The Angelic in Islington

The drinks were disappointing, and the person who appeared to be the manager was rude. I wouldn’t recommend it.

A friendly atmosphere with exceptional service and fantastic food!

Had my mums wake here recently paid 900 fir food for 50 ppl the amount of food fir the price was disgusting fed about 25 ppl lot of ppl left without food wen we mentioned this staff were rude we put money of I believe 600 behind bar lot of ppl didn't drink as we're driving this money run out far too quickly was charged more for hire as was told because we wanted it at 3 it run into 2 bookings. On top of that was 165 of service charges staff don't speak English that well and didn't understand wat our complaints were about we certainly didn't get the amount of food we paid for being rip off fir a wake made a stressful day even more stressful. Avoid at all costs

This is such a wonderful pub run by wonderful people. They are professional but also kind, remember you even if you havnt stepped in the door for weeks or months! Great service, great food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Had my mums wake there on Monday we spent £900 on food told it will fed 70 people didn’t even feed 30 people we was ripped of so bad Never order party food from there Rude staff as well Put money behind the bar Gone so quick Biggest rip of pub ever !! And their Christmas dinner is cold and hard don’t bother booking

Ate here on Saturday afternoon. Not visited for almost 10 years. Food was great and arrived hot. Lovely atmosphere and professional service. The Italian woman serving people was so polite and friendly.

Stumbled across The Angelic today and what a great find. We really fancied a roast but hadn’t booked anywhere and it was delicious. Great value for money, especially for Angel, big portions and super tasty - didn’t take pics of the dessert as we devoured so rapid but the brownie was 10/10. The only tiny downside was not being told things that weren’t available when we sat down, but that’s just because we got our hopes up about the crab tacos, as it’s a fab menu. We had the haddock croquettes instead and our daughter wants to go back to have them again! Very family friendly, shows footy and peng food. Will be going back for sure.

Held my 40th birthday party with 30 people dining in the private function room - everything was great 😌 thanks 🙏🏼

Nice enough gaff. Could be so much nicer if the staff just tried a bit harder to be attentive, polite and friendly.

The upstairs room is an ideal place for a small function. The staff were great, very friendly and helpful. For a pub that calls itself gastro, though the food wasn't fantastic. The sausage and mash was literally that, no greens in sight, and the chicken pie came with beef gravy, which seemed bizarre.

Birthday Party great atmosphere & service

Great service and quiz night Wednesday

Stopped by for a snack lunch while walking the Regents canal. Lovely comfortable pub with tasty food. Service was also great.

Normally visit after work from time to time. May I suggest to remove the tipping option when buying drinks at the bar? It's rather inappropriate.

Attended a birthday party in the upstairs room unfortunately the sound system wasn't great. The bar was very busy and had a good atmosphere

The food was FANTASTIC 👌🏾 ATMOSPHERE mind blowing 👌🏾 A MUST GO 👌🏾

My number one favourite pub in London. Excellent food, delightful staff and great atmosphere. Eat everything but leave space for the sticky toffee pudding!

Yeah had Sunday lunch here and was pretty nice. I had chicken and sticky toffee for afters. Angel who looked after us was really brilliant. Lost a star for atmosphere as football was on which I find hard to care about nowadays

Not one of the most charming pubs in Islington, but the service is good.

The Angelic has has a refurb it looks great they have changed the menu too Food amazing and fresh Everything is very reasonable Love coming here with my friends an my small dog The staff are awesome and very attentive and friendly all a great welcome Cosmo and Kevin are true professionals

The new menu is top notch! Excellent service as always!

Newly refurbished pub with great atmosphere and service. Didn’t try the food yet, but will definitely do that on another visit.

Wow! They are back open after a stunning refurbishment! Place looks amazing and the new menu with all fresh food looks delicious. I had the roast beef and it was so tasty!

