Anchor Inn in New Forest

I booked a table of 7 for my birthday yesterday. All the food we had was lovely (it's unusual for not one to be picky and have a complaint) We could hear each over talk, although my grandad decided not to put new batteries in his hearing aid! The service was great. The lads were enthusiastic and accommodating. Putting a candle in my crumble was really cute! We will be back, thank you!

Went here for dinner on my birthday with my partner. I had a spicy chicken linguine and my partner had sizzling chicken fajitas. Both dishes tasted amazing and the presentation of the food was lovely. The pub holds a great atmosphere and the service from staff was wonderful. Really enjoyed my meal here and will definitely come back in the future. :)

Good little.pub at the tide mill, not a bad view. Live singer on a sunday brings a great atmosphere. Pizzas are lovely

Increíble pub y señora muy amable en el bar, me hizo sentir muy bienvenido, la cena fue espectacular, sin duda volverá

Gran ubicación, pero la comida no es genial. He estado antes y todos disfrutaron de su comida desafortunadamente esta vez solo una persona lo hizo. Hamburguesas insípidas y pollo seco. Menú en línea no lo que están sirviendo. Fui allí para el plato de pescado, pero ya no está disponible.

Great food, especially the fish and chips! Top Class.

Fuimos allí después de ver el menú y los precios en su página web, para la cena del domingo. La comida era buena, pero el tamaño de la porción pobre. Ambos nos fuimos hambrientos. El servicio era lento y pobre. Tuvimos que pedir nuestra factura 3 veces. No recomendaría a menos que usted está pidiendo el menú

Great place to go for Sunday drinks in a great location with water views. Live band was a bonus!

Compramos lo que se describió como bolas de masa de ajo. No eran comestibles (y voy a comer cualquier cosa normalmente). Eran muy duros y secos como grumos de goma insípida. Mi nieto (quien es autista y para esto fue comprado) estaba muy molesto. Cuando hablamos muy bien con el personal nos dijeron que eran como auténticas bolas de masa china y básicamente, mala suerte. Ahora he trabajado tanto en China como en Corea y nunca servirían comida asquerosa como esa. Qué vergüenza, en primer lugar por servir comida pobre y en segundo lugar, por tan horrible servicio al cliente.

Excellent friendly pub in a lovely location, food and staff very accomadating. If my family and I had anything to moan about it was the wait time's for meals, Don't let this put you off, it was possibly the day.

We purchased what were described as garlic dough balls. They were inedible (& I'll eat anything normally). They were really hard & dry like lumps of tasteless rubber. My grandson (who is autistic and these were purchased for) was really upset. When we spoke very nicely to the staff we were told these were like genuine Chinese dough balls & basically, tough luck. Now I have worked in both China & Korea and they would never serve disgusting food like that. Shame on you, firstly for serving poor food & secondly, for such awful customer service.

Very good food and nice atmosphere

Lovely food, we last risked ordering food a few years back and it was *not* good under the previous owners, but now - amazing! Super tasty and generous portions. So much better under the new owner, will definitely be back!

A very friendly atmosphere, with a mix of locals and visitors. A choice of sitting inside or outside. We opted for outside so that we could watch the water activities. My daughter and I both chose spicy chicken and tomato linguine, and it was amazing! Fresh ingredients and flavours. The balsamic dressing really added to the dish. While we were waiting for our meal we watched other meals being delivered; all looking amazing and smelling delicious! We will definitely be back again!

Quería un simple paseo natural accesible en silla de ruedas para mi hija y terminó en The Anchor Inn al final de la misma. Un ambiente muy agradable, con una mezcla de lugareños y visitantes. Una opción de sentarse dentro o fuera. Optamos por fuera para poder ver las actividades acuáticas. Mi hija y yo elegimos pollo picante y lingüina de tomate, y fue increíble! Ingredientes y sabores frescos. El aderezo balsámico realmente se añadió al plato. Mientras esperábamos nuestra comida vimos otras comidas siendo entregadas; ¡todas lucían increíbles y olían delicioso! Sin duda volveremos de nuevo!

Stopped in at the anchor on the off chance for lunch the menu had many gluten free options available for my Mrs, I went for the moules which were perfect. Staff were very friendly and helpful with our order. Lovely pub garden on the quay especially in the summer. We will be coming back soon. Thanks Luke

The Anchor Inn in Totton: A Quaint Riverside Retreat The Anchor Inn in Totton is a delightful pub nestled on Eling Lane, offering a blend of picturesque scenery, friendly service, and hearty fare. Overlooking the water with views of boats and the historic Eling Tide Mill, this pub is a charming spot to relax, especially on a sunny day. The pub’s location is one of its greatest assets. Visitors can enjoy the serene waterside views from the outdoor seating area, making it a popular destination during good weather. Inside, the pub has a mix of traditional and modern décor, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The menu at The Anchor Inn is great, with homemade dishes such as Lasagne and burgers being particularly recommended. The food quality is good and reasonably priced. Additionally, the pub offers a good selection of beers, and ales. The pub is child-friendly and dog-friendly, making it a great spot for families and pet owners. It also features amenities like a large car park, wheelchair access, and a dedicated darts area. During the summer, The Anchor Inn hosts live music, adding to its vibrant community feel . Overall Experience: The Anchor Inn in Totton offers a charming and enjoyable pub experience. Its scenic location, quality food, and welcoming staff make it a standout choice for both locals and visitors. While it may face occasional service challenges during peak times, its overall appeal and delightful setting make it well worth a visit.

Only popped in for a half and to watch the boats friendly barman

A great Reno, beer perfect. Well done!

Called on the off chance and was a nice place to sit by the waterside

4 adults for dinner on a Friday evening. I have been here regularly for drinks as a great spot to sit outside and look at the sea and have been often told to try the food as they have a good fish selection and the menu was very good. We were very disappointed though as limited fresh fish options and very much a standard pub menu. We had some drinks ( altogether about 9 pints of beer, 2 glasses of wine, 2 G&Ts, a coffee throughout the evening. 1 x Burger described as 'very nice', 1 x chicken pasta (Served with no chicken in it - had to go back - then the embarrassing wait etc), gluten free pizza (no spinach and 2 of the other toppings were also not available - I then constructed my own), nicoise type salad (not great). The staff tried hard (I did buy them both a drink and gave a £10 tip for their efforts) but the food just isn't up to it at all. Bear in mind the burger was £16+, the GF pizza and salad £15ish. The total bill was £163, so they are charging restaurant prices for basic pub quality food. We were disappointed as we had been looking to try it for a while, but will not return. Our friends described it as a Fawlty Towers experience. Great pub for drinks and a packet of crisps, but unless the menu changes and standards improve, or they reduce prices and have a more pub menu, I can't see much repeat trade from non locals.

Just popped in for a coffee and asked to look at the menu for a possible future visit. The menu looked so good we decided to stay and have dinner. What we had was excellent, service and staff were brilliant too. We will definitely be back again!!!

Chose this pub by chance as it's on the way home from the New Forest and we're really happy we did! A couple of decent beers (well kept TT Landlord); very tasty, freshly cooked food; smart, clean looking interior and very friendly, helpful staff. But the location is amazing! Like a riverside country pub but on the edge of a major city. We sat outside in the sun and had a fantastic meal and drink. Thoroughly recommend 👍👍

What a lovely pub, lovely location,not been here for years, decided to try it for lunch . Had the beef fajitas,must say the fajitas were lovely. The portions were very good and tasted very nice. Service was great . Will definitely be going back to try more of the menu . Would recommend popping in and enjoying the food ,or even for a drink.

Stop here a couple of weeks back and had mother with me. It was a Sunday (very busy) and only wanted a drink and no food. The range of ales seemed good. Mum had a large glass of wine. I should have taken it back as the glass was filthy. The bar was wet from drinks, I know it was busy but do the small things well and often then everything else follows. We couldn't sit at the bar as mum can't reach the tall stools so found somewhere in the restaurant. The food coming out looked and smelt lovely. I then noticed the disabled toilets were inaccessible as there was a table of 6 blocking it so had to use the standard loos, thankfully I'm not yet in a wheelchair. There was an area for live music...were looking forward to it. Oh my dear God. It was awful. Far too loud for a small area and painfully so. Mum and I are deaf in one ear and it was painful. Sadly we abandoned our drinks and left. Management and the band should have done a sound check as I'm sure any decible monitoring would have been off the scale and they weren't good either. A disappointment, don't think we'll go back.

