Anchor Bankside in Southwark

Large, but quirky and totally cozy. Anchor Burger is a definite recommendation, and if you sit by the window overlooking the Thames – top notch.

Not recommended! We were seatet at a table that We reserved but then they Said We couldnt sit here and were Like okay hopefully the Food is Good. It wasn’t the chicken was as hard as a rock and the fries had a special seasoning which tasted like nothing. We didn’t even get sauce with it. The waiters were also rude! There are much better restaurants to go to.

We were served by a waiter who lived in France and moved to London. Food expensive for the portion offered. Too bad he doesn't tell us that other bars have other drinks when you don't particularly like beer.

We only had drinks here, nice place to relax before continuing our walk along the South Bank

Great location, service varies.

A traditional pub to discover for the setting and atmosphere, service at the bar for orders and then the dishes are brought to the table. Simple cuisine such as burgers, meats, fish and chips, fried chicken... Hearty and well executed for 6 people, everyone was satisfied.

Ethan the bartender was fantastic

Eaton is very friendly & generous.

Nice atmosphere. Ethan was brill!

I was served by Ethan and he was lovely! A colleague had a question about Hugo spritz and he answered all of them! Very fun and definitely the vibe I was looking for for the summer!

Ethan made me the BEST mojito spritz I’ve ever had. My friend Tegan also said he vodka coke was unreal. 10/10 service !

Fun spot in the sun at the end of the day in central London. Chris behind the bar was great!!

The best pub in London in terms of location. Outdoor seating, great music and delicious beer. The place to be in London

I had a great visit to the Anchor recently - food was delicious and service fantastic. Our server Chris was incredibly attentive! Will be back, for sure.

Beautiful, historic pub, near the London Bridge stop. After 4pm in the afternoon an incredible atmosphere is created: music, free flowing beer and London Bridge in the background. Three stars for the service because if you want to eat something you have to do everything independently, there is no waiter to "help" you

Traditional English pub, quality cuisine, view of the Thames, nice decoration, very good experience.

Very busy pub, nice food and efficient service. For a very busy London pub it was a pleasant place to stop off. Thankyou

Stopped for a quick drink here whilst walking along the Thames. Sat on an upstairs terrace, and people watched for half an hour. Food looked good although we didn't eat there this time.

Great pub near the river with indoor/ outdoor seating.

Had a fantastic experience at The Anchor celebrating my friend's birthday, and Chris made it even better! Super friendly and attentive throughout the evening. He even helped me pour the perfect pint from the bottle – seriously above and beyond. Great service with a personal touch. Thanks, Chris!

400 year old, very rustic pub with fine food, beer and cocktails. Everything fine!

Oldest pub in London (first mentioned in 1615). Accordingly, there are always a lot of people and few free places (waiting times must be expected). Took a seat outside and had a burger and beer. Very tasty food and good selection of drinks. Unfortunately very loud music but a great selection of tracks. Sanitary facilities leave a lot to be desired but if you take into account the age of the location you can turn a blind eye.

Stopped for a little light refreshments and people watch. Great friendly service and nice lazy day ale. Nice views with a nice beer on the sun

Pub on the Thames...view of Tower Bridge....good food and fantastic beer...

Good service, great atmosphere. Good food for London

Came here Sunday around lunch on a busy day in the city and the atmosphere was fantastic! Even with two small children we had room to let them have fun and room for the pram. We even had a nice view and a lovely bartender named Chris helped us with the massive pram up the steps. We didn’t have plans today and we sort of wandered in and felt very lucky!

Popular and very busy on a summer day as everyone wants to get some sunshine on the terrace. Drink queue outside is long and slow. Going inside you get served far quicker. Attracts a bit of a Home Counties crowd.

Nice sunny day, lots of outside seating and good drinks, would go back, not far from London Bridge

I use to pass by this pub many times, so when some of my relatives and their friends visited London, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to finally try it out. I wanted them to enjoy lunch in a classic and authentic English pub. It didn’t disappoint us. The experience was excellent: great food, beautiful views, and friendly, attentive service. A special thanks to Chris, whose professionalism and dedication truly made this experience possible. This pub has now become a point of reference in the area, and I will certainly return.

