Based on 358 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 358 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 119 in 359 in Blackburn with Darwen
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sorry to post this love the anchor but saturday night was awfull mark was very loud ,drinking like a fish behind the bar we could hear his bad language over the music called last orders at 11 but served people coming in at 11.30 thought he was rude when hubby spoke to him about covering for lance and he said lance is just a hanger on keiron was very polite and came to apologise for marks behaviour told him he shouldnt have to apologise for such behaviour 10/10 for keirons work ethics he is a credit to your pub
Annette Walpole . 2024-09-02
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Lovely atmosphere but the lady on the bar was really rude. Got my order wrong then blamed me. I said one of the wrong drinks would be fine after she poured it as I then felt awkward, she was Adamant I still asked for the wrong thing when I didn’t and continued her attitude upon payment, it was not my fault she misheard my order and she tried to argue and say normal cider is what I asked for when I specifically said dark fruits. With experience of working on a bar, customer service needs to be improved and maybe a lesson in people skills as with over 5 years experience of working on a bar myself I would never dream of being like that with a customer. Trying to argue with customers isn’t very nice especially when I accepted the drink she made by mistake. The man on the bar however was very nice so I’m not sure maybe an off day? Other than that a nice pub with nice atmosphere but this interaction has really put me off especially being a new customer. I never write reviews and I’m not normally one to complain but this was really disappointing. Having just recently moved to the darwen area, the hunt for a new local still continues unfortunately, the anchor had so much potential.
Sarah Wilkinson . 2024-06-30
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A great local pub and one of the few Thwaites pubs still remaining.
Jon Simpson . 2024-05-23
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Brilliant pub, great atmosphere and the best decorations going!
Rob Tomlinson . 2024-03-02
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Just a proper Lancashire town pub.
Ivor Randle . 2023-09-17
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A proper pub, dart board, pool table, Jukebox great staff. Enjoyable few hours spent.
karl robson . 2023-09-17
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Just called in for a swift pint. The landlord definitely takes pride in keeping the lines clean for his beers/ciders etc. Lovely pint
pauline smith . 2023-09-14
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Always a good idea, friendly staff and great prices for drinks.
Graham Garlick . 2023-09-02
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Just popped In for a couple drinks while staying near by. Lovely friendly pub. I was made feel welcome. Good atmosphere. Didn't have food so only reason for no stars on food.
Paula Robinson . 2023-08-28
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Great pub good bar staff made to feel very welcome
Jamie Drinkwater . 2023-07-15
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It's not good. The music is way too loud. But I would go again
Michele Turner . 2023-06-23
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Great night, good beer. massive beer garden. food was great.
Mark Taylor . 2023-05-16
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Brilliant pub great atmosphere and prices very competitive
Melissa Henney . 2023-04-05
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Service was slow which probably with only 1 person working is excuse beer was good and very good price and helps outside pub how much beer costs.
ade elliot . 2023-03-04
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Bobbed in after a night in Blackburn. The landlord was very pleasant and the pub was clean, so I'd definitely go there again.
Julie Restall . 2023-02-12
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Just popped in for a couple of pints. While going to Darwen FC ground. Nice selection of beers.
derek barlow . 2023-01-26
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The anchor is a great example of a local pub full of character and characters. Great choice of beers and spirits. Bar staff are great. Lots of different rooms, including snooker tables and darts. Regularly visit with my football team.
Stuart Bond . 2023-01-11
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Fabulous music act on. Great decorations
Staying Anonamous . 2022-12-27
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Very big pub with bags of potential but could do with a good makeover / lick of paint. Beer is good and well priced as well. Basically, if you want a pint with your other half then there's nicer places than this in the area.. If you want a pint with your mates, at the right money and you're not bothered about the decor then this is your sort of place. My dad would have called it "a drinkers pub"
two jacks . 2022-12-05
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Great pub, always makes the effort for special occasions 🙌
Ash Moon . 2022-12-01
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Nice pub,nice beer,and an excellent outside smoking area 👍👍
Jason Pollard . 2022-11-27
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Nice pub, little small but they always go above and beyond for events like Halloween Christmas etc, full of decorations and polite staff
David Storrie . 2022-11-15
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Made a coach of Brummies welcome good atmosphere defo recommend
DEAN RUSSELL . 2022-11-14
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Nice friendly place with lots going on over Halloween and Christmas.
Norwich Eve . 2022-11-06
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Always a great pub .The effort they put in each Halloween is fantastic .
