The Oak Room in Monmouthshire

Blimey is this place expensive, £20 for a Burger and chips! But this really was a lovely place to go for a family lunch. Service was faultless and staff took a keen interest in our 8 month old daughter, which was nice. Tried the local beer and that was beautiful and refreshing. Had to chuckle though: the child's beef burger was nearly the same size as the adult one. Hysterical.

We booked for Sunday lunch for 4 people it was a Xmas present to our parents, we arrived early to have a drink we were told there is nowhere to sit before our meal so the waitress said to sit at our table early and have drinks there instead the waitress seated us but didn’t take our drinks order I had to ask another waitress 10 minutes later to order drinks then one of the waiters came to table too take our order for lunch We ordered bread and olives for 4 people before it arrived the waiters bought out our main course before we had our nibbles so they took it back to the kitchen . then our nibbles arrived we finished them the plates were all left on the table awaiting for someone to clear them nobody bothered so then the waiters bought our Sunday lunch out they tried to put the plates down on a already full table of empty plates they were just trying to put them down anywhere then another waiter came over to take some of the plates away It seemed no one knew what the other person was doing The veg we had was mashed carrots which was so salty we could not eat it there was a very small portion of French beans with it Cauliflower cheese looked very nice but was tasteless the dinner was Luke warm plates cold Gravy was like thin brown water One of the waiters came around us to offer mint sauce, horseradish he decided to serve across the table the mint sauce spilling it as he served it Nobody came over to us to ask about the meal they served us or to offer if we required anymore drinks I had to ask a waiter to order drinks we spoke to a lady about the vegetable saying how salty it was she took some of plates back to the kitchen She came back agreeing there was a problem with it she offered us complimentary coffee which we had This person was the only person who looked after us The Sunday lunch we had we all thought it was very expensive for the quality of food it was not up to the standard of fine dining Table Service was extremely poor quality for the standard of the angle portrays For a bill of £200 for 4 people for Sunday lunch is not acceptable We felt the dinner was tasteless compared to when visited before We have visited a few times before and had a great experience Shame the standards have dropped

What a LAZY SUNDAY LUNCH. We ordered lamb which was just okay, 3 roast potatoes 2 spoon full of mashed swede and carrot, 3 spoons of cauliflower cheese and 2 spoons of frozen string beans. All for £ 58 for two, are they joking?? No real current veg.only cheap easy mass produced food.waiters seemed as if they didn’t want to be there. Exceedingly disappointed.

We had a fabulous meal in the Oak Room for our anniversary and it didn’t disappoint. The scallops were cooked beautifully and so was my husbands steak. The service was friendly,attentive and helpful.

This is such a reliable venue for a relaxing lunch. Well spaced tables, friendly staff, and a decent choice of very good food. The menu is varied, and from experience of eating here a number of times I, and my fellow guests, have yet to experience a dud dish. Recommended.

Had a lovely diner. The staff were excellent. Would definitely recommend.

Amazing food and amazing service! Definitely going back.

Visited on off-chance of table-were given warm welcome, excellent service, wonderful meal. Lovely atmosphere. Special!

Has a business lunch here recently and the food was as good as ever. The ribeye steak is my firm favourite and is always superb! Worth a visit!

After visiting the Christmas food market what better end to the shopping than a visit to The Angel. Lovely Christmas decor as well as a great option to have the All day Menu as well as Sunday lunch. Pheasant leek and mushroom pie a winner and the fish and chips always excellent. Tart tartin as good as anything in France. Food and service excellent. If you’re visiting Abergavenny before Christmas it’s worth a visit.

Firstly what lovely staff they're a credit to the hotel. My Mum is 86 & finds sometimes she's too low at the table. Before we said anything the man (restaurant manager/head waiter)asked if she would like a cushion so that was very kind. We both had the pork which was lovely, very tasty. I was a little disappointed in the flavour of the small trio of desserts, so I was glad I didn't have a normal portion of any of them. Very unusual for me to not finish a dessert but the mandarin & pistachio Eaton mess tasted like soap to me & my Mum tasted it & thought it wasn't nice too. Choc & cherry very rich & I love Frangipane tart but it was too rich with mincemeat so dessert was a let down but everything else was superb. I would recommend to others.

Six of us had a nice dinner a couple of days ago. Lovely venue, art deco atmosphere with a nice and welcoming staff. We had a couple of bumps ordering drinks (you will need to clearly identify what you are asking for) however, the staff quickly wanted to fix the issue without any hesitation. Food was good, a really nice complementary pork belly taster was delicious, really nice fresh bread. We had spaghetti with crab an interesting and tasty dish. One issue with the fish dish which was over cooked, again the staff took the feedback with appreciation and then comped one of our bottles of wine (unexpectedly) so services and attention to detail was great. I would recommend.