Lovely busy pub, came in for some drinks after an early finish at work with some friends. We had a good laugh at the fact the kind lady serving our drinks was called areola.

Amazing little pub I'm an amazing location. The place is massive and on so many levels! The bar girl was lovely too. Well worth a visit and I will return. Just a shame it has those over inflated London places

Beautiful pub on the banks of the Thames. Great atmosphere, great beers

Big center with many shops & restaurants

One of the better Greene King pubs

Loved the terrace! Nice flair, good mood!

Chris and Romario were really friendly and had a great conversation. Prices were a little high but that's london. I didn't have food but the menu looks lovely. Overall no complaints at all.

Lovely sun trap. Normal london prices for beers. Friendly staff and good for people watching. I will be returning soon!

We enjoyed the house salad with halloumi and the fish & chips. Food was very tasty. Service was nice. We will come back.

The Anchor Bankside is a fantastic historic pub with a prime location right by the Thames, offering stunning views of the London skyline. The atmosphere is lively and quintessentially British, making it a great spot for both tourists and locals. The outdoor seating is a major highlight—perfect for sunny days with a pint in hand. The drink selection is solid, with a good range of beers, ciders, and classic pub fare. The fish and chips were decent, though not the best I’ve had, and the service was friendly but could be a bit quicker during peak times. It does get very crowded, especially on weekends, so finding a seat can be a challenge. Prices are a tad high, but you’re paying for the location. Overall, a great place for drinks with a view, but go early to secure a good spot!

Great seating area, good selection of drinks as you'd expect, prices not bad, service quick and friendly

The typical Sunday dish, Sunday Roasts, is incredible. It's worth checking out.

Great for a pint of beer outside overlooking the river and St Paul’s

Nice location. We sat inside... drank a delicious IPA... we didn't eat.. it was still too early 😅... Addendum: since we liked it there so much, we went there twice more... the food was super tasty.. 😍

We were walking along the Thames and found this adorable pub! It was a beautiful, sunny spring day and many people were enjoying their afterwork here! We were under it. The atmosphere was so great and the ambience was a dream! Really connected to England! When it got dark we decided to eat at the pub! Unfortunately the food wasn't good and once again cold (burger) neither the meat in the burger nor the buns or the fries! I can 100% recommend the pub for drinks, unfortunately not the kitchen!

Great restaurant, good food, good service

Excellent place to come hear for a meal and drink, plenty of seating inside and outside, service very efficient, very reasonable for a sunday roast, pleasant atmosphere in an ideal location aswell with perfect views over the thames.

We settled here for beer. We had to sit outside, but that was to be expected on a Saturday. The beer was excellent.

Ngl this pub is basically only for night i think, in the daytime its very still and there aint much action in the pub. The waiters are only to give you the food, u have to go to the cash register to order, which the gentleman there was quite helpful and kind. Special thanks to him. But if u looking for an active pub, this aint the one, the thing is i came for lunch and i maybe be wrong. But in the daytime its very dull and the food takes a lot of time to arrive. The food is good tho

We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Ethan this evening at The Anchor- it was my husbands 40th birthday and he was absolutely the best banter and such a welcoming soul - do you know how rare that is in a popular inn since the 1600s! Honestly Ethan, thank you, you are the spirit of places like this, hospitality and welcome beams out of you and we hope to welcome you in Newcastle and Ireland soon ♥️ thank you for making our visit so special in such a legendary and beautiful establishment!

Great service even on the busiest of sunny afternoons. Not so great standing by the bins as the outside area was rammed, but a decent view of the Thames.

Very nice shop food perfect All in all a 10/10

Great customer service and superb drink selection!

