Smugglers At Blue Anchor in West Somerset - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We ate at Smugglers Inn Blue Anchor on a friday evening. We had not booked but went about 6.15. Already quite busy from camp site down the road. Service was a bit slow because of this. Food took a while to come out but understandable with the volume of customers. Very much worth waiting for. Food looked and tasted amaizing. We had 3 different burgers and a fish and chips. Highly recommend a visit.

Heel leuke pub, met goed eten. Het is er druk en gezellig. Het staat naast de camping. Je kan niet direct vanaf de camping er komen. Je met om de camping heen. We hebben er lekker gegeten

Food was good service a bit slow but understandable as it was busy and only 2 members of staff serving at bar and in restaurant, good choice on menu but did note there was not a lot of choice for vegetarians and as we have family who are, had we have come with them it would be disappointing.

We visited on the Saturday 27th July for our son-in-law's birthday. We live nearby and struggle with the menu as it has hardly changed in years. It could certainly do with more of a choice i.e. a curry dish, a pasta which is not a veggie another fish dish besides prawns and fish and chips. The bar has improved and has extended into the restaurant and is very in keeping with the Smugglers name. I think we and other locals would visit more often if there was a better choice of menu.

We visited twice during a stay in Blue Anchor Bay. The first time was on a Friday night shortly after we arrived in the area. Overall the food was very good - I had BBQ Ribs and my wife had fish and chips. There were a few areas where an improvement could be made: get rid of the rock music - it did nothing for the ambiance, replace broken chairs - my wife’s chair had springs hanging out of the bottom, and also educate the waiting staff on the available drinks - my wife asked if there was any local cider available and was faced with a blank stare. Our second visit was for Sunday lunch which was a much better experience. The food was excellent and good value. We sat in a different part of the pub so the furniture was better, there was no loud music and the waiter was much better. If I was scoring just the Sunday lunch it would be 5 stars.

An amazing dining experience, both the wife and I had the ribs and probably the best we have eaten. Extremely reasonable priced too. All the staff were very friendly and had time to make you feel welcome. Will most definitely return and would recommend 100%.

We were greeted with a warm welcome got a table straight away, Sunday lunch I had turkey husband had beef, highly recommended the food was beautiful 😍 the service was attentive and the atmosphere was good, lovely waiter nothing was too much trouble xxx Best Sunday lunch 😋 Thank you xxx

We were waiting 10 minutes at the bar to be served a drink. I then spoke to the rude man behind the bar saying we had a table booked for 7.30pm . His reply was be with you in a minute . That minute turned out to be 1.5 hours later bearing in mind only a table of 8 were eating in the whole place. We were then shown to our table and placed our orders . The staters arrived one missing which we accepted mistakes can be made . We then had our main meal which was very nice .The rude man then came and asked if we wanted puddings which our reply was no thank you . We ordered another round of drinks which he did get but the look on his face said it all. He then approached our table asking did we want the bill, we said yes please .We then paid and with in a minute he was straight back to our table to clear all the glasses etc while we were still talking an finishing our drinks . We then left and before we had gone down the last step out the main door he was locking up . To be honest we all felt very unwelcome and we won't be back again . Such a shame as such a lovely setting but the man behind the bar needs to learn how to treat paying customers .!!! Very disappointed

Went for a drink tonight, was met at the door by a barman who said there was no food which was ok as we had eaten and were there for drinks only. We were shown the way to the bar which was down steep steps but as I walk on crutches I was unable to use that entrance. We were then told that we couldn't use the other entrance as he had mopped the floor so we were unable to go in. No access to customers with mobility issues, really? The barman just said sorry and went inside! We were very disappointed.

We were there on Sunday night after pre-booking 10 days previously. The barman greeted us by apologising for: NO draught beers/ciders available because the system had been down all day and the repairman was taking the night off, only one bottled lager and no bottled ales... AND the menu was limited to cod & chips or scampi & chips. Against our better judgement we decided to stay and make the most of a bad start (where were we going to go at that time on a Sunday night?). The only things special about their "special 'fish and chip' night" was the lack of any other meals, the fact that they were VERY basic, and VERY expensive compared to the two previous nights where we enjoyed meals at pubs with normal pub menus. There was plenty of time for the staff to contact us with a heads-up about both problems, and the barman alluded to this.

