The Anchor in Central Bedfordshire

Amzing food. Fanatics service. Beautiful pub.

Food is overpriced and not very nice. Dry burger cold over toasted bun.

Ate here on the recommendation of a friend. It's a bit more expensive than my usual kind of restaurant but I'm very glad I came. It's been a tough year for myself and my wife so we treated ourselves. Everything was perfect, very helpful and friendly staff and the food was fantastic. The bubble and squeak starter I had was divine. Treat yourself and pay a visit. You will not be disappointed.

Great Pub, Exelent service and the food was amazing, would definitely recommend

We ate here both night stay in Aspley Guise. The restaurant was big but the bar was small with on 5 or 6 tables. The was a large covered seating area at the front. Unfortunately we couldn’t get the patio heaters to work. They could have done with making some of the restaurant space to be used for drinks. Staff were pleasant and the bar was well stocked. When we cam out of the Anchor on Saturday night the village was deserted. I would suggest that you try here if you are in the area.

Delicious food. Everyone in our table of 7 enjoyed. Thank you

Best Sunday roast I’ve had in ages & great vegan option

A cracking meal on a Monday night.

Fancied a roast dinner and have heard good things about The Anchor, it didn’t disappoint. We had a table booked for 6.30pm, sounded like they had a busy afternoon as only beef and turkey left, so we had one of each. Fully loaded with veg, crispy potatoes, sweet parsnip purée, delicious thick gravy and huge crispy Yorkshire pudding. Would have loved some pigs in blankets but gutted as they had all sold out, so had a side of stuffing instead. Friendly staff who were very attentive. Will be back but at an early time to hopefully enjoy pork/lamb options.

A thoughtfully curated pub offering considered food. We enjoyed a Sunday roast, and the service, while attentive, occasionally felt a bit slow - likely a result of some organisational challenges. Our group of six found the seating a bit snug for the table, but overall, we had a pleasant and satisfying experience at The Anchor.

Lovely window table and even though the restaurant was really business, we had plenty of room (with 2 dogs), staff we so pleasant and polite. Food was wonderful, speed of service great, and really reasonably priced. We had a great time.

Excellent food and service as always

Delicious food and very helpful when I forgot my wallet there. Thanks

Amazing sunday roast. We were served by Ramona and had the best service! Lovely and friendly waitress :)

The Anchor in Aspley Guise is a hidden gem! The food was absolutely delicious, with flavors that burst on the palate. The service was impeccable, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxing evening out. Highly recommended!

What an amazing roast! Just left after passing through, lovely staff, the most amazing roast we've had! And very accommodating as had to take some home as I eat slowly, but nothing wrong with portions, perfect and very generous with the meat. Elegant, but maintains a nice cozy pub feels. Dog friendly. Amazing!

What a great find.We heard it was a great restaurant and we were not disappointed.The pub and and garden had a great ambience. The staff was very friendly without being pompous.The food was excellent and my wife is a vegetarian and the chef had obviously put alot of thought into his selection as not the standard food for a veggie.A big shout out to Ramona and her team who were so friendly and accommodating.We were celebrating out 38th wedding anniversary and they gave us a complimentary glass of presseco and pudding.Would defo recommend this for any special occasion.I would probably say one of the best restaurants in MK and eat out alot.

Great find. The food was excellent, service fantastic and a great evening was had by all. We were the last to leave and they didn't try to ask us to either. We are definitely going for another visit.

We ordered the Parmesan Chicken and Ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce, which were both terrible. The chicken dish was actually breaded chicken with mustard sauce, no parmesan in sight, and didn't come with truffle fries. The Ribeye (asked for medium rare) was past well done and very dry. We asked for the steak to be redone and fries to be swapped for truffle fries. This took an age to arrive again and when it did, the sauce was missing. We'd finished our meal after which the sauce arrived. I'd understand some slow service if the pub was busy but it was half full. After complaining, the steak was removed from the bill but even then, this was one of the worst pub experiences we've had both on food and service. Really surprised it has such good reviews. Would not recommend.

Excellent triple Roast with side of truffle fries and pork stuffing. Probably the best roast I have ever had. Lovely attentive service as well and efficient. Beautiful atmosphere and surrounding. For the best roast in Beds you pay a hearty £25, but this is worth well worth it as a monthly treat.

