Sign of the Angel

We visited Laycock Abbey and after the visit we decided to wander round Laycock village and had a light lunch at Sign of the Angel. We chose light bites and the food was excellent. We were told that the ingredients were all sourced locally within a 5 mile radius.

We decided to have lunch here yesterday as we were impressed by the exterior of the property and the quaint garden. We both ordered the walnut and beetroot salad. It was smaller than we had expected for the price we were paying, but it tasted ok. However, we both felt that something was missing, and we realised that we were both missing the walnuts. We explained the situation and asked the lady who was serving us if we could have two pots. She returned a short time later with one very small pot and told us that the chef remembered adding them to our dishes. We told her categorically that neither of us received anything, and we asked for another pot. However, it was not forthcoming and we were simply ignored from that point. We decided to just pay-up and leave. We really don’t care about a few nuts, but to have the chef fail to fulfill our order, and then to insinuate that we were somehow lying about it, was an awful experience. Consequently we will never go there again. It is a shame as it is a great space, but the service fell well short of what is acceptable.

Stopped of at this place for sunday lunch very small portions very expensive not very good food Lousy service will never go back again definitely wouldn't recommend to others Owner has no respect for his customers dismal cold establishment

Built in 1492 or thereabouts, it is a building of a certain time. Doorways are low, floors a little uneven etc. Not unsafe but one needs to take care. Bed very comfortable and bathroom very good.

An Inn full of character and history. Great staff and service. Quiet location with parking close by. Food was very good.

The food was fantastic, faultless roasts with tender meat, beautifully cooked veg, crispy potatoes, and huge Yorkshire puddings. Very generous portions and great value for money. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating from taking our booking over the phone to giving us complimentary desserts due to the delay caused by making fresh pastry. They took the service charge off to buy we added it back on and paid it as the service was so wonderful and we had had such a great experience. Will be back!

The food was fantastic, a faultless funday roast, huge Yorkshire puddings, tender beef and pork, generous portions, and the staff were so friendly, helpful and accommodating from taking our booking over the phone through to taking our puddings off the bill because of a delay. A lovely experience and we will definitely be back

We went as a table of 8 a minute of friends and family. Most of us had 3 courses. Although we was the only large table on a Monday evening the service was very poor. The manager accidentally poured a bottle of tonic and a glass of wine over the back of our guest… all over the back of her hair and clothes… It was an accident yet no discount or drinks offered and they still charged service charge. This wasn’t the only thing that was bad. The food was just ok nothing special not very enjoyable even the coffee was cold! We chose this place because of the historical ambience for our guests/friends who had come over from Australia. I would not recommend this place sadly as I really was looking g forward to the meal etc

Had lunch here, hoping it would be high end food. The food was average and chairs uncomfortable. Also asked for a table in view of the fireplace and did not get one. Will not return but go to the The Red Lio instead. Disappointing as I expected something else since it is such a beautiful building.