Exceptional experience The new interiors are stunning and highlight is the small fountain in the washroom, the food is amazing, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Special shoutout to Kevin, who always goes above and beyond to ensure we feel welcome and well taken care of

This place is a gem and I wish I'd found it much earlier! We visited The Angelic a few times during the Euros as a fairly large party (~20 people), and had a great time in every visit. The team was absolutely amazing, from the manager Gavin to every single member of staff, they were all so friendly and helpful and made great efforts on those super busy occasions to ensure our party keep our space and have a great time. We are extremely grateful! I am looking forward to returning for more visits in future 😊 Also just to add - the pub is very nicely decorated, have great atmosphere, and the food is fantastic. If you see the slow cooked beef rib on the menu (seasonal), go straight for it, I can literally eat that dish every day.

Great atmosphere, very spacious and brilliant customer service.

Very nice bar staff team, super friendly. They serve brilliant Pimm’s (better than at Wimbledon!). Show sports, room upstairs, lots of seating. Great for an afternoon drink!

After a lovely hot day out in Islington, we decided to stop for drink in a local pub , we walked past afew and ended up in the angelic. The atmosphere was very friendly and the barman service us very quickly with a friendly smile and a very cold beer , we enjoyed our visit and will be back .

It's a nice enough bar, just off the main road near Angel Tube. Friendly and helpful staff. Tables are nearly always reserved, so not exactly walk-in friendly and the music is just too loud at the weekends, with everyone shouting.

Lovely staff and great atmosphere!

Popped in here before a gig at the O2 Academy just a few yards away. We were greeted with a big smile, served a great pint of Fullers in a proper handle glass, wine for my wife, shared a couple of platters to top up for the evening - I recommend the Truffle oil sweet potato fries! This is a beautiful, proper classic London pub with great big high ceilings and windows, spacious seating and dining, good prices and friendly staff. All in all just one part of a great evening in Islington, this is by far the most welcoming part of the capital we have ever experienced.

Lovely pub and lovely staff. Surprisingly nice fish and chips too! The bar staff were very chatty an lovely to my children which is always nice

Watched the England game here. Decent pub, nice and clean. Toilets are a great surprise!

Had my wife's 40th in the upstairs function room. Fantastic venue, with own bar and bar staff. Great music volume as well for those that like to dance :)

Popped in for Sunday roast without a booking. Friendly staff accommodated us quickly and warmly. Would not return for food. Some elements were over and others undercooked. Would like a smaller and better-executed menu. Quality over quantity. Would return for beers!

Despite only visiting this pub a few times, I've always really enjoyed the atmosphere and its friendly feel. Every time I'm in Angel (roughly once every 18 months) I always have a drink here as it is close to my hotel. Really good choice of beers on draft from local breweries and consistent favourites. In summary, it's a fab local!!!!

Had 2 lovely visits over the weekend. Thank you ALL for the care you took of us, particularly steering us back to our accommodation!!!

Called in for a pint early afternoon and it was fairly quiet. Nice welcome and good beer. Traditional old pub. Piped music and tv screen for sports coverage.

I've been to The Angelic for after work parties several times now, and after my latest experience I felt compelled to write a review. I reserved an area for my podcast birthday party and the staff couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating to me and my guests. The event went off perfectly, and the prices are reasonable across the board. I really can't recommend them enough if you need a great pub near Angel Tube.

Anna was the best barmaid ever she made sure we all had drinks at our party she was so attentive love her she should be made manger because she is a VIBE !!!

Anna was so much fun I loved her 🩷

Prices remain a bit high for Angel in particular, pushing up the gentrification of this increasingly insipid insular isle of important imbeciles - Islington. Regardless, staff is friendly, decor is not half-bad. May come back to try the food if I win the lottery a second time (the first time I lost the damn ticket, no!!)

A bright and friendly pub that serves one of the best pints of Timothy Taylor Landlord I have ever tasted - absolute nectar. The only negative that stops me giving five stars is the background music - which I thought was a bit too loud and made conversation a bit difficult.

not a quality wine selection, lots of loud screens if you enjoy those

Space on a Thursday early evening to sit outside. Very good selection of drinks, service with a smile and reasonable prices!

Bad service - was ignored when at bar and had three people get served before me even though was clearly waiting. My friends and I left to go elsewhere

Chill pub and friendly staff, will defo be back soon

In the early afternoon on a weekday this spot is very relaxed but what really impresses me is the quality of their food. The chefs in their kitchen take a lot of care to customise the food if necessary (including lettuce and tomato on my burger) and everything including the desserts is made fresh on-site. Once again I seem to be in a space where the staff and the owners are very caring and helpful; maybe I keep having big helpings of good luck, but really I think I just have a tendency to meet good things at appropriate times. I hope the Reviews help someone else down the line.

