Anchor Inn in South Gloucestershire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The pub is very cosy, and the staff very cheerful and welcoming. The food is delicious and plentiful. We had the steak pie and the pancetta pasta, both of which we can highly recommend. We’ll definitely return. A hidden gem in a beautiful area.

Just had Sunday lunch. Probably one of the best beef dinners I have ever had. The beef was cooked to perfection, the veg and potatoes were just great. And dessert, (which I don’t normally do) was fantastic. Well done. Fabulous

Great location and the beer garden is lovely. I wouldn't rave about here, but it's certainly nicer than most and there's a decent selection of drinks on offer. It's been a long time since I ate here but what I had then I seen to remember as ok. Would recommend

Was looking forward to booking a family meal here but felt we were not welcome after an afternoon visit especially as we were told they had run out of a certain drink only for someone local to be served the same item- not very welcoming Also we were told children were not allowed inside after sitting in the garden and becoming cold! After a phone call to enquire we were advised children could come in to the restaurant For a first visit to the area, we didn’t feel welcome

Went in without a reservation but were found a table. Seemed really popular and I can understand why. Staff were vry friendly and helpful. Some nice choices on the menu. Didn't have to wait long for food to arrive and wasn't disappointed Would recommend

I’ve been here for drinks on a number of occasions but the other day we had food, which has put me off ever coming again. Taking a small amount of frozen chips and smearing them in Thousand Island and a little grated cheese does not make ‘dirty fries’. The server brought our food without cutlery (classic) and then went back to get knives and forks when we had ordered soup and two ice creams! 🤪 Utter pelican! The bar is poorly stocked, the staff didn’t even know what an Aperol spritz was and they come across as the least engaged people to put behind a bar. It’s ok to use a few children for staff but when the whole place seems like an episode of Grange Hill you have to wonder where the adults might be hiding. I asked if the Oldbury Sheep Dip whisky was made locally and was told it was. 😆 It’s local if you live in Glasgow! 😆 They don’t allow dogs inside the pub. What year is this? My toy poodle is the size of a cat and completely well behaved. We received this information only after we had paid for drinks, of course! Finally the garden atmosphere was completely spoiled by a bloke and his 3 kids with an electric car. Total space invaders who can’t grasp that other people might want to enjoy a drink without the constant whirring of an electric motor and shouting children. Worst of it was that the guy seems to live there. I’d rather not go again - we’ve given them enough chances and they don’t get any better.

Always sure of a good meal in pleasant surroundings inside & also outside In the lovely garden. Menus are always varied & well cooked and the staff are helpful. Recommend the Anchor everything.

Lovely atmosphere and very nice food.

Nice old pub , with a big garden .

Great pup with great food. We stayed there and thought it was wonderful. We recommend.

Always a good atmosphere and food. Served in a timely manner. Great staff, and beautiful pub garden.

Booked a party of 19 so put the pressure on ! We were pleasantly surprised with the wonderful service , and very tasty food. Happy to recommend and visit again. A lovely pub in beautiful location , tasty food fast service . A great place for a family meal.

We booked the Anchor for a family meal for almost 20 of us. Having read the reviews we were very worried about whether the food would be nice but it didn't disappoint. My father in law said his roast lamb was the best he had ever had. Everything was well cooked. The puddings were delicious. The decor is old fashioned but perfectly enjoyable. Initial service took a while but the food came quickly and puddings, no mean feat for 18 of us. Perhaps they have off days, I don't know, but today our meal was lovely and we had a wonderful meal.

They catered for 19 of us. We saw some less positive reviews and had concerns however ...can honestly say all meals were extremely good , service very good and all round a lovely lunch . With so many of us we expected some errors however we're pleasantly surprised by a perfect lunch and great service all round. Would highly recommend , and a simply beautiful pub and location too . Good work

Have been using the Anchor for evening meals for at least 30 years if not more. Decided to take a family friend for a meal one evening early June. We have always been happy with meals served. Not on this occasion… We ordered Fish and Chips, Vegetarian Burger and Fish pie. Every one of the meals was less than adequate. The fish had been reheated a number of times and the fish coating was very dark brown and hard. The fish inside was a dark grey colour. Our friend could not really eat the fish. The vegetarian burger lacked colour and taste and looked cheap. The Fish pie was lacking in fish. The vegetables were way undercooked. We asked twice to talk to the manager but there seemed to be no one in authority on site. We were offered free puddings which we declined. We stated that it was unreasonable to pay for the Fish meal and the price was taken off our bill. We will not be back. This is a lovely old pub in an attractive setting. What has happened to the food?

