Blue Anchor Pub & Restaurant in Ashford

Been going here for years on a regular basis. It has recently been taken over and has undergone a huge facelift. It is now bright and modern with sports memorabilia hanging around the bar and on the walls. Rugby and boxing fans will love this. The staff here were and still are really good. Friendly and conversational when there is a lull in serving. Have eaten here recently and the food was good and at a fair price. There is a good choice on tap of lagers and IPA and beers on draught. A good selection of spirits too. Overall a pub worth a visit if you are in the area.

We visited yesterday as won a three course meal for 2! The only meal available on a Sunday was roast dinners... we had the calamari and the onion bahji scotch egg to start, which were nice! The roasts came out hot and were good-sized portions.. not the best roast I've had, but the adults roasts were £15 and kids £10, not bad for the price! The ice cream sundaes were really good, we all left clean plates, so always a good sign!

Food was lovely, fresh and good portion sizes. Nice variety of choices and good prices. Staff were welcoming, chatty and had banter with us. Cannot ask for more than that.

Fantastic food great value for money

This popular local pub gas been under new ownership since the beginning of 2024. John and Jo have put a lot of time and energy into renovating and redecorating the interior and modernising the kitchen. Grace Natalie and Emmie make it a friendly and welcoming place to meet talk drink and eat. There is a good pub food menu and the Sunday roasts and steaks are excellent. Overall great value for money.

Great little pup lovely landlords good beer, food and prices can't be beat in the area.update pub has new landlords looks the best I've ever seen it beers a good price food is amazing great to have this pub so local.

We went there because I saw an advert for 'Over 60s lunch'. Neither of us had been there before, so we thought we would try it. It was great. The food was really good and a fantastic price. The service was excellent. We will definitely go there again

The first time we have Re visited since the new regime and we weren’t disappointed. They’ve re-decorated and replaced some furnishings but the character of the place has been maintained. The menu, which we were told changes fairly frequently was short - but the standard of food and the friendly service is still the same. The garden has been extended and (well behaved!) dogs are still welcome! We will be back!

Lovely local pub. Fantastic, friendly service and lovely atmosphere.

A small compact public house. Warm welcome received. The only major concern was the lack of parking. A very busy village with small lanes. Pleasant rear garden. Not suitable for wheelchaired disable.

We we're Here after a regional recommendation. Absolutely lovely pub where you can also go for a meal. Simple but good. The interior is also beautifully designed. The local people like to come here and there's a great atmosphere in the pub. The service is also really nice. The prices are good. Love it

Food was awesome we had the blue anchor burger, just enough and good value. Service was brilliant however we went on a Thursday night so it was quiet but in the summer, I think it's going to have quite the atmosphere. The garden has been opened up and looks amazing. Definitely going back 🤗 they also do quiz night once a month 🤗

Great olf fashioned pub. Atmosphere great . Lovely landlady. 100% great pub 👍🏻

Home cooked food and service at its best.

Very friendly people, cosy pub, food is delicious 😋

A country pub with a good atmosphere. Morris dancers. Didn't eat this time, but the menu looked good so I'll be back. Friendly staff. Two outside areas.

Lovely little pub, great atmosphere, wonderful staff! Highly recommended, we had cocktails and shots, try the Baby Guinness or the shot I had never heard of, the Moist Gusset!

Just the right size menu, cannot go wrong with anything on it, great French cook.

Deliciously wonderful juicy steaks and good choice of deserts.Excellent service through .out.

Visited with family which included a two year old child. The pub is a lovely local country pub, clearly popular with the locals. A very traditional Kentish feel to the place. The restaurant side is quite small so we would recommend booking on a weekend. The menu is quite limited( which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The food was good, nice fish and chips. Portion size was ok. Very friendly and helpful staff. Must point out no children’s meals, however the omelet was nice and eaten without issue! A nice pub in a nice area.

Why is this quiet on a Saturday night. The very best steak au poivre I have tasted. Amazing. The service was so friendly

Good food with a French influence at very modest prices. Well worth a visit.

Lovely little place to visit while we are on holiday for a week

Nice pub parking not good food nice average price friendly staff

A lovely meal enjoyed in a lovely village pub we will return

We had a lovely afternoon in this fab pub. The food was far superior to other visits in the Ashford area recently. The fillet steak was spot on for me but the star of the show was the French Onion soup!! The hostess was very pleasant and the whole service was extremely efficient. The pub itself looked very welcoming. In these difficult times it was a real treat and that’s why I have written this review!!

The Blue Anchor has one of the best chef's in the south-east. It's not an extensive menu but the food is stunning. Wines are inexpensive with the house red delectable. Best to book.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly welcome. Good food, good ale. What not to like! Recommended.

Fantastic food portions could be bigger but that only means I would have liked more. Lacking a little in vegetarian options.

It was quiet when we went, but that must have been due to the hot weather. We were served very efficiently and the food was unpretentious and delicious. The staff were very courteous and helpful. I would highly recommend this pub.

Friendly little boozer sunny garden cosy place to have a couple of drinks

Great food as always ,and good choice of ales on tap ,I have eaten here many times and it's always spot on. Fish crepe as main cause is stunning.

Nice little pub. Lovely food, friendly service

Great food at a reasonable price

We were staying for two nights in the area and decided to eat at the Blue Anchor the first night as it was within walking distance (and a pleasant enough walk from any direction I would think, the roads to the village are very quiet.) The service was welcoming and we enjoyed our meals enough on the first night to return the second night as well. We both had crêpes the first night and on the second I had chicken forestière followed by a delicious orange liqueur sundae and my partner had a cheese and bacon burger which he found to be very good, particularly for the price. The only reason I haven't given five stars is because, due to the dining area and bar being close together and open to each other, it was hard to have a romantic dinner with the loud conversation and occasional language wafting over from the regulars in the bar, although if I wasn't trying to have a romantic dinner this wouldn't bother me at all, and it is always nice to see people supporting their local pubs!

Nice pub but small portions for Sunday lunch.

Our first visit to the Blue Anchor having just moved to Brabourne Lees. The welcome was friendly and the beer was good. Food too. We'll be back soon. Thanks.

The staff were lovely, so accommodating and very helpful. We all had such a lovely time with beautifully food! I ordered sea-bass which was a special on the menu and it was lovely! I really enjoyed the French onion soup as my starter too! We will be back again, this pub is everything you could want for a cosy country feel. If you get the chance to visit, you really must!

Enjoyed a great meal today . Great service. Lovely and warm with a inviting fire. Would recommend this pub to anyone who wants a cosy well cooked meal.

We have had another super visit. The fillet steak and rochefort sauce is so good but so is everything.

Hidden gem, good selection of food and drinks, friendly place.

Fantastic food, great beers, and a friendly welcome and atmosphere. What's not to like?

Best kept secret going. If you want one of the best steaks in kent this is the place to visit. All of the food was exceptional and the setting although quite small still lovely.

Lovely little traditional pub with a great menu, a bit hidden away but worth seeking out.

How lovely to be able to dine out again at The Blue Anchor. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Very friendly pub and our food today was absolutely delicious. My starter of mussels were the best I have tasted , my main course was also very tasty and the lemon flan ended a very appetising and delightful meal. My wife had the starter of smoked salmon stuffed with prawns as her main meal with the addition of new potatoes and salad, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

Walked here from our lovely AirBnB in the village. Delicious food, cute surroundings, friendly staff. We sat outside and watched the world go by :-)

So nice to be able to go back to the Blue Anchor, lovely food and very reasonably priced.

Look forward to get back for a couple of pints, lovely pub with really nice people running it i

Visited this pub on a bank holiday afternoon. Despite there being a lot of people in the pub, mainly in the outside area, the staff took time to chat to us, and look after us. The food was deliscous, and my vegan daughter was provided for. I could not recommend this pub more highly.

There was nothing really wrong with this pub save for the fact we were the only ones in it and not even the bar staff talked to us. Also the internal decor is rather miserable and old fashioned in a dark sort of way due to lack of daylight with toilets right next to the dining area.

Great food and lovely friendly staff

Lovely local village pub. Barmaid was extremely friendly. Excellent pint

The scallop starter was very good, the French onion soup was ok but the steaks were excellent! We had a nice evening in ok surroundings.

Great pub. Excellent food and lovely people.

Great meal at the Blue Anchor. Staff were very helpful in respect to dietary requirements. The inside décor is a bit tired, but once the food arrives you forget about the décor. I will be happy to eat here again which says it all really.

Surprisingly good food for a local pub

Everyone has a reservation about saying that they have never had a bad experience at a particular restaurant, because you dont want to jinx it....but we always have a fabulous meal when visiting this place; 3 generous courses for £21 is very good value. This is a very well established favourite of ours, tables are limited so suggest booking ahead

We popped in on the of chance for a meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The pub is a very friendly place.

Very good meal and well worth the money

Fantastic food and very friendly staff. Great value

Very friendly staff and good food.

Great food especially after the power cut stopped the chef from access to any electric cooking methods.

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Visited yesterday evening with friends. Our host had been on numerous occasions. However, we were greeted very warmly by the owner and made to feel very welcome. The menu was very varied and to suit all tastes and all reasonably priced. Our food was well prepared and enjoyed by all. In fact an excellent evening was had by all. We will definitely visit again.

Excellent food and service, a must try pub.

WOW - small pub/restaurant - excellent, reasonably priced food, friendly and sociable locals and service.

Fantastic food, service top class

Lovely food, friendly and professional service. Plentiful portions. Clean toilets. Good to see a pub that welcomes dogs.

Great atmoshere with great people and wonderful food the best calamari I have tasted anyware

Have revisited the Blue Anchor several times in the last month.Great menu spoilt for choice.Fixed price £21 for 3 courses or al a carte.All the food has been perfectly cooked service was class.Those of us of certain age will remember Annabelle and Jackie from the Rowan tree in Hythe(a few years ago).This is the best pub food you will get anywhere

Party of 6 to celebrate a birthday, we all had starters which were delicious especially the prawn and mushrooms, generously served with tasty bread. The fillet steaks were amazingly perfectly cooked and super tasty. Highly recommend and will be back.

Excellent service from the lady owner and her French husband, the chef. Wonderful mussels and duck and great French fries.Will keep on returning! A lovely place , great food.It is a proper local pub, so expect that. However, a young man with a BMW badge on his shirt was swearing loudly and consistently the whole time we were there while his dog was loose to run around. Apart from his close circle of companions,his very rude behaviour could have spoiled the evening for us and others.

Fantastic food and menu, friendly staff and customers. Had some great times here.

Friendly locals. Will pop in again

Probably the best pint of Stella I've ever had. Don't usually drink as it is always disappointing from the pump. Not here though. Nice place to be with friendly staff and people.

I came here today to enjoy a burger which was said to be absolutely magnificent. My expectations were high! And boy, did they not dissapoint. I could not decide between a cheese and bacon burger or a garlic butter burger. Kindly, my server offered me both in one burger!!! I was blown away with how well cooked and seasoned the burger was. The Brióche bun was perfect with the heavy beef flavour. And the sharpness of the cheese and smokiness of the bacon added texture and a binding agent for the flavors. On top of this, a creamy and subtle garlic butter made this burger into the monster it was! The fries (to my suspision) were indeed hand cut. I do believe they could have been cooked a little longer to have more crisp. However this was redeemed by the homemade coleslaw which accomponied the burger and fries extremely well. Service was great, food was excellent.Keep up the great work. - Ethan

Extremely accomodating even for a large group of 15 with children. Excellent food and a surprising variety for a small establishment. Highly recommend.

Another fantastic visit to the Blue Anchor, this time for Mother's Day lunch.The set menu is such great value: two courses for £18 or three courses for £20. Coffee is included as well.The menu may not be extensive but does have sufficient variety with the set menu consisting of a choice of 4-5 different starters, mains and desserts.The food is delicious and full of flavour with most dishes having a French theme. Clearly much thought and care goes into preparing and executing each dish.It's tiny inside so booking in advance is a must and it's a little off the beaten track but is only a short drive from Ashford and is definitely worth a visit.

Great food and welcoming very friendly pub

We have eaten here several times now both for lunch and evening meals. Good food with various choices and even a good set menu 3 courses for £20 - evenings too. Try the duck - delicious.