Stopped in for a quick bite and a beer, great experience. Got the beef burger which was excellent, well portioned. Good atmosphere with friendly staff and quick attentive service.

Nice pub, good beer selection. Friendly.

Good boozer, friendly staff, usually always a place to sit. Clean bathroom. Food is good, fairly portioned. Had the beef and venison pie and the Hunter's Chicken. Both are good choices to fill you. Four ale taps, a selection of "craft" (read: pale ales), a Cider, Peroni and cold Guinness. They have a selection of cocktails and shots as well, which I did not indulge in. Music has been a touch loud, but it's a pub so is to be expected. They have an app to order and pay with, but you need to ask the bartender what the table number is as they're not obviously numbered, and the rotating taps are not listed in the app.

Good beer, good service. Recommended

. The Angelic 📍 57 Liverpool Rd, London N1 0RJ 🚇 Angel 🍺 £6.00 Amstel An Eye Catching Islington Local. The Angelic is located just around the corner from Chapel Market on Liverpool Road. The nearest Tube is Angel, it’s a four minute walk to get here. Opened as George IV in 1824, The Angelic was renamed after the film The Angelic Conversation, directed by Derek Jarman who lived opposite the pub during the 1960s. This striking pub would have had five internal divisions, as suggested by the numerous external doors. This is a bright and airy good sized pub which thankfully retains some original features like the beautiful fireplace. The main bar is laid out in a ‘C’ shape around a bold blue servery which has a stunning back bar. There are large windows spanning three walls which flood the pub with light, if you look around the top of the walls you will see the original Victorian ceramic frieze. The seating consists of rustic tables and chairs plus comfy booths and benches. If you head upstairs you’ll find another bar that is used as a function room. It’s a cosy, comfortable drinking space that comes with plenty of candle-lit tables and a mural on the ceiling. If you need the loo, you have to descend town a spiral staircase which has, yes you guessed it, a water feature at the bottom. The beer line up will please most, there is a selection of popular keg, revolving craft and cask ales to choose from. I opted for an Amstel, my pint was decent, price point was average. The food menu is classic pub grub plus Roasts on a Sunday, Fish & Chips costs £17. We arrived around 6pm on a Saturday evening in October. The pub was packed with a predominantly younger crowd and had a vibrant buzzy upbeat atmosphere. The service was on point, although it was busy, we didn’t have to wait long to be served. This pub shows Live Football, hosts Comedy Nights upstairs, DJ nights and offers various drinks promotions through the week. This is a very eye catching boozer that easily draws you in. I loved the original Victorian features and the buzzy vibe about the place. @theangelicislington.uk is a good all-rounder that is well worth a visit. ℹ️ Info correct on 14.10.23

Cool pub...First time, will def be back

Very rude male bar staff, sexist with a lack of social skills. Wouldn’t allow us to continue sitting at the bar on bar stools that were free and already there. Men allowed to stay. No consideration for where we would sit as an alternative.

Very pleasant pub, very attentive staff, leaving you at ease. Good and tasty food.

Use to be a beautiful, classy pub. Now the music is on way too loud and there are four huge screens, tonight showing football. Will not be returning.

The Angelic serves some of the best food I've tasted in Islington.

Very nice atmosphere, service was good. Didn't have food as we only went for after work drinks.

Definitely a lovely pub and great ambience in Angel. However, I attended the Angelic for a birthday party but was absolutely flabbergasted by the 12.5% service charge applied to drinks when ordered AT THE BAR! I understand inflation and cost of living but £7.13 for a pint of Guinness is a little outrageous considering the "service" was literally just pouring it.

This pub is so nice! Thank you to the owner for his kindness and good humor! Young woman at the printer available and cool We just regret finding it our last evening!

