory which was delightful as it was a beautiful evening. The vegetarian choices were unusual and I had the Panzanella with Halloumi which was...

Jackpot! Yet again. Thanks for a lovely lunch amongst a friendly fun atmosphere. Great service, but don’t tell Joel👍👍😂😂 Thanks again

Had a lovely lunch here today, the food is delicious. The service excellent Joel and Antony served us today both very attentive and polite. As a coeliac it's so nice to find somewhere to eat without any fuss, plenty of choice and fabulous food.

We had lunch today, I just wanted to say how brilliant the service was, the manager was very professional and really friendly and also the new waiter on his first day was also excellent with such good customer interaction! We really enjoyed our food. The...

We’ve been coming to the Angel annually for many years and have always liked it. We live in Scotland but my brothers live locally and it’s always been a good place to have a family meal. I appreciate the gluten free menu but we weren’t...

Booked a table and popped in late Bank Holiday for the Pork on the Fork and quiz evening. Friendly team, efficient service, well kept pint. Quiz was tough, but entertaining. Enjoyable evening for the end of a long b/h weekend. Will be back to try...

Great experience, food was lovely and well presented. Staff are friendly with lots of smiles. Prices are reasonable..

One of my favourite pubs! Amazing food, really attentive, and helpful staff, cannot fault the place at all. A big well done to the new owners! 10/10 would recommend.

Please ignore the absolute disgusting reviews by the 2 previous people who were together. Why not write one review? Do you think you would do double damage? We were there on the day and I had the pie which is more than enough for one...

The chicken, leek and mushroom pie lacked chicken, mushroom and leek (the latter was totally invisible! The most expensive and smallest pie I’ve ever been served. Complained to the waitress about it who simply smiled and seemed to think I was actually paying it a...

My husband and I were visiting the area and decided to try the Angel, we had been told it was under new management and our friends couldn’t personally vouch for it but decided to try anyway. My meal, the cod was ok portion wise but...

Our second trip within a couple of weeks & have another booked. Freshly cooked good quality meals. My steak was cooked to perfection! Our whole party enjoyed their choices. Fantastic for gluten free food & beers. Friendly helpful staff & a lovely warm atmosphere.

We used to go to this put all the time, however the menu is so restricted now with no specials and its just the same old same old. So we will not be going again

We were looking forward to the meal for a friends birthday. Even though we pre booked the food we were told that a few pies were not on when we sat down. Orders were changed. The food as most described it was average. One of...

A relaxed lunchtime meal with family and friends was had at the Angel. Friendly, efficient yet unobtrusive staff serving really fresh piping hot, delicious food. The pale ale was crisp and fresh, excellent bar keeping.

Brilliant meal for our group of 19. The food was great but even better they easily catered for a whole range of allergies and intolerances our group; which made the experience so easy and enjoyable. The entire menu- plus some of the beers are gluten...

Not only was the welcome incredibly warm and inviting but the food was interesting and a great choice on the menu. The atmosphere was relaxed and informal and we had a super Christmas dinner. There was a sweet personal touch to the place with a...

The new owners have taken the old menu and made the whole place gluten free. The food is just as good and the menu has been increased. There are great vegan options, the Spiced Cauliflower steak was delicious. The fish and chips remain wonderful but...

Excellent food in a wonderful venue. As a Coeliac it was amazing to find that the kitchen and all food was gluten free. This set me at ease immediately and the food was top notch

Under new management and still awesome Had a warm welcome, lovely soup and fish & chips. All amazing and beautifully cooked. Same standard and friendly. WELL worth a visit

I had a meal last night at the Angel with friends we meet up with regularly for a meal. We've always gone to different restaurants, but we agreed that in future it will regularly be the Angel. The menu is 100% gluten free although none...

Food was outstanding, if your gluten free this is the place to go! I booked a few days ahead so was a bit disappointing not to be in the conservatory area and it was my birthday but apart from that it was great. I had...

We booked last minute and have a dog so they fitted us in. Very welcoming for us both and our little dog. Food was really really good, service was spot on amd price was excellent. Portion sizes are big possibly too big... But that is...

My wife and I travelled out to The Angel from Birchover where we were staying as it came highly recommended from one of the Coeliac groups she is connected with. It was a little further afield than other eateries, but when you are Coeliac, you...

Very much a destination visit. My wife had read about this Gluten-free friendly restaurant and as such 2/4 of us were coeliac and it was a decent drive to get there. Didn’t have one as driving, but had gf beer or lager on tap. Starters...

If you’re up for a chilled evening meal, this probably isn’t this probably isn’t the place for you. I’ve had more laid back service at McDonald’s. We came here for an early Father’s Day meal with my dad and family. Throughout every juncture of the...

