The Angel Inn, Larling - pub details
Address: Larling, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QU [map] [gmap]
Tel: 01953 717963
Hackney Central (0.8 miles), Eccles Road (2.5 miles), Harling Road (2.5 miles)
Pub added by chris. Last visited on 24th Dec 2007.
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> Current user rating: 7.5/10 (rated by 4 users)
> Local guides: Norwich pub guide, Norfolk pub guide
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user reviews of the Angel Inn, Larling
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| Just returned from my 2nd visit to this lovely country pub. First found it last Christmas in the Good Beer Guide 2008 and had a lovely meal in the restaurant at the rear of the pub. This visit the beer was Spectrum - 42, Wyre Piddle - Piddle In The Cellar & Batemans - Dark Mild on the hand pumps, all in great condition. Being a Friday night the pub was busy despite it's location with no room left in the restaurant but able to accomodate us in the pub garden where there appeared to be a meeting of the local MG sports car club which rovided the free entertainment. Landlord and staff very friendly and great place for good beer and quality food. Beer_Spotter - 28 May 2008 22:08 |
| I visited this charming pub in October and suggested it then. We were staying in Norwich, and were having a look for interesting real ale pubs in the Good Beer Guide to visit. The pub was quiet as we got there for opening time, but we spent a pleasant hour chatting with the landlord while drinking the beer on offer. We had a Wentworth, Brentwood and Bateman beer, all in good condition. gillhalfpint - 7 Jan 2008 00:56 |
| The Angel is a 17th century old coaching Inn that once stood on the busy Thetford to Norwich main road but has now become a bit isolated by the building of the new A11 that now cuts off the village. The interior is divided into a public and saloon bars with an additional restaurant. The moment you walk in, the food smell hits you and tempts you towards the menu. The beer selection is equally enticing. In an area dominated by Green King it was a pleasure to encounter a pub offering 5 non Green King beers including the excellent Crouch Gold, Woodford Mardling Mild and even the ciders and lagers were a bit more adventurous (Adsells and Bitburger respectively). The mock Tudor Public bar is to the left as you go in and has tiled floor, beamed ceiling, darts, fruit machine and juke box. Water jugs hang over bar and amongst the old photos on the wall is one of the pub with presumably one of the current owners descendants (the pub has been in the same family for over 80 years). There are also several sporting pictures (mainly motor racing – Snetterton race track is nearby) drawn by noted local artist Alan Stammers who I believe is related to the owners. The carpeted saloon bar is more lounge like with warm oak panelling, inglenook fireplace and stove, cushioned settles, more water jugs, quiet unobtrusive background music and a more sedate and genteel approach. The restaurant is in an adjacent room although several people were dining in the bar area. Attractions include an annual Beer Festival in August and a tractor run on Boxing Day. Well it beats watching the Great Escape. There is also a caravan park and camp site within the 4 acres of grounds for those who find it a struggle to get back home. Despite the obvious plus points, I didn’t actually feel that overwhelmed by the place and it perhaps lacked a certain charm or intimacy. It is certainly worth a visit although you will need a SatNav to find it but ultimately it lacks that extra bit of wow factor to make it a real classic. RogerB - 25 Dec 2007 22:21 |
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