Good home cooked food. Service was friendly . A good place to stop after a walk along the seafront nice garden at the rear of the pub for better weather conditions

Lovely place to stop on a walk out from Dunster. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Had veggie and Exmoor burgers and we found them both delicious! Great beer too. Highly recommended.

Burgers for us and childs burger and fish fingers for the 2 children. They washed it down with a chocolate brownie dessert each Child's portion). Empty plates all round!

We were at this lovely pub for Sunday lunch today. This lunch was absolutely amazing. The food was exceptionally good and so were the puddings. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit.

Lovely food and atmosphere,very friendly staff and dog friendly too. Highly recommended. Good selection on the menu plus some nice real ales.

As we were by the sea we decided to go for the Scampi and chips, the chips were amazing and the flavours of the scampi and peas were amazing too, the lady behind the bar was very welcoming, overall a really good experience and would highly recommend for Lunch, I have been told dinner is amazing too.

Friendly pub/restaurant with ale lager and cider on tap. The Doom Bar was well kept. To eat we had Buttermilk Chicken burger and I had a pie and mash. Both delicious and well priced. We stayed in our Campervan in carpark with permission. Thank you Mark and team. We be back !

We stopped over in our Motor home and had such a lovely welcome. We had a lovely walk along the beach and then got cosy by the log burner with our dog. The owners are so accommodating we will definitely return. Mark cooks all the food and we enjoyed delicious Texan Burgers on the Saturday night with home cooked chunky chips and then a sumptuous Roast on the Sunday before we left. The Roast was really good with a braised Pork in cider gravy and Roast beef which was cooked perfectly.

We had a lovely welcome by the staff and it’s a very cool place with lovely decor on the walls and great location near the ocean. Lovely staff and the most amazing roast lunch. Staff couldn’t do enough for you and would highly recommend thank you

Lovely food,friendly staff,a very good experience overall ,have used this pub on previous trips to blue anchor and have found their service faultless

Sunday lunch. what a lovely bit of sunday lunch we had. lovely location by the sea with a nice beer garden. old world style pub with nooks and crannies. probably haunted. full of chracter. loved it. nice food and service with a happy smile

My husband and I were staying at the adjacent campsite and had booked a table about a month previously. They emailed me on the day to re-confirm my booking so I thought they seemed efficient. Wrong! We arrived on time and, after standing there being jostled but ignored for ten minutes, we physically grabbed a waitress who was zooming by and forced her to seat us. We didn't let her go till she had taken our drinks order. When the drinks arrived we asked her to take our food order but she said "just a minute" and went off. Twenty minutes later we flagged her down and she reluctantly got out her order pad, by which time my choice of meal had "just run out". The food was good when it finally arrived 45 minutes later. We didn't have the stamina to go through all that again to get a pud, so my husband went to pay the bill. He was INVITED TO LEAVE A TIP !!! The following morning I got an automated email from manager/chef Mark Forman hoping I'd had "a great experience" and I gave him the above details. He replied, telling me about the tough condiions and staff shortages he was experiencing and invited us back so that he could make sure we were treated properly. We declined, but we would have accepted a refund! We felt unwelcome and disrespected.

There was obviously some issues with staffing/kitchen as we had to wait a while for our dinner to be served, but it was worth it. The food was excellent and well presented. The price was reasonable. The restaurant itself was busy, it was clean and it had a good atmosphere, both in the clientele and the layout/decor. The staff were very busy but still had time to be polite and helpful. Would recommend a visit.

Nice pub with a decent menu and beers. Friendly staff too. It gets busy so book ahead. Menu is quite broad, so plenty of options for everyone.

Visited twice on our latest week away at Horburne Blue Anchor. Both evenings service was prompt and friendly, as always, and quality and taste was as good as ever. Keep it up.

Had a beautiful welcome by Kez Very knowledgeable told us what was on the menu. We were seated in a lovely spot are order was taken quickly, And we ordered a burger and the fish and chips BOTH were amazing the fish was so tasty...

The very friendly and helpful staff made our visit a most enjoyable one. The dog was welcomed in both the bar and restaurant. We were made to feel like a local in the bar by the staff and the locals who frequented the Smugglers Inn,...

This is a Great pub, right next to a campsite, Home Farm. We received friendly service, lovely food, nice local beer and dog was allowed in pub, We Loved it!

Absolutely amazing, home-cooked food at reasonable prices. The best chunky chips I’ve had anywhere! Wouldn’t hesitate to visit when in the area in future or recommend to others.

Welcoming & friendly ,good food & myself being coeliac staff were spot on with my requirements, had a few meals there over our long weekend & were very satisfied 👍

We’ve enjoyed a very yummy Sunday lunch today at Smugglers Inn at beautiful Blue Anchor Bay. The combination of friendly efficient staff and delicious well cooked food just couldn’t be better. Warning…beware the reptile in the garden pond!

Absolutely Shocking We arrived to what can be described as what is a tired in need of some TLC pub, but really quirky. We had pre-booked a table. As soon as we sat we were asked to order food, we asked if we could order...

Three adult meals and a child's choice, absolutely delicious and excellent service, will definitely come back. Thank-you very much.

The worst Sunday Lunch I have ever had paid ridiculous price for a terrible lunch cauliflower cheese was old and reheated leeks unbeatable 2 very thinly sliced pieces of top side that was also reheated

The menu selection was slightly odd, the only pasta dish was a vegan one, there were other options obviously but nothing for myself so I had a bowl of mash and a jug of peppercorn sauce which was lovely don’t get me wrong but not...

Third visit this year and again faultless. I pre ordered my steak as requested and my wife had the gammon. Both meals were top notch as usual the steak melt in the mouth. The restaurant was quite and great being dog friendly. We stayed the...

Had great homemade soup and fish & chunky chips in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, so good we went back again - thank you!!

Wandered in here one Sunday lunchtime with 2 dogs and had a wonderful surprise. You have to go down a narrow staircase into the cellar (disable acess round the back) to be met by a roaring fire and very friendly staff. They only had roasts...

Ate here Weds this week during half term week. Restaurant was very busy so was glad with hindsight I’d booked an early table. Young chap at bar was so helpful and hard working, as was the young lady waitress also. The menu wasn’t vast but...

Where do I start ..the staff was lovely the food was outstanding steak was cooked to perfection and the lobster was mouthwatering the home made chips was to die for and wow so dog friendly and don’t get me started on the pudding tasty as...

It was a pleasure to visit and eat at smugglers inn. We was on a family holiday and needed to find somewhere gluten free. Their selection of food was outstanding and the service was superb. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, we went on...

I wish I could say the food was the best part of our trip here-it wasn’t! The staff are 1st class- they are a credit yo the hospitality industry is all I will say. We are on a Saturday evening & again on the Sunday...

The whole family ate here seeing as we were staying at the campsite next door. The majority of us went for pizzas and the verdict was ‘the best pizza we’ve had for years’. The smallest member of the family went for a little pirate meal...

Fantastic! Eaten here twice in the last week and superb both times. Some of the best burgers I've ever had and the chips! Oh my god the chips are amazing! Genuinely one of the nicest, helpful politest waitresses I've ever been served by

We ate here on a sunny evening. The beer garden is a very decent size and great for us and our dogs. We had burgers which were good but the service was a bit slow.

I was here with family and all I can say is the food is pre heated the pie wasn’t fresh as the staff said they are made here when clearly not. The burger was rubbery and didn’t have any taste my mother in law had...

We were recommended this pub by our B&B and they booked it for us for the Wednesday evening, the pub was closed Monday and Tuesday. On arrival we were told several items on the menu were not available, We were not impressed with the choices...

We visited on Friday 10th June for an evening meal, we had not booked but that was not a problem, our food was cooked beautifully well presented, my Husband had pie and mash very tasty and I had Rump Steak cooked to my liking very...

Visited twice this week and excellent again. In the sunshine the garden is great sheltered and warm and well looked after. We had two meals the Smugglers burger with the blue cheese sauce and fish and chips. Both were excellent value and large portions and...

My husband and l had a lovely lunch at the Smugglers inn the food was beautifully presented and very tasty. The staff are very friendly and professional and the inn was gorgeous very quirky. Loved it

We visited for mother's day and found the set menu good value for money. We had 1 disabled guest and whilst it isn't geared for a wheelchair user the staff were great in helping her in (even letting us going through the kitchen) The food...

Despite the restaurant being very busy, we were greeted with a warm welcome & a lovely wood burning fire. The weather was atrocious so a warm up & dry off was very much needed! Dogs are very welcome and it was lovely to see. We...

A friend of mine suggested this place for lunch on Sunday afternoon and I was glad she did The roast was superb with every element cooked to perfection the presentation looked lovely and although busy we didn't have to wait long to be served The...

We had a group of 16 for lunch, pre- booked orders, some wanted pickle on the side and not in the sandwich, white bread or brown, nothing was a problem, very friendly and food very tasty, dog friendly and a lovely stroll by the sea...

A very friendly cozy pub. Lovely fire on a winter’s evening all reasonably priced and dog friendly the food we had was excellent highly recommended.

The pub is dog friendly and we visited twice while staying in Blue Anchor Park. Amazing Sunday roast and the most fabulous burger and chips. The staff are all amazing and friendly and the two resident dogs are gorgeous. We will definitely be booking to stay there again this year. Highly recommend.

Ate here recently , food was overpriced but edible. Staff were friendly and efficient but Place a little tired obviously lockdown was not used to revive the place like most hostilities have done. If you’re hungry go elsewhere .

It’s funny isn’t it, people only tend to write reviews on here if they have had a bad time. Perhaps with more people writing reviews when They have had a lovely meal the overall star rating would be higher.We parked our motorhome in the car park, booked a table for 715 and both had the burger. The service was attentive, the food is delicious and the atmosphere lovely. Gabbs Our waitress was delightful, attentive polite and funny. I can only assume that those who left bad reviews were either very hard to please or had arrived in the middle of the summer when I can only imagine that service was somewhat more hectic.Thank you so muchDon’t avoid this pub due to sketchy reviews, we left very happy and very stuffed. Thank you

Booked a table here for 2 adults & 2 children for Sunday lunch. Firstly I would like to say the staff are very friendly and accommodating. We were very disappointed with the food. The beef was full of fat and any edible bits were incredibly pink. The Yorkshire puddings would have been nice if they weren't burnt. The potatoes were OK. Vegetables weren't great. And the soft drinks were awful. There were a lot of dogs in the restaurant which was a bit off putting. We booked this place after reading so many good reviews but we didn't even stay for pudding as we just wanted to leave. We definitely won't be returning.

From our first steps into the inn we were made to feel welcome. The room was spacious and warm and very clean with a very comfortable bed. The food in the restaurant was first class, expertly and lovingly prepared by an ex army chef. I have never tasted food so good, breakfast was exceptional. The inn staff were all friendly, chatty and very friendly, a credit to the inn. We will certainly be back, I would highly recommend this to anyone.

We came here quite a few times during our stay at the Hoburne Blue Anchor next door. It is a very nice place that does local ales & ciders and very good food. We ate here 3 times the first time we hadn’t booked a table and we had our 2 Labradors with us but it wasn’t a problem and they found us a table straight away, even providing treats for our dogs. Food was very good the chips are huge and very filling. Service was always good and prompt.There is a very big beer garden too which the weather was kind enough to us so that we used it a couple of times and I can imagine it being popular in the summer.It was a nice addition to our weeks stay and worth a visit if you are staying in the area.

