Based on 435 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 435 opinions finded in 2 websites
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Came to the restaurant for a friends birthday and we were all really impressed. All six of us have a different perspective on what we like in a curry and there were options for all. One of us is a 'carnivore' and enjoyed the regular mixed grill, which he failed to finish as there was so much food. The butter chicken suited one of us who doesn't like to much spice and the authentic Nepalise goat curry, which I had was chilli hot but I was able to distinguish the different flavours. Very impressed. Naans, rices and side dishes all good. On top of that, the service and attention were excellent. For those who like 'proper beer', two real ales were available from the bar. I really hope this is a success, as this new team deserves it.
Timothy Ives . 2025-02-01
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1st time visit since its been a Nepalese place. 5 ppl for a birthday meal on a Monday night. This is not just 'another indian'. Service was fantastic, they could not do enough for you without being 'in the way'. Food was just lovely. We all tried a little of each others. Nothing too spicey. Everything had great flavours. We live 15miles away and will 100% go back and next time the dog will come too. They are welcome in certain areas.
Al Cousins . 2025-01-28
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Had an amazing meal here with family. The atmosphere was so lovely, service was very quick and staff were very attentive and welcoming. Absolutely loved the chilli chicken and garlic mushroom here. Will definitely return.
Sushma Ojha . 2025-01-28
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"I visited this pub yesterday with my family, and it was a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was very pleasant, making it a great place to relax and enjoy. The food was absolutely delicious—especially the chicken chilli and grilled dishes, which were perfectly cooked and flavorful. The momo was also amazing, and my daughter absolutely loved it! The service was excellent too. I’ll definitely be visiting again soon with my family. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and a warm ambiance!"
Sanjeeb Ojha . 2025-01-28
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Came for dinner with my family, we were a table of 5. Service was flawless very sociable and friendly host, servers came to check back and made sure everyone was content. The specials are to die for (my spice tolerance is *slightly* better than the average white guy and the 2 chili's on the menu was the upper limit of my spice tolerance. Lkk, XL mixed grill, rum rum chicken and bhutuwara. As with most places that serve curries the deserts options were limited but the gulag jamun was phenomenal.
Charlie “Charlie” Cousins . 2025-01-27
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A little Nepalese gem in the heart of Oakham. Just wanted a bit of lunch . We had two sizzling sharing platters. The food was absolutely delicious, the people were amazing and so caring . We will definitely be returning to try more of the tasty menu on offer. Thank you
Nicky German . 2025-01-26
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yummy food visit with family ,friendly staff ,good atmosphere . We will visit again .
Kishor Bhandari . 2025-01-25
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Amazing food and wonderful service, highly recommended
Anish Nepal . 2025-01-25
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We just had Indian food for lunch, which was tasty and good value.
Ian Davison . 2025-01-20
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I had a lamb biryani. It was absolutely splendid. Would definitely come here again. Very welcoming atmosphere, felt very at home. Prices reasonable compared to other places in Oakham. Very friendly staff
Alex Tradewell . 2025-01-18
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Brilliant. They treated me lovely as it was my birthday and the service was excellent. Would recommend to anyone who hasnt had the nepalese dining experience before. Would rate 6 if i could.
Joseph “joe” Hill-Allen . 2025-01-16
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i came here for my friends 18th. i enjoyed every last second. brilliant choices of cider soft drinks spirits and beer. at a really affordable price as well. the food is absolutely unbelievable very face service and just over all brilliant . new owners are lovely. i would highly recommend coming here. they even sang happy birthday as well.
matt duel . 2025-01-16
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The food was delicious. We had starters and sides with a bottle of prosecco. There was loads to eat plus enough for a doggy bag! The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful and the final bill was less than expected. Very highly recommended!
Caroline Spark . 2025-01-14
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Blown away by how much this place has changed. Food was amazing, staff and service out of this world. Daughter is vegan and whilst virtually nothing on the menu was vegan, they bent over backwards to accommodate her and she was very happy. We turned up outside of usual serving hours but were still very warmly welcomed and served.
Barbara Raine . 2025-01-12
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Had a really good Nepalese food . They have the best wraps I have ever had the blend of flavour is the mouth watering and the smell when the food is around is absolutely amazing.
Paul Halpin . 2025-01-12
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Delicious food! Came in expecting just a pub, but it turned out to be a Nepalese restaurant, too! Really friendly staff, and some of the tastiest curry we've ever had.
Paul Duffield . 2025-01-11
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Had food to take away from the angler several times now and it has been nothing short of fantastic, 10/10 couldn't recommend them enough! The Mixed grill is a must!!
SEAN DAVEY . 2025-01-09
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Had lunch here yesterday and the food was so lovely, not at all greasy - just really fresh and tasted really good. Such lovely staff too
Kate Dyer . 2025-01-05
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We came for tea and desserts. Wonderful, very tasty!
Larika Riabukha . 2025-01-03
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We have had an absolutely delicious Nepalese meal at the Angler tonight. The staff were exceptional friendly and we were made to feel like valued customers. A wonderful atmosphere and great hospitality. The fish curry (pokhareli) and garlic chicken curry (lasun kukura khursani) was one of the best curries we have had. We will definitely be returning. Certainly the best Nepalese meal we’ve had in a while. Well done! 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼
K Sharma . 2024-12-29
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Excellent service, great quality food, amazing staff, would definitely recommend
Dylan Heaney . 2024-12-23
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amazing food, great staff, genuine lovely place
Henry Tuppen . 2024-12-23
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Amazing place and great service
Nisha Shah . 2024-12-23
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Great place, lovely bunch and a whole lotta fun
Jamie Barnett . 2024-12-23
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Amazing place and the foods is great as well
Constantina Diana Zamfir . 2024-12-03
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Lovely friendly staff, with a great menu including plenty of gluten free options! We came for a light lunch, and would definitely return
Stacey Berners . 2024-12-02
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Went for lunch with friends and really enjoyed it. All of the dishes were great and the staff friendly and attentive.
Kevin Markland . 2024-12-01
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Went for lunch and received a very warm welcome. Great variety on the menu with good gf options , very tasty food and large portions, what's not to love. We'll definitely be back :)
Andrea Fiford . 2024-11-30
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Went for food last night. We were quite late but the wonderful staff were more than happy to accommodate us and put the darts on. The food was absolutely fantastic and loads of it so thats dinner tonightsorted too. The staff were exceptional. Will definitely be back. Thank you very much.
Katie Jones . 2024-11-25
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Beautiful food at reasonable prices. Quick service and friendly staff.
Abigail Stevens . 2024-11-23
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Super lovely staff such a lovely vibe i'll be here again
Eva Graham . 2024-11-18
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Staff were super friendly and helpful would definitely come again!
Maisie Ray . 2024-11-16
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very nice food and drinks and lovely people
amelie rayy . 2024-11-16
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Really nice food and excellent service - thank you very much
Jonathan Wesson . 2024-11-16
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Very good service and accommodated us so well
Jessica Munton . 2024-11-14
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The food here is absolutely delicious, and the friendly staff make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, creating a perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. A real highlight was watching the football match—it added an exciting, lively touch to the evening. It's the kind of place where the combination of great food, warm service, and an energetic ambiance makes for a truly enjoyable time. Definitely a place to visit for both great food and a fun, dynamic experience
Himala Bhandari . 2024-11-10
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Filthy and Funny (Not in a Good Way) I checked in expecting a decent night's sleep, but instead got a front-row seat to a horror show. The bathroom was a masterpiece of grime, complete with a black mold mural and a used towel, perhaps left as a parting gift from a previous guest. And the floor? Well, it had a surprise for me - a bloody plaster. The sofa bed, my night's accommodation, was as inviting as a used mattress on a pavement. No undersheet? No problem! Just pure, unfiltered discomfort. And let's not forget the carpet, a relic from a bygone era, proudly displaying its battle scars in the form of stains and fraying edges. If you're looking for a truly authentic, "budget" experience, complete with a side of disgust, this is the place for you. Just remember to bring your own disinfectant and a sense of humor.
Suzie Landgrebe . 2024-11-10
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Fantastic find, Great Curry and superb service, traditional Nepalese food round the back of a traditional bar. Not to be put off by the we show Sky posters :)
David Newmarch . 2024-11-09
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Goat curry was absolutely amazing, and the service is like nowhere else - superb. All the stars, tell your friends. Lovely place and we are looking forward to our next visit already. (And they have good beer on tap too!)
