The Anchor in Suffolk Coastal

Around 18 of us had the Anchor booked for lunch and it was very very good. Welcoming friendly staff and an obviously excellent chef. Eighteen orders served at the same time, all hot and superbly cooked. If you are looking for a good lunch in Woodbridge then this is the place to go.

We had the most amazing panyang curry probably the best I have ever had ! clearly lots of thought and work had gone into creating this dish ! Excellent staff service too !

Ate here after sailing up to Woodbridge. Friendly welcome and told food was no problem even though close to the cutoff. Fabulous food and well kept beers. Clearly popular with locals too.

We had a really excellent meal at the Anchor. We ate in the bar area as we had our dogs with us. Of particular note was the Minute Steak with a Chimichurri sauce. It was delicious and I plan to return to have it again. There was a real buzz which was great for a Monday night. We were looked after by Michaela who was very nice, patient, and extremely efficient. All in all very much a 5* experience. Thank you.

Nice atmosphere, however the food was very disappointing. We had the fish and chips, the piece of fish basically consisted of batter and very little fish. It wasn’t just my food, both of my friends were the same. We did mention it to the server when she cleared the plates, she didn’t appear to care at all, which made things worse! Such a shame as it’s a great place for drinks in a lovely old pub, but go somewhere else for food.

Had an open sandwich which was basically granary cut loaf (nice cut loaf) with crayfish prawn salad on top with a lot of very garlicky dressing. It tasted quite nice but a nice bit of toasted sourdough or ciabatta would have made it a little more appealing. I did however find some very black soggy salad leaves amoungst the mix which put me off The chips however were some of the best though!

Called in for a quick lunch, seafood platter was amazing and very reasonably priced. Excellent service, lovely white wine spritz. Thoroughly recommend 😍

Unassuming pub in Woodbridge with a decent menu. The Jamaican jerk dish from the specials menu was very tasty and our waiter very pleasant and helpful. The restaurant is hidden behind what seems to be a good pub for just having a drink.

We visited twice during our recent stay in Woodbridge, and the food was excellent on both occasions. Good selection of drinks too. Ella really looked after us on both visits. She’s an absolute star! I’d recommend booking in advance as very popular. Highly recommended!!

Delicious fresh food with a good varied menu. Catered well for our daughter's needs. Lovely atmosphere and great service. A great find after a walk around Woodbridge.

Popped in for food on a Thursday night. Staff found us a table without a reservation, even though most tables were booked. Food was fresh and delicious and the service was super friendly and efficient. Highly recommend.

Great Sunday lunch. Only two choices, pork or chicken but the quality of our meal easily made up for the lack of choice. We both had pork with crackling which was fabulous - well done the cooks! Good selection of vegetables and plenty of delicious gravy. Front of house staff were also great. Probably the best Sunday lunch out we’ve had for a long time - thank you!

Versatile enough to provide an amazing brunch or a night out with friends. My friend and I love getting a tea for a catch-up in the evening, and this is one of the only pubs that don’t look at us like we’re crazy! The outside areas are very clean and pretty, the side area has really pretty lighting in the evening. The bartenders are incredibly welcoming and the food and drinks are decently priced for Woodbridge. Definitely worth the visit.

Fabulous food, excellent service at very reasonable price. Pleasant atmosphere in an interesting old building. Will definitely be back

Came here for Sunday lunch with family on recommendations from others and was not disappointed. I had the roast chicken which was a generous portion with all the trimmings. The gravy was silky smooth, the red cabbage was cooked to perfection and I was pleasantly surprised to have a large sausage meat stuffing ball (most pubs do a tiny measly thing of stuffing !). Only downside was my Yorkshire pudding (and my mums) was quite burnt! We were too full for puddings but there was a lovely selection. The only other downside was that the service was a little scattered. They were clearly busy but it took a while to pay, receive sauces when asked etc. All in all wonderful meal and would recommend to others.

We have very much enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The staff was attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend this pub.