The staff were phenomenal, very attentive but didn't hover. Wonderfully friendly and joyful. Made us feel very comfy and not rushed at all. We had a beautifully delicious meal, to start we made our way through the delightful seafood platter between four and we were very satisfied, so asked for a break which they were very respectful of and didn't rush. When we were ready we asked for the main, which was just as delightful as the starter. All the food was phenomenal and couldn't speak more highly of the staff.

Been 6+ years since our last visit to Abergavenny, in the past for the food festival. Having sampled a few of the excellent restaurants the town has to offer, including the Walnut Tree now owned by the same group, surprised we hadn't done the Angel; an error we very happily corrected. A quiet Monday lunchtime still had enough buzz in both the Oak Room, where we were, and the Foxhunter Bar and the multiple menus - available in both areas - was a masterstroke. We probably would have given both the Lunch and All Day menus more attention, but having unexpectedly run into family who live there ( couldn't make it up! ) they suggested to miss the 'deal' that is their Prix Fixe, if we liked the dishes, would be to miss a trick...and boy were they right. We mixed up both the starters and mains and they were simply superb. Add service that would not have gone awry in a 5 Star hotel in any Capital, and a lovely birthday gesture, simply from overhearing it's mention, was a truly professional touch. Planning on now making this a quarterly ( if not monthly :-) ) lunchtime notation in our Callender. First Class.

The Angel's Oak Room has long been the place to go where you can count on it being excellent food and good service. This time the food, except the bread which has become an issue, was excellent but the service due to some poorly trained new staff was very poor. There are some wonderful people who work here that we have known for years. Wake up management and deal with the new staff that are damaging your reputation. And.. You have your own bakery, why be mean with the bread?

Located within the charming Angel Hotel in Abergavenny, the Oak Room restaurant is a classic bistro that leaves a lasting impression. The service provided by the staff is fantastic, ensuring a great dining experience. The food is good, with a standout recommendation being the lamb, which is delicious. For dessert, don't miss out on the cherry coupe. The Oak Room restaurant at Angel Hotel is a hidden gem that combines a cozy atmosphere, excellent service, and tasty dishes.

It's a restaurant inside the Angel hotel. A classic bistro. Fantastic service, good food. I'd especially recommend the lamb, and the cherry coupe for dessert.

Had a meal with family last night, as ever glorious food and a real occasion. And one of the few places that can cater well for vegetarians, as well as carnivores.

I have been here many many times and not once has a meal not lived up to my expectations. The steak filet with red wine jus is other worldly, the plaice goujons being my go to for starter. The service is always impeccable too, Patrick I believe is his name is regularly our waiter and every time without fail he ensures we have a great experience and have all we need. While it is not cheap, you get what you pay for. Having eaten all over the world, it is The Angel that I look forward to revisiting the most.

Delicious burger and treacle tart. Staff were very helpful and polite, amazing service. Thank you.

Love this place, super service and food.....

Food and service were amazing. Fresh and very tasty. Staff were so accommodating towards my elderly grandmother who struggles with her mobility. Moved us to a more comfortable seating area, and helped me to walk her to the car. They went above and beyond for us and it didn’t go unnoticed. Very appreciated, thanks all!

A bit sad to do this, as we dined at the Oak Room in June 2022 and it was a 5 star experience. Unfortunately this time, we were seated around 8:15 pm on a Friday and then absolutely ignored by the servers for almost 30 minutes. The restaurant was maybe 1/3 full, so not busy at all. After 10 minutes, we were forced to call out to a passing server just to get water. The waiters continued to ignore our table, which was in plain view. They stood at other tables and chatted with the patrons, most of whom they obviously knew as regulars. While it's certainly nice to have such friendly waiters, not at the expense of other diners like us! At 30 minutes in, worried the kitchen would soon be closing and ready to leave without dinner, we were forced to ask for attention from one of the waiters. He was one who had served us so ably and attentively back in June, but tonight, even though he stood chatting for 10 minutes to another table 15 feet away, he totally ignored us. We then ordered dinner but by the time it arrived at 9 pm, we had lost our appetites over the appalling service. I'm American and not shy about confronting a waiter in a very busy restaurant when I'm ignored or overlooked. However my wife is British and would be appalled by such manners in a serious place like the Angel Oak Room, especially when it was not even busy. After looking forward to this dinner for weeks, sadly we had a thoroughly lousy time and I don't think we could return or recommend it.

