Originally a medieval coaching inn, The Archangel is a fashionable restaurant located in the lively town of Frome, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and old buildings. Simple, understated and elegant, the restaurant is actually a restored barn which features exposed brick walls, Italian made mustard yellow chairs and muted candle lights that give a natural as well as 'rough around the edge' look. The food is fresh and locally sourced served either in the dining area or which can be had al fresco.

Head chef John Melican, brings his passion for local, original and fresh food in every dish prepared, from starters of Archangel charcuterie board with quince chutney and rye bread; citrus glazed salmon in mignonette red pepper ragout and avocado, to mains of beer battered cold, chunky chips with minted mushy peas and tartare sauce; Thai chicken curry with basmati rice and roast Cornish skate wing with lemon, caper and shallot butter and new potatoes.

Desserts are scrumptious and include delicacies such as port poached black figs with raspberry risotto and orange sable; coffee mouse with tiramisu ice cream and biscotti and other homemade ice creams.
 
The two or three course set menu could take in dishes such as braised ox tongue, pickled walnuts, horseradish mayonnaise and quail egg; fillets of gurnard, beetroot puree, garlic, parsley and sauté potatoes, and apple and cinnamon mixed nut crumble with vanilla ice cream.