The Anchor and Hope in Lambeth

The pub is nice, service is very good, the atmosphere great, and the food & drink menu impressive. Too bad the food (soufflé, salmon, desserts) is bland and unremarkable. Overpriced for what it is.

This is a great place to meet, eat, drink before the nearby theatres. Excellent food. Friendly, efficient staff who know that people may be pushed for time. Highly recommend.

Just lovely. Lovely attentive service. Lovely food. Really lovely ambience. Absolutely worth the approx £45 I paid for a delicious main, a pudding and two glasses of wine. The more affordable wines are on tap at the bar, BTW, which I thought was quite cool. Perfect for an upmarket but informal meal out with friends.

When you leave what was once a great establishment with a feeling of being ripped off - then its time to let others know. The menu pricing vs portion size and ingredients are not justifiable.

Very disappointed about the visit to this pub. It looks good from the outside but the fact it was relatively empty when other pubs in the area were full (it was a Friday lunchtime) should have been a warning, but it didn't register. The food, although adequate, was very overpriced and the male serving staff sullen and non-engaging, although the lady who took our order was pleasant and helpful. We ordered several drinks, including a bottle of win, the cheapest on the list at £30, that wasn't the quality you'd expect from an £8 bottle from a supermarket. It came in a plain bottle rather than the original, which strongly hints at coming from a larger container. We should have asked to see the bottle but we didn't want to cause a fuss. The recommended wine was £72 a bottle. One of the male servers was spilling food on the floor as he brought it to the table and was dropping items into the table. The spillages were not cleaned up. When we asked for some toast to go with the terrines we'd ordered, none came included it took ten minutes to get a single small slice of cold toasted sourdough for two terrines. We ordered cheese for one of the desserts and it came with a compote that can only be described as cheap blackcurrant jam and five small oatcakes. The service and the food gave the impression that the bar was pinching every penny they could and that had a negative impact on the atmosphere and our enjoyment.

Stepping into this pub feels like being welcomed into a home where every dish is crafted with love and passion. The homemade food here is simply outstanding, but it’s the lamb shank that truly steals the show. Cooked to perfection, for 7 hours, each tender bite bursts with rich, hearty flavours that linger on the palate, creating a symphony of taste. The combination of succulent meat and expertly balanced seasonings makes this dish a must-try. Beyond the incredible food, the staff’s attentiveness elevates the entire dining experience. They greet you with warm smiles, anticipate your needs, and ensure you feel like the most important guest in the room. Whether you’re here for a casual meal or a special occasion, this pub offers not only fantastic homemade food but also a level of service that makes every visit memorable. An absolute gem that I can't recommend enough!

Very much a dining pub with an unusual and seasonal menu that changes daily. As others have commented, it is not inexpensive, but it is most definitely not pub grub (as one reviewer suggested) and you get what you pay for. It's best not to think of it as a pub really. Service is excellent, attentive without being overbearing. Would definitely go again but it's a bit more of an occasional place rather than a regular one because of the prices.

I’ve eaten here a number of times with various groups of friends and with my wife. The menu is full of thoughtful yet simple flavours and always made with top ingredients. Wine and cocktail lists are extensive and the service, like the food, is consistently excellent.

We had telephoned earlier in the day to enquire whether we could come for a post-theatre set of drinks and dessert. It was suggested that if we came along we would be welcomed without formal reservation. And, so it was. The server welcomed and seated us and took a drinks order (the whisky sour was well received) followed by our dessert choices, of which there were 2 cheese plates, alongside some ice cream. The food was very good, the service was excellent and it was pleasant being seated outside.

Great menu and wonderful drinks list. Brilliant service, real pride from the staff in what they do. We picked this place following a previous evening when we went in for drinks on a previous night (which I would also recommend) and saw the menu - really tasty dishes. This is a proper treat of a meal.

Lovely service and food - never disappoints. Enjoyed fish, asparagus and lovely wine / beer. Spot on service and a table outside on sunny day!

