Angel Inn — Restaurant in Leeds

cash only - this is a sam smith pub!!! very cheap and good vibes from bar staff and other customers.

didn't realise that angel inn is a sam smith pub which means (allegedly) no singing, no phones or tech, and no cards etc however the bar staff do not seem super strict in enforcing this which i was thankful for (especially when texting a friend to make sure i was in the right place, they either did not notice or gave a blind eye).

the bar staff are really friendly and welcoming and the pub is a beautiful old 17th century building tucked behind a tiny alleyway. beautiful exposed beams, original wood serving bar and standard pub furnishings. quite busy downstairs but very quiet upstairs which is perfect if you want to catch up with friends.

definitely worth a visit if you are in the area - only £3.50 for a...

When people say a proper pub, what they mean is there is a wide range of individuals. It isn't all old folk, or young folk, it isn't all working class or upper class but a true cross-section of Leeds rubbing shoulders with each other. A rare remaining example. Some people writing negative reviews seem to dislike this fact, which just illustrates how prejudiced and ignorant they are. The Angel is a pub of considerable character with a taproom, saloon, and characterful upstairs lounge looking out over the courtyard. There is a wide range of in-house drinks which range from mediocre to very good, but are all decent value for money. The courtyard itself provides an interesting environment for a drink. This is true down-to-earth pubgoing of the sort Leeds seems pathologically...

If you know Sam Smiths pubs already then this is one of the best. Great drinks at 1990s prices (less than £2 a pint) in unpretentious surroundings and filled with a fantastic mix of locals, students, career drinkers, and salarymen that mix beautifully. Like most Sam Smiths pubs it doesn’t look like much but this place does all the important stuff spot on. Never eaten here but not sure why you would since it’s one of the few places you can still go to get a proper authentic old English pub experience but with great service and great drinks. Definitely a hidden gem of Leeds made better by the fact the posh snobs from ilkley and Harrogate won’t go near the place cos they think it’s beneath them. More space for the...