Everything about the visit was disappointing but it was topped off at the end when the chap clearing the table picked up our pot of mayo, peered at it and asked me if it had been used! I had jokingly said to my husband that you’d never know if someone else had used it as it comes in a glass pot and it looked a bit manky… I guess the question proves that’s exactly what happens! Did I say yes or no? That’s for me to know! 🤢

We went in on the off chance and are so glad we did. Really delicious Sunday roast and great staff. Thank you, we will be back 😊

Food was absolutely delicious! Along with quite a few others we were able to use a booked table as we were eating early (all tables were booked and phone never stopped ringing), the staff were brilliant fitting people in and took orders quickly. The food was all very tasty, meat was excellent quality, the staff were attentive with drinks, clearing and offering desserts. It has a brilliant atmosphere, all the staff are friendly and helpful and they never stop! Would strongly recommend and would visit again.

This restaurant consistently serves food to a very high standard and doesn’t disappoint. Staff are great and the food is delicious, one of the few places that you ask for a rare steak and it’s exactly that when it arrives at your table because it’s been cooked to order.

We had a really lovely meal and the staff were extremely helpful in ensuring that my friend was aware of the meals which she could have as she is a Celiac. The risotto was extremely taste and can recommend the Orange and Pistachio sponge!

A lovely evening to start our holiday for myself, partner and dog. The staff were professional and attentive ensuring that we had everything we needed. I ordered the peach and Binham blue cheese starter, which was absolutely delicious followed by sea bass which was also very tasty. A good range of beers was on offer. The atmosphere in the pub was great... probably down to the lovely staff! In fact, we had such a lovely time that my dog tried to get back in this morning!

Fabulous menu that really as top nosh. My favourite was the pistachio sponge with orange and blood orange sorbet! Wow.

We had really good meals - well-presented too - and very friendly service at The Anchor. The beer was good too! Also, very fair prices by today's standards. We were very well satisfied: hope to return soon.

A really nice pub restaurant with a great atmosphere and good beer choices. The food was high end pub grub with some nice choices and sweets. The prices are reasonable for Woodbridge. The position is right near all the attractions in Woodbridge and near the river front. Recommended for an evening meal at a reasonable cost.

Très bon pub cuisine excellente, produit locaux, Intérieur très cosy. Comme on aime trouver dans les pubs, Avez passé une très bonne après-midi.

Had a fantastic meal here whilst staying across the toad at the Station Guest House. Very busy, we couldn’t get in on our first night, so booked for the following night. Portions are large, in hindsight we didn’t need the starters as well, but prices reasonable.

3 of us had the roast beef and 1 of us had the chicken what a mistake we made eating here the Yorkshire pudding were over cooked and burnt and the beef was full of fat the vegetables were completely hard and the gravy was non existent wish we never eaten here we definitely will not be eating here again what you get for £18.50 for a Sunday roast I personally would give it a miss we definitely will never eat here again if I good give it 0 out of 5 I would

I visited the Anchor upon a recommendation from a work colleague as I don’t live locally. A good selection of beers were available although I opted for continental lager on a warm evening. I chose the Sausage, Mash and Seasonal Vegetables for the main course...

Excellent food and very good service on a busy Friday early evening. Warm breads with olives and tasty humous dips to start. Husband declared the haddock and chips the best he'd had for ages and I absolutely loved the Penang Chicken Curry. Won't hesitate to...

Myself and 3 friends had an excellent meal with great service, As table bookings for evening meals do not start until 6pm we asked if we could arrive about 15 minutes before to look at the menu and make our choices as we had to...

After a 40+ year absence from the area I was in town for a couple of days. I walked into the Anchor for a beer and enjoyed it. The ambience is typical British pub, the staff is very friendly and the beer was good. They...

We visited here for dinner during our stay near Woodbridge. This is a lovely pub with excellent food and extremely friendly staff. We shared a chicken satay starter followed by the chicken curry. Both were delicious and the curry was substantial and piping hot. The...

Went twice last week as it was so good! The food is excellent & home made. I had the skate wing with a curried sauce. Just right! The veg is not the usual pub frozen reheated stuff - but properly cooked fresh. Thoroughly recommend, and...

Had an excellent meal here , menu and quality of the food is superb . The belly pork had the most amazing crackling! Lamb hot pot was delicious! The staff were kind and friendly , also very good beer!

Excellent food and service. Booked for 7pm and table was rebooked for 8.30 but were told not to worry and stay and have another drink. Pork belly with chick pea casserole was lovely and minute steak excellent. Wry friendly and lively pub.

Asked in the town where to have fish and chips. Told you can't go wrong with the anchor, "it is a proper boozer." Great fleshy chips properly crisp on the out side. Golden battered haddock, perfectly cooked on the inside. Quite rightly a proper pub.