Nice pub in a lovely location, and the food was also nice and reasonably priced.

Attended a wake. A very well kept pub

Friendly welcome, good food, great music.

Great for a pint and to throw some darts

Great food really nice land lady very impressed by the quality of service will go back very soon

1st class food and 1st class service. Highly recommend. Will be back very soon

Great service and good food. The atmosphere was warm and the locals were super friendly. More importantly, DOG SUPER FRIENDLY!

Did not eat but looked very nice food

Haven’t been for a while, thinking of eating next time but 1x lager, 2x med pinot, 1 pepsi &1 lemonade over £24 ? No receipt.

Absolutely brilliant atmosphere, great band playing

Very disappointed. Food was mediocre and sevice was terrible. Considering we had travelled 60 miles to visit family it was not a good experience

Friendly staff, providing excellent food and service.

Lovely location. Atmosphere was a bit hectic but it was a Saturday evening. Service was spot on. Food choices not extensive. Says tradition pub grub but only about 4 things of that. Rest was pizza and pasta. I did have catch of the day and chips and it was *chefs kiss” beautiful.

Excellent veggie pizza. Personally I do wish there were more vegan dishes. Lovely intimate atmosphere, good service.

Disappointed with the food. I had bang bang chicken burger, tomato and rocket had seen better days, fries came out raw and chicken burger was soggy. My partner had fish and chips was ok nothing special.

Myself and my friend had evening dinner at the anchor Inn and it was delicious. The menu has lots to choose from, which was very hard as it all sounds very tasty. I would highly recommend that you should pop for in for a drink and meal. Luke was very accommodating and served us promptly and was very charming.

Finally got a response from the anchor about my visit last April (2023) 2 days ago(feb 2024). They asked if we would give them a second chance, there was no apologies not offer to make it right and worst of all it took 10 months to get round to responding. So like there Sunday lunch there reply was bland, tasteless and complete waste of time and they should not have bothered.

Booked a pod for my engagement, upon arrival both outdoor pods were full up, spoke to the bar staff and they informed me that they double booked, a pod was £50 to book not including the food, and they said that they could not refund me as the booking company for the pods are a separate enterprise and they did not see any of the money, told me to get in contact with them for a refund, the telephone number for the pod service hangs up on you after an automated message and the online enquiry/complaint form does not contain the anchor inn restaurant as a listing option, down £50, but most importantly this was around 7:30 on a saturday evening, everywhere else had been booked up, and baby sitters do not come around very often, completely ruined the evening over being unable to properly operate a booking system. I may add they did offer me a space in the restaurant, however i did not book the restaurant for the food but more so for the pod dining experience as the mrs is not too keen on seafood and wanted something special for our engagement. Will never be returning here again.

had a lovely three course meal for our valentine’s day this evening was out of this world ,highly recommend going to this pub Kirsty and the team were amazing.

A busy Sunday lunchtime, but they managed to squeeze us in and even accommodated us going outside and then back in again! Our pizza (duck and hoisin) was fantastic and we were really pleased that we decided to pop in on the off chance. Highly recommended.

What a lovely evening for our work do. Kirsty, Julia, the chef and their team couldn’t have been more accommodating or welcoming. The pizzas are amazing. Chilli oil too! The service was impeccable and the atmosphere warm and friendly. We will definitely return! Thank you.

Having looked at their website the actual experience was very disappointing. It claims to serve "Gastro Food", but the actual menu bore no resemblance to the website. However the food I had was very good. My overall opinion of the pub may have been influenced by the weather on a cold grey, mid-week day in January. But it was cold inside, the table was clean but sticky, and because it was empty lacked atmosphere. The staff were very friendly.

Just popped in for a pint. Enjoyable experience, fire was on and comfortable sofa.

Popped in for lunch and had a really lovely meal. Pizzas were great, and fish and chips was amazing. Really friendly staff and very cosy atmosphere.

