Archangel

The Archangel is in the heart of Frome, a very friendly town with ethical and artistic atmosphere. The Archangel has quirky design and decor with beautiful murals of angels and real fires. We had a nice dinner with live music on Valentines evening. The staff are all excellent and very friendly and helpful. We had a great breakfast and delicious Sunday roast next day. We saw children's pancake races in town and visited amazing shops with friendly and inspiring owners. A wonderful weekend break 🧡 Thank you

Our stay at this pub hotel was ok. We booked it on a January deal and for the price was fine, but we couldn’t really see how this is a 4* hotel or how we would’ve felt had we paid full price. We had the Classic double room which was an average hotel room, not bad but nothing fancy. The pictures on Booking certainly hyped it up and so we were a bit disappointed when first entered the room, as it was significantly smaller and less smartly decorated than we expected from the pictures. It was much smaller than expected but it had everything we needed. Heating was extremely hot on arrival but we adjusted it to a more comfortable level. The bed was comfortable and shower was good pressure. Bathroom looks a bit tired but acceptably clean. Again, not sure I would’ve been happy to pay more than what we did. Also, had this been a busy night, we certainly would’ve been kept awake by the noise as it’s right on the courtyard, with tables only a few metres from our door. We had a late night ourselves so it didn’t matter much. The pub itself was lovely and the restaurant was amazing. Portions were generous and food beautifully cooked, couldn’t fault it! The staff were also great, attentive and kind, very responsive and welcoming, which made for a positive experience overall. In summary, for an £85 a night stay for a weekend away it was a great place, not so sure if it’d been at full price of £130+ a night.

We booked for an evening meal,our table was upstairs on the mezzanine floor,service was good and staff very attentive, we ordered rump steak,our steak was a little bit tough but we still ate it,we highlighted it to the staff and 1 of the steaks was taken off the price,which we appreciated,everything else was delicious. Drinks were a bit expensive compared to other places but the Archangel is very chic and up market, with little cosy side rooms off the corridor. We do recommend trying it.

Enjoyed a Sunday afternoon & night stay. We’ve visited the pub several times over the years but our 1st stay. Spotless clean and very comfortable with fresh coffee in the room. Friendly & helpful staff. Planning another stay.

We were attending a gig locally and chose the Archangel as it was close to the venue. We were so glad we did! The location was great. On arrival we were met and immediatly felt welcome. Our room was excellent and well proportioned. We ate at the Archangel. Despite a relatively small range of options ( for us) we both ate well. The fish and chips and steak optuons were excellent! Butcombe ales were excellent as well. Breakfast was typical full english and was well presented and excellently cooked. All in all a great stay and would not hesitate in booking again. Looking forward to it already!!

Lovely old inn, full of character and charm. All the staff we met were very friendly and welcoming. There was tea and real coffee in the rooms and the breakfast was great with a good number of options. We would definitely stay there again.

We enjoyed our stay at the Archangel - the room was comfortable and spotless. Staff were accommodating and the included breakfast was tasty, setting us up for the day ahead. Excellent location in the heart of a thriving market town. The pub is a great mix of traditional and quirky with open log fires. Perfect for an overnight winter treat

I stayed at the Archangel and found the room extremely comfortable, with everything I needed. The cafetiere with Illy coffee and fresh biscuits was a lovely touch. I enjoyed fish and chips for dinner by the fireplace, which was especially welcome after a cold and wet journey. Breakfast was just as good — perfectly poached eggs, avocado and sourdough, with deliciously crunchy bacon. The real highlight, though, was the staff. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, with Sasha in particular going out of her way to provide a list of dinner options as I was expecting to arrive much later. In the end, I was delighted to enjoy my meal at the Archangel instead. I will certainly be back for another stay when I’m in Frome.

Located in the heart of Frome, this refurbished hotel is a mixture of modern and medieval history. With it's exposed wooden beams and country feel, the perfect romantic getaway or relaxation oasis. Although, it's not the place for giants as there are low ceilings or if you're not good stairs as it's a bit like the Burrow from Harry Potter. The upstairs rooms on the top floor are deluxe double beds, with an ensuite, a large old fashioned bathtub, tv and complimentary tea and coffee. If you prefer a shower, the rooms located in the courtyard near the pub are the one for you. Make sure to take advantage of the barn style pub and restaurant, which serve up good quality seasonal food at reasonably prices if you're not after the usual pub grub. I enjoyed a classic beef burger which hit the spot and the tasting plate, accompanied by local beer and cider. For breakfast, there is proper cafe quality coffee and tea is by UK brand teapigs. There is a range of hot and continental options. I had the eggs royale, which exceeded my expectation of hotel breakfasts. After researching and sussing out a few places to stay, this one seemed the best, a real small town gem. I'll definitely be back!