Had a really lovely meal with our 3 boys, the mushroom pie and creme brulee was absolutely delicious. They were very busy (school holidays) but dashing around and keeping everyone happy. Ours was a return visit after 11 years having loved it on a previous holiday, will definitely return. Great varied menu with lots of veggie options and good children's menu

We visited the pub and few times whilst staying in blue anchor. It's a nice friendly pub although we never ate here. It was closed on a Monday.The only suggestion is better signage, we missed it the first few nights as it looked closed but we had to take the short walk to it to check it was open.

Phoned several times and even emailed before we planned to come over. No answer and no reply. Even left answer phone messages.

We had a Sunday roast here and it was lovely. Plenty of meat & roasted vegetables on your plate and a second bowl of steamed vegetables served along side. Delicious gravy too! Sadly no room for dessert !!

When an elderly gentleman of 80 years old books months in advance for a family group of 15 to celebrate this milestone birthday, and then takes the time to physically drive to the pub six days before to check it is all OK and booked, it's hard to imagine anything can go wrong. But apparently, even after checking everything is OK, The Smugglers Inn are happy to sell the tables on.Their excuse was that this 80 year old gentleman didn't give a mobile phone number to be contacted ( again even though he literally went into the pub to confirm) To make matters worse, the attitude of the two incredibly rude and immature girls on the bar was appalling with them seemingly finding it funny that their miscommunication had caused 15 family members to be waiting to celebrate with nowhere to go. One girl even stated condecendingly " That's how pubs work!" ; neither of them offered any form of a sincere apology; and they both said it was impossible to contact a manager. When someone more senior did eventually appear, they at least offered an apology but offered nothing in the way of solving the issue by offering to rebook for the following day or offering a drink while we tried to find an alternative venue in the pooring rain.I suggest The Smugglers Inn do some much needed emergency training on internal communications and customer service. In the meantime we have had some fantastic meals at The Windmill Inn and The Northfield Hotel, which are only a short drive away.

After my nan and grandad having a caravan near minehead for years we always loved coming to the smugglers inn, we had seen a few bad reviews since the change of hands however we thought we would give it a try. We Booked here months ago for my grandads 80th birthday celebration which 15 of us were looking forward to sitting together to have a meal to celebrate as a family after a long wait due to Covid.We were due to have our meal on the Thursday evening and my grandad went in the Friday prior to confirm everything was ok with our booking which they confirmed was all sorted for us.On arrival to find out they have given away our table reservation due to not:- Paying a deposit (not asked for by the smugglers) Not confirming via telephone we were attending when they rang us on the Monday - They called my grandads home phone number while we were on holiday (keeping in mind my grandad confirmed this in person in the pub on the Friday) The barmaids were rude with no apology until the manager came out which he responded we should have given a mobile number to contact us on unfortunately my grandad does not have a mobile number and thought that confirming the booking in person would have been enough. My nan and grandad were absolutely devastated as we couldn’t get in anywhere else as a family however having a look at the reviews around the bad food and drinks looks like we’ve dodged a bullet.

Ordered 2pints of Prawns, got Pint n half, with half a baggette each plus a finger bowl of lemon juice to wash your fingers.You would be better off drinking that rather than the Scrumpy (LILLYS) TASTED OF SINK WATER. SO Ordered a pint of Doom Bar, struggled to see through it. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR, GO TO THE PUB AT THE END OF THE ROAD. THE BLUE ANCHOR. HONESTLY

Visited this inn because it was by the coast, what a disappointment.Entrance is via down steep steps ,although there is a door to the garden it is locked ,no good if disabled, no sign saying you can use the exit which is a ramp.Main point of visit was to have a drink, if my husband had drank what he was given I think he would of spent the next day on the loo. He ordered Lilleys scrumpy cider which tasted like it was watered down also like dish water, so he left that drink told the young lady who served us who said she would tell the landlord, so my husband ordered another drink a Doombar when it came it was cloudy,so he left that too, my husband knows his drinks being 60 years young. To avoid being disappointed don't go if you enjoy a good clean pint.

My husband and I went here for a meal last week and it was absolutely disgusting.....only giving a star so I can do a review.

