REVIEW: Steak nights at Angel Hotel's underground vaults

The Angel Hotel on Angel Hill in Bury overlooking the Cathedral is one of those places that oozes character and style.

My partner and I have wanted to experience the newly refurbished vaults restaurant at there for quite a while now, and when the opportunity arose for us to take a visit we were very excited.

The underground vaults (Image: Charlotte Bond)

We booked up a couple of months ago to visit the underground vaults for their special steak night which are usually held on selected Thursday evenings.

This exclusive restaurant is only open on certain days and is very popular, therefore I would definitely recommend booking up in advance to avoid disappointment.

We entered the vaults and were greeted by beautiful stone architecture, stylish velvet booths and dimly lit ambient lighting.

Bread with butter and balsamic vinegar (Image: Charlotte Bond)

We were shown the menu and there were a selection of nibbles and starters to feast our eyes on. We went for the bread with butter and balsamic vinegar and olive oil (£6) to start our experience off.

The homemade bread was very tasty and a perfect way to whet our appetites. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu.

They talked us through all the different steak options for the main and offered us a suggestion of how many side dishes they would recommend.

Sirloin on the bone sharing steak (Image: Charlotte Bond)

For our main course we opted for the Sirloin on the bone 22oz sharing steak (£48) accompanied with the peppercorn sauce (£3) and a side of triple cooked chips (£5).

The chips are not included with the price of the steak, however the sides are large enough for two people so we opted for one side of chips.

They were divine and well worth paying extra for. They were perfectly chunky crispy chips and there were plenty for the two of us to share.

We asked for the steak to be cooked medium and it was cooked to perfection and presented in slices on a sharing bored.

Sticky toffee pudding with caramel ice cream (Image: Charlotte Bond)

For dessert I went for a classic sticky toffee pudding with caramel ice cream (£9).

This was a delicious pudding, as sticky toffee puddings go, the sponge was nice and light rather than stodgy as they can sometimes be.

The toffee sauce was silky and sweet and the ice cream was a refreshing addition.

Lemon cheesecake with berry compote (Image: Charlotte Bond)

My partner had a lemon cheesecake with a berry compote (£9). He is a lemon dessert fanatic so it was a no brainer choice for him.

The cheesecake was light and refreshing with a subtle hint of citrus to finish off the meal.

Overall we both thoroughly enjoyed the steak night, the setting and the atmosphere really made the whole experience a step above the rest.

Steak night at the Angel Hotel (Image: Charlotte Bond)

The staff were very friendly and tentative and made the dining experience even more enjoyable.

Although the prices were more premium than what you may pay elsewhere, this was expected and it’s about the experience you are getting, the setting and the quality of the food.

The underground vaults (Image: Charlotte Bond)

The steak nights run once a month which made it feel even more exclusive and special.

I would definitely recommend the vaults at the Angel if you are looking for something special and a different experience.