I have been to the Anchor & Hope many times over the last few years but not recently. It used to be fabulous both the food and service but sorry to say my last visit was truly awful. The food was ok but the service was the worst I have had for a long long while. We were served today for lunch, by a surly young woman who clearly hated her job. She walked away from us when we were mid sentence. Didn't bother to check back with us, take a drink order during our meal. We had to call out to another member of staff for drinks and the bill. She treated us with contempt and could not raise a smile or anything approaching friendly or accommodating service. So we left and decided to get coffee and dessert elsewhere. She chased us down the street yelling that we had not paid our bill, the most animated we had seen her during our whole encounter. I duly informed her that we had. She checked her device to see that was in fact the case and then turned her back and stomped off. No apology, no recognition of her mistake. What a shame to put all that effort into running what used to be a renowned great local business to have people like her ruining your reputation. We did have dialogue with other members of staff who were pleasant enough but she really spoiled the afternoon. Such a shame.

If you're looking for service with a smile, I'd try somewhere else. A misunderstanding by one of the bar staff around the opening time, meant I came face to face with quite honestly the rudest 'Manager' I've ever met. Abrasive, almost aggressive communication style and no sense of being polite or any ounce of customer service. He tried his best to ruin my sunny disposition. I'd avoid. I've eaten here before and the food is OK, but Waterloo has lots of lovely places and this is far from a warm environment.

It was 6 of us ( 2 adults and 4 children) We ordered meat pie and lamb shoulder and it was enough meat for all. But since these are originally portions for 2 I expected some more sides ( potatoes and vegetables). But all together it was great. I will come next time I visit London.

Absolutely brilliant meal - great flavors, lovely service, lively atmosphere. We will definitely be back next time we visit London

Good food, service was ok but the prices are now off the scale expensive . Been going for years but not sure I’ll rush back. Lamb for Sunday lunch was £37p/p, over priced.

The fish was amazing, autumn apple cocktail delicious, friendly staff and good spot. Oh, and the chestnut ice cream!

Food good, wine expensive, service terrible. Asked to vacate table after waiting forever for service / food. High end prices for pub grub service.

First time here and it was absolutely rammed on a Wednesday night. Very loud and crowded. We were unfortunately sat at the worst table in the place. Waiting staff bumping into me everytime they squeezed between the bar and my table to get to other tables. Within ten minutes of sitting down we were asked at least 7 times if we were ready to order. I thought they were trying to turn the tables around (turns out they weren't) so this immediately rubbed me the wrong way. They continue to hover around the whole time. Its quite bizarre and un-nerving and the wrong side of attentive. Also letting in large groups of drunken men to stand at the bar inches from people trying to enjoy a meal just doesn't seem right either. I saw a couple nearby trying to have a romantic meal and there was little chance of that. The superior room next door near the kitchen looked much better though if you are going I'd ask to sit in there as I'm sure that's a much better experience. Food was very tasty although not hugely generous. Grouse lasagne is divine. How about a bit of bread with it or something rather than just a tiny salad? Luckily I was able to steal some of my friends chips.. Wine list is just bizarre with a £30 Beaujolais being sold for £125. Had a decent Cotes du rhone though. I think they need to decide whether they are 100% sitting and dining OR make some more room at the bar and have less tables. As it is its just too busy. Still they must be doing something right for it to be this packed.

Over the last 14 years we have been coming here and it’s consistently bloody amazing. The food is great value and dam yummy

Had a really, really super al fresco pre-cinema dinner here. Service was friendly, helpful and efficient. Food was excellent . I couldn’t fault my grilled Dover sole with lobster beurre blanc and creamed spinach- fish expertly cooked and the whole dish marrying perfectly. We’d preceded this with bread and olives and I have to say that the sourdough bread was superb. It was a quick dinner because we were attending a show and that was the reason for our declining starters and desserts, but I’ll make certain to return and address that issue. It’s a great place.

Fabulous food and excellent service. We had an outdoor table which was comfortable. The cider was delicious and the wine excellent. Great pub to eat at.

We were a big group for dinner on Friday night. Service was quick, portions very generous. I’ve ordered Icelandic cod. It was greatly cooked, very tender flavour on the bed of spinach.