Hannah . 2024-11-08
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Delicious food, would definitely recommend trying out as recently changed hands!
Chloe Willis . 2024-11-01
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Excellent evening. The food was excellent, staff were amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening
max shaw . 2024-10-29
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Nice place, kind and helpful staff🤗 Thank you, guys 👍
Юлия Блохина . 2024-10-27
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Lovely experience to enjoy the south asian cuisine in the oakham. Very friendly staff, great taste of food and they have started the football also will be back for the match again also for food.
Aruuu Kumar . 2024-10-25
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Beautiful food atmosphere spot on very welcoming and friendly can't fault them. Highly recommend
Stacey Ozzy88 . 2024-10-14
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The staff were very welcoming. I just popped in for drinks, and they gave me free tasters. It was delicious, and I’ll definitely be going back for a proper meal.
The Gift . 2024-10-14
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Nice modern rooms - very friendly Manager and staff - good menu selection
Graham Broughton . 2024-10-07
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New owners and it’s amazing the service is brilliant, friendly and the food is wonderful will be back regularly and don’t live in Oakham but will travel to come. 5 stars
Nikki Eldridge . 2024-09-29
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The Angler is under new ownership so we decided to give it a try. Very friendly staff, really fresh food at good prices. We had the kebabs and they were gorgeous. Highly recommend.
Caroline Mitchell . 2024-09-21
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First time at this hotel restaurant very popular for eating out
Daniel Quigley . 2024-09-08
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The Angler Oakham is a customer of mine. I was there before it opened back up again. You have to try the Nepalese food it is amazing.
Mark Wakefield . 2024-09-07
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Booked a hen party here 4 weeks ago. Only to be told 48hrs before that they are unable to fulfil our preorder menu as they are changing ownership (Again!!!) and all food orders cancelled. Therefore we would have to order on the night whatever is left Shocking behaviour! And now a cancelled hen party. Upset bride and guests!! Tho as they are changing ownership they probably won’t care about my review anyway
G G . 2024-08-29
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Extremely loud music coming from the bar until post 12 on a Wednesday night. Don't expect to sleep if you book here.
Matthew Hope . 2024-08-29
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As we were seated we were told that the oxtail gravy and one other dish wasn't available. No problem. When we ordered we found out that the burgers weren't available, so we looked for something else. That wasn't available. Then nor was something else one of us wanted to order. When our fourth choices of food arrived (my wife just had chips as there was nothing else she wanted), it was very nice (and she did like the chips), but the mushy peas of the fish and chips were normal peas, and the homemade tartare sauce was conspicuous in its absence. Service was friendly, but the place didn't feel professional. Would have been nice to sample the food we wanted as what we had was well made.
John Milbank . 2024-08-27
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For context I’ve never left a bad review and am always understanding when dinning out. However upon entering the restaurant there were no staff to be seen for 5-10 minutes, so we waited with another potential customer who seemed equally confused and frustrated. In the mean time we had noticed that the restaurant resembled some kind of animal enclosure with the amount of dirt, grime and rubbish scattered everywhere, tables not wiped down whatsoever, dirty napkins left around, (assumably) a staff members mobile phone left out on the side with their laptop aside. Eventually a young member of staff emerged from a staff room exclaiming “sorry we ALL took a break because we didn’t think anybody would come in” which is probably the most unprofessional thing I have ever heard. We give her the benefit of the doubt and order our drinks and food. Noticing we are the only customers in the restaurant we’re further confused to see nothing had been cleaned for days in the dinning area with dirty plates left out. As we are waiting for our food to arrive we see 2 more members of staff all under the age of 25. We eventually deduced that the new owner has employed them in an attempt to give the restaurant a young relatable face however they seem to be treating the place as a playground, shouting, giggling and running around without a care in the world. Shocked we checked the recent reviews which confirmed our fears. We swiftly cancelled our order within a few minutes of making it and left. Bullet dodged! The waitress seemed unbothered shouting “cancel cancel!” at the chef as we left, almost as if they were glad they didn’t have to work and could continue their “break”in the staff room. I can only urge the new owner to go in and see for themselves.
sophie sutton . 2024-08-27
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Good food, good prices, intimate atmosphere, good service, friendly staff.