We had walked arund Woodbridge looking for somewhere to have lunch and happened on the Anchor by accident. We were really glad we did. It's a friendly pub and we had a very good light lunch. We chose starters from the specials menu - smoked...

Came in here for an evening meal with my wife. A nice old pub and the food was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection. Lots of it as well. Highly recommended.

Great service once again from a fantastic pub in Woodbridge. Vernon has cracked the format with the Anchor, and continues to employs great staff to deliver the goods. Food was fantastic yet again. Consistency of the food here month in month out is a true...

Very buzzing pub - clearly poular with locals. Had lunch which was very tasty & plenty of it. More vegetarian options would be great.

We visited The Anchor whilst on a break in the area, choosing it on the strength of the reviews. We were very well looked after by all staff, and found the ambience, prices and food all great. When next in Suffolk we shall certainly pay...

A vibrant pub in a great location serving lovely food. We booked a table last minute and was not disappointed. Will definitely be eating here again when we visit Woodbridge :)

Excellent food at reasonable prices. Menu is updated regularly and there is always something tempting

After walking from Ipswich to Woodbridge, the great food at the Anchor was much appreciated. Couldn’t fault the food or the friendliness of the staff. Will come again

From the outside this looks like another corner pub but don’t be deceived. Great little pub just near the Tide Mill. Enjoyed a goats cheese tart and some chips and OH had a toasted sandwich and chips. Really delicious and washed down with a couple...

Excellent place for a pint! Streetside tables for good people watching! Would visit again when in the area!

We were in Woodbridge for a wedding and were looking in particular for some proper burgers to give us the energy we needed to survive our Sunday and we stumbled upon the Anchor. Oscar/Ozzie was such a wonderful host and made sure we had everything...

Family holiday in Woodbridge and this was our (very) local pub. Had dinner the first night and went back twice more we enjoyed it so much. Service was excellent, nothing was too much trouble and very welcoming. Portions are very generous - couldn't finish my...

Two adults, two dogs. Seated in front bar. Nice view. Great service. Flat breads and dips to start were tasty. Tuna Nicoise salad off specials board was amazing value at £15 - two big tuna steaks which I’m sure would have cost me £10 at...

Had a mediocre Sunday lunch here. My son and I were visiting the area and obviously made the wrong choice. Couldn’t believe it when the bill came and I was charged £2 for a pint of soda water and another £1 for half a pint...

Impromptu lunch - absolutely delicious and our waiter Sam was divine - highly recommend eating here.

Went on a recommendation Fish greasy and chips ? frozen I make my own as easy to make good chips Panacotta pudding was excellent Staff a bit robotic

The staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient The atmosphere was warm and inviting The menu offered a nice variety of foods including vegetarian

From the outside, very busy with drinkers, great atmosphere. Staff are welcoming and dog friendly too. We had good size whitebait to start with and we polished off. I had the chicken curry and my son had mini steak, we were very pleased with the...

Six of us booked in for 2.30 . We were met and directed then taken to our table in the most friendly manner. All the staff had a smile. It’s a deceptively quirky pub that is both unexpected and charming. As for the food …...

Booked table expecting to be in the restaurant but it was in the bar area on a busy Saturday night. Totally unacceptable. Had a drink and went elsewhere. Will not be returning.

My wife treated to a lovely lunch in anchor. She had Chicken Satay Skewers & I had the Haddock Kedgeree. Both very, very nice. Also one fat few pubs that has Tribute!!! Very friendly staff and great service.

Visited for a snack and a beer - was giving the place a 2nd chance as previously I and another customer were at the bar waiting to place an order but sadly no staffing sight so I gave upland went elsewhere - not sure what the other guy did.So was persuaded to try again - very disappointed. some staff were really having to hustle whilst one guy wood have been more at home in Fawlty Towers.I and my partner ordered the fish finger sandwich and a chicken wrap - both struggled to be mediocre and were way overpriced.Only positive was that the be was pretty good.

Ordered fantastic Burger friend had fish and adored it , my friend was not feeling that bright that night , the staff noticed and gave him the job of stoking the fire which he loved , great touch thankyou

Came here for a quick Sunday lunch and the burger was amazing. Portion sizes were great and staff were really chatty and relaxed. Cute and cozy atmosphere in a beautiful old pub. Even though they didn’t have a vegetarian roast on the menu, they were really flexible and made one up for us and it was delicious.