David Greenwood . 2022-11-06
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Not been in for a long time still as friendly as ever
John Procter . 2022-11-04
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Proper traditional pub. Guy behind the bar was lovely, cut a straw in half for my gin! Haha. Great to pop in for a pint before the football.
Vicky Stevenson . 2022-09-15
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Really nice pub Everybody really friendly will go again
Ian Johnson . 2022-08-18
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Nice staff very polite and made to feel welcome
Maxine Pugh . 2022-08-14
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The wainwright's beer is far over priced
Colin Brunt . 2022-07-20
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Fantastic pub. Loves new people as well as regulars. 5 star. ..... updated, still the best pub in darwen! 😁
John Hetherington . 2022-07-03
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Friendly service and brilliant beer garden.
Mel Walton . 2022-06-20
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Great local. Friendly staff and locals. Sport on TV. Great beer on cask. Old style pub. Snooker and pool table. We'll worth a visit.
Chris Honey . 2022-05-29
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Looks a great pub, but I'm teetotal and don't go in pubs
ken ellis . 2022-05-04
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It's always a great atmosphere and I love the theme decorations, Halloween etc the best pub decorations ever.
Gail Perkins . 2022-03-25
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True traditional pub, so friendly and just like the 90s. Love it. Best landlord and land lady in Lancashire. Great atmosphere. Xx
tracy clarke . 2022-03-23
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Mel and lance make it such a lovely pub to be in its warm and friendly the best pub in darwen.
James Newton . 2022-03-16
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The Anchor, what can I say? Doesn't matter how much they spend on the pub it will always be the same!
Dean Clarkson . 2022-03-04
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No jukebox for any Diaz is the best on earth related activities
Kyle Haworth . 2021-12-20
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Top little pub good atmosphere love the banter with the lads united on a Friday thanks to anchor pub for making us feel welcome 👍💙
Michael Newton . 2021-12-19
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A must to visit over Halloween :-)
Frank Barratt . 2021-10-21
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Nice, friendly pub made us feel welcome only down side was no food :( but clean and happy pub
Matthew Molyneux . 2021-10-09
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Good atmosphere and friendly bar staff.
Adrian Batson . 2021-10-08
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Friendly staff excellent service with a smile relaxing vibe
su collier . 2021-09-07
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Great pub good beer and recommend visit around Halloween
christopher king . 2021-09-04
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Good local pub great hosts and a great pint
Graham Melia . 2021-07-01
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Great run place by lance and Mel,great friendly staff and great fast service.
Andy Cartmell . 2021-05-23
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Very friendly pub , good service and always a good pint
Philip Mckee . 2021-05-21
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Anchor is a great family run bar excellent staff and beer
Lee Cross . 2021-04-30
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It was closed . All pubs are closed, why does Google keep asking me to review closed pubs? There's a pandemic going on, get a grip of yourself Google, I'm sure they will open soon.
brian andrew . 2021-03-30
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Just moved to Darken.. everybody seems friendly
Carol Crook . 2020-08-14
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Popped in as was passing, great traditional pub. Warm, clean, friendly and good value.
Andy Thomson . 2020-02-28
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Great pub really friendly with great tasting well kept beers
David Seckington . 2020-02-15
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Amazing courteous staff and helpful towards disabled customers see why they won that award
michael duker . 2020-02-04
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Great friendly pub, atmosphere, staff and great prices!!
Janina Rewaj . 2020-01-15
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love this place so friendly made to feel welcome everytime good food excellent staff.
Pauline Woodhouse . 2019-12-01
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Brilliant effort with the Halloween
Neil Almond . 2019-10-26
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Good pub with good facilities, not keen on Thwaites beer and a bit on the dear side.
David Townsend . 2019-10-13
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Great local, busy. Getting ready for their Halloween spectacular which will be brilliant. Outdoor needs tidying up. But really nice friendly local
marion cannon . 2019-10-12
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A pub with nice service and value
Allan Cain . 2019-10-07
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Great food and service. Go there loads
Alan Cooper . 2019-09-22
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Very welcoming , great drinks selection . Wonderful landlady and landlord .
Dell Eclipse . 2019-09-11
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Best family friendly pub in Darwen
Paul Steele . 2019-08-27
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The place is alive, a fun place to go on your day off! Landlord and Landlady are off course nuts, but that adds only to the experience!
Michael Ellicott . 2019-08-03
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Cause it's so friendly and welcoming and it's child friendly as well
Andrew Lewis . 2019-06-13
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Usually busy .good for sports on TV. Melissa and Lance .always make you feel welcome
lee woods . 2019-06-07
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Classic pub. Lots of seating. Pool and snooker table. Darts too! They also go hard on Halloween with the decor.