Love this pub. Great food, nice relaxing atmosphere and Libby was the perfect hostess: she was polite, well spoken and attentive. The choices to recommend below do not match the current menu. The semi-fredo dessert was delicious. If they’d had de-caffeinated coffee, we’d both have finished with those. Have been here before and will be back soon

I stopped here prior to a business meeting. What a lovely village pub, great service from Libby and food.

Went in on a sat afternoon. Fancied a bar snack or sandwich. On arrival was asked if we booked said no just want a snack. Was told sorry can't do unless you have booked. Only 6 people in the restaurant, challenged them was told we have lots of people coming in together later but the whole time we were there nobody else came. Just felt like they couldn't be bothered. Also drinks very expensive. In fact more expensive than the best western hotel we were staying in £6.25 for pint of cruzcampo. Won't be visiting again

My wife and I had an excellent meal in this pub/restaurant tonight. We'd spent the day at Bletchley Park and were staying in Aspley Guise (where there's not a lot of choice for evening meals), but we're glad we found The Anchor. Our waitress was Libby who was superb. She was very joyful, helpful and professional. The food was a very high standard and our empty plates from each course reflected this. Definitely the place to visit in the village 👍👍👍.

Called in to the Anchor last night for a table for 2, we sat down next to a couple who had ordered the Seafood Platter it looked amazing however we both just fancied steaks. We ordered Chateaubriand It was the best Chateaubriand we had eaten for many years, medium rare & so tasty & succulent with either peppercorn or bearnaise sauce & a perfect tomato salad. The thought of it is still making my mouth water, (can’t wait for the next one). Service was cheerfully & fast atmosphere great. One thing that did impress was how everything was so clean with crisp a white tablecloth & linen serviettes, not the usual paper ones. This place is obviously looking to serve quality good restaurant type food rather than the average pub eatery

Lovely food and delicious homemade pie. Libby in particular was attentive and warm and a highlight of the night. She made some lovely recommendations which did not disappoint.

Decision to not stock Guinness is a poor one.

Thank you to the new GM for putting the phone down on me. one of many GM's in the last few years. i will not tolerate the behaviour of your staff. it is your responsibility as you pay the bills on your staff house. everything is being logged.

First time at The Anchor and it didnt disappoint. Lovely interior, excellent service from Ella and food was very good.

Great place, very welcoming, the roasts were amazing.

I am in Aspley Guy's for work. Having had a busy day, I thought I'd take the opportunity for a sit down pub meal in the Anchor. I was surprised to see it so empty for 2020hrs on a Friday evening, but to be fair, equally thought, excellent, as least the service will be quick. I was met with very happy smiley bar staff, I enquired if they were still doing food. She quickly went to check, after asking what the time was, I confirmed 2020, she came back saying, " yes, if it's in the next 8 mins".... Again, slightly surprised for a Friday, but I'm easy to feed an like most things. Having had a very quick look at what appeared to be an impressive menu, I settled for quick and easy... IPA fish and chips. I asked could they swap the minted pea puree for simple mixed salad, with fresh garlic in the salad should they have that in the kitchen. Again, the very polite and lovely bar staff , I believe her name was Elizabeth, she was very lovely and polite,checked in the kitchen and came out assuring me that would be fine. I ordered my drink and went to sit outside to await my meal. It arrived, the salad looked " questionable " as soon as it arrived. Elizabeth asked if all was ok, I initially said that I suspected there was no garlic in the salad, but not to worry, it was late, I was tired and needed to eat. Not wanting my meal to get cold. I can confirm, there was absolutely no fresh garlic in the salad, infact, I suspected they had simply shaken over some garlic salt....!!!! Plus the leaves were tired and brown. The chips were undercooked, some of them still being hard / crunchy / cold inside. When I was asked if everything was ok I pointed out the issues, I also suggested that adding salt to people's food when they are not aware of the health of the customer ( who may not be able to have salt ) was in its self questionable. Further more, the chips were under cooked, and when my replacement salad finally arrived I'd essentially given up on my meal. Leaving most of the chips and a small portion of the fish. The fish, tbf, was parsable, until the tail end, all batter, stodgy and unpleasant. I did say to Elizabeth that for the price I was charged, this was absolutely not acceptable, she offered me a drink on the house. I accepted the drink. Apparently, hearing from the few customers that were there , this had not been the first complaint regarding the quality of food for the evening. I can not fault Elizabeth, she was extremely polite, professional and understanding. She understood my disappointment, and agreed with my complaint. Elizabeth looked quite embarrassed and clearly fed up with what would appear to have been a difficult shift. What was I charged for all of this culinary disappointment, ..... £27....!!!! I didn't intimate, suggest or demand a refund. Indeed, I wasn't offered one... Elizabeth did say she'd get the manager, frankly by that point, my relaxing meal in the evening was ruined and a chat about how to cook fish and chips to a standard that would make the meal edible and enjoyable, slightly above that of a Wetherspoons ( significantly cheaper, and at least you know what standard your ordering/ expecting ) was beyond me. A real shame, for my short time here, I was really looking forward to some local pub time. I will not be eating here again, nore shall I be recommending it to family, friends or random strangers. However desperate they may be to eat... Elizabeth, you were fabulous, you clearly had had a tough shift yet you were still very welcoming, polite and understanding. What a shame the kitchen could not be as professional. I hope they appreciate you more than they do the clients who pay nearly £30 for a meal .... And that was one of the cheaper meals on the menu if my memory serves me correctly....!!