Ionut Pasere . 2024-08-25
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Not even going to waste my time writing a full review as the owner doesn’t even respond to comments. Went for an anniversary meal tonight only people in the restaurant. Seated and took 20 minutes to come round with menu and drinks order. No steak or lobster on the menu. Food was average certainly not worth the price. Out of 6 desserts on menu only 2 available . Really poor service and certainly wouldn’t recommend anyone visits.
Scott Briscoe . 2024-08-01
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We have been today for lunch they had ran out of half the menu, the bloke seems like he doesn't care it was empty on a Sunday. The floor was filthy with 2 dogs sitting in the seating area would not recommend anyone going it was shocking very over rated to other reviews.
Mandy Ward . 2024-07-28
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This is such a wonderful and central stay, it's perfect for a few days in Oakham, it's so quiet which is a bonus for you as other places are to busy and don't offer the quality and price of this restaurant/bar definitely recommend 100 percent 😀
William Frew . 2024-07-25
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I arrived for a quick lunch alone - ordered a chicken supreme and a non alcoholic cider at. 12.15 which arrived immediately but by 12.45 no food at all - I was the only person in the place apart from the cook and the barmaid. Draw your own conclusions. I left after paying for my cider and told the barmaid I was going as the meal was taking far too long - “ ok “ she said and that was that ! They could not care less. Will not be going back. No wonder pubs are shutting at the rate they are.
Sir William Bryn-Williams Bt . 2024-07-24
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More of a restaurant than a pub. Reasonable food.
Jon Svensson . 2024-07-12
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I ordered a cauliflower dish which had a harrisa sauce however it was so hot it burned my tongue and I couldn't eat. There was no warning on the menu that it this was an extremely hot dish and there was absolutely no help from the staff. We were given the bill for the meal even though I had only eaten one mouthful and just seen as awkard customers. The manager rightly deducted the cost of the meal I couldn't eat however the night was ruined by the lack of understanding and sympathy from the staff involved
Chris Amos . 2024-06-29
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Average lunch. Bit of a disappointment
Ralph Turner . 2024-05-28
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Visited for a meal. Floor dirty, glasses dirty, chair dirty. Nothing we wanted was being served, “haven’t got that” to numerous requests. Both had a steak, one sirloin med to well, one rib eye, rare to medium, both came cooked incorrectly. Spend your money elsewhere!
Paul Gartshore . 2024-04-04
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Lunch at The Angler, Oakham: We enjoyed a family lunch here today, seated in the 'conservatory' bit. We had the halloumi focaccia, the gnocchi, and the kids' menu, all of which was tasty and presented appealingly. It took a few minutes to find someone to seat us when we arrived (was empty and the friendly chef tracked down the wait staff), but after that service was attentive and friendly enough.
Eleanor S . 2024-04-03
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I went with my family to start off the bank holiday as it was advertised that they were having a fish night. There were only 3 options on the specials menu for fish, with the main course option being £25 which we thought was a bit steep for the type of venue it was. The service was incredibly slow and we had to get up several times to find a member of staff to take our orders. A few of us only ordered a few starters as we weren’t too hungry. One of them was described on the menu as a “broccoli and edamame salad” which was literally plain unseasoned boiled vegetables on a plate. The aubergine dip was completely unseasoned and bland. Once we’d finished our food lots of members of staff walked past our table and ignored us and the empty plates were sat there for about 25/30 minutes. We had to chase them again to bring the bill. I complained about two dishes and the service and they did take those two off the bill but no real explanation or apology for the bad service. Waste of money, definitely won’t be going back.
Lorna . 2024-03-30
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We went for a date night but unfortunately wouldn't return. The food order was unfortunately incorrectly taken so my food came out first and my husbands about 10 mins or so after that. The beef brisket donut was cold and my Korean and pineapple chicken wasn't as expected ( I think I got a different chicken to what was ordered ) My husbands ribs had next to no meat on them and I think the best part of the meal was my 2 for 1 bikini martini cocktails.