Stopped off for lunch plenty of seating available and did not have to wait long for the food to arrive.

We haven’t been to the Anchor to eat for some years but it always used to be very good. We visited on Sunday and I ordered fish and chips. It was not a freshly made fish and chips. It was like a frozen piece of fish just warmed up in the oven. The fish inside was a grey colour and not pleasant taste. My sister in law is veggie and ordered a ratatouille and feta bake which was inedible. It had zero flavour and topped with soggy breadcrumbs. She said she couldn’t even see or taste any feta in the bake. When we told the waitress she just said sorry and she would feed it back to the chef. She didn’t come back to offer any refund or even just offer a free dessert. Won’t ever be going back to this pub to eat. Plus very expensive. which is a real shame as it’s a very quaint country pub. Recommend getting a new chef!

*Feedback is for the meal* Four of us met for Sunday lunch at the Anchor Inn, Oldbury on 9 July 2024. Very limited menu for vegetarians with two options - standard Thai veggie burger and ratatouille and feta baked with herby crust which I chose. Completely without flavor, had to ask if they'd forgotten the feta and was told it was mixed in. Spotted some tiny (smaller than a grain of salt) specks of feta so small coukd barely see them and couldn't taste them. The herby crust was an inch or more of soggy breadcrumbs under which sat a few vegetables in tasteless liquid. This meal was inedible. We fed back to the waitress who was sympathetic and replied it's not what you want when you are paying for your meal and paying alot for it - great thanks for pointing that out but then doing nothing about it!! Expected her to pass this on and for someone to come and speak to us about it but no-one appeared. The fish and chips was very disappointing, soggy fish that seemed to be straight from the freezer not freshly battered as expected. The other two meals were OK. They were edible but pretty small portions. Overall extremely unimpressed with our meals and the lack of response to our feedback and would not recommend anyone to visit.

It was a nice meal and good service. Espeacally for a picky eater.

Food was served quickly and hot. Not a lot of choice though.

A wonderful traditional pub with amazing gardens and brilliant homemade burgers, give it a try 😋

Stumbled across the Anchor after a walk along the Severn. Beautiful, traditional old pub with great food in a beautiful villageWe sat in the bar because we had a very muddy dog and muddy feet. Food was great , burger was delicious as was the pie. The garden is also lovely but it was a bit cold to sit outside today Would definitely recommend and will be returning.

Pub hours are a bit more generous than suggested - open for lunch too M-F.

March 2024 and there are still only 2 vegetarian options. (None vegan). 1 of which is a Thai bean burger. Avoid ! It looks like a frozen one from asda. And tastes like it. Everyone else seemed happy with their choices. Service was great and everyone got their food at the same time. We booked for a 90th birthday lunch for 20 in March 2022. Excellent from start to finish. Food was delicious and came out all in one go, piping hot. Great variety of meat and fish dishes. However could do with more vegetarian options. Waiting staff were superb. Helpful and attentive. We brought our own cake which they were happy to bring out then plate up. Everyone had a great time. Came back on Saturday for an early evening meal (5.30pm), group of 10. Service was superb. Food delicious and we didn't wait long. Would like to see more than 2 vegetarian main options. (Went for the goats cheese starter with extra side of chips - delicious) Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the generously portioned food.

Lovely pub. The staff were very helpful and accommodated a gluten intolerance happily. The dining room is a good space to be able to eat with children.

Good lunch and pint in front of the log fire.

This is actually a lovely old fashioned pub, very friendly and maybe not quite in the 21st century. Quiet, and the room was immaculate, comfortable and did have the goodies one expects these days. It had a genuinely homely feel. Note that breakfast is a continental type in the bedroom 'fridge and cupboard, so enjoy a good meal the previous evening. Will certainly return when next in this area.

Booked a table for the christmas menu for 3 people in the main bar. The table was not laid out in any way. We at least expected knives and forks a christmas napkin and maybe a candle or something. Holly is free. There was no effort made whatsoever. Nothing christmassy about it . No christmas tree and not one decoration in the pub. What a waste of money and our one night off before christmas.

Lovely meal and service from staff

Belly pork with black pudding, cabbage and mash. Belly pork and black pudding was a little disappointing as sliced very thin. The meal tasted very good, just need a little more meat.

Awesome service, and lovely food. Despite being awkward very very friendly. Shall be returning.

Great pub with fantastic food! Staff were helpful and good selection of food and drink. They can cater for gluten free with ease. Dogs are welcome but only in the right hand side of the bar.

I tried to visit with my young baby and dog on a quiet Tuesday in January. However, I was told dogs are only allowed in a certain area and children are not allowed in said area - therefore no one visiting with both a child and a dog is welcome. We were given the option of sitting outside....along with the frost. Ridiculous and archaic rules.

A pub from.my childhood revisited with partner and family. Welcoming staff, great location by the banks of the river Severn. Venison cottage pie was excellent, as was the venison burger. Lovely big log fire.

Only went to The Anchor Inn for lunch. A lovely experience with a wonderful, roaring fireplace.

Good food and portions, bright attentive and cheerful service

Have visited twice for a light lunch & have been disappointed both times. The starter pate with piccalilli had a very small amount of ciabatta toast, not enough for the portion of pate. A basket of bread & butter was needed in addition to the ciabatta toast. I should have learnt my lesson from ordering this starter previously. But I do enjoy pate but this recent time the underside of the pate was much darker than the rest, so it was probably the dried end piece. In my opinion this starter is not good value. No Guinness sold here. Although we frequent local pubs regularly for lunch we will not be returning.

Nice place to have a pint and relax

Absolutely brilliant Inn. Superb food and very friendly and helpful staff

Really good burgers and excellent service

Nice place to visit but seems very quite at 8.30pm on sundays

Enjoyable evening to celebrate a special anniversary with the family. Great food and excellent service.

Great staff and good food we didn't stay there but had a very good Sunday lunch in the very pleasant garden

Food was lovely but I have to say the staff need to know their craft! When I asked the waiting staff what the seasonal veg were I was reluctantly told " oh, peas, broccoli, cauliflower oh and carrot I think" .. she wasn't sure and didn't go and check but stood talking to the otherstsff who were looking over at me as though I'd asked some weird question.(there never were any peas). Although the large sign outside stated that it was a Theakston pub when we asked for Old Peculiar the girls hadn't a clue. Evidently they were not a Theakston pub and had never heard of this ale! Caused some hilarity.

Great location, the room and en suite were comfortable. The staff were efficient.

Enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch here recently. I can definitely recommend the place.

Lovely off the track, Oldbury on Severn. Great area for walking your dog and the Anchor is always friendly with a good range of breasts and food. Plenty of space in or out. We had a light lunch outside in a downpour. Remained perfectly dry under table umbrella whilst our lab loved watching the rain

Great village pub, perfect location, great service, fantastic food we will definitely come again can get really busy in summer months.

Won't serve chips on their own? Bit weird. Staff pretty unhelpful.

We had lunch here before booking in to Thornbury Castle for the night. Best venison burger I have had and definitely in my top 5 burgers - served with camembert and redcurrent jelly, really delicious and perfectly cooked. Lovely garden, friendly staff. Would recommend

The food was amazing! I had the lamb curry. Also good real ales.

Grand place to Stay and rooms very warm and sometimes entertainment in the evening

I absolutely adore this place! The garden is the best part if the weather cooperates! The food is fantastic! Highly recommend the garlic bread! Excellent service. Gorgeous setting! Worth the drive for sure

Excellent food with a very friendly service. Will certainly return.

Room was very comfy, great shower and well equipped. Food was good and staff helpful. A nice spot for a stopover

Good beer, and good food after a brisk walk along the river. Perfect. Cheers

Great country pub. Good menu at reasonable prices. Open fire in the winter and a beautiful garden in the summer. Plenty of car parking. I would definitely recommend.

Great pub food very good and nice and friendly service

Used the pub as a stop over on the drive to Cornwall. Fabulous room, Dancer suite, with lovely views and bird song in the morning. We ate in the pub which was cosy and popular with locals for an early evening get together. Food was tasty and well cooked. Staff were friendly and polite. Highly recommended.

Staff are friendly and welcoming rooms are brilliant I would stay here again

A great place to eat very tasty food.

Went for a Christmas meal with friends, good quality food as always and great local country pub atmosphere, well worth a visit whether just a drunk or a meal out

An attractive pub with very good food

Good roasts but generally average food. I had a steak which was small & grisly - when mentioned no apology offered! Ok i guess for the money. We wanted to take a birthday cake in which was ok but they wanted to charge £3 pp.. So we didnt & had it at home.

Friendly staff; good menu; fair prices. Good support from locals. Recommended .

I really don't know why we've not visited so much we live close enough amazing Sunday lunch (evening sitting) by log fire Fantastic value for money beef was excellent kids obviously had burgers which were juicy and flavoursome. Staff brilliant too. Will make it a regular trip .

Stayed here for two nights for a nearby wedding. Nice quiet location, rooms were modern and clean. Pub food and drinks were great. Staff very friendly and welcoming. A good choice.

Average prices, below average food. The main disappointment was being told they didn't have any Sunday lunches left on arrival, despite pre-booking a table for 2.30pm. The garden was pleasant but the inside is in dire need of a renovation.

Went to visit the Anchor Inn on a Saturday evening and had a lovely meal. Sadly the mood changed after our meal as we were rushed out of the restaurant. Once we had finished our meal, the staff kept visiting our table to ask if we wanted anything else which made us feel uncomfortable and as if they wanted us to leave. The waitresses were taking drinks off our table as we were still drinking them and one of the waitresses finally said "can I get you the bill now?" Before we had time to even finish paying, the lights were turned off and the staff left. We were not asked politely to leave or to move into the bar area and it wasn't even 10pm. Very disappointed as the food was lovely but shame about the customer service.

This pub has everything you’re looking for on a sunny afternoon in the countryside (maybe all times of the year!). It was the first time we’d been for a while and it seems there have been changes (for the better) with the garden now well maintained plus a lick of paint to the main building or so I was told. Plenty of choice with drinks and food but (there has to be a but right, no one’s perfect) firstly the service was slow due to young staff seemingly happier to chat to friends in the bar rather than serve the customer, the food very nice but small in portion and our starter came at the same time as the main so you may have to say if when ordering if you like in the conventional way i.e. as a starter.All in all good place to go, but why spend all that money on the upkeep of the building and the garden and what appears to be very little on staff/staff training!!

The food is first class. Went with quite a large group of friends and the standard of the meal was amazing with excellent service

Very pleasant dining room with lovely outlook. Mum and I had small meal which was adequate for us but my Husband had standard and the only difference was 3 more pieces of roast potato. He enjoys good portions of vegetables so was disappointed.

We stayed nearby for my partners birthday in Thornbury and were having a lovely time until we visited the Anchor Inn. We went for a walk along the Severn and decided to have something to eat when we were out. We saw the pub at the start of the walk and thought we would give it a go. I popped in and spoke to a girl that was pleasant enough to ask whether we could come in with a dog. This is where the pleasantries ended. I walked to tell my partner that we could come in with the dog and walked into the drab and tired bar area. We sat down and asked for menus. The lady behind the bar with blonde hair was quite abrupt and seemed to have an attitude problem. We sat down with our drinks that were delivered with no thanks or manners. I looked through the menu and picked our food and ordered it at the bar. Again no manners. The blonde lady had an issue with my partner and was glaring at her the whole time we were there for some reason. My partner was understandably quite angry about receiving filthy looks and was ready to leave but I asked her to stay which she did under duress. Whilst we were sitting there the barmaid was talking to an elderly local gentleman in an aggressive and dismissive manner (she had a real talent for being unpleasant). So after a long wait for our food, it was delivered by who I assume was the landlord. Safe to say he didn't change our minds about how poor the Anchor is. He quite literally threw our plates on the table and then threw the pre-wrapped knives and forks alongside the plates. He muttered something about sauces but it wasn't very clear. We ate our food which was mediocre at best and left as fast as we could. I think that if you are local you may have a very different experience but if you are visiting I would recommend that you drive a bit further and go elsewhere. A thoroughly terrible place to be. They must have only had customers due to them being the only pub in the area.

Stayed Saturday night. The room was excellent and very comfortable.We enjoyed our meals in the evening, food and service were excellent.This is the fourth time we have stayed and used the pub to eat and we look forward to our return later this year. Thank you very much to all the team at the Anchor Inn.

Since moving to Thornbury we've visited the Anchor a couple of times and eaten here once. A lovely pub with very friendly staff. The choice of food on the menu is standard pub fare but very well cooked and the choice of real ales etc is good too. Thoroughly recommended and we shall be coming again in the summer to make use of the lovely garden.

We wanted to have a Sunday lunch and a walk after as a family, I went in first and found a table to sit me and no one said anything then my husband and my little girl came in a few minutes later, my little girl was sitting down quite watching her table (she was not screaming or running around etc ) and I need a toilet being 8 months pregnant and I need something to eat due to low blood sugar plus my little girl too Come back and my husband said we cant sit here no under 12 years at the bar !!!! There was no room in the dining area so we were told to leave by the landlord!!! We never had this problem before we been going to this pub for years and I can’t believe in 2019 you can’t sit in a bar in a family pub with your family!!! Been to a lot of place /pubs etc and never been told sorry no children under 12 years old I can understand after 10pm no children It’s really upset me and my husband feels like you can’t go inside this pub if you are a family we found a better pub which had a great service, amazing person serving us , and let my toddler sit down and eat !!!!Never coming back to this rude pub again!!!!

Great food and helpful staff, looks like its in a very pretty village but It was dark when we arrived so not sure. nice menu choice and good atmosphere.

We have been here many times in the past 20 years but not a regular.Its in a good area for walks with our dog and its nice to finish with a pint and snack....not on this occasion !We arrived at 2pm and the sign on the door said food until 2.30 and this was the Saturday between Christmas and New Year.It was busy but not crazy.The greeting from the all young female staff was not over the top and when we tried to order food we were told in no uncertain terms it had been a busy day for the kitchen so no more food not even a light snack!Very disappointed and hungry we had a pack of crisps and nuts...not what we planned!The staff were chatting amongst themselves basically making derogatory comments about various guests eating and drinking there and to be honest it was embarrassing especially as they may have commented on us after we left as we were not happy.Sadly a bad experience overall.

We picked 'The Anchor' as it was local and it had been recommended by friends. We were advised that an early booking would beat the rush and ensure prompt service so we started at 6.30pm and were shown into the back room which is reserved for dining. It was empty on our arrival and the service was indeed prompt. There was a slight mix up with the starter but that was soon put right. I was a little disappointed that no toast was served with the terrine although crusty rolls were provided when I asked for something to spread the terrine on. Most of us had the turkey as the main course which was a generous portion, succulent and tasty accompanied with a good selection of well prepared vegetables. A variety of puddings followed, all of which were well presented and agreeably tasty. The meal was rounded off with coffee.As our meal, and the evening progressed, the room gradually filled up slowing the service to a barely acceptable level with long periods of waiting as the 2 waitresses struggled under the additional demands of over 20 more diners. A third lady helped from time to time. With the increased numbers came an unwelcome rise in background noise to the extent that conversation was, at times, a little difficult.Overall a good evening with a very nice meal with the edge taken off by slow service after a good start and an unacceptably noisy dining environment.

Eaten here often. Met group of friends just before Christmas for dinner. Food very good, service very good and good prices. We had a lovely afternoon. Recommend trying either lunch time or evening can’t fault it. The pub itself very old with lots of character with a modern restaurant attached. Beer garden worth visiting in summer.

Met with family for a sunday lunch in this pub restaurant. Decent range of beers and very welcoming and comfortable. Very nice staff but the food was just about average with the roast beef being well cooked but totally tasteless. We would give it another try due to the positives above - but not have the roast dinner.

we had excellent food here.The staff were very friendly indeed.Would recommend you book.lovely log fire.