Went out with friends for a meal, the food as always was absolutely amazing and the service couldn’t have been better. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we all managed to save room for the gorgeous desserts! Nobody’s glass was ever left empty, the team were...

Lunch after a walk around Derwent and expected a heartwarming meal Just 4 other customers already seated and just stared eating,. We ordered the pie with chips and peas had better in a cafe. Went on previous reviews which for us was totally misleading

My partner and I went for a Friday night evening meal at The Angel. As a newly diagnosed Coeliac, I was delighted to discover this place not far from where we live. The experience was faultless from start to finish. The pub is in a...

Firstly, each to their own of course, but I cannot understand the negative reviews of the Angel, we eat here as our go to pub restaurant and never had a bad experience. We were lucky enough to get a cancellation for Christmas lunch and ate...

Visited this lovely establishment today28/11/2021 with my family. Such a lovely place excellent service and fantastic food. Shall definitely be paying a visit next time I am up this way.

Daughter who lives in Sheffield had booked for lunch as she knew they did a great GF menu for our granddaughter who is 10. Booked for 1330, very efficient service we all had roast beef and a few of us managed puddings. Excellent menu even...

We visited for the first time having been recommended by friends that it had a good gluten free menu. Rather surprised by some reviews regarding the welcome as the landlady and girl serving were very friendly. Excellent three course meal with lots of choice. The...

As a family we love this traditional pub restaurant. The set up is traditional and it has an ever changing blackboard of dishes as well as a steak night. The service is good and we have never had a problem with the landlady as some...

So impressed with this establishment. My wife is a vegan, and was blown away with the options available. Great choices and really tasty. Everything is gluten-free which is so impressive. The options were gorgeous, wih highlights being the Seafood Chowder and Fish and Chips. Puddings...

We used to be regulars here as my wife is coeliac, but we were hugely disappointed this time and resolved not to return. The service was rushed and unfriendly, the fish tired and old. After 55 minutes the waitress suddenly announced there would be no...

Were to start, this place is very dated & to top it off dirty as well, The bar area is full of fruit flies, disgusting. I saw them all around the bottles 🤢. The food is below par & expensive. Now the landlady of this...

We found the Angel on the internet as we had to call at Sickleholme and we were looking for somewhere to have lunch. Being GF can at times be a problem. Not here everything on the Menu is GF and an extensive menu it is....

The landlady was absolutely horrible to begin with as she was slow and rude to us from the moment we sat down. We noticed flies all in the spirits and mixes as we ordered and when we mentioned it she dismisses us immediately! The food...

On arrival we were asked to choose from a chalkboard menu situated on the wall behind tables where diners were already eating, meaning that we had to invade their personal space just to see what was on offer and I found this to be very...

We went for a meal (6 people) this month and it cost £200 - with 2 bottles of wine and 2 soft drinks between us. Very limited menu, especially vegetarian - lots of GF options on the available food. For main courses priced at £15-20,...

I love going to the Angel. Going out for a meal and being able to choose anything off the menu is wonderful, and there are plenty of tasty dishes to choose from (which change regularly). On my most recent visit they had my favourite 3...

I visited The Angel last week at the behest of my darling wife who goes out of her way to find places to eat which can accommodate my coeliac disease. The Angel is a pleasant pub in the village of Holmesfield with off road parking...

Went with my sister purely because of the gluten free menu. We had been in the past but a long time ago. Got to say it was lovely - everything on the menu was gluten free so there was a good choice. There’s a limited...

We are staying in Eyam about 20 minutes from this restaurant. I booked on reviews for gf and was not disappointed. It was so good before we even finished the starters on the first night we booked for tonight. Portions are huge, and beautifully cooked....

Often take my elderly father, the staff are lovely with him! He always has fish and chips as they do a smaller portion that doesn’t overface him…he is 94! But do a full size portion too! I love the seafood chowder and it’s truly wonderful,...

I have only given 3 points as service from the owner was terrible. We have been here many times and always enjoyed the food, and service by the chap that owns it is excellent. Last nights food didn’t disappoint and the service from the young...

Amazing menu - lovely menu for everyone, the choice of gluten free food is fabulous - perfect for anyone requiring a GF diet, but no one else would even notice that it was. Fish and chips, lamb and home made pies were all delicious -...

Amazing place to eat as a coeliac. So many choices, good quality tasty food. Booked before our holiday to make sure we got tables. Will happily visit for meals next time we are in the area

Returned on the Friday as both I as a coeliac and my wife felt that the menu selection was truly excellent. The staff were great. Recommend it whole heartedly.

Been several times before and this is a very pleasant restaurant with excellent helpful staff but above all the seafood chowder is absolutely to die for. Makes the drive from London worthwhile.....

Staff were friendly and attentive, food was average for a Sunday Lunch , the beef was very good to be honest, the rest as you would expect . Puddings were very small for the price .