Bryony Crowden . 2024-03-29
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Went to celebrate a birthday. Initially service was swift, although once we had finished our main course the service was non existent. Had to chase staff finally. Felt rather ignored!! A lunch took 2 hours to complete. Food had mixed reviews from our party, some dishes were great and some were over salted or very dry.
Cheryl Bell . 2024-03-16
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We had a table booked for 2pm, we were seated and then just left there for quite some time with no menus, no offer of taking a drinks order. we had to go and find a menu and were just left there again. Other customers were complaining they had been there for hours! Staff didn't seem to know what they were doing. I saw a chef picking up food with his bear hands. So unfortunately we had to walk out and go elsewhere. Staff looked disinterested!!!
Lean in 10 . 2024-03-11
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Nice location. Food was good. Wifi was non existent.
Marty Haroy . 2024-03-10
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Came to have dinner for my wife's birthday. Seat by the window had a strong draft and so we sat wearing coats until the meal. Table got prepared and they laid the cutlery on the table then sprayed the table and cutlery with cleaner. We asked for new cutlery. Cocktails were not the best with the smoked old fashioned having no smoke, and being super sweet. The bar staff couldn't make an amaretto sour either which is a fairly common cocktail. Shared the beef platter as a main with a "Baba ganoush" side. The Baba ganoush was not a true Baba ganoush but just mashed aubergine without any tahini etc. the beef platter was tasty, but with no relief from the salt and richness of the food. No query on dessert for us either. The sitting area we were in had emptied out by 945pm so we left as well. A good meal, but nothing fantastic for her birthday unfortunately.
Rob Prosper . 2024-03-04
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The Angler, Oakham. Lovely decor in their dining area and even though it was really chilly outside, it was lovely and warm in their conservatory dining area. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay, and was served a Pinot Grigio or similar. Server kept bumping me in a sort of shoulder bump familiar way. Which was most unpleasant. My first request on the menu ... unavailable. Then the server pushed me to order from the full a la carte menu instead of the lunch menu. The service lacking. The server wasn't to be seen once the food was placed on the table. (I had to go looking for assistance when I couldn't get the black pepper mill to turn, and when I wanted to pay.) I ordered Mac and Cheese - it honestly tasted like cheap packaged cheese sauce was used. I didn't enjoy it.
Mozgal . 2024-03-03
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Unprofessional service, tried to charge me more than the price I had booked for. They didn't even take my name or check against my booking, and the room I got wasn't the room I'd booked. Having a fridge and a coffee pod machine in the room should be great, except neither worked. The room was clean though, and I had an acceptable private bathroom.
Simon Burchell . 2024-02-26
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Food decidedly average, the rare beef and horseradish sandwich was overcooked minute steak with no horseradish. Advertised on Facebook as kids eat free during half-term to be told after we have eaten this is only In the evening. The icing on the cake was a member on staff on a teams meeting swearing in front of my child. We won't be returning.
Karen Anderson . 2024-02-21
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Lovely place. Food food. Good decor.
Sam Kozelka . 2024-02-16
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The staff were absolutely amazing,nothing was too much trouble. Excellent food, and service . My birthday weekend was made very special. Highly recommend you visit.PS thanks especially to Chelsea, Luke and James
Terry Orourke . 2024-01-28
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We were looking for a place to have lunch and came across this nice pub. The menu looked promising so we decided to give it a go. Staff were really helpful and attentive. We ordered boneless chicken fried in their secret coating Korean BBQ sauce as a starter to share. I must say that it was amazing and significantly better than what I'd had eaten in a Korean restaurant in Cambridge a couple of days before. We had fish and chips from the lunch menu as main. The waitress told us portions were a bit smaller than those in the main menu. However, it was more than enough to fill us up completely. So much that we decided against ordering pudding, as tempting as the apple crumble with custard or the sticky date pudding with butter scotch sauce sounded. We will need to back for these :). Price surprisingly good for two people. I forgot to take pictures but it doesn't matter, it was a experience that will remain in my mind for a long time.
Rocio Lopez . 2024-01-28
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EDIT/UPDATE: The Angler has changed hands again. 50min+ wait for food. Half of the ingredients not available with odd substitutions in meals. Overhearing strange interactions between staff. Fingers crossed it finds it’s feet. Previous Review: We experienced outstanding service from Chelsea 🥇 on a midweek lunchtime. I enjoyed a beautiful burger with pork belly and some nice cheese in it. Well done, The Angler!
