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The Angel, Gillingham
Rainham
Postal town: Gillingham
ME8 7UH
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Angel
Be surprised if this is here in a years time. Not that it was totally without its charms.
A basic village boozer that seems to be missing the village. To give you an idea of the decor/ambiance - the gents khazi was bust, but a hand written sign showed you could use the ladies.
An elderly landlord was interrupted from his facebooking by his first sunday customers of the day. A couple of CAMRA awards from the early 2000s suggested at former glories and true enough, he delivered a beautiful pint of Goachers Gold Star - having pulled through and tipped away the first offerings.
We stayed for over an hour and just one more punter came in.
On 16th May 2022
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Angel
A basic boozer, located on the edge of the former Rainham Dock brickfields (now mostly orchards and horse paddocks). Partly opened-out to leave a reversed 'J'-shaped layout, with two seating areas around the central servery (the one to the left continuing to the pool table area) and a smaller return to the right with just enough space for the dartboard and oche. Greene King Yardbird (£3.80) and the more local Goacher's Gold Star available from two of three handpumps. NB - The locals seem keen on 'industrial language', so perhaps something to bear in mind if visiting with anybody squeamish.
On 30th November 2019
- rating: 6
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Chris Murphy left this review about The Angel
Redecorated, both inside and out. Goacher's Goldstar is now on permanantly, together with two changing ales. I had both Goldstar and Piston Broke from Box Steam brewery. Both were in top condition. Friendly bar staff and the locals like a natter and a bit of 'banter. Worth my visit.
On 21st November 2016
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E TA left this review about The Angel
Previously an GBG pub, The Angel is an old corner pub on the edge of Rainham town centre, knocked through into a single bar. It is lively and has a mixed clientele, although I think there had recently been an explosion, judging from the shrapnel embedded in the faces of those there on this occasion. It is quite scruffy, but in a lived-in, cosy sort of way. There is a pool table, and the pub frequently stages live music. The decor is interesting - paintings of a Devil and an Angel on the doors of the gents' and ladies' toilets contribute to a bit of a 1980s fantasy theme. The gents's Devil also serves to warn what lies behind that door. There were 3 ales on. I had a first-class pint of Skinner's Cornish Knocker, very well kept and most enjoyable. There was a strong smell of smoke drifting in from outside, but you can't blame the pub for that, I guess.A very friendly pub, well worth the walk from the station or stopping by if passing.
On 21st April 2012
- rating: 7
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