We typically got here for pre-theatre before Old Vic or Young Vic. Seated at 6pm we are always out in an hour. Some of the best service in the area from a very experienced crew who have been there for years. Food is always inventive with lots of seasonal produce. Great price point considering food inflation of late.

We visited here a few times during our visit to London - lunch, dinner and drinks. Interesting menu and food was delicious. Lemon pot with cassis is best dessert I’ve had for a while. Excellent service and especially great barman. Would definitely recommend

Visited for a pre theatre drink with my partner. Really condescending, rude waitress - felt very uncomfortable and left. The food might be lovely, but we didn’t stay to find out!

This place never disappoints I haven’t eaten at the anchor of a long time and I meet friends in London last night. The staff are very friendly the food is to die for. Bravo anchor and hope.

We came for a pre-theatre meal before heading onto the Meinier Chocolate Factory. The choice of food was almost overwhelming, it was incredibly difficult to decide! Real thought had been put into the menu, which changes regularly, possibly daily. Service was awesome, recommendations spot on. You choose between big and small plates. I would recommend under ordering, as you can always ask for more. This is now my go-to for whenever I want a pre-theatre meal in the area, just kicking myself for not having visited before!

Nice atmosphere and wonderful service but eye-watering prices. No vegan options; ended up having a main with something removed in order to make it vegan. Paid £20 for a pile of aubergine, onion, garlic, tomatoes and a bit of fried flour (farinata). Was pretty disappointing and feels like an obscene margin they must be making.

Very pleasant setting with very attentive staff. The menu is quite interesting being a sort of mix and match with almost a tapas feel to the starters. The food was very tasty

I received a warm welcome. All the staff were friendly and attentive. The service was excellent and so was the fish that I ate.

Been talking about visiting here in the past and was not disappointed. Nice menu, plenty of different options, different from other places. Friendly and efficient service. Sat outside watching the world pass by. We had smoked salmon, dover sole, with bean salad and cornish early...

Good. I got pancakes instead of waffles but they were still amazing. Lovely breakfast will come back soon. If grandads buying we will be back tomorrow.

Six of us dined like kings. The food was delicious, generous and memorable. The sharing pies looked vast when they arrived but not a morsel remained at the end of the meal. The whole evening went like a dream. Service was friendly, efficient, unobtrusive and...

I’ve been wanting to try the Anchor for a while, as I’d heard good things. The pub didn’t disappoint - the staff was accommodating and friendly, the setting was bustling (if not a bit too loud) and the food was good. The terrine for starter...

Sadly will not be returning despite food being good. Attitude of one waiter to my daughter in law and young baby. Made us all feel very uncomfortable and spoilt our meal. We were being more than considerate by taking baby outside when she was a...

We needed a dog friendly pub for a family birthday meeting. The staff were very welcoming and brought the dog a bowl of water on arrival. The food selection was diverse from venison to cheese soufflé without having an overload of choice. We opted for...

Excellent food and service that I would put up there with all the best restaurants we have even been to. Went for Sunday lunch. Staff was extremely attentive and fast. Place looks like a little hole in the wall and was a bit loud almost...

We arrived 5 minutes early to be led to the bar as our table wasn’t available yet. Fair enough but we were unable to get served at the bar so stood awkwardly for 15 minutes. My gut was telling me to leave but my partner...

Haven’t been for years but even better than I remembered it…even more inventive food…terrine that was flavourful and moist, not in any way dry. Pork dish full of flavour. Delightful dessert. Great wine. Great value. Fun atmosphere. Nice servers (ok forgot things once or twice...

We visited for their Sunday lunch menu. It’s hard to imagine how you can get food hygiene wrong with a roast meal but the Anchor and Hope managed it. Two of our party of four went home with acute diarrhoea. I emailed them to give...

The 6 of us had dinner at The Anchor & Hope near Waterloo station. I was impressed by the decor, layout and customer service. We had two orders of the lamb neck for 2, a beef shank and an octopus. For desserts we had a...

This is the first time I've been to the Anchor and Hope since COVID. I am so glad to say that it is just as marvellous as ever. The staff are unfailingly cheerful and attentive. The Bartender is great. João makes one of the best...