Ryan . 2024-01-12
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After advertising there cocktails on social media we popped in for a festive drink however, we were very disappointed. The bar staff did not know how to make the cocktails and many of them weren't available. We then tried to order food and again many items were not available. We also appeared to have been overcharged unless they are charging £8 for a Guinness!?
Tahlia Kelly . 2024-01-09
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Ten of us( adults, children and baby)came in just for a new years day drink but ended up having our dinner there as well! Great atmosphere, food was very good , all the staff were very friendly and efficient. Will certainly be returning again.
Julie Sugden . 2024-01-01
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Had lunch here yesterday . Sat in the conservatory which was very comfortable. The food was really good. I had the pie which was chicken and leek. Big pieces of well cooked Chicken filled to the brim of the delicious pastry case. I had savoy cabbage and chunky chips and gravy with mine. The Chips were cooked just the way I like them. All in all we really enjoyed it and will definitely go again.
Vivienne Hamilton . 2023-12-31
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Lovely place, warm and inviting and really pretty inside. The food is a bit on the pricey side, but the quality is excellent. They had quite a bit unavailable on the menu when we visited, but they were kind enough to swap and change things on the pork platter we wanted to ensure we could still have what we wanted. Would definitely recommend and would return on special occasions.
Charlotte Cave . 2023-12-30
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The food is excellent, chef was super friendly and flexible on what I wanted and the guy running the bar is the friendliest chap you’ll find. Can highly recommend
Annie . 2023-12-18
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We chose the angler as we had previously visited and had a lovely time there last Christmas and were given the same lovely, secluded dining area. As someone with an allergy it is already a scary experience eating somewhere new. To have so little options on the menu is unusual these days as most places will offer to cater to intolerances and allergies if their menu fails to provide adequate alternatives. I asked upon arrival about allergy information and was told that the menu would state what was gluten free with no further information. To my surprise there was only one option for a main which was honey glazed ham and chips. I searched for other options looking to see what could potentially be altered to suit my dietary requirements and asked if the steak could be made gluten free and if the peppercorn sauce contained gluten. The waitress said she’d ask and came back and said it was gluten free so I proceeded to order it as a rare. The steak came out the first time well seasoned and presented with fair sized sides which were garnished. Upon cutting into the steak I’d realised it was not rare but blue and was uncuttable. I asked if it was okay to have it put back on the grill for a little bit longer and if we could have some steak knives and the waitresses took it away and said it was no problem. It came back as a rare with an ungarnished salad, no peppercorn sauce on the side which was a £2.50 extra charge which I ultimately ended up paying for regardless of the fact it wasn’t received and was unseasoned. To pay nearly £30 for an unfinished unseasoned meal is extortionate and as a someone who has worked as a waitress myself I didn’t want to continue complaining and put more stress on her as it appeared that she was new or just a bit nervous and was quick to find out information when she was unsure. After finishing my meal feeling slightly awkward for complaining I went home and was extremely ill and still am today along with 2 other members of our party. We ordered some different cocktails after seeing there was no longer a wine list which all tasted completely different each time we ordered them. A Margarita should not taste purely of lime cordial and neat tequila and the mojitos had a strange flavour during the second round we ordered. Once it was time to pay we were told if we wanted to pay separately we would have to head to the bar which is okay but we were not supplied with a copy of the bill to check over and tally up what we owed. We were met by a young woman at the bar who seemed disgruntled and had nothing to say besides asking what we ordered and telling how much we had to pay. It’s a shame to leave a negative review, we had expected a similar experience to last year’s but after paying close to £50 for a meal which was not good and ultimately gave me an allergic reaction is extremely unreasonable. If the quality of the food and drinks has changed so drastically then the price should be altered accordingly.