Popped in on a Friday evening for a few drinks. Great atmosphere, friendly staff who came outside to take orders from the table. Very friendly landlord. Will definitely be back!

Great place. Restaurant is amazing. Food is tasty and affordable with amazing presentation. Service was to an exceptional standard and the drinks per perfectly poured. Would personally recommend coming ASAP. Everyone is lovely and welcoming who will happily help you with any concerns you may think off. The staff are all happy and smiling. The best local restaurant/bar around!

Great service from Libby & a lovely venue!

Had a superb lunch at The Anchor. Food was delicious. Libby our waitress was lovely and took very good care of us.

Libby was amazing, friendly and knowledgable. Great meal in a lovely atmosphere

Me personally food is hit and miss either amazing or bad, I feel they are losing more customers due to lack of beer choice, peroni, moretti or stella. Most locals would rather walk 20 mins to get different brands of beer (peroni) It's a shame as this pub could be a gold mine, but too expensive on food and beer... and they have not thought about the outside... get rid of the marquee and have a proper pub garden 👌 with nice tables and chairs.maybe some live music here and there. Staff friendly unfortunately have lost some real decent people for us things have changed. We live locally and can certainly spend more and want to here, but until changes are made we will eat and drink in woburn sands.

Great food, really tasty. Excellent service from Libby.

Appalling slow service. Left after being ignored for 25 minutes. My drink took ten minutes to arrive despite there being only a couple of other guests around. The I was all but forgotten despite wave no at the staff. Not the first time this has happened, but it will be the last.

Superb. Loved the mystery pie! Libby was fab.

Libby was a great server, very friendly and helpful

Don't worry about the 4* food rating, that's only because I'm comparing it with top end restaurants. For local pub food, it's the best in the area, well worth a visit. Service was (always is) excellent, big shout to Ella for looking after us so well.

Fantastic venue. Libby was a very attentive waitress. Going to visit again in the near future

Great location, service and menu

What a surprise find - had a lovely dinner and will definitely be back. Ramona was very sweet!

Food and service incredible and big shout out to Libby who is world class at customer service

Libby was fantastic and so helpful! Food was delicious, especially the cauliflower cheese pie.

We loved our visit! The food was absolutely delicious. Our server Libby was really friendly, helpful and attentive. Would recommend

My wife and myself called in to the Anchor today this was the first time we have been here the food was lovely but what made our day was the waiters we had today, think her name was Libby such a pleasant young lady always had a smile on her face, nothing was to much trouble, we will definitely call in again I just hope Libby is there to serve us.

Just popped in as hadn't booked. Made to feel most welcome. Food was lovely and our waitress Libby was very helpful and polite. Service and atmosphere was great. Will certainly be returning. Thanks to all.

Excellent service from Libby, lovely food - we had the special curry and a couple of desserts. Looking forward to next time.

We recently hosted a group event for 24 people at the pub and the venue, food and staff were brilliant and very accommodating.

Sunday lunch for 7, a relaxed and efficient service, our waitress was lovely and very informative about menu We all decided to have roast turkey, the meat was so tender and the array of vegetables with it were sublime. No stinting on portions We all had different desserts which again did not disappoint I particularly enjoyed the vanilla cheesecake with honeycomb ice cream 😋 The atmosphere was nice and relaxed and the servers were at pains to ensure that we had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to our next visit

5 stars all round! Great experience tonight at the Anchor. The food was very tasty, fresh and well presented. Everyone on the table had a different meal and we were all very impressed (including the kids!). I had the curried Hake which was perfectly cooked. Great selection of drinks and our waitress Ramona was friendly and knowledgeable with all the different specials on offer. We’ve been before and will go again!

