The Angel and Crown is a down and out pub in the heart of theatre-land - and is nothing to sing and dance about.

The Venue
Adjacent to the Noel Coward theatre and a stone’s throw away from Trafalgar Square, this extremely well situated bar is often overlooked by tourists and theatre-goers for the glitzier options in nearby Leicester Square and Covent Garden.

A small venue with separate entrances for the upper level and restaurant areas, the Angel and Crown is kitted out in typical pub fashion with buttoned leatherette sofas, dark wood tables, frosted glass lamps and a fruit machine in the corner - uninspired.

The Atmosphere
The staff are uninterested - being too busy chatting to friends to serve the few customers they have. Adding to the uninterested atmosphere is the music – soft rock or maybe what could actually be described as elevator music, lulling customers to sleep. The pub is quiet even at times when, in Leicester Square, the restaurants and bars are heaving. However, it’s not a complete disaster as the regulars appear to be at ease and the restaurant area upstairs can get quite busy.

The Food
The pub itself does offer seasonal food and includes salads, sandwiches and jacket potatoes for under £5. Food is served between midday and 9pm with typical pub grub available such as the all day breakfast, burgers and scampi. Upstairs in the main restaurant area, further menus are available.

The Drink
The variety of beers and spirits available are not anything outside of the norm, yet the prices are disappointingly expensive and the wine list can only be found on blackboards by the seating area without prices. Drinks offers and promotions are advertised often and details can be found on leaflets and posters in the main drinking area.

The Last Word
In such a great location, The Angel and Crown could be a sure thing with both the theatre-types and tourists passing by, if only the attitude reflected the charm of the venue.

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