Went here for dinner and drinks. The atmosphere is wonderful, food is great and the staff is very friendly. Got the rhubarb Cosmo, amazing drink!

The restaurant is housed in a beautiful medieval house, possibly part of a monastery of sorts. There is a walkway with seating areas on one side and a bar on the other. The dining area is on two levels above the street level. The service is very friendly and prompt. Food is imaginative, delicious, but somewhat lacking in the oomph factor. The sautéed livers with pancetta on brioche was the winner among the appetisers. The server informed us that they were out of salmon and goats cheese, so two of the five appetisers were unavailable. The lamb with the neck croquette was well cooked, flavoured, but somehow didn't hit the spot. The rump was a tad dry. Probably just the wrong day. Well done on the dessert. Both the date pudding (they ran out of figs which were an addition to this one) and the ginger cheesecake, were very done. Great place to stop by if you're in the Mendip area.

Love Artisan pub. Great atmosphere. Lovely Guinness. The staff were all so nice especially Ruby who couldn't have been anymore lovely and helpful even though really busy. Will be back again.

Archangel isn't Frome's best pub but it's probably the nicest looking. Lots of exposed stone work, nooks and crannies. The prices reflect the ambience so you can expect to pay a little more here and watch out for a compulsory 10% "service charge". The atmosphere is pretty chilled but one of two staff members, including the apparent bar/restaurant manager, were a bit snooty and needed a bit of an attitude check.

I was here recently for a 25 person private function and had a wonderful time. Tucked away in the cobbled streets of Frome, the Archangel is a beautiful boutique hotel, renovated from an old coaching house in such a way that the modern glass additions manage to enhance rather than detract from the charm of the original building. Perhaps one of the best indications of the quality of the place was that local people had come to have lunch and drink in the courtyard. Certainly in this country there are not a lot of people who volunteer to drink in their local hotel. But with the Archangel's reasonable pricing and great food I don't really blame them. We had ordered in advance from a 3 course prix fixe menu and the food was excellent, even for a pesky vegetarian like myself. The timings between courses were seemless and the setting - the naval room - was lovely. Unfortunately I was not staying in the hotel, but I was taken on a tour by friends who were and the rooms were stunning - tastefully done Florentine renaissance style accent walls in warm romantic colours and unique features in each suite. The free standing baths remained a talking point for the entire weekend! If you are going to Frome this is definitely the place to stay.

While waiting for a bus, in wintry weather, I popped into the Archangel Hotel to explore a little. It is for sure a fascinating place. It has the atmosphere of a pedestrianised alley with a plethora of intriguing rooms on both sides. Would like to have more time to fully assess this place. The web-site and the reviews seem to speak highly of the venue. From what I saw in about 5-10mins was alert activity by the staff. Much potential for special meals etc.. and functions. It diid seen slightly dull/dim but that may be the time of day mid-afternoon -or part of the air of intrigue. Will write more when I have better insight. Certainly seems a place to visit or explore.. Global Nomad

I went there last month for a big group lunch (about 25 people I think?). We'd booked out a large room upstairs and some adjoining rooms for afterwards. Really great setup. The service was excellent, food was really really nice, and they were especially generous with the dessert option, putting out big hunks of 'leftover cheese' after they'd served up the ordered cheese platters. Hmmm that was actually much more appealing than it sounds. Absolutely no complaints at all, really enjoyable afternoon.

Nice bar and restaurant in a 14th century coaching inn. Good food at a fairly reasonable price in a nice setting. Recommended.

I had a wonderful weekend at the Archangel celebrating a 30th birthday. I stayed in a beautiful room which was clean and well equipped. It was very quaint with exposed timber rafters and timber floors. The food and the service was first rate. It was reasonably priced. It is a lovely old building with heaps of atmosphere but none of the faults of such buildings.