Lovely room. Lovely staff. Lovely grub. Prices not so lovely, but worth it.

First class service and food in this cosy restaurant. Have eaten here on many an occasion.

Considering the prices, I was expecting bigger portions and better service. The restaurant seemed quite (a few tables were taken but it wasnt full). Three of us share a starter of oysters for which we waited for 20 minutes. Then, we had to wait for quite a while again (40-45 minutes) before our mains came and no one bothered to come and tell us we would have to wait or came to ask we needed more water or drinks while we waited. We ended up going somewhere else for dessert as we didn't want to stay for another hour waiting for dessert. The food was okay, but not impressive. There are probably more affordable restaurants around that would provide better service.

I think the Oak room have a lot to think about. The meal was by no means bad. But not up to the standard of their reputation. Their prices are premium for the area. So service and quality should reflect. The restaurant is very well presented and at first staff are very helpful and attentive. We found as the night went on, the service became sparse and inconsistent. The quality of the food was excellent, however the dishes were often conflicting. They also ran out of mussels by 7pm which seems strange. This may be person preference but, as a group, we found the portions were way too large and often the flavours were at odds. A good example being the spicy lentil burger. It was essentially a reduced lentil Daal compressed into a patty and put in an American style burger including pickles, a tomato and lettuce. The Indian flavour of the patty was at odds with the American flavours of the bun filling. In several of our meals, there was simply too much salt on the chips to taste anything. The starters and desserts were the best parts of the meal. But again, portions wer nearly twice the size of what I was capable of eating. The portion sizes in general were massive. My whole family are average sized and rarely struggle to finish a meal were beaten by the main course. We found that the eggs and rice were over cooked. And in general the flavours were conflicting and not massively enjoyable. The general consensus from our table is that portion sizes could have been halved. Flavours could have been improved and prices maintained whilst still providing value for money. We’ll definitely visit again in case it was a fluke. But first impressions have been somewhat disappointing.

Afternoon tea is the best around and I’ve had a few, including The Ritz etc but The Angel still comes out on top for me!

Excellent and plentiful food. Very friendly and professional staff. Highly recommend the venison, pork chop and the chocolate delice was to die for.

A really disappointing visit. We were offered a complimentary appetiser ahead of ordering and despite stipulating I was a pescatarian, I was served a ‘vegetarian’ spring roll that turned out to be duck. Following a mouthful, I felt it was either meat or the most authentic veggie substitute I had ever encountered and asked my partner to try it, he confirmed it was 100% duck. Despite asking the waiter to confirm if it was vegetarian he said it was and I asked him to check with the chef. He disappeared. I had to ask another waiter when he took our order to confirm whether it was indeed meat and he also had to check with the chef. For a restaurant selling starters for circa £17 this is just unacceptable service, even McDonalds can get this one right. We were given our wine for free as a good will gesture but by this point the entire experience had been soured. It was a shame as other than a handful of rubbish waiters - a couple were very good. At this price point you expect a lot more from the service and the food and on this basis I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant to any friends and family visiting the area.

Wonderful food, service and ambiance but my partner was a bit cold.

I’ve eaten here a number of times over the last fortnight for both business and pleasure. The food has been excellent on each occasion. The setting is tasteful and the service is superb. Well worth a visit!

Excellent service and the food was delicious as always Thank you

Super service, wonderful lunch with friends.

First time visiting the oak restrant in the angel hotel. Service at the hotel was very friendly and accommodating since we had a 9 month old baby. Restrant is really inviting and spacious overall a very nice vibe to the place. We had the fish platter which was massive, real good variety of fresh fish and breads. Good value for money and if you love your fish you won’t be disappointed. Overall 5 star service and as a family we will be returning.

The seafood platter is fantastic. The whole experience is great. Amuse bouches arrived unexpectedly. All delicious.

Stayed at the hotel for two nights and every meal (breakfast, evening meal and High Tea) were delicious. The staff were very attentive and helpful. Could not fault it.

Fabulous service extremely helpful, engaging and informative. The beer battered fish and chips a delight the ribeye steak was good the Pinot Grigio surprisingly not to my taste maybe because it was French versus Italian but minor point really. Great atmosphere great service only drawback too pricey fish and chips @ £19 and Steak @ £32.

Couldn't fault the Oak Room food and service very,very good. Tables well distanced and all staff wearing visor. Felt a very safe environment.