I really can't fault the Anchor at all. Fantastic food, professional friendly staff, a wonderful setting, and live entertainment. Highly recommended the Anchor at eling.

We just popped in for a roast on Sunday, and left around 9pm! All the staff are very friendly and polite, and the decor was cosy and welcoming. The menu was not to daunting, just a well balanced and thought out range that has something for everyone, and was cooked and served professionally and with a sense of care. The roast has to be without doubt the best pub roast I've eaten, and I now want to try other items on the menu just because every plate that came out of the kitchen looked so good. Also Sunday afternoons the anchor has live entertainment, this particular day was Elton john/ Neil diamond, this was very entertaining and created a party atmosphere. It felt like we were invited to family party by wonderful people. 10 out of 10 guys and see again soon.

Been a few times now for lunch and each time it has been great. Good service, lovely food and friendly atmosphere. Will definitely return.

Had a nice update in the time since I worked there, repaint and upkeep. Dining pods outside are apparently very nice, the menu is brilliant, and it looks great for the holiday season with extra lights and decorations up. Staff are still top-notch too!

Visited a few times for lunch over the past 18 months. The team here are continually improving their game. Yesterday's meal for 4 was devoured. Katsu Curry, fresh mussels and toasted baguettes for those who'd eaten breakfast 😉 Great prices, service and friendly staff.

Rented a dome. It was a lovely get together with friends. Food was amazing

Our regular end of walk watering hole. Park in the cemetery car park, complete the board walk and sit with a drink and admire the view. An out of the way pub that can be very lively. Perfect on a hot summets day.

Amazing roast, great veg selection. Beef fell apart and was fab. Thoroughly recommend.

Always a great meal in the Anchor. Fast friendly service. Come and give it a try you won’t be disappointed.

I came with family just when the doors opened at 11am. We took hot chocolates and coffees. All the tables were reserved for the afternoon event. Wished we could have stayed. The decor seemed very cosy and staff was friendly. Especially since my mum forgot her handbag. They kindly kept it for us.

Great spot by the quay for a beer. Warm welcoming atmosphere, great food and friendly staff. Will be back soon!!

Lovely!! Staff very friendly and nothing too much xx

Great locals pub with friendly atmosphere plus great views

Really nice friendly staff and pub looks great. A lot nicer than I remember it from about 10 years ago 😄

Very nice pub for a late afternoon wind down and decompression time

Very nice place to drink and the hospitality is lovely and in a great setting on the river

Was a great pub until I was jumped by 2 men in august (not related to pub) but when police spoke to pub about cctv or witnesses they were told no cctv or witnesses although the landlords husband was stood watching all from back main door of the pub and cameras are clearly visible all round.. can't trust a pub that sides like that with its locals. And they 💯 use same mop and bucket for toilets and bar area with same water 🤮🤢.

A nice pub right by the sea with friendly staff and good food. Always a good atmosphere in the pub which makes it a great place to visit

Just a fantastic pub. Always great service and the food is amazing!!

well what can i say!! Saturday i had a table book for 25 of us for my dad 60th birthday meal. Kirstie and her team made everyone very welcome to the pub it was very family / friendly always feel welcome when i come to my local pub and the food taste amazing from starters to dessert.

Had a meal here for my husband 60th birthday yesterday 30th September 2023 for approx 20 people Food was amazing, staff amazing and the service amazing.

Great ambiance Great food Fab location Thank you

arranged my father in-laws 60th birthday here, everyone who attended was so pleased with the quality of food and drinks thank you so much to the staff who was their and catered to the group of us. would highly recommend!

Luke is the best bar person very caring and friendly professional and polite top quality service

We had held a funeral wake here, the food was fantastic and all the staff were amazing. I would like to send a big thankyou to you all from all the family x

Have visited the Anchor pub quite a few times recently and to be honest, it’s a pretty awesome pub! Atmosphere has been excellent and busy (which is nice to see these days) on each visit. The pub looks great! Keeping the feel of a traditional pub yet allowing it to feel modern too. A live band is played almost every Sunday afternoon which is great fun. The staff all seem extremely friendly. One member of staff in particular named Luke was extra helpful and extremely nice and chatty and poured a great Guinness. I highly recommend visiting this pub if you’re in the area.