The pub has potential but a man was extremely rude to us (we think the manager). Our friend ordered a vegan chicken burger and a different burger came and we complained and he kept saying ‘this is what you ordered, what you ordered is on the table’. We then complained again and finally they agreed to actually give the right burger as they sent a vegan beef not a vegan chicken burger, The exact same thing also happened to the table next to us, so it looks like they send you the wrong thing and then try to make out that you’re the one who’s made a mistake. Very strange service

Had a lovely time at this fantastic pub on Sunday The staff was amazing and can not do enough for you Had a fantastic Sunday lunch the food just gets better and better Can't wait to return

Great service! Definitely worth coming back.

Great local pub. Friendly staff.....loved the craft beers and food! Overall great experience. I would reccommend it.

No hooks on the back of toilet cubicle doors. They’re not exactly expensive, sort it out management.

Cosy and lively place. Had a nice time catching up with friends. Staff were all friendly.

Went there on NYE, for lunch. The staff were so amazing all day, they really looked after us, we had a great time. The pub is also big and bright and comfortable to spend many hours there!

We came here for dinner and a drink on December 27th. I told the bartender I wanted a cider but he kept trying to convince me to get a cocktail. It was annoying but I think it was more a case of trying to be funny rather than pressuring me for an upsell. They were out of a lot of their meal options, no doubt owing to being busy over Christmas, which was a shame, but we both ate burgers and they were tasty. It’s nicely presented pub from the massive Stonegate Group.

Very handy pub in Islington, great service, good selection of drinks, great food, competitive prices!

I had a wonderful birthday afternoon tea with The Angelic. What a day to remember! Hats off to the great head chef who tailor made a delicious afternoon tea (the best we've ever had!) Such tasty warm food, portion abundant- had to take half home! And delightful atmosphere. The bar staff are excellent, looked after us and showed what hospitality really is. We shall visit this wonderful Islington gem again, treat yourself for a reasonably priced afternoon tea or meal here, you won't be disappointed! Thank you! 😊

Bad acoustics. Can’t even hear the music. Sweet people and kind of nice selection of beers.

Great service, lovely people, very kind and welcoming especially to our rather large dog. Had a great time and a lovely Sunday meal!

Wow! I was at the angelic on Monday evening, and it was a pleasure. A really friendly barmaid greeted me, she had a great attitude and poured an awesome pint! Good atmosphere as well. Thanks guys, will definitely come again.

My partner and I recently celebrated a special event at this venue following our wedding, and I cannot express enough how positively overwhelmed we were by the exceptional service provided by the staff. From the moment we stepped in, the staff went above and beyond, showcasing unparalleled kindness, thoughtfulness, and genuine dedication to ensuring our celebration was nothing short of perfect. The food and cocktails were delicious, well presented and great value for the number of guests we had (they have a great canapés menu for events). The upstairs room, where our event took place, has a cool ceiling/story and was painted by an artist who lived opposite the pub. You can play your own music - it created a great atmosphere for our celebration. The staff's attention to detail and commitment to making every moment enjoyable truly set this place apart. We were already fans of the pub for its cosy and homely atmosphere, which is precisely why we chose it for our celebration. However, after the incredible experience we had, we are beyond excited to become regulars. Our heartfelt thanks to the entire team for making our special day even more memorable. We look forward to many more visits in the future and thanks so much!!

Cozy pub in the middle of Islington, amazing food and good service even during busy times.

Engagement party upstairs in this proper English pub. Great atmosphere and nibbles.

A very disappointing Sunday roast, the equivalent to a microwavable meal. It has a quarter of a carrot (literally), half a parsnip, 1 broccoli stem (2 if you're lucky!), 2 tiny mangetouts, a sea of Bisto gravy, 3 soggy roast potatoes and 2 spoons of tasteless mash, and one piece of very dry, overcooked, low quality beef. Let's not forget the Yorkshire pudim, probably from a frozen bag. No seasoning, no taste. All of it for £18!

Nice, cosy old English pub. Good food choice, cooked fresh. Friendly staff

A special event for visitors to HIX at the BDC was well organised with great service to the party in the first floor event space!

We were looking for a family pub and decent food, that's exactly what we got. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was fairly priced also. The space was great for our kids also.

Came for the F1 and dinner on a Sunday. On their website you can book especially for this. Slightly disappointing, they sat us in front of the Football to start, so we reminded the staff that our booking was for F1. Then they said it wasn’t possible to play the sound and played loud music instead. I just think if they are advertising booking F1 tables that there would be more attention to this but didn’t meet my expectations. For food we ordered fish and chips, a chicken burger and a beef roast. It was not bad.

