Lavenham Angel
Lavenham Angel
South West, 52.10932,0.79672
Currently closed - may reopen?
Market Place, CO10 9QZ
grid reference TL 916 493
bar / restaurant / hotel, opened about 1420
owner/operator: Wellington
The hotel is shown on this old OS map from 1884 (interactive map)
Stands in the ancient market area at the centre of this historic village. Four local real ales are always on tap and these together with a good wine list, complement the food for which the Angel is renowned. An a la carte menu using local produce is available. Eight well equipped en suite bedrooms and a stunning residents sitting room ensure it is also a comfortable place to stay. Ask to see the medieval vaulted cellars during quiet periods. Piano played occasionally. Games in public area include dominoes and many board games.
The Angel was first licensed in 1420 (although the building probably dates from at least two centuries earlier).
Closed in March 2025, with staff reportedly owed several months' wages.
Facilities
Accessible to disabled customers
Accommodation available
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served through handpumps
Evening meals
Family friendly
Lunchtime meals (not just snacks)
Parking
Quiet pub - no electronic games, piped music or jukebox
Real fire
Restaurant or separate dining area
Separate bar
Traditional pub games available
Gallery
Greyhound 0.08 mile
Swan 0.12 mile
Cock Horse 0.27 mile
Cock 1.80 miles
Six Bells 1.86 miles
Horseshoes Inn 2.3 milesHistorical interest
Owner/operator: free
Impressive C15th inn. Both bar and restaurant have a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere with a good reputation for quality food and beer, earning the pub many GBG appearances. Tables at the read overlook the Market Cross and Guildhall. If quiet ask to see the mediaeval vaulted cellars.
Beers: Adnams Bitter; Mauldon's White Adder; Nethergate Bitter; guest beer.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Cocking - there will be a main of cocks fought at the Angel in Lavenham on Tues 30 April between gentlemen of Essex and the gentlemen of Suffolk, for 5 guineas a battle, and 10 the odd. Where all gentlemen shall meet with a hearty welcome from their humble servant J Peatley. Dinner at 1 o'clock…
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
(some old PO directory information courtesy of londonpublichouse.com)
(** historic newspaper information from Bob Mitchell)
Old OS map reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland.