This was my second time eating at The Oak Room and I must say it exceeded my expectations. Food was delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful! I think the menu may have improved since the last time I visited as there was much more variety on offer, and the service in terms of awareness about allergies has definitely increased. QR codes with allergen menus were easily accessible and the staff were very accommodating. The food itself is faultless and the service impeccable; It is perfect for a special occasion. 10/10

A friend of mine and myself decided at almost the last minute that we wanted to go out for dinner. The Angel hotel in Abergavenny had a table available in The Oak Room restaurant so decided to book. I have always loved The Angel Hotel. I'm a huge fan. I've never had a bad experience there. I feel lucky I live so near to this great venue. The service here is always impeccable. The staff are attentive but not over bearing. The food was fantastic. I had mussels and they were delicious. We also had great wine. I was driving so only had a small glass. I really wished that I hadn't been driving! Highly recommended a visit. Can't wait to visit again!

Enjoyed a lunch here a few weekends ago. Had the chicken pie, and my husband had the veg Thai curry, both thoroughly enjoyed. We each had a mocktail and they were delicious! It's not cheap, but the food and staff were great, and the Oak Room is a lovely spot for a leisurely lunch.

We booked for lunch, when we arrived and shown our table. You could touch the next table where two people were sat. A lot less than 2m apart. And the table was by a busy walk way with people (other diners) constantly walking behind us Asked If we could move, Shown to second table and similar, back to back with another person less than 2m away. You could honestly touch the person sat behind you. Very worrying given COVID 19 requirements. We were ready to leave as we didn’t feel as though enough precautions were being made with spacing between tables. Waiter said that he had reviewed seating plan and there was another table. Which was still close to another table but a lot better than first two. Food and service were great. We appreciate that there is a need to maximise revenue following recent government led closures but equally we didn’t feel precautions had been made with tables close.

We were recommended the Angel Hotel god lunch and found a real gem. The COVID compliance was excellent, meet as we entered lead to the restaurant area, all staff in visors, cutlery for each dinner laid out in serviette, the food was excellent, highly recommend.

The dinner was part of the governments scheme to support to get back to normality. The meal costs was heavily discounted but the hotel was supplying poorly cooked food. My wife and I both had the special which was the gammon. The gammon was a small size piece which was heavily salted. The portion was undercooked with the fat very soft. The accompanying chips had pieces of precooked chips that were crumbling and solid.We were unable to use our forks to eat the chips as they were over cooked. We had to resort to use of our fingers. Shame! The hotel used to supply first class food but not at this time.

We live locally and love The Angel.The restaurant food is fabulous. The quality, taste, value and ambiance can not be faulted. Wonderful cocktails.The staff are attentive, very professional and so smartly dressed. Even with all the COVID19 issues and requirements the place has lost none of the magic. The dining room is stunning.Excellent evening for absolutely everything.

We are regular visitors to The Angel for afternoon tea and dinner; this was our first visit since they reopened after lockdown, and we were really excited for some nice food.There was only one vegetarian option which was a watermelon salad; this is really disappointing, vegetarians are a bit tired now of only being offered something with mushrooms or a salad. At least offer some more veggie options...I ordered a fillet which is ridiculously expensive, however as it was the first time we ate out in months I thought why not. I asked for it medium and it arrived medium to well, so I didn't enjoy it as well as I could have but I was far too hungry to send it back. The main issue was lack of service. Our drinks had been empty for some time and I couldn't get the attention of anyone, despite the restaurant being half empty. When I did eventually order a drink the wrong one arrived, so I walked to the bar myself and asked for them to make what I actually ordered. Then it failed to arrive for 10 minutes, and I had to ask for it again. Seriously, if you're going to charge £16 for a salad and £35 for a fillet, you don't expect to have to walk to chase your correct drink yourself. Also, constantly trying to get a waiter/waitresses attention is frustrating, when you could be chatting and enjoying your evening. I hope things are better next time.

Visited last year August. Review got deleted funny enough. Creative and tasty food. Service is appalling. Little consideration for my partner who was gluten free and when we queried a dish that clearly had biscuit crumbs on it, the waiter walked away. Expect better for that price and the reputation.

Lovely room. Fantastic food. We had the Welsh fillet steaks and they were delicious. We took the Christmas puddings as well and were not disappointed...not too heavy and just perfect. To top it all off the service was brilliant...friendly and attentive. A real gem.