I have an Autistic son and I needed to find a restaurant for Lunch on a Sunday, but it needed to be Fish and Chips near the Beach, as my son is Autistic nothing else would do. There was no restaurants around this day selling fish as it was Sunday roast. Calling the Smugglers the Manager said the same as the others that he was only serving Roast, until he knew my son's special circumstances. He offered to cook my son fish and chips, sat us quietly in the garden and the Staff went out of their way to make my son's day special. He didn't have to wait, which with an attention span of 5 minutes is a must to keep his anxieties down.The food was brilliant, the fish and chips was one of the best, the restaurant is on the sea front, clean and comfortable.A huge thank you to the Manager and Staff who made my son's outing smooth and enjoyable through kindness and thoughtfulness.

For outside looks a bit uninviting and tired. Inside, service was good and the food was very hot and tasty (steak and ale homemade pie with mash and veg) good portion. Price very reasonable.

Had a lovely portion of roast beef for Sunday lunch. Plenty of meat, roast potatoes and parsnips and a ton of veg. Almost perfect except for non-uniformity of heat across the plate.

We were staying nearby and saw the Smuggler's has a takeaway (collection) pizza offering so decided to give it a go. There's a nice range of toppings to choose from. Our pizzas were ready very shortly after I arrived to collect them and were piping hot and very tasty.

Lovely pub right on sea front. Loads of space outdoors so no need to book. New owners with fab menu ! Pizza was delicious as was fish and chips and the burger !! Lilly’s cider and real ale always food choice too! Blue anchor is great stopOff and worth visit. Irish waiter super Friendly and lovely to see the children of owners parents doing their bit to help.

Popped into smugglers for bite to eat totally understand its hard work and slow service doing outside table service but this was at snail pace people left whilst waiting to get a table then 20 min wait to get served then ignored when asked for another round if drinks no one stayed beyond there first drink/food its saturday put extra staff on also had to go inside to pay which is not covid recommended and people going out the entrance instead of the correct exit. Not ahappy visit

We arrived for a short stop over at 1pm aware that we couldn't check in until 3pm but thought we'd have a drink, maybe a spot of lunch and just chill out until the room was ready. We were made to feel welcome immediately by the guy behind the bar, Chris, he was extremely friendly and chatty while still keeping to the Covid restrictions. My husband and I shared a freshly baked pizza which was delicious and within an hour we were told we could go to our room whenever we liked. Chris got us another drink then took us up and told us to give him a shout when we were ready. The room was lovely, more like a small bedsit than a hotel room, extremely spacious and clean. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant in the evening and again the staff were very friendly and the service was great. The same quality of service and food continued at breakfast. All in all it was a lovely stay and we would stay again if ever in the area.

Went in for a bite to eat. Things didnt get off to a great start when my wife asked for sparkling water, they dont have any.. still water.. they dont have any. Coke. Yes they did, joy. Only it turned out to be cheap rola cola and undrinkable.Food..I had a pint of prawns and bread.. omg. By the time i had peeled the prawns and scraped off the eggs there was nothing left to eat. My wife ordered the pizza and it was inedible.. i actually think it was microwaved. Never again..

we were looking for a place that catered for 5 adults, one toddler and 2 dogs that did Sunday lunch. This place fitted the bill perfectly. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the Sunday lunch was lovely and a very big portion.

In the strange times we live in it was a joy to stumble into the Smugglers for a few drinks and a cracking meal to follow.The approach to Covid was really well managed with very prompt service at both the bar and once sat down for dinner.Definitely worth a return visit soon.

We'd booked well in advance on the strength of reading good reviews, and we weren't disappointed.There was a good range of choices on the menu, but for my husband and I it just had to be an old-fashioned dish brought up to date - bubble & squeak, topped with bacon, poached eggs and cheese sauce. Really tasty.My brother in law opted for the Exmoor burger. He said that the burger was beautifully cooked and the chips were some of the best he'd ever eaten, huge chunky chips that weren't in the least bit greasy.Then for dessert, I couldn't resist the almond rice pudding topped with mango sorbet. It was a proper rice pudding with the rice still in perfectly cooked grains, not a squidgy rice-flavoured mess. I haven't had bubble & squeak or rice pudding for the best part of 20 years but wow it was worth the wait!The staff were all really friendly, and the entire visit felt completely Covid-safe, with track & trace details taken on entry, tables a decent distance apart and all the staff wearing masks and/or visors. It was a pleasure to eat here and we'll return next time we are staying in Minehead.