It's been since 2019 because of COVID, but I always come here on the 1st Saturday in September connected to a business trip. I always look forward to it; restaurant is usually pretty quiet, but I get my carafe of wine and a fish dish....

The food was good and the service pleasant but the lunch was soured by one incident. The restaurant tried to charge us to replace clotted cream with ice cream . The kitchen staff then hid behind the waiter and refused to meet us to explain....

If only all food could be like this. Everything we had was delicious; great quality ingredients, beautifully cooked. The team serving were great; very relaxed, helpful and efficient. We had a someone with a nut allergy in our party, and they knew what was in...

Great food, with a daily changing menu. We shared some peppers and bread to start before wild turbot. We had a table at 530 to give us time to make a theatre show at 730 just along the way at the Old Vic. Great food....

Food was excellent, served by knowledgeable and engaged waiter. However the wine was terrible. The bottle we drank afterwards was poor quality rather than corked - just cheap plonk at 55 quid a bottle. I researched after and wonder if they are being fobbed off...

My son and I opted for a lunch here after doing some research. The slow roast lamb neck was our meal of choice and it was an excellent one. A very good experience and one I would have no hesitation trying again.

Our first visit to the Anchor and Hope. Delicious food and wine and really friendly waiting staff. I would have given 5 stars but for the fact that one of the bar staff was really patronising and off hand. I ordered a glass of Prosecco...

Siblings with spouses travelled from Canada to surprise our sister who we hadn’t seen since pandemic Staff was excellent in accommodating and helping us arrange the surprise to take place AT the restaurant during a busy dinner service On top of that all the food...

I used to dine int his restaurant many many years ago. Last night did not disappoint and we enjoyed our delicious meal. We sat outside and used the available heater as it started to cool down. Staff we attentive and helped us with our choices....

My favourite pub, even if it's more of a restaurant than a pub. Always great, really good ingredients, nice wines. Love it.

My wife and I booked for supper pre-theatre last Friday. Excellent food, and really exceptional service. Perfect combination. When service is that good one realises why it's so important and makes such a difference.

10-Feb-22 Anchor & Hope, The Cut, near Southwark / Waterloo East. I'd been here years ago for a drink and had been advised by my friend at the time that the food was fantastic. Finally returned for a Thursday evening dinner with a different friend,...

Been here many times. The quality remains the same. Just incredible. Potato gratin dauphinois and beef rump the best I’ve ever had. Cannot recommend highly enough

We have been eating at the Anchor & Hope for several years now. Not often, as we were not in London often. It was always good with friendly & informative service, always delicious food, well sourced & simply cooked produce, which spoke for itself on...

A great bar and restaurant - we had lovely service and comforting food on a cold night. We enjoyed sharing some peppers to start, a carafe of wine and then the special beef of the day. A great pre theatre spot and they asked if...

Great atmosphere. Not a fine dining experience, but rustic clean, good service and amazing food. My husband and I had the beef pie with suet pastry. It was tender, tasty, and big portion.

We'd heard good things about this pub but for a central London venue the menu seemed woefully old-fashioned. As a vegetarian, there were no main courses from which I could choose so I settled for two very ordinary starter salads - a beetroot salad and a pear salad with limp, tired leaves. The only protein I spotted was half an egg! My companions had slow cooked lamb that was poorly presented. The staff were disorganised and seemed constantly distracted. I felt better after I got home and had some protein... but as we spent £40 a head it was not exactly value for money.

We had a few drinks with my wife and my mum. The staff were so welcoming. Its wierd that the cut is still so quiet. We had a nice relaxed drinks and everything was amazing.

I liked it there, nice staff and food really good as well. Definitely will be coming back when in London!

Delicious food good service just check if table is inside or out. Good location for public transport and central London attractions.