I arrived at this lovely pub yesterday evening to sit down outside the front at a table with a drink. I went in to the bar to order a cider to which the nice lady working behind the bar informed me, along with others in the queue, that if you had a glass and were outside, you must be at a table. I brought my drink out and sat down at a table outside. I had quite a lot of items with me and was alone so I placed everything under the table. One of the lady bouncers approached me and the table beside me to say we were not allowed out there with glasses and we must get plastic cups. When I explained what the bar woman had told me her reply was “you are lying”. While this was quite a rude reply and made me feel uncomfortable I accepted her request and the gentleman at the table beside me offered to get me a plastic cup as I was alone and had a lot of items. As she stood standing over me, the gentleman returned with a plastic glass so I poured my drink in. This bouncers next comment was “now bring that empty glass inside”. I explained again that I was alone and had quite a lot of belongings and didn’t want to carry all of them and leave my drink there unattended. Her reply was “bring it in now”. My plan was to have another drink there as it is a lovely bar to sit in, but after how uncomfortable and stressed this bouncer made me feel, I decided against. What angered me further after this incident, numerous people came to sit outside with their glasses and were not bothered by said bouncer. As I mentioned, lovely bar and bar staff, just a shame that it was ruined by one bouncer.

Great staff and delicious beer!

Muna was great, Lovely place. Definitely see you again

Great historic pub with good drinks and decent food.

Very nice pub to visit and the staff are very friendly.

Great atmosphere. And they have a Galicia star cane

We welcomed the beautiful weather outside with fish&chips and beer

The atmosphere and food is AMAZING! I had Ethan assist me with my order at the bar and he is super friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend and come here again! Thank you for making my first trip to London and memorable one, Ethan!

Cozy place good food quick service Rosa served us, a very helpful and kind girl.

Original pub from Shakespeare's times, where the actors from the original Globe Theater frequented. Good selection of food and drink at reasonable prices.

Very nice place, mood and food! The waiter Rosa was very kind, super suggested!

Great atmosphere in a typical English pub. Very tasty local food.

Dropped in for a family meal after seeing some sights and was great. Rosa very helpful behind the bar, managed to get our complicated food order spot on! Rest of the staff really helpful too.

Very nice pub with different rooms, good food

Touristic place. But nice, clean and friendly.

Fantastic place, especially indoors on the 2nd floor. food was very good, chips&fish was great and burger too. Very nice to eat with friends but also with family. Fantastic place, especially the upstairs, the food was very good. Chips&fish were fantastic and so was the burger. Very nice to eat with friends but also with family.

Cosy outside in the sunshine, by the Temse, enjoying a delicious drink. Nice old pub with outdoor seating, next to the temse

We ate very well and were served by Lauren, she was very friendly and helpful

CHRIS the absolute man, anchor in the Guinness. Top man top pub xx

Ethan was class! A true gentlemen!

A pub which also does fish and chips, especially for large groups. It was impeccable. Very generous and well organized for all the guests (53 people). To recommend. Just provide more water than a single common fountain. A carafe per table, for example, seems necessary to improve flow.

The Anchor is a historic bar with a rich connection to literary history, including being a place where Shakespeare is believed to have spent time. The bar retains much of its original charm, featuring exposed beams, wooden furnishings, and a warm, traditional atmosphere. It offers a wide selection of ales, beers, and craft cocktails, along with a solid menu of classic pub fare. The staff is knowledgeable about the bar’s history and the drink offerings. Its riverside location provides a scenic view, adding to the overall experience. A well-preserved piece of history and a great spot for drinks.

Chris was great behind the bar, managed to draw a anchor in our Guinness’ Proper classic pub vibes will be coming back

Very poor bar service! Patron had a dirty glass, so what does old mate behind the bar do? Gets a new glass and then pours the drink from the dirty glass into the clean one, go figure!

had a lovely time here, chris was a great bartender!!

Beautiful old pub on the Thames. Good food, good beer, wonderful ambience. Would love to come back.

A great atmospheric place, a huge number of alleys and hidden bars, it's worth visiting the whole thing.

We loved our visit to Anchor Bankside! Ethan really helped us out and looked after us on our first visit here. Cannot recommend it enough

Ethan is a legend, sorted us out on a busy night. Top notch pub

My man ETHAN is a bloody LEGEND! Great service great fish and chips 10/10

Very enjoyable time spent here. Reasonably priced for London and right on the Thames. Great food.

Location couldn't be better for a pint stop while strolling along the southern banks of Thames.

Great Olde worlde pub, right on the banks of the Thames. The fish and chips were great. The place is line a rabbit warren, very atmospheric and has loads of charm.

