The Angel, Durham

Strongers . left this review about The Angel

Unmistakably a music venue, at the front of the wooden floored Angel are tightly packed red banquettes that sit under orange lighting, and three electric guitars that have been chained to the ceiling. Some steps climb rearwards to the bar area where more red banquettes, although these are high ones, sit to the left faced by the serving counter found up the right-hand wall. Again, there is an orange hue from the lights above, except at the very rear where a pool table sits. There’s rock and punk music wallpaper throughout and in the left rear corner is a DJ booth, regular live music is advertised. I thought the service was polite, but only one of the two hand pumps was in use, and this was drawing Old Rosie, so no cask ale. Standard and premium keg was also available alongside four Camden Brewery options, which I think is the most I’ve seen out of London. I didn’t think the lighting and furniture matched the punk rock scene, but I’m not a huge music fan so what do I know. Although, if I find myself up this way again I’ll be sticking with the GrAle and Old Elm.

On 6^th February 2026 - rating: 4
[User has posted 6409 recommendations about 6371 pubs]