Expensive . But you pay for quality. For me the music is too loud to hold a conversation properly. Otherwise a great place for a well prepared meal .

Cosy pub in the centre of Angel. Highly recommended

Excellent pub great atmosphere. Staff were very attentive to needs. Food was delicious and not long in being served

The Sunday roast was delicious, and you can top up roasties and gravy, the service wad really kind. Definitely we will come back!

Quaint pub with character! Loved the rustic decor, and the craft beer selection was a pleasant surprise. Plus, catching the game on their big screen made the night even more enjoyable. Can't wait to return!

My husband and I really enjoyed our Sunday night visit to The Angelic. The bar staff joked with us and made us feel comfortable and welcome right away. We ordered our beers and nachos. The bartender suggested adding chicken (which was not on the menu) and it was delicious! It wasn’t very crowded that night but we could tell that the patrons were regulars…friends that gather to play a game (a few board games available there) and have a pint. It’s a short walk from the Hilton Doubletree Angel and worth the visit. We are hoping to return some day.

Superb proper pub. Excellent drink choice. And the food was outstanding. Thank you to the staff for the warm welcome. If you are in the area definitely give it a go.

American tourist. Tried the Angelic in London. Food was phenomenal! Cosmo the bartender is a great guy! Made the experience even better! The steak was juicy and cooked to perfection and the french fries were really good too. Not greasy. I highly recommend this place if you're staying in London near the Hilton garden inn or near King's Cross.

Tall, grey haired man served me. Not a word spoken. Sort of nodded at me to ask what I wanted, then gave it to me and presented me with the card machine. Even after I paid - not a word. I'm not expecting people to be subservient but a 'hello' or a smile or a 'thank you' is not asking much. Or telling you what you are being charged! He was in his 40s I think so should have had a bit of customer service experience. He really seemed like he didn't want to be there. Other than that, quite a nice pub.

Great atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks

Nice pub, got some quirky bits to it. Staff were nice and food tasted good 👍 Also the sharing platter for 2 was very fairly priced at £19 It was easily enough for the both of us.

Fun neighborhood place, but the music is played very loud. Food is quite good.

Fantastic pub with a wide range of drinks. The staff and manager are very friendly and engaging. I always pop in when I'm in the area. Great atmosphere

Absolutely wonderful! Food- atmosphere- the server Mati was sweet and made sure that we got the best deals! Thank you! Visiting from America & it was a great experience!

My daughter and I had got tickets to see her favourite band in London some months ago little knowing at the time that it would end up corresponding with the Lionesses in the final of the Womens World Cup. After a last minute change of trains to get into London on time we were against the clock trying to find the right place to watch the game which wasn't too far from Kings Cross. Many of the big screen venues were immediately sold out and although Victoria Park was a possibility as the afternoon's concert was in Chiswick, I was weary of extra time and penalties leading to a last minute dash across much of London (which my 16 yo could manage but my 47 yo bones would've struggled with). We found the Angelic via the website Design my Night and thought we would try it out and I am so glad we did. As a Mum and a teenager going into an unknown pub I was a little trepidatious at best but I had nothing at all to worry about. The staff were polite, friendly and welcoming, the drink selection looked varied and interesting and the food both looked and smelled delicious. Each party who had booked in had a labelled table which all had a good view of one of the multiple screens set up for the occasion. The locals were really friendly and the clientele was varied in age and possible about an 80:20 split women:men (as we were) passionately supporting the Lionesses throughout the game without making the atmosphere anything other than a shared experience. I would imagine the experience of watching any sporting event there would be good fun (especially if the result went the right way!) and I'm very jealous of the people of Islington who get to call this place their local.

Nicest barman ever!!! Funny, engaging and helpful. Didn’t get his name, but there can only be one of him!👍

Had the beef pie very little beef in the pie more gravy then meat. We was not told there was a 10% service charge added to the bill it did not say on the menu there was a extra charge

Love this place. Great staff. Excellent Guinness. Free food. Friendly atmosphere. Amazing! Thank you!