Enjoy the spring or summer weather in the terrace with an amazing view and a cool beer🍺 it definitely made my day better after a long sightseeing walk.

I would go there again. Great ambience, good food and drinks. Great staff. Very good😊

A real disaster: the worst place we have been to in London The Anchor was, without a doubt, the worst dining experience of our trip. We made a reservation in advance for dinner at 9:30 p.m., but upon arriving at 9:00 p.m. we were informed that the kitchen closed at 10:00 p.m. Why are they taking reservations at that time if they clearly have no intention of offering a decent dining experience? Far from settling in a space prepared for a dinner, they relegated us to a corner of the cocktail bar, with a completely improvised and listless service. It seemed like we were annoying more than anything else. The food was an absolute disaster: • The fish and chips was by far the worst we have eaten in London. Nothing like the quality expected in a British pub: the batter was greasy and textureless, and the fish lacked flavour. • The nachos were the strangest thing we have ever tasted. Instead of the traditional ones, they served us some thick tortilla chips, with a raw interior and an unpleasant texture. Absolute nonsense. • The onion rings were unremarkable, tasteless and lacking the expected crunch. The service was pitiful. At no time was there interest in our experience or in correcting the disaster they were serving. It's a real shame because the place is beautiful and has an unbeatable location, but the treatment, the organization and the quality of the food make it not even worth it. There are many other places in London where you can have a good dinner without having to go through such a disappointing experience like this. We do not recommend it under any circumstances.

At the end of Borough Market from London Bridge there is a pub with music where you can have a drink inside, on top or in front of the Thames, a good atmosphere and hopefully the sun.

Loved the pub. Great atmosphere, genuinely nice staff and great food for a very affordable price. 5/5 would come again

Great Riverside pub steeped in history. Plenty of outside seating if you have the weather . Food is good and large choice of drinks .

Met with colleagues from work to celebrate an achievement at this pub however the evening turned out disgusting. We ordered our drinks and after a few sips before stepping out, after informing their staff member, we returned to our surprise that mine and my friend drinks were taken out. Spoke to the bartender about this issue hoping in an amichevole resolution but it was disappointing how rude , unprofessional and gaslighting hers and her supervisor approach was towards myself and my friend. Despite the lengthy explanation from the bouncer they promptly blamed us for their mistake. We were accused of leaving our drink unattended for less than 5 minutes despite having informed a staff member. The tone of language and dismissive behaviour I encountered is below the expected standards of costumer services. At no point there was intention to de-escalate or coming to understanding instead it was a constant mockery. Nevertheless, we spent our night elsewhere with few more rounds for our celebrations. It appears some venues lack class and don't intend to do business. I suggest to enroll your staff in costumer services training and how to speak to people in a professional manner.

Service is good. I would suggest order drink 10 mins before next one with greene king app. Did not try the food because too expensive.

I went to this pub on a school trip, obviously I was, like my classmates, looking for alcohol. We came across this nice looking pub and it looked promising. After seeing the drink menu I decide to have a mojito, there I made a mistake. The "mojito" was sparkling water with a little lemon. Even people who didn't even drink could notice the alcohol in the drink. For £9 very not recommended, rather go for beer which is better.

Very beautiful historic place, very large inside there is also the Shakespeare room, good food, average prices

This pub offers a genuine slice of British pub culture, right in the city's heart. The drinks menu caters to all tastes, and the ambiance is perfect.

It was a lovely pub to be found along the river Thames and we had a great lunch and selection of beers is cool

Great Sunday lunch! I had the Sunday roast, and my boyfriend went for the apple pie – both were absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, and the service was quick and efficient. The atmosphere was warm and traditionally British, making the experience even better. We paid £60 for the meal, including two beers, which felt reasonable for the quality. Would definitely come back!

A nice bar alongside Bankside. After dinner me and a friend decided to grab our last drink at this bar. They had a great selection of drinks at a good price. The staff were friendly and accommodating.

Found out about the [or one of] oldest pubs in England on a boat tour and had check it out. Right on the river Thames, the views, food and great weather made this a treat. I felt the tap offerings were a bit disappointing, I had the cider, it was very good.