Service was friendly and personal, without sacrificing any speed. All our food was truly excellent and justified any of the costs, and this was complemented by a fine wine selection. Furthermore the atmosphere felt at once casual and classy – high quality product in a relaxed setting. One downside was the deserts, which really didn't match how good the rest of the meal was – although the presentation of the chocolate mousse will live long in the memory. However the brightness of the person running the show (a lovely lady with red hair) meant that this did not effect our evening and this is certainly the best dining experience in that we have had in the area.

We managed to get a table on a Saturday afternoon without a booking. It was the rule of 6 outside. Good service and wine list. The outside front area is now covered so decent protection from the wind. We had some strong expresso martinis. Toilets clean and plenty of hand sanitiser around. Staff all wore masks.

Many, many years ago this pub was at the vanguard of the gastro pub movement. There has been an intervening period of some 17 or 18 years since my last visit and this time it was a spontaneous stop for a quick lunch. Seated outside we felt sufficiently COVID protected and were able to relax to the max. We decided to opt for three small dishes and therefore made good headway into the starters. The food has a distinctive Italian feel and was delicious. Beetroot with capers and a mild creamy horseradish sauce was very good. The sardined grilled and topped with a lemony gremola was superb. There was also a wholesome and filling bean and pecorino dish (Macu). It was down with a beautiful bottle of Pinot Blanc from Alsace. Service was very good.

We loved the Anchor and Hope. The welcome as walked in was wonderful and the evening just continued to exceed all of our expectations. We knew that our booking was only for an hour and a half due to the tier 2 restrictions but we were very happy for that to be the case because restaurants like this need to survive this pandemic. We didn’t feel rushed and they timed everything to perfection. Every course was wonderful, we had the special starter of peppers with anchovies and capers, the tomatoes with mint and cream (my husband said it was the best starter he had ever had!) the lamb and the beef for main and a pear and almost tart to finish. The food (and the wine I might add) were first class and the atmosphere and service spot on. Highly recommended.

Tuvimos una cena realmente agradable en Anchor and Hope esta semana, pero encontramos que las mesas estaban demasiado cerca y el ambiente demasiado ruidoso en la situación actual. El servicio era muy relajado y para una comida relajada, pero podría haber sido más rápido a veces. Sin embargo, la comida, que es lo principal, fue impecable: excelente terrina de pollo rústica y generosa con una deliciosa membrillo; bistec de falda poco cocido perfectamente cocido con un pastel de papa crujiente y frijoles cubiertos de romesco fenómico; rape asado con garra y cremoso de patatas dauphinois al ajillo; y rematado por una mousse de chocolate morisco que carecía de gracia pero sabía increíble. ¡Volveríamos a comer solos en un día más tranquilo!

Aproveché el plan de comer fuera para ayudar y tuve una comida lo suficientemente decente, aunque algunos ajustes podrían haber enviado esto en la dirección de cinco estrellas. El pan con los entrantes estaba un poco rancio, lo cual fue una pena. Una porción de terrina de pollo de amigos podría haber sido un entrante, pero era pequeña. La sopa de cangrejo y azafrán estaba deliciosa al igual que los picatostes con queso. Sin embargo, me hubiera gustado tener unos trozos de cangrejo con mucha carne en el caldo.Todos compartimos el cordero para nuestro plato principal. Fue encantador al igual que la ensalada griega. Sin embargo, por alguna razón, solo vino con dos papas y media. Éramos tres compartiendo este plato.Los desiertos necesitan algo de trabajo. El merengue cremoso de melocotón tiene serios problemas de presentación y fue bastante desordenado. El ratón de chocolate estaba bien, una cucharada de ratón de chocolate. Luego hubo una pequeña bola de helado. Incluso un niño se habría quejado de que era demasiado pequeño.Volvería? No si estuviera pagando el precio completo. Este es un pub caro y por esos precios espero comida excepcional.

Logramos reservar una mesa para cuatro el domingo 16 de agosto y nos alegramos de que nuestro perro también fuera bienvenido. La comida era divina: los tomates sobre tostadas y las carrilleras de cerdo se cocinaban a la perfección. Tanto la carta de vinos como la de cócteles son excelentes. No puedo esperar a volver muy pronto.

