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| - My wife and I first visited Angels Trumpet in September 2015 after being told we needed to check it out by some friends from the burbs (apparently this is better than Applebee's). It was kind of "good enough" but had some decent beers to give it a notch above mediocre at first take. That said, the server couldn't tell us much about the beers..... I'm pretty sure we got the "light beer" vs "dark beer" comment, or something of the sort - very disappointing for a server at an ale house (she later admitted, "I'm not really a beer drinker"). Overall a kind of "meh" experience.
About a month later, a client recommended meeting here and I thought it was worth giving it a second try. This was a better experience than the previous one, but still just not hitting it on the head for me. This place is seriously missing something in the way of ambiance or otherwise. It feels so bland and mediocre, and yet I feel it has so much potential.
I've been back a few times since last fall, reluctantly - to meet up with friends/colleagues - each time getting yet another "Well, it's not Applebee's, I guess" kind of experience. As of March, I've decided to put an end to the repeated disappointment. I made my last visit there just before learning that the owner sabotaged an effort to build up the area's appeal to residents like me, which was supported by an awesome group of nearby bars/restaurants and others. Wow, seriously?! Way to ensure that your ambiance never improves! Angel's Trumpet: not Applebee's and not feeling good in the neighborhood. Go somewhere else if you want quality, service, and genuineness from a pub.
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