The Angel is found huddled within a flurry of new development in what was a notorious slum area, known as Angel Meadow. The horrendously busy junction on Rochdale Road makes it a hard place to reach at times but is worth making the effort. With a fine selection of beers adorning the dozen handpumps, there is something to suit most pallets. The house beer is a light, pale ale from Howard Town, usually balanced by a powerful dark beer at the other end of the spectrum. As a historic pub, refurbishment works are slow and expensive, however, they are making progress. The plumbing in the Gents, long closed for the necessary improvement, has now been suitably reinstated, with very few changes made to the tiling. The outdoor temporary arrangement may be retained for outdoor summer events. It seems The Angel will continue to serve both the new and old community for a while to come.