Food was really nice. My waitress Libby was very helpful and professional. Recommended!

Had a lovely meal. Had a few issues with my main but wa resolved really well. Libby was really friendly and helpful

The manager kindly found us a table although fully booked.,The food was very good and the service was outstanding - thanks Libby. The ambience was great. It seemed like all the staff were a happy team.

Food at the anchor was lovely from starters to desserts and what made it even better was the service. Libby was such a great waitress so polite and accommodating, they are lucky to have her.

Great service and great atmosphere. The marquee was set up great with the football on TV. All members of staff were kind and welcoming. Especially our waitress Libby.

We had an amazing experience in the Anchor today it was very welcoming from the moment we walked in. Food was an high standard and a good selection drinks. the service from Libby was fist class and we will be back soon.

Just had a lovely meal from the new menu. Fantastic meal, all staff are very tentative and the ambience is lovely. Thank You so much everyone for the lovely lunch.

Like other people reviewing this place, service terrible. Waited 2.5 hours for our main course. I would have got up and walked out but had to be polite to guests who suggested the place, but even they were fed up with the wait. When the food arrived it was chicken burger, really greasy and dry chicken from being overcooked or kept warm too long. We complained they gave us two meals off the cost. Avoid this place at all costs.

party of 7 attended Sunday early evening and had a wonderful time. Service was 10/10. Drinks and menu was excellent. Food was perfect. We had a mixture from the menu, 2 burgers, some roast meals (trio of roasts & single roast beef) and the fish. We were given the choice of rare or well done beefs, both of which delivered as expected. Followed by a mixture of desserts, treacle pudding, cheese cakes and profiteroles. Wonderful time, will definitely be back.

First time at this beautiful pub. Everything about it was excellent- the friendly welcome & service ( with staff remembering our names when we returned the next day), the food was served hot & tasty . We met the Manager/ Chef Luke whose passion filters down to his staff. Particular thanks to Emon & Nadia for making our visit so memorable.

We had our sons christening party here on Sunday 26th May, first time we have been here since new management took over. Luke and the team were brilliant from start to finish. The food was great and our guests enjoyed it. Nothing was too much for the staff, and they set up the outdoor dining area so perfect for the event. They also catered very well for our two gluten free guests allowing them to eat the same food as us (gluten free style) so they didn’t miss out in anyway. Would highly recommend as a venue even for a casual drink.

Zoe was brilliant we enjoyed our meal under the wonderful northern catalpa tree. We will definitely come back! Thanks Zoe for the wonderful service!

My family and I love visiting the anchor. Luke and his team always go above and beyond to make my 9 year old autistic son comfortable and happy when dining at the pub. The staff are always super attentive and always make an effort to talk to our son. They constantly make sure you have everything you need and never make you feel rushed when visiting. Many thanks to Luke and his team!

Nadiyah was absolutely amazing! Such a lovely young lady. Food was excellent and service was amazing… first time we have been here and won’t be the last.. awesome guys!

Would definitely recommend a visit to this great pub. It has a fab atmosphere, staff were so friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional.

had a lovely three course meal in the restaurant. it was a great atmosphere and feel to the Anchor Inn which was really relaxing after a long week so the perfect way to start a weekend. the food was to a high standard especially the mussels they really did taste corniche fresh especially considering how far we are from the sea. the Gavi wine was also the perfect match. Nardia the waitress was cheerful and attentive which was the perfect balance. Well done and would definitely visit again when in the area.

The food was really good but my Salmon Nicoise had more frisbee leaves than I thought was necessary but I am just being picky. Ramona was lovely. Thank you.

Zoe our waitress was lovely very helpful and attentive. If we are ever visiting the area we would definitely use the Anchor again.

One of the best spots in the area for food! Their menu is rich in variety, and the roast dinners are particularly delicious. The service is always thorough and they make us feel welcomed and comfortable with every visit. I always come back when i visit family! Its a must-go destination for a meal.

Nadiyah made us feel very welcome and happy, our food had a little bit of a long wait, but Nadiyah kept us reassured that our food was coming and even took a drink off the bill for us. The food was tasty and filling and we sat in the back garden which was well protected and nicely decorated. Thanks to Nadiyah for making our trip so lovely.