Came for drinks for my birthday lovely new landlord really friendly great service would definitely recommend xx

A diferencia de muchos pubs, que han desaparecido en una madriguera de hamburguesas y aburrimiento, este es un lugar que deleita constantemente, con un menú creativo, una excelente carta de vinos y un servicio amable y experto. Está cerca de los teatros Old y New Vic Theatres, por lo que es perfecto para un capricho antes y después de la actuación. Hemos estado varias veces y siempre es una delicia.

Y esta fue una elección al azar, ya que acordé encontrarme con alguien cerca de la estación de Waterloo, así que elegí aquí.Comí merluza que estaba excelente con una deliciosa salsa de mantequilla.Tenía una mesa exterior muy tranquila ya que la carretera está cerrada al tráfico y Londres sigue siendo muy tranquila a pesar de que se han aliviado las restricciones de Covid.Comida un poco cara pero excelente.

We had some friends visiting from Germany and wanted to take them for a traditional Sunday roast and this place was recommended. It's in a good location, about 5-10 minutes from Waterloo and the welcome was friendly and the place was buzzing. There was a slight mixup with the booking but easily sorted by helpful staff. We just had mains and enjoyed excellent lamb and beef and a really tasty chicken and foie gras pie. The side veg was good, the cabbage was quite well cooked and slathered in butter - very tasty! It was not cheap, but the quailty of the food meant it was perfectly reasonable and I'd be happy to go back again and recommend for others. Just bear in mind they don't do childrens options so maybe don't take younger children - the beef is rare which we adults thought was great but some younger of fussy kids may not go for.

Very warm welcome, and fab food. Menu is cross between and pub and a restaurant, and all dishes were very well prepared, and great mix of flavours and textures. Super value 'workers lunch'

We live in London and love eating out. But last nights food was beyond amazing - from the snail with duck fat and bacon salad, spicy rabbits kidney and liver to the exquisite creamy green peppercorn sauce with rare duck breast. It was better than some Michelin star restaurants I’ve been too. And we love the casual space and chilled drinking theatre crowd around us. Will be back often!

Una visita a Tate Modern para el show de Dora Maar. ¿Qué otra excusa se necesita? Almuerzo por cuenta propia en este excelente pub restaurante. Solo un aperitivo Brócoli de Tillingham con salsa de anchoas y nueces, delicioso con su terrina de pato de cerdo. Dos entrantes regados con un Saumur - Lovely Loire Cabernet Franc. Menú tentador como siempre y vale la pena pasar por el almuerzo. Me imagino las tardes ocupadas y (sin reservas) una cola para la delicia. Foie Gras, eglefino ahumado, carne de venado, souffl de queso te tientan. Pero la coartada era la Tate a la vuelta de la esquina. Excelente ambos.

Finalmente pude llegar a este lugar para cenar. Fui allí con colegas. Estaba lleno así que agarramos bebidas mientras esperábamos una mesa. Tuve un plato de pato increíble mientras que los demás compartieron un plato de cordero (parecen tener estos platos grandes para compartir donde necesitas pedir varias personas).Los platos eran maravillosamente sabrosos y bien proporcionados. Terminamos compartiendo un pastel de chocolate sin harina. De nuevo, realmente vale la pena las calorías.Definitivamente volveré a visitar aquí la próxima vez que esté en Londres.

Visited this pub for lunch on Sunday. You have to book a table if you want to eat especially at weekends. Friendly staff. We had an early booking which was good as the specials are limited and once gone they are gone. We had the lamb for two which was delicious followed by blood orange sorbet and stem ginger ice cream. Lovely pub.

Un vero ristorante inglese. Ottima cucina. Personale molto carino e disponibile. Un plauso ad Elena, che ci ha guidato con amorevole cura in un percorso eccellente. Pate de fois con crostini, insalata di blue con pere indivia e noci, ottimo soufflé ai formaggi. Un tripudio il beef a cottura lenta da Lei vivamente consigliato. Per chiudere una torta al cioccolato con creme fraiche è una creme caramel al moscato. Un po’ caro e rumoroso è vero. Ma l’ottima cucina e la gentilezza di Elena valgono bene una messa. Più che consigliato