It doesn't look particularly nice from the outside but inside is extremely nice.We eat three times while staying at Holborn down the road -Two evening meals and Sunday roast.Pizza was fantastic. Really impressed with them. My daughter decided not to have Sunday roast and have pizza as she enjoyed it so much on the Friday night. To be honest the roast was ok but pizza was probably the way to go.The burger was also great.

The breakfast could of been better no cereals or yogauts just the main breakfast. I asked if i could have the porridge but was told no just one selection on the menu.i asked for extra toast but only gave one.the room was ok there wasnt a waste bin in living room area and no where to put my toiletries by sink. Put them on floor. Wasnt much toiletries only small shower jel the shower was small no room to wash my hair...wouldnt stay again.

We booked in to stay for one night, we arrived early and were fully aware that check-in was not until 3 pm, the attitude of a member of was belligerent and patronising and even though we paid we decide not to stay and left.

Lively atmosphere and traditional pub. Our dog was welcomed and we were given a table in a corner where I could keep her out of the way. Social distancing was being observed and everything was clean. The food was big portions and hearty. The deserts were wonderful. I took lots more photos of food but I can’t upload on here! We were camping in the field next door.

We went twice for dinner and both times the food was lovely and well worth the money. However on the first visit my daughter had a glass of milk and they charged us £2 for it which we didn't realise until we got back to the caravan. When questioned it on our second visit we were told by the manager that she can't change the price as it's down to the owner. Unfortunately I think that was a cop out because it's usually down to the managers discrestion. I expect to pay a bit more for milk but not aying 4x the amount. This was to the extreme, could have milked the cow cheaper.

Been to the Smugglers on a number of occasions and we love the food there. The staff are trying with social distancing so we bear with them on that.My issue, on our last visit, was the amount of big, smelly, unruly dogs in the eating area. A real wet dog smell when you entered, a very large dog barking loudly all the time we were there, two large Staffordshire bull terriers knocking beer glasses all over the floor and jumping at whatever food went past on a tray. the woman on the next table to us with quite a large cocker spaniel on her lap, slavering and paws all over the table.It always gets me how people with dogs always presume other people like them?? I don’t mind dogs but not like this in restaurant areas. I bet the dog owners would moan if I took my young grandchildren and let them run around the restaurant shouting throughout their meal.Also, not happy with serving staff petting dogs and then bringing food to the tables without washing hands.In short, nice food spoilt by dogs! Don’t go here if you’re allergic to or don’t like dogs.

If you want to feel uncomfortable and unwanted go to this pub! Has a complete lack of understanding for the current guidelines most of the rules made up by the lack of knowledge.

The food was excellent but social distancing is not being practiced at all. We were seated in a corner right next to another table, despite there being plenty of empty tables available, the staff wore no PPE and were leaning over us every time they came to the table. Children were running around the restaurant area around our table, the staff said nothing about it. Cleanliness also seemed to be lacking. There were grease marks all over the wall by our table. I would have scored higher but the social distancing is such a massive issue I really wouldn’t feel comfortable going back. If you’re a vulnerable person I’d definitely avoid this place.

Me and the wife stayed at the smugglers Inn for 6 nights after travelling 6 hours from Norwich we were met with a friendly smile we were shown around our room by Alan one of the nicest guys you could even meet the room was amazing so spacious and clean we unpacked and booked a table for a evening meal and the food was well what can I say amazing we enjoyed it so much we booked a table for every night the bar was lovely and staff very friendly, had a breakfast every morning there was a great choice to have my favourite was the full English with eggy bread on the side wow a must try for anyone, we enjoyed it so much we are planning on staying there again next year.Thanks Mark and all his staff for a fantastic time

First time to this restaurant and it was amazing. Staff friendly, food amazing and everything was up to covid standards. I tired the smugglers exmoor burger and it was amazing. My fiancée had the chicken and bacon caesar salad and she said it was the best she had ever had. Best restaurant in the area by a mile!!!!

