Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Angel, Colchester, ENG

Angel

4.3 (184)
£25 and under
Pub
St. Marys Square, Kelvedon, Colchester, ENG CO5 9AN

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
The Angel is a rejuvenated, historical pub nestled in the quaint village of Kelvedon, on the suburbs of Essex. With rustic country charm through the interiors, there are plenty of cosy or lively spots to sit back and enjoy alongside great company. Situated on the doorstep of the high street, The Angel is perfectly located for both locals and passing city goers. This Colchester treasure provides the neighbourhood with a hub of friendly faces and warm welcomes. With direct links to London's Liverpool Street Station, it's a beautiful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Braintree
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 184 people are saying

Angel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Good for business meals

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

  • Essex

    Neighborhood gem

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Angel offers a delightful dining experience with "lovely food" and "brilliant service." Guests praise the "friendly atmosphere" and "excellent value" meals. Despite occasional hiccups, management is responsive, enhancing the overall experience. The inviting ambiance and attentive staff make it a "fantastic" choice for both casual outings and special occasions.
184 Reviews
  1. Rob

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place, a bit noisy and one of 4 mains was a bit too well done and not eaten but credit to the management who deducted it from our bill and were very apologetic.
    AngelResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Rob, Thanks very much for your review. We are so pleased you still enjoyed your visit even though one of your burgers was not to your liking. Reviews and feedback good and bad are very important to us as we will always strive to improve. We are really glad that you would still recommend us and look forward to you visiting us again soon. Kind Regards Deborah

    Is this helpful?

  2. Ann-Marie

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good and served promptly. I had a Mediterranean salad with chicken. It was served with a whole Chechen breast that was cooked perfectly! The only small criticism was that they use frozen beans in the salad. Which is quite disappointing given the rest of the salad was of quite high-quality. It would not take much to actually be consistent with the high standard of quality of the food to actually use fresh beans. Also to add some roasted capsicum and or eggplant would also be very nice. And to have the option of some sort of dressing. I had to ask for a wedge of lemon to have his dressing over it. Overall very nice food though and a lovely service and the polished floors were a great improvement over the old flooring.
    AngelResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Ann-Marie, Thank you for your lovely review and for awarding us a 5-star rating! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your mediterranean salad with chicken and appreciated the prompt service and our newly refurbished flooring. We value your feedback regarding the use of frozen beans and the suggestion for additional ingredients and dressing options. Your comments are very helpful, and we will certainly consider them as we strive to improve our menu offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards Deborah

    Is this helpful?

  3. David

    Essex8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food. Brilliant service. Very nice ambience

    Is this helpful?

  4. paul

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All good thanks . Will go again soon . Enjoyed our meals

    Is this helpful?

  5. Phil

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday lunch with the family. Pub was busy, however still received excellent service at the table & later at the bar. Food was spot on , obviously fresh, hot & tasty. Even our fussy children enjoyed themselves & want to return!
    AngelResponded on March 25, 2025
    Dear Phil. Thank you so much for your review. So pleased to hear that you enjoyed your food and that we catered well for all the family. We strive to provide excellent customer service so glad we achieved this with a very busy day. Best Regards Deborah

    Is this helpful?

  6. Robin

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fixed price menu was excellent value with a good choice of items for the price
    AngelResponded on March 25, 2025
    Dear Robin. Thank you for your review. So pleased to hear you enjoyed our evening set menu and its value for money. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Kind Regards Deborah

    Is this helpful?

  7. Marie

    Cumbria5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived slightly earlier than booking time Greeted and seated promptly and drinks ordered and recieved in very good time. Menus were on the table we were given ample time to make our choices and have a conversation. When the food arrived it was hot and we all enjoyed our choices. Good time lapse between courses. Very enjoyable thank you.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Gill

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really lovely night out with friends food was wonderful very tasty and our service was excellent will definitely be going again soon
    AngelResponded on March 12, 2025
    Dear Gill, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your night out with friends and found the food tasty and the service excellent. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Angel Team

    Is this helpful?

  9. Glynis

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately due to a gas problem in the kitchen we had to wait at least 90minutes for our main courses. This was a special family birthday lunch, so was very disappointing. When the food arrived it is ok but not great. The manager did offer us desserts on the house which was the least they could do. The ambience was not very good. I don't think we will be back.
    AngelResponded on March 9, 2025
    Dear Glynis, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about the delay and that your special family birthday lunch did not meet expectations. We understand how important such occasions are and regret that we fell short. Your comments about the food and ambience have been noted and will be addressed with our team. We appreciate your understanding and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Best regards, Deborah

    Is this helpful?

  10. Rajesh VIP

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food as always. Love going there and the friendly service and atmosphere
    AngelResponded on March 12, 2025
    Dear Rajesh, Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Angel Team

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Angel is rated 4.3 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Essex
  4. Braintree
  5. Braintree

Make a reservation


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Angel

St. Marys Square, Kelvedon, Colchester, ENG CO5 9AN

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Braintree
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo