Angel Inn, Grosmont

Believed to date from around 1600, this is a great example of a vibrant country inn with a strong community focus. The charming interior is broadly divided by a large chimney with the bar on one side and two intimate dining rooms on the other. A strong local following is supplemented by walkers and cyclists from the Three Castles walk and the national cycle route. A tempting menu is augmented by evening chef’s specials, that offer a good cross section of fresh local dishes. This cosy nook oozes character with one wall mostly devoted to music with a variety of instruments displayed, but note also a smart pub sign in the style of a road sign that was made by a European visitor much taken by the pub during his visit. Elsewhere there is more music memorabilia, a community notice board, while hops and Six Nations flags hang from the ceiling. The great ram’s head above the bar is in fact a film prop but is nonetheless impressive. The pub boasts a south-facing beer garden for a tan and a great view of 'The Graig'. A beer and cider festival is held in late spring/early summer while in late September a cider festival rings in the autumn. It’s only a short stroll from Grosmont Castle (once the site of a major battle) and the neighbouring St Nicholas parish church of Norman origin. Often a local traditional cider will be on draught. There will always be at least two different real ales on and sometimes up to four at weekends. Live music at least once a month.

Winter times are more restricted than summer with evenings only on weekdays, so check before visiting. Times shown are from their website November 2023.