Lovely “quirky” pub in Blue Anchor. This place is easy going and welcoming despite the pandemic. I am camping next door and stopped for cider and pizza. I would recommend to anyone. Beautiful stone baked pizza and good cider at a reasonable price. Lovely surroundings and friendly staff.

Visited 5 nights during our holiday great service very friendly staff and good variety of food including deserts. Exmoor ale was great and the mango cider was like pop.Bar and restaurant was in line with the Covid recommendations and well worth a visit.The pizza takeaway service was also very good.

The Staff were helpful, had indoor and outdoor seating, there are steps into the main bar, but they do practice social distancing. we sat outside on Sunday afternoon to watch the end of the Great Exmoor Ride.

Visited this pub whilst staying at the caravan park Was totally disorganised in there No social distancing No atmosphere People sat at bar eating and hence us struggling to order a drink safely No customer service Would have been better off driving to Wetherspoons in minehead

Maybe we came on an off day but the service was lacking and the food was pretty awful. A crab sandwich that left a nasty aftertaste, bad fish and chips with mushy fish, and a very average burger. We took advantage of the 50% deal but I would not have paid full price for this meal. A shame as the location is amazing.

Menu very limited for lunch time. We took advantage of the Help out to eat out but wouldn’t have been happy paying full price for very basic food. We sat out in the garden and was embarrassed to be asked to go to the bar and pay right now because people have been walking off without paying. You are expected to pay before the food even arrives. To pay you then have to go to the bar against the COVID one way system in place.

We were staying locally on holiday for a week and ate at the Smugglers twice and used the beer garden for drinks. Fantastic, friendly place, great Covid procedures in place and the food was amazing! We used the eat out to help out scheme on our first trip for an evening meal. 4 mains, 3 desserts and drinks for £50. Couldn’t fault it. Food was beautiful. 2 pizzas, sausage and mash and pie of the day, really delicious. The cheesecake and brownies were gorgeous. Our second visit was for the Sunday Carvery. It finishes at 2.30p.m and our table was for 2.15p.m. I was a bit worried that we would end up with all the scraps left over, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Delicious roast, all fresh vegetables and roasties and Yorkshire puddings to die for. We loved it so much we are planning on an adults only weekend trip and staying at the pub in one of their rooms. Thank you for the warm welcome !

Popped in for a drink in the beer garden. One way system clear enough.when standing at the bar (2m) I was asked to go to a table and wait for a waitress.when she came,she took my order and asked me to go to the bar to pay! After I'd paid I was given my drinks.... Not well organised !

We met some friends and was looking for some lunch, so we googled up the Eat out to Help out scheme and found the Smugglers Inn at Blue Anchor.We didn't book but the staff managed to get our party of 2 tables of 4 into some space 20 minutes after we arrived which gave us time to look around the garden and order some drinks. We were seated in a little alcove out of the way, which was great as it distanced us from other diners and we could allow the children to make a bit of noise without disturbing other diners.We were not in a rush, which was OK as the pub service was not particularly fast which may put some people off, but for us it was welcome for us to have a relaxed lunch and chat.The food was amazing, obviously all well made in house. Between us we had the Fish and Chips (very good), Pint of Prawns (not for the faint of heart as it is a WHOLE pint) Sausage and Mash, 2 Pizzas (also home made, as one we ordered without cheese), Mushroom Carbonara (very creamy) and Fish Finger Sandwich. All was delicious and would recommend each dish to future patrons.We also ordered pudding, the highlight was the chocolate brownie which was nice and gooey which delighted my daughter who likes her brownie exactly like this.Overall a great experience made better by the cost coming down with the government scheme but saying that, the prices were not bad without the discount representing good value.