We used to love this place but seems to have changed hands and chefs, a real shame

Booked for a mid-afternoon Sunday lunch for two. Took a few minutes to find someone to seat us but didn’t take long at all to take our orders - and service was so quick that the food arrived before our drinks! Food was all superb; my husband had the roast pork followed by apple tarte tatin, I had the crispy slow cooked belly pork followed by white chocolate & meringue roulade with raspberries & sorbet (to die for!). Only downside was that the pastry on the tarte train was soggy but otherwise tasty. We already have our eyes on things to have on our next visit! Useful hint: leave plenty of time to park & walk possibly a little way to the pub, The Anchor does have a car park but it was full when we arrived, and being a beautiful old village Aspley Guise has limited on-street parking. Definitely worth the effort though!

Lovely pub, staff are super friendly and went above and beyond for us as this venue. The chef came out to discuss food allegergies, fed the dog pigs in blankets and the waiters were funny and friendly. Food was delicious and decently priced. Would definitely recommend!

Dogs welcome, edit: (2023) 'sometimes' friendly staff and good food. Although it's worth checking the menu BEFORE because the winter menu is SEVERELY lacking in vegetarian options. Which is pretty poor and why I'd knock a few stars off this lovely little eatery. Also sometimes the reception is a little off but that is obviously dependent on staff unfortunately.

Thank you very much to Luke and the team for hosting my mum's wake and making a very difficult day so special. Great service as always.

Thank you very much to Luke and the team for hosting my mum's wake and making a very difficult day so special. Great service as always.

Brilliant, friendly staff, very attentive and helpful. Excellent food. The pub has a great atmosphere. Would recommend without hesitation.

Nadia was brilliant, she was very kind to the kids - amazing service.

The food and the pub is amazing . The people make you feel so much at home .Shannon was serving us and was such a wonderful person. Would totally recommend this pub.

We had a wonderful family get together for Sunday lunch at The Anchor. The food was great & Nadia provided us with an excellent service - would definitely recommend The Anchor

Food was delicious and Zoë was so lovely with a great service! Would definitely recommend visiting!

I only just found this pub. Was very impressed. I will definitely return to enjoy the food

Good service, very good menu and food was delicious! Will definitely return.

Excellent food, really friendly staff, Oliver was incredibly polite and helpful, including the bearded barman (whose name I don't know unfortunately!). The barman was extremely accommodating of our nervous dog, he came over with treats and water and helped us walk to a table avoiding other dogs, he even carried my drink for me! I cannot recommend enough. The food was amazing, and the nicest burger we've ever had. The pub itself looks beautifully decorated.

Excellent meal for my mums birthday. Waitress Ramona was extremely friendly snd helpful! Fukl of energy! An asset to the company

Easter family lunch. Food was not tops but it was wonderful to be together with family from Canada.

Great lunch at The Anchor today. Such a lovely, comfortable space & the food was well presented & delicious. I have been extremely disappointed there in the past, particularly as I live nearby. So glad I gave it another go now it’s under new management. I had this lovely vegetarian, gluten free curry with poppadoms. Zoe who looked after our table was very welcoming, efficient & professional. We will be back.

Food was brilliant, dogs were well fed, Zoe was really helpful and good with the dogs. Will be back!!

Really lovely lunch great attention to detail lovely lady serving us and really great with our 7 year old granddaughter thank you

We visited for a roast, food and service were fab, thanks Nadia :)

Really lovely Sunday roast! And Nadia is a wonderful waitress. We will be back.

We visited for Easter Sunday. A delicious roast lamb. We loved the variety of vegetables. Service was great! Thanks so much for a lovely Easter Sunday lunch.

Don’t waste your time with this place! Me and my friend had a terrible experience. Service was slow, the drinks we ordered were out of date. When we pointed that out, we were met with attitude and “what else do you want then?”. We ordered new drinks and food, but then waited for food for 1 hour. Turns out it was not sent to the kitchen so the order needed to be put through. While doing that, staff moaned about us to each other - about what I’d like to know?? The fact that you served us out of date drinks and didn’t send our order to the kitchen?! We left the establishment and went elsewhere.

Could nt fault Perfect steak, Great atmosphere, with exemplary service at a fair price! What more would you want?

The best stroganoff and the biggest Indian Chicken burgers.... Wonderful service as always.

Perfect fillet steak, Good wine ,Excellent service, Great atmosphere Nothing else to say except don’t change anything.