Can only echo other reviewers - very tasty French menu, friendly welcome. Excellent value set menu (3 courses/£20). But also main menu has something for everyone, from a snack upwards. Tucked away in Brabourne Lees, got parked on road just opposite. Don't miss it!

This wonderful little oasis is becoming a regular luncheon fixture for us. Well worth the 50 minute drive. Spectacular French cuisine, friendly personal service and great beer/wine. There is also a small sheltered garden for the better weather.

I teally like this small and cozy pub and restaurant. Lots of locals plus passer bys. We had some lunch whisch was really nice with above average portion sizes.

Both my wife and I had a "let's not bother cooking" moment after two full days at work and having seen that "the anchor" had started a burger bar in the village directory we decided to walk to the pub.

Love this pub. We are landlord and landlady of Woolpack just up the road. Had a rare evening out, great steak, lovely atmosphere highly recommend it.

As landlord of the Woolpack Smeeth we love coming here for quick getaway. Love the atmosphere, food fantastic really enjoyed our evening.

A super little country pub with Superb food , consistently good beer and great service. Always a friendly welcome.

A very employable meal as usual with beautifully cooked dishes of fresh food , Annabel is a lovely host as Jackie is a wonderful chief . C u again very soon

Thoroughly recommended for a great meal at a great price in a really quaint little restaurant. Avery good value fixed price menu is available alongside an A la Carte that is also reasonably priced.

Vivimos unos pocos minutos a pie de este pub local agradable que casualmente tienen su propio chef excepcional así como un rango aceptable de cervezas. Comimos aquí cada mes o así y la comida y el servicio no puede ser criticada, pero ten cuidado. Los aseos están. Ubicado en el área del restaurante y el bar a veces ruidoso es muy al alcance de la mano. Así que si estás buscando una cena romántica, que no es para ti, si por otro lado tienes una débil vejiga y pobre oyéndola será perfecto. Ahora, esto no debería disuadir de ir, los otros comentarios son casi como uno solo en decir lo bonito que es y son correctos; me gustaría ver la zona restaurante cambiaron a la vuelta de la esquina en la zona de bar y me quejo no más!

Mi esposa y yo visitamos este encantador pub regularmente, más a menudo a la hora de comer, disfrutar de una comida de la buena comida acompañada de excelentes cervezas.

Surprise yourself and eat here. This is a real locals pub, where there is barely standing room at the bar at weekends. Yet the food is superb French cuisine. Incongruous but true.

we visit here regularly for dinner in the evening, staff are always friendly and the food is always good, particularly the sea food crepes

This small pub restaurant with a French themed menu serves delicious food time and again.The menu is a little limited but still provides sufficient variation and the set menu of 3 courses for £20 represents excellent value. The steak is particularly good.Staff are always friendly and attentive and service is quick.

Whether you choose from the French menu or the Sunday Roast, you won't be disappointed. The atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming and you won't get a better pint anywhere in Kent. Tucked away from the passing traffic opposite the village green in Brabourne Lee's about five miles from Ashford.

Lovely local village pub. The best food around but have to book as always seems busy. Locals and staff very friendly making it ideal even if you want a quick pint. Best of all worlds.

This is a regular village pub, obviously popular with locals. The landlord is a very good French chef and the service and his great cooking raise this place to another level!We enjoyed tasty moule marineu followed by a good steak , well cooked.It's quite small and you may need to book.

We are very local to the pub and met up with friends. The pub is clean, small with a nice atmosphere. The food is ok here but the menu is super limited. Which would put me off from revisiting for a meal.

We love coming here to eat, it's a lovely pub to come to, very friendly staff and amazing food.We usually come with the children but we had a night off so came just the two of us, we had the tapas to share as a starter then my wife enjoyed the blue cheese and spinach crepes whilst I had the Margaret de canard which was fantastic. Prices are very reasonable and you always leave with a smile on your face.We will be coming back and telling everyone to come here too.

A very friendly country pub, we chose from the tapas menu - no problem replacing meat options with fish to suit us. Really well presented, very tasty and excellent value. Quite a surprise in the depths of Kent countryside, would definitely return.