Lovely food. Great service and a lovely atmosphere. Very enjoyable.

Came for a few drinks with the better half. The pub is in a great setting on the harbour and the beer was great. Luke looked after us and made sure we had our drinks topped up throughout the night with some great recommendations

Lovely location, food cooked fresh, staff very good, always friendly atmosphere. Live music occasionally certainly makes the Anchor a good choice for a good evening out or a lovely afternoon overlooking the harbour. Still yet to try the pods so with winter approaching it is something we will try. Highly recommended 👍

Stopped in totton to visit friends and decided to venture to the anchor for a bite to eat and a drink. Was very enjoyable and the atmosphere was great. Nice busy garden with a great view of all the boats. Plus dog friendly so out doggo was happy with her bowl of water and a fw chips. Off of my plate.

Luke was our host her looked after us for the evening. Drinks were great and the food was amazing could not fault one bit of our night. Well worth a visit

Came in for lunch today. Was greeted with smiles from the guy behind the bar. Had a meal with my family, food came out quick, hot and delicious. Great atmosphere, very nice location, well priced, clean and very pleasant staff. Would give 6 stars if I could.

Fantastic location and very friendly staff highly recommend.

Luke is an amazing asset to the business food was great and the beer was spot on. Lovely location and can’t wait to return. Keep up the great work

This feels like a locals pub that is trying too hard to be a gastro pub. The food was good and, weirdly, there was just too much of it i.e. it felt like we were presented with a bowl of the leftover olives. A massive pile of crushed new potatoes that tasted amazing, but the quantity was daunting. The atmosphere was grim, locals playing darts and shouting and swearing at each other across the bar ruined the eating experience.

Good quality food, but very pricey for portion sizes. (£8.50 for a small piece of toffee pudding and half a scoop of ice cream, for example.) At these prices I'd expect real condiments not no-name sachets from the cash and carry.

Amazing Meal, fully recommend the Seafood Platter. Special thanks to our Waitress, Chloe.

Beautifu waterfront pub, never ate but food looked good!

Nice atmosphere and helpful staff! Drinks are quite expensive

Great place to eat and drink after crabbing

Would be zero stars if that was an option. After seating us and giving us menus (and paying for drinks), they decided they couldn't cope with a table of 6 adults and a couple of children, despite it being half empty. Would have been polite to tell us beforehand.

We just popped in with our 9 week old son and they were so accommodating. The staff were all so kind and welcoming, even reserving us a table with plenty of space for our pushchair. The food was amazing and very reasonably priced. Perfect location for a walk after dinner!

Sta ff very friendly. Cold play music not to my liking. When I commented they did not ban me

While spending the weekend in Totton, we booked a table here for 2. Friendly staff who were very welcoming. Great food and great service A nice friendly pub. Just a shame that the weather wasn’t nice, as the outside area looked lovely to sit outside. Would recommend a visit.

Really great location, very friendly atmosphere and good range of 🍻

First visit food was good, service good, shame the tide was out otherwise it would have an ideal location. Will visit again in the future.

We booked the dome for my husband 60th birthday for the 12th July and it was great food, service the dome was lovely well reccomended

Great service with an excellent view

Went for the dome experience. From entry to departure, was faultless. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Stunning views on the waterside. Great menu choices. We opted for varied roast dinners that were available. Freshly cooked, delicious. Even had great live band on to accompany the meal. Service was exemplary. Thoroughly recommend and will definitely be returning. Thank you Anchor Inn

I really wanted to love this pub. It's in a beautiful setting and the menu looked really inviting so we earmarked it for a future visit. We went for dinner mid week and I have to say, the food was lovely. It was very tasty and there were lots of choices on the menu. The reason why the review isn't higher is that it wasn't exactly a welcoming atmosphere. The impression given was that the bar staff weren't exactly thrilled that we wanted to order food so early (it was 18.45) and were slightly brusque in how they spoke to us. Their attitude towards the locals was better. Not sure if we went on an off day for them! In summary, food great, service less good.

Nice costal pub only criticism i would have is no normal coke/pepsi only the non sugar variety which I feel is takes away your choice , if it's because of health reasons then why serve alcoholic drinks ? Apart from that nice location.