Kayla Peel . 2023-12-17
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Great experience. Emily at the bar was a superstar, Sian and Chelsea were so good it’s untrue!! Keep up the awesome work team 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Bill Murray . 2023-12-16
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We went for a xmas 🎄 ladies get together, so disappointing 35 mins wait for our drinks, placed our order for food to be told they had run out of certain items . Slow service had to ask twice for condiments. Once finished our meal , we weren't offered pudding or coffee. Our bill arrived over charged by 22.00 for drinks we didn't have. New bill arrived not our bill 3rd time lucky correct bill. Sadly we won't be returning or recommending.
annmarie smith . 2023-12-08
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Excellent service,room was fantastic,all very good, thank you
Simon Bray . 2023-12-05
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Lack of attentiveness too customers even though empty and midweek , food menu printed on paper that has been reused as covered in grease and tatty.. Went for my bday with friends left after 1 drink
Carla Peart . 2023-11-29
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Not as good as under the old management. Now the order to table service has gone, it feels like the clocks seem to have been turned back for those with mobility issues. I usually visit for a couple of hours, but left after thirty minutes. It is an unfortunate reflection on the town that only the two large chains are the only ones that have moved with the times, and offer a fully inclusive user experience.
Linda Stubbs . 2023-11-18
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When we arrived we stood at the front of house for a good 5 minutes awaiting to be seated. Keep in mind numerous staff walked past us without saying a word, eventually someone come over and asked "have you booked?" She left and another staff member come over escorting us to our table. We were sat for 10/15 minutes and in this time no one took our drink order, we just got asked if we were ready to order. We had to remind them that we haven't ordered drinks yet. We ordered and the food took a further 40 minutes to come out, keep in mind it wasn't overly busy. Food came out and I'll be honest some of it looked disappointing. Don't bother ordering the flatbread, we just found it to be a large warmed up tortilla (this was £4.00!), which they forgot the tzatziki dip and looked puzzled when we asked for it. Halloumi sticks looked very odd and weren't crispy golden, they had a strange white coating on them. The pork was also very dry and needed a drink to get it down. On a good note the bang bang cauliflower was amazing, probably the best I've had. Corn ribs were also great, they had a nice kick to them. We had finished our meal and staff were constantly walking past us. In that time no one asked how the food was, glasses were empty no one asked if we wanted another, no one collected our plates, no one came over to ask if we wanted a deserts menu . . It just seemed like there was zero interest and no one cared. In the end we got fed up of waiting so we went to the bar payed our bill and left. We previously visited Orbis in Stamford these restaurants are the same chain. We had an email stating 50% of food but only for The Angler, obviously we jumped at the opportunity as Orbis was fantastic hoping for a similar experience . . Sadly this wasn't the case. The email stated they made some changes to the restaurant due to previous complaints. If this is improved then I dread to think what it was like before.
Jack . 2023-10-08
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Struggling to give this place 1 star. Was expecting so much more after visiting the Stamford Orbis a number of times. Popped in for lunch, ordered and waited and waited. In the end we decided 1 hour was enough. Paid for the drinks and headed for a sandwich at Cafe Nero. It must of been an off day !!
Mike Parkinson . 2023-10-06
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Amazing food, the pork belly hanging kebab was so succulent! Great environment, the staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble.
Jeannette Elrick . 2023-09-24
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love the neon lights and the menu is legendary!
Angus “Rargenthar” Gordon Banks . 2023-09-23
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I don't think it's best to share the pictures, but the angler needs a reset. Once done, I'll critique again. Sadly I was very sick after my meal, ill call this a 'one off' even more to my amazement, the young staff member had not even bothered with any aspects of good will. Showing that the this place, has sadly become very money focused, hugely disappointing.