Bad experience in this pub, over 40 minutes to have a burger. After having prompted the waiter several times to bring me the dish and immediately after I tell him that the inside is raw. He does not apologize for the delay and the fact that it is raw and not edible has his face responds badly to me claiming that it was not raw. In addition to being rude it was also falseWe were forced to leave without having had a very bad lunch experience

Great food, great ambiance, and great service! It was a very busy Saturday night but we were made to feel very welcome and served quickly. Food was delicious

We had the burger and would highly recommend, a nice place for a drink too. Friendly and helpful staff.

We were very lucky to find a table as we hadn't booked. The staff were welcoming, friendly & efficient. We had minute steak which was perfectly cooked followed by a delicious coffee creme brulé. Lovely atmosphere- cosy & traditional but also clean and well organised. A great find.

Excellent meal crab to start followed up with minute steak and fries. The food was so tasty and the staff were lovely can’t wait to go back.

The chips were ok. The fish was greasy and the peas were undercooked and cold Not cheap. They need to up their game. Staff busy but polite

Fantastic food!! Lovely staff, cute, olde worlde atmosphere! Some different items on the menu to the good old every day pub, and we both ate from the specials list, the pulled pork was AMAZING! Good value as well. Would highly recommend.

Arrived on holiday and popped in for a drink, the food coming out looked tasty but we were there only for a drink, could sit outside the pub and a little garden on the side, good beer and friendly staff.

Good atmosphere, good service, nice out door seating and food on next table looked tasty, must say the beer prices were the most I have paid whilst in Woodbridge , saying that I would return again.

We had a beautiful lunch today, food fab and our waitress Emily was lovely as was Anna... we always come here when we come from NI to visit our son Harry..highly recommended 🥰🥰

We came as a family of 4 for an early evening meal. The staff were very friendly, the pub had a nice relaxed but tasteful ambience and the food was superb. Really tasty. Recommended.

Beautiful rustic style pub with good service and great food. Situated near to the harbour with a small beer garden to the side. The menu offers a good range of styles but all of the food is tasty and portions are generous.

Lovely dinner with family. Good menu. Lovely atmosphere with old pub feel. Very friendly staff and great service. Large portions. Kid friendly.

We popped in for lunch and this was just perfect. A proper pub but serving good food which is always nice. A seafood platter and chips was perfect and a chicken nicoise salad - great lunch! Wondered around and the small courtyard area and restaurant area looked good as well.

We had a table booking for a meal in the evening and expected to be in seated the restaurant, but were seated in the pub area which wasn’t really suitable. The menu was minimal with not much of a selection of dishes available, which was a little disappointing. The food was reasonable, though my chips were cool when delivered to the table, on the plus side the staff were pretty good.

£7.50 for a ham sandwich with very little ham in it!!,! Most expensive sandwich from a spit and sawdust pub I have ever bought……rubbish.

A great location on the quayside, this pub has a great kitchen. A small menu and all the dishes we tried were excellent. Only one veggie main but it was superb. Really friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere.

Four of us went for lunch today, and had the most perfect meals - all different choices but really beautifully cooked and delicious. The menu was full of great options, with interesting daily specials. The staff were friendly and attentive, despite being quite busy. The atmosphere was lovely too. We really couldn't fault any of it. The red Thai chicken curry was apparently the best a friend had ever eaten. If you're in Woodbridge, definitely try this out!

We thoroughly enjoyed our supper at the Anchor. The Stuffed Aubergine was delicious, piquant and very filling. The chicken served with orzo was also an unusual and tasty dish. Sadly, didn’t have room for dessert, which looked so enticing! The people serving seemed cheerful and very helpful. Attention had been paid to the COVID-19 requirements and I felt secure. I didn’t realise that the Anchor was part of a group… I very much look forward to visiting the other restaurants.

I know everyone wants to make up for lost revenue but tonight we booked a table at 6.30 pm and were told on the phone we would need to be finished by 8.00pm. Fine no problem. However at 7.35pm we were told ‘ I don’t mean to push you out BUT the people who booked at 8.00pm have come in early’ Really? That’s not being encouraged to go? How was someone turning up half an hour early my problem? We were on our coffees and are basically reasonable people so we said okay but within seconds the bill arrived without us having asked for it and the poor waitress who was sent with the bill was unaware of any of this and was surprised and embarrassed that we weren’t ready. Were there really people booked at 8.00pm who happened to arrive early or did some group come in on the off chance? Whatever, the situation it was poorly managed, felt uncomfortable and spoilt my evening.Certainly nothing like the convivial, friendly service I have experienced at this pub consistently for the last 10 years. Bring back the pre lockdown staff they were lovely. Fed up and disappointed.