Matt Maguire . 2019-05-14
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Brilliant friendly place. Loved it.xx
Debra Cook . 2019-02-24
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OK if regular if not be prepared for all locals to be served first!!! Waited long time!!! Got to point of frustration and left. Very unprofessional service. Shame on management who are ultimately responsible. Good pint mind you as a positive.
John Woodhead . 2019-02-23
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Kids in the pub past 20:00 isn't my idea of a Saturday night out. There should be a curfew behind this. Left after one drink.
Mr Darwen . 2019-01-31
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Great at halloween/Xmas etc. Really go all out with the decorations
cherryenchant . 2018-12-19
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Amazing Halloween decorations. Seems a popular pub. I've only been a couple of times but it's been a pleasant experience. They do seem to have regular events too.
Erika Cummings . 2018-12-07
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Class pub at Halloween time, the decorations are off the charts.
Harri Yerkess . 2018-11-09
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Went in at Halloween, great effort by the landlords, brilliantly decorated.
Neil Cordingley . 2018-11-06
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Wonderful experience made even better by wonderful staff.
Shaun Pendlebury . 2018-10-26
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Brilliant pub really relaxed and welcoming
Ste Roe . 2018-10-12
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Excellent pub great food freindly staff
Colin Wrighton . 2018-09-19
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Music choice is sometimes very weird
Nikita Newman . 2018-09-17
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Lovely friendly pub with great beer. Full of lovely, friendly people. A great find.
Michael Pitt . 2018-08-18
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First time I been in there .found it to be very friendly .cleanan and tidy .
Dave Bowhay . 2018-08-16
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Great local pub. Very clean, great at decorating for certain dates like Halloween, friendly staff. Sports on tv, music, great for everyone. Perfect place to relax
Joan Connelly . 2018-08-03
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Top pub fantastic land lord and land lady nothing to much trouble to help you best place in Darwen in my opinion
Terry Fernandez . 2018-07-15
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Best family friendliest pub around
Paul Steele . 2018-06-26
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Great pub and better owners, family friendly, good astmosphere, highly recommend
bubba0982 . 2018-06-20
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Great local pub. Amazing atmosphere and great owners. Anchor has plenty of events throughout the year. It also has a pool room, an snooker room and a large outdoor smoking area with games for kids or drunk adults wanting to have a funny time
James King . 2018-06-06
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Brilliant time and newly resprayed x
Jayne Blackledge . 2018-06-02
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Very spacious and comfortable. It does get busy with a good atmosphere at peak times 😉
David Barrow . 2018-06-01
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Best pub in Darwen, family friendly with great hosts
stephen hart . 2018-05-06
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Good pub with plenty going on. Go on haloween they really push the boat out.
david knight . 2018-03-09
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Extremely friendly and welcoming place and the staff are the same
Katherine Hummer . 2018-03-04
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Very friendly pub, the landlord Lance and barman Jamie were excellent host's the pub was buzzing all night which was great. Very good beer at a very reasonable price. Would certainly call again when in the area.
Handel Owens . 2018-02-26
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Great friendly and inclusive venue
Simon Littler . 2018-02-22
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Brilliant pub one of the best in Lancashire Melissa and Lance are perfect host and keep a cracking pint
Dominic Mckay . 2018-02-20
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Grate pub parking grate staff and really frendly atmosphere
Stuart Grunshaw . 2017-11-07
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Could very easily become my new local, and I live in Blackburn haha! Great atmosphere and a quality pint pulled every time. Gaz Ridley is a legend
Alan Halstead . 2017-11-07
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Nice pub but very busy on game days... nice outside seating
Martin Sweet . 2017-11-06
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Went for Halloween as usually decent, decor was alright but nothing special and all a bit random and mis-matched. Great bar staff who serve quickly and coped well with demand. However, didn't think much of the music that was on either. Ended up leaving and going elsewhere after about an hour or so despite originally planning on spending the night there.
Bethany Novak-Rigby . 2017-10-30
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Loved it. Great decor for Halloween, and dog friendly. Visiting family and needed a pint, so pleased when we could take the dog inside. Made us very welcome, and the drink prices were fantastic compared to the rip off south.
Steven Roney . 2017-10-27
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Best Halloween decorated pub... ever
Colin Wallace . 2017-10-27
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Good range of beer but a bit sports centred for a quiet pint.
Michael Ross . 2017-10-22
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