Took 3 friends out for a meal.Everyone was very complimentary about their choice. Beautiful plates with fresh food and all eaten up! Puddings were superb too. Well done.

We used to come here fairly often but having moved away it is a rare and special visit. Just popped in for a quick light lunch and we were delighted to find that it was just as good as before. Excellent Panninis, great beer and a very good house white wine. Along with good service and a great atmosphere..... What more is needed

I hadn't eaten at the Anchor for quite a while, but a friend took me. It was quite busy being a Friday lunchtime but we found a table and placed our order at the bar, I ordered a Lasagne which was very nice not too heavy on the pasta. No problems at all. No qualms about going back.

The staff at the Anchor have excelled themselves once again with their Sunday lunch service. Piping hot, pure deliciousness delivered by very courteous young ladies. We have found the standard of food to be consistently good as is the warm welcome at this gem of a pub. One of our 'go to' venues where we can be assured of a good meal and great atmosphere.

What a delightful surprise, just a quick overnight to Bristol and I happened upon this place in the good pub guide. Inexpensive but immaculate room with a DIY breakfast that was excellent. Good beer and superb food. The service and greeting were first class, the young ladies staffing the restaurant and bar were a credit to the pub. I would go out of my way to stay here again.

Went for that Roast Lamb - superb, Wife had the curry - again very pleased Great friendly staff, all round good experience

A warm, sunny day at the back end of Summer. It would be nice to sit and have lunch just one more time in a lovely country pub beer garden, next to a gently flowing river.

what a differance in the the food between the Anchor Inn Oldbury-on Severn and the Anchor Inn Thornbury

We have been regulars at the Anchor for many years. Last time I reviewed I thought that standards had dropped, however recently we have noticed an upturn in the quality of the food. We called in spontaneously having returned from holiday that day, so they were not expecting us. Found us a table in the restaurant and served some delightfully cooked food. The duck with noodles was a great taste and the fish was exceptionally well cooked. they even thoughtfully provide half bottles of wine which are good if two of you wish to complement a meal without going for a full bottle.

Great pub with lots of choice and friendly staff. We went as an (older!) family of four and all had empty plates at the end. I have to eat gluten free and always worry about getting a decent meal. I did not read anything on their website about GF but when I phoned before, they said they could cater. I ordered leek and potato soup for starters and expected no bread. However I did have a nice GF roll. Followed by chicken with a lemon and thyme sauce with dauphinoise potatoes. All gluten free. They always brought my dish out separate to the rest of the table so I felt assured.

We went for Sunday lunch with family friends visiting from London. We had heard that the Anchor Sunday lunches were excellent. Everything was dished up on the plates and it was piled up and did not look very apertising as a result. It was all well enough cooked and there was loads of meat which was well cooked but we would have preferred a dish of veg and a jug of gravy. The meal was covered in gravy, some people don't like this and especially with cauliflower cheese.

We stumbled across this pub/ restaurant almost in the middle of no-where and I'm so glad we did.

We thoroughly enjoyed an excellent lunch with close friends. The menu covers a good selection and choice. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The location is great and is a very nice 20 minute walk to the River Severn. This is a lovely typical 'English' pub in a little village located just outside Thornbury.

The anchor Inn is a great village food pub. The beer garden is fantastic in the sunshine, you can sit back soak up the sun and eat good food.

The Anchor has just three rooms, which I booked for my wife and I and our two sons and their other halves. We stayed two nights whilst attending a family wedding.

Having just ate at the Anchor Inn we are super impressed that at least one pub in the area has a fantastic menu full of unique and tasty choices with a delightful outcome.

We play boules regularly at the Anchor, bought a round of drinks when we arrived, 2 pints of Butcombe and a Tonic and was charged 10 pounds 65p. Bought a second round later which was 2 pounds 30p cheaper. In the end the bar staff placed the difference on the bar and walked off. No apology for overcharging, not impressed!

Stayed two nights in this fabulous little Inn. We booked accommodation because the funeral that we attended had “the wake “ at the Inn. Beautifully organised with a buffet for everyone.