Great food; great service - both above expectations! Covid safe. Plenty of space inside ; small garden but we were able to get a table for a drink . Ate inside - very attentive and friendly staff.

Met up with a friend for a very long lunch at the lovely pub. We began with Sri Lankan crab cakes which were rich and delicious. We then had the beef pie and the local slow cooked pork. The pie was a proper pie with a bottom, lid and sides-fantastic. We then shared the cheese board and had desserts. A couple of bottles of wine and 4 pints each later we departed. A nice four hour lunch. The service was brilliant also. We will definitely return.

Stopped at the Anchor for lunch. Excellent beer (Tribute). Teh menu had some intersting dishes - we just had starters which were fine and filling.

We had a lovely Sunday lunch the food was very good .I had the burger and my husband had the pork belly we both couldn’t fault it.We had a gift voucher for The Table from xmas 2019 but due to covid where unable to use it .We had booked a couple of times but then went into lockdown .Luckily we were able to use it today and so glad we did .Thanks to the Anchor for honouring the voucher .Will definitely be back

Fantastic food staff are very good service was excellent. You have to book and have a time slot but didn’t feel rushed. We had a 2 year old and 6 year old made to feel very welcome.

Went for evening meal. Had starter and mains for 2. Thai chicken curry was tasty, tables were a bit too close together though and no one way system to the toilet and back, is passing people on the stairs.

I had the burger which was very good and my husband was VERY impressed with his fish and chips. Reasonable Covid precautions

This was a proper find on a work trip to Woodbridge. Fantastic food. REALLY (!!) fantastic and a lovely pub. Well done to all of the staff, particularly the chefs 👍👍

The friend we were visiting chose the Anchor which is a nice traditional old style pub. Nice menu and good food provided by nice staffers who were very helpful. Would certainly return.

We were made to feel really welcome here. All of the staff were so friendly and Abby was especially helpful. The quality of the food was also excellent- I had a burger which was clearly homemade with the best ingredients and my wife had a scrumptious fish and chips. Food was also reasonably priced and I would thoroughly recommend this place to visitors.

A year later and visited again with brother after navigating the Deben! Excellent food and attentive staff just as before. A very pleasant visit once again in these difficult times. Well done to you all.

We had a lovely lunch - pre booked - and were given the choice to sit outside. Delicious sausages, high quality and my fiancé has a burger.Very helpful staff and happily catered for my dietary requirements.Well set up for social distancing but the staff were not wearing face shields or masks and one member of staff handed me my drink with her hand around the rim of the glass. Would feel safer if staff were wearing face shield or mask and if drinks were not handled about the top or the glass.Otherwise very good.

Fantastic fish & chips , the menu is lovely , service and atmosphere fantastic highly recommended. Great pub restaurant that is dog friendly and where you can get a good pint

On first appearance this looks an old school boozer which to a certain extent it is. A warm welcome as we came into the front bar was given and a decent pint at reasonable price was served. We grabbed a menu and sat in the cosy area at the back of the pub. I opted for the Malaysian curry and the wife had fish and chips. I have to say it was one of the best curries ive ever had. The rice was cooked to perfection and the flavor of the curry was exceptional. The wife’s fish and chips was first class with the double cooked chips magnificent. Do not miss this Jem of a place if your this way ....... You won’t be disappointed.

On arrival in woodbridge we nipped in out of the rain for a pint and a warm by the open fire. Nice place with pleasant locals, dog friendly and welcoming.

We took a London foodie for supper at The Anchor confident that all would be well - and it was. Good service, delicious, well presented food with generous portions and a happy, unpretentious atmosphere.

Great lunch well cooked and presented. Lovely staff helpful and friendly. Traditional pub serving good ales that are well kept. On the main road so easy to find. Never disappoints!

As ever, great pub meal, good size portions....fine for us four! Glad standard of food hasn’t suffered since our last visit..

Excellent food here. We have never been let down by quality or service. A good place to eat before going to the Woodbridge cinema which is opposite. Nice pint of Abbott ale always available.