Visited for lunch for my birthday. I had visited the Foxhunter Bar for drinks before but this was my first time at The Angel for food. It will not be my last. Lovely stylish setting. We were welcomed by the head waiter who was fantastic. He took time to welcome and chat to every table showing genuine interest in all his customers. It’s very rare these days you see this level of interaction, he was a breath of fresh air and really sets the tone. He genuinely seemed to know most people and as it was our first visit made us feel very welcome. All of the staff were professional, warm and clearly trained to deliver a high level of service. Situated at the front of the hotel we sat overlooking the main road. It was a busy lunch time and we had not made a reservation but were accommodated with no fuss. The menu was a choice of set courses or the lunchtime menu. We opted for two courses for £26 per person. The mushroom soup was superb and the main dish of pancetta chicken with gnocchi was delicious. I can highly recommend it. We didn’t have dessert as we were full but they looked amazing. Wine was lovely and so was the coffee. I have absolutely nothing negative to say. I can assure you that this is by far the most stylish, understated superb food service and atmosphere I have had in a very wide radius at lunch time and it’s head and shoulders above its peers. Would highly recommend. Hotel has car park for patrons at the rear. Hotel situated on Main Street in centre of town. We will be back.

A gorgeous hotel and restaurant, excellent staff and the food was fantastic. Will be visiting again soon!

This is the 2nd time we’ve visited The Angel in the past month. I hardly ever write reviews but the food and service here is absolutely perfect. The atmosphere and service is 10/10 and the food is amazing. The sweet potato rendang curry is one of the best meals I’ve had all year. After visiting a few times over the last few years, this place will definitely remain high on our list for the future.

Lovely food to a very high standard , had a late lunch , presented lovely , tasted amazing would recommend...

Was looking forward to dining here last sat lunchtime but wont be returning. Ok positive constructive critic, we were wondering around inside and out looking for a table as opposed to being shown one? Despite 3 members of staff watching us walk in the front door past the piano player. We found a table outside we were given menus but after ten mins my girlfriend decided that this was too long so went to the bar to order some drinks.Food was good and bad my halibut steak was tricky to eat navigating through a whole barrage of bones and at £24, 7 new potatoes and zero vegetables was a tad overpriced. I'm not a keyboard warrior so I will say my partner enjoyed her fish pie and it did look good, but if you are going to spend £55 on lunch for 2 meals and 2 drinks you essentially expect complete satisfaction.

The seafood was prepared to perfection and the desserts delicious. The Korean glazed pork belly and prawns were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed and would visit again soon if only we didn't live in NY.

We were here for a very significant birthday weekend, indeed half the party had flown in for the occasion. It didn't start off well with pre-dinner drinks taking 20 minute to arrive whilst sat waiting for two of the party to arrive and as soon as the drinks were ready they wanted us to take the table we had booked - even though there were now two more people who needed a drink while we all said hello (we were still before the table booking time).After a short delay we decided to move to the table, the dining room is nice, although we can't quite get out head around the random pillars in the room, that don't really 'do' anything for the layout nor the experience.When it came to ordering we actually had to get up and find someone to take our order, having had three different staff walk past and see the menus were closed and we were ready. The manager on duty (we assume as he was directly all other staff) took the order, hurriedly and without much service. It was frustrating, we had heard very good things about this place.The food when it arrived looked nice - but when the waiter asked 'who ordered the steak' (we had one, but it was already on the table) we said no one, he loudly huffed and turned round and returned to the kitchen, re-emerging with the same dish a few seconds later and said 'who ordered the lamb'. Staff who don't note who ordered what, who huff when they don't do their job properly and who don't know what the dishes are really badly let down an establishment that's charging the prices the Oak Room is.That aside the food was all exceptional and that's the most frustrating thing - the kitchen and the chefs are getting this spot on, the tastes, textures and combinations were all very good - from the bone-in-steak to the pork cooked many ways it was very good indeed. As was the special dish requested for one of the children.Alas the front of house let it down, and badly, This would have been a 5 star meal but at no point should anyone have to get up from a table and go and find staff to do the job they are there for. Annoying for the owner to read i'm sure, but it happened and it shouldn't have.

We eat in the fox hunter’s bar area and decided on a sandwich and chips for a light lunch. The sandwiches were ok but lacked the little extra you might expect for the price we were paying. There were salad leaves but no dressing or tomato or cucumber on the side of the plate. I had crab shell in my crab sandwich and I was told it was because the crab was shelled by hand. Ok, but it was not worth £13. Service was fine but I will not be rushing back to eat here.

Visited today for Sunday lunch, polite, friendly staff who showed us to our table even though we arrived early, bright and light spacious room with good spacing between tables, nice varied menu and was not rushed into making a choice when the food came must admit it was amazing I had the Beetroot/Salt beef and my wife Prawn cocktail the main course just as good but we found the vegetables to be rather disappointing ok green beans/peas/carrots but tinned sweetcorn please a root vegetable would have been nice desserts were also a joy. The reason I've marked you down is that I thought the waiting staff could have engaged in conversation it did not appear that busy and the price of soft drinks and also the sweetcorn. My sister bought us this as a present and must admit feel somewhat sorry for her I would definitely not have paid these prices, I don't mind paying for food and service but as my title suggests just average.

8th August 2019: Lunch for 10. Even with our fairly large family gathering everything went smoothly. The food was very good as usual, and the service was exemplary. We had aperitifs in the pleasant courtyard and then moved into the Oak Room in the Angel Hotel for lunch. With that many people eating we really tested the menu and there wasn't a dud dish in sight. Highly recommended.

We dropped in for two very modest meals about 10 days ago. So our range of menu choice was small...but we were so impressed by the quality of food and the courtesy and efficiency of the staff.

The wife and I often call in for a drink Today we decided to stop for lunch I had the fish n chips which was nice but I think a little over priced at £19 it was good but nothing special

We booked our table for a Tuesday night and good job we did as the restaurant filled up quite quickly and we had the table we liked. We were greeted by Boris who was very efficient and seemed to be everywhere at once, and he was very ably assisted by Emily. The food was hot, excellent and very tasty and arrived just as we were ready for it. The banter with both of them helped make our evening one to remember, and I passed on my thanks to the chefs for the meal. I would recommend the Oak Room for any meal, and for a celebration a certain place to dine.

We eat here regularly and always have a great meal, and last night was no different.

Had main course and dessert. All very nice, creamed potato salty. Pavlova delicious. Overpriced compared to similar standard in a restaurant but much nicer than our experience at The Walnut Tree 18 months ago.

Had a lovely lunch here with the sun streaming in , Fish and chips cooked to perfection and helpful and friendly team serving . The main meal was slightly more expensive than I would want for Fish and chips so not sure on value the only reason not at 5 stars. £18 is steep given that I paid £15 at Rick steins !! . Will be back to try more

This is my favourite restaurant in Abergavenny, and I always try and visit at least once a month. The latest visit was this week (ending Fri 3 May) along with several family members. It was a very enjoyable evening and everyone agreed it was the best evening meal out of the three restaurants we visited this week. I can thoroughly recommend The Oak Room for its food, ambience and excellent service.

We had a lovely meal here on Saturday. Crab starter was amazing, as was the lamb mains. Very happy. Finished off with Rhubarb and ginger custard tart. Perfect. Only complaint was that we felt a bit rushed by the staff. They started to clear away plates while my wife was still eating, but once I asked them to stop, it was fine. I really like the authentic 20s feel of this place. Definitely recommend for a good value meal with interesting and exciting menu choices!

Unfortunately we didn't even get to try any food since after waiting so long without anyone even approaching us for even our drink choices (despite 2 other groups who had arrived after us receiving theirs and their food ordered!); we decided to leave (members of group even had eye contact with staff to get attention to no avail).

We eat here regularly and always have a good meal. Last night was no exception.

Having had a superb lunch here on a previous visit, we didn't hesitate to bring friends here. Still very good - the onion bread was to die for (and we were provided with 'refills' after devouring the lot), and I especially enjoyed the onion and cider soup - smooth and deeply flavourful. My husband's steak sandwich was gorgeous and much enjoyed by him; our friends loved their selections from the set 'Angel Menu'. Excellent service, good ambience. The only thing which prevents me giving it 5 stars again was the price - the set menu was considerably more expensive than on our last visit, and didn't represent such good value for money, especially for vegetarians.

Traditional Sunday lunch with friends. A favoured venue which always delivers complete customer service. Excellent well presented plates of generous proportion. First class service, in ambient surroundings

21st February 2019 - Dinner for 5 (ages 21 to 64). This is in the stylish and immaculately clean Angel Hotel. The Oak Room has decent sized and reasonably spaced tables. Decor is muted and elegant. Service efficient and professional. Food excellent - my wife raved about her mussels (taken as a main course), and my scallops were large and delicious as a starter, which unfortunately had to be shared with everyone! Goos pork belly main too, and nice puds. This was for my daughter's 21st birthday and it was indeed a special treat in a lovely restaurant. Highly recommended.

Having had a sunday lunch at this venue before (which was excellent) I had no hesitation in booking another-as `a special treat`- because lets be honest- it is not cheap! And, I firmly believe `you only get what you pay for`. Hence, expectations were high! But, on this occasion we were left very disappointed. The bread was fabulous-the soup- leak and potatoes: fabulous. BUT the main dish: roast lamb, roast potatoes, veg`,etc...was to put it bluntly: disgusting! The lamb `tasted of liver`(?) I have never tasted anything like it !!! But as I like `liver` I ate most of mine. But, my partner promptly left all of hers (and an elderly gentleman sitting next table- left all of his!) So, it wasnt just me. Also, the roast potatoes were `extremely poor` As I suspect they were `reheated` as they were not crispy and completely tasteless ( and I normally love roast potatoes- cooked in goose fat! ) Then, we have the veg`...the only thing I could recognize was the baby carrots. But, as `I try anything` I tasted the others- only to find out `it was beetroot`(?) But, again, I like beetroot- just strange to discover it with a roast dinner? (roast parsnips-yes please!) But, beetroot? Another surprise was when I requested a glass wine :Liebraumilch and because it wasnt on their wine list- they had never heard of it (one of the most popular wines in the world) strange? I spoke to the `front-of-house` about our experience- and all she could do was say how sorry she was- and at £72-00...I was very sorry- as well!

After wandering around Abergavenny a week ago and having a look in, we quickly decided to book as we wanted something more than a pub meal. Just as well as the place filled completely.

We had a small family get together recently on a busy Saturday afternoon in Abergavenny. After hanging around in reception at The Angel Hotel for a few minutes we deduced which room was the restaurant (there are no signs and many rooms). However this was a small hiccup. The service, atmosphere and importantly the food was excellent. Service was attentive but not OTT or too formal. All the staff were professional yet friendly. We all ate something different, including fish, sandwiches and vegan options and all enjoyed very much. I would recommend booking to ensure you get a table.

We came here as a family of six for lunch. The restaurant is very attractive but in December it would have been nice if the big fire could have been lit. The food and wine was delicious. I had the prawn cocktail starter, which was a very hearty serving, then excellent rare roast beef with the biggest Yorkshire pudding I’ve ever seen. Chocolate brownie from the kids menu for dessert was very good with a shiny dark ganache on top. I had a lovely glass of Bollinger to start and the Malbec by the glass was amazing. The service was friendly and overall efficient , and this would have been a 5 star review but for the fact the drinks and food orders were out of sync. I ordered a drink to go with each course yet in every instance, my food came first, which I hate, and I had to sit there and wait for my drink to arrive as much as 5 minutes later. They need to link up the drinks service so that drinks arrive before or with the food. But otherwise a very good dining experience.

They offer a set menu on Christmas Eve and I had the salmon to start, duck for main and Christmas pudding for desert. I couldn’t fault anything

Excellent high tea in a very pretty setting. I would recommend this and would go back. The waitstaff are great.

We enjoyed a delicious lunch in beautiful surroundings. Pleasant service from professional staff who really went the extra mile for us. Delicious gluten free choices for me. Great treat - sea bass and fish and chips also highly recommended. Thank you

Without any preplanning we wandered around Abergavenny to find some decent food - historically not so easy in the town which is not an obvious tourist magnet, especially in November. The Angel's dedicated vegetarian and vegan menu was an immediate draw. We weren't drseed up, having copleted a long walk earlier in the day. The staff were very friendly, and the food excellent. Very impressed and will be back, as the menu gives us lifelong veggies multiple choices!

We arranged the evening meal to celebrate my wife's birthday, The meal was outstanding, delicious food served by extremely polite and friendly staff. We thought the food was superb and good value. We highly recommend anyone looking for a fabulous meal in Abergavenny to try The Angel, you will not be disappointed, we are fortunate to have such a wonderful hotel and restaurant in our town, and with such welcoming and friendly staff.

I attended the Angel hotel on Saturday evening as a party of nine to celebrate a friends birthday which had been planned for a number of weeks. The restauarant was chosen based on my recommendation to friends who had travelled a considerable distance for a birthday celebration These are the issues we experienced:-

Having visited the Angel on numerous occasions our last visit left a lot to be desired !

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious lunch with champagne on the 6th of October 2018. We both had mussels mariners to start. This was followed by a perfect steak and prawn main course. The food was just perfect, the service was really good and the ambience was the perfect for us. The restaurant was busy but this didn't affect our experience. My husband and I will be back and can happily recommend The Oak Room to anyone who appreciates the finer things in life.

this is by far the BEST Sunday lunch around. it is always excellent value and if you have the beef, the Yorkshire puddings are to die for. Make sure you book though well in advance as it is always busy.

Surprisingly underwhelmed by our dining experience. Our cocktails (pre dinner drinks) took ages to arrive & no sooner had they been delivered to our table our starters were served. The wine we ordered arrived before our cocktails. We were offered no bread & decided to question one of the waiters who then brought some but there was no apology & this was brought to our table after we had finished our starter & only just before our main course. Such a shame but there was obviously no communication between the staff on the bar & those serving guests & staff in the kitchen. Three of the staff decided to have a disagreement in the dining area which was unacceptable in my book. The staff were noticeably harassed & sressed due to how busy it was but this spoilt the atmosphere. Also, there were errors on our bill. I expected so much better. The evening was spoilt by very simple errors. We would have stayed on in the bar to have drinks afterwards but felt so let down we went elsewhere. We are local residents & had friends staying over so thought the Angel would make a good night out but we will be dining & drinking elsewhere next time.

Six of us dined at The Angel. It was an early evening on a Saturday night. After deciding what each of us was having, we were surprised to discover that 4 of the 6 things ordered were unavailable.

This is the place to eat in Abergavenny = food and service just glorious. Ambience is amazing and the level of service just top draw.

A beautiful formal restaurant, but without the feeling of it being stuffy. Friendly service, and a menu that has something for everyone. Pricey, but worth it if you deserve a treat.

We ate at the Oak Room by chance while looking for a nice meal in Abergavenny. We were incredibly impressed from start to finish. All the food was absolutely delicious, the service was exceptional with some lovely touches, the wine was fantastic and the whole occasion was a real pleasure. Highly recommend!

Comfortable, attractive and relaxed restaurant serving good food. Excellent service. The 3 course evening menu is good value (£30) with interesting dishes. But the à la carte menu is also reasonably priced, so pick what you want and enjoy!

We had two breakfasts and two dinners in the Oak Romm in the last two weeks. On every ocassion the food and service were exceptionally excellent.

Met here for a family gathering at lunchtime on a Sunday. Food was fine along with the service (which although not particularly attentive), was fine as well. Reasonably priced but although worthy of a quick text home, was not worth 'writing' home about. Lovely building which is well maintained with efficient staff. Not (in my view) a destination Hotel but worthy of a visit.

Having had a very nice high tea at this hotel, we decided to book the Oak Room for Lunch. The Oak Room is at the front of the hotel opposite the reception, it is a tranquil room with a high standard of furnishings. Having parked at the rear of the building and approached from that direction a member of staff escorted us through the hotel to our table. The staff were extremely pleasant and helpful through our lunch. There was a good variety of starters, mains and deserts on the main menu. They also offer a fixed menu of either two or three courses for £25/£30. This also offers choices from 3 starters, 3 mains and 3 deserts. The quality of the food was excellent and all in all we had a very pleasant lunch.

I love the Angel. The staff are lovely, the atmosphere is cosy, it looks beautiful and for a 'posh' hotel it is very welcoming to all. So we took a large family group for Sunday lunch. It was very disappointing. The potatoes and Yorkshire pudding were dry and there was no gravy on the table, only what we had given to us with the meat. No staff came to check if we wanted anything so we couldn't ask for it. The kids had pasta and it really wasn't nice so they didn't eat it. However, the lovely hostess who checked on us at the end was very nice and apologised for the lack of gravy and didn't charge us for the kids meal. I would definitely recommend The Angel just not for Sunday lunch.

Wedding anniversary meal which we were looking forward too.Service was excellent however we were both disappointed with our meal.We both had soup to start Red pepper & tomato which was 'chilli' hot which was not in the description on the menu.When mentioned to waiter he took no notice!I had the Chargrilled steak which at best a cheap peice of braising steak sauce really thick 3 small pieces of broccoli and 3 small potatoes. My wife had the Monkfish and has been unwell all day.Really disappointed and expected a lot more.

My partner and I experienced a three course Sunday lunch there and was very pleased with the meal and the superb service provided by all the staff.At lovely experience and one that we have every intention of repeating.

I often eat at the Angel, and I am never disappointed. it may be a full meal, a sandwich or just a coffee, you are always made welcome, the food is excellent, the staff and service is always good. Popped in on Saturday, for quick lunch before my guest got their train back to London. They thought it was a little gem, and the food was excellent.

My husband planned a birthday treat meal at The Angel Hotel, Oak Room restaurant as a birthday treat. It was wonderful from the moment we arrived. A lovely aperitif grapefruit gin and tonic in the bar when we arrived, followed by a delicious 3 course meal in the restaurant. The food was perfect, service exceptional. I was concerned beforehand that because we were eating on a Monday night it may be a bit atmosphereless but not at all. It was private but also comfortable and we certainly did not feel pressured into finishing our meals. Looking forward to returning again soon.

What was to be a lovely family early evening dinner turned in to a shambles.