Chris Moon . 2023-09-20
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Not quite as good as we'd hoped for or expected. We normally visit Orbis in Stamford, but they don't open on Sundays, so we visited their sister place here at The Angler in Oakham. We arrived at about 1.30pm, and the place seemed more or less empty then, but customers did follow on from us. Perhaps a warning sign, perhaps not but read on ... Drinks firstly, and they had no draft beers on! If you don't want a draft beer or don't drink them, not a problem, but a huge miss this in my book. That being said, a suitable drink was identified and ordered by one of our party, so it was not as bad as it could have been. Food next, and a reasonable choice on the menu ranging from normal sort of pub type menu with the addition of some of the dishes from Orbis. We had some of the Orbis dishes for our starter, which were fine, and then three of our party had the roast beef main course, and one had the fish and chips. In all honesty, it was OK but not overly wonderful and didn't reflect at all what we have come to expect from the Orbis brand; a shame, really. But worse, one of our party is gluten-free, and despite stating this when ordering their meal, one of the roast beef options came out with a standard Yorkshire Pudding. It didn't make it to the table, thanks to staff overhearing what was being said when the first two dishes were brought out, but not sure if it was simply removed (far from ideal that if it did happen) or was exchanged in full for a fresh plate. Either way, it shows a lack of attention and given the effects that such intolerances can have on those with them, far from ideal. Service seemed very slow, too; I'm not sure why or what caused that, but again, it mars the meal and the event to a degree, and although this is perhaps tight we felt unable to leave the team a tip when we paid. Hopefully, The Angler management will read this and take note to improve things going forward. We'll likely refrain from a re-visit and return to Orbis in Stamford, but good luck to the team here for the future.
Stephen Knight . 2023-09-17
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1st time visiting, Excellent food service and highly recommended 👌
SIMON CRUICKSHANK . 2023-09-10
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Not sure if we picked a bad day or not.. based on previous reviews and photos we were expecting amazing and were met with disappointment. Firstly, the crispy chilli squid. Came out floppy and pale. Not at all crispy. Sent it back and it just got refried, so it was double oily and very bland.. not a hint of chilli. Had to send it back again, uneaten and spat out, and got it taken off the bill Secondly, the burgers. We had the Truffalo burger (the bacon jam completely overpowers all the flavours, it had to be scraped out to even get a hint of the truffle mayo - which was actually delicious!) and we had the Flintstone burger (the pulled pork was tough and inedible). The burgers themselves, while amazingly chunky and very meaty, literally dripped with grease if you so much as looked at them. Lastly, the dessert. The choice of ice cream was less than minimal, and if you opted for the tub of ice cream, it was literally a kiddy size plastic tub that even came with one of those iddy biddy plastic spoons.. all very cheap and nasty stuff. The cheesecake was warm and the base was soft and soggy, and the whole thing was completely overwhelmed with strawberry syrup til you couldn't taste anything else. Was also appalled to see that food was being taken off the pass and being placed right next to the catering strength cleaning products, let alone the fork that was left on the floor for the entirety of our our visit. We also were not given a full set of cutlery on arrival, were not given fresh napkins when our starter was taken away, and considering the extensive menu, almost everything we picked was not available..they had only been open an hour and a half and weren't exactly packed to the rafters. Upon leaving, the ladies bathroom had no toilet roll at all.. again..they'd been open an hour and a half... Did no one check before they opened the doors??? Will not be attending again, this is the second orbis to disappoint, the Stamford one wasn't up to scratch either.
Cheryl Middleton . 2023-08-26
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Not sure what has changed since the last review but sadly the "Classic Burger" was the same quality as a McDonalds but at 3 times the cost. Both it and the fries were "modest" proportions to say the least. As for the Buffalo style chicken slices ... drowning 4 slices of chicken in a hot peri sauce and adding a fingernail sized piece of Stilton is a bit of an insult for £8.
Stuart Miller . 2023-08-20
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the food collected was disappointing. The beef wasn't pink as advertised but over done and tough. There were too few vegetables. I waited fifteen minities after the booked time to collect the food. . It was obvious to me that, with a busy restaurant service, my order had not been scheduled in. Hearing the conversation at the pass, it seemed that the manager had to work hard to get my order together. I shall mot repeat the experience.
Raymond Tomkinson . 2023-08-17
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Well what can I say have been twice to the Angler once for the Sunday roast which was great and then again today. What a difference a day makes as they say ! Ordered food tonight, 2 Rutland burgers, onion rings and salt and pepper squid. Pretty much the whole meal was bad. There was a handful of overcooked hard chips on a metal tray along with what could only be described as the driest burger I've ever eaten. The onion rings were £5 and was given 6 of them dripping in oil. The salt and pepper squid looked awful and tasted even worse. There was no aftercare or how is your meal. Looking around we certainly must of got the short straw with widely varying portion sizes. For a £50 meal it was certainly disappointing.
Joe . 2023-08-16
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Great atmosphere and to food was 10/10 will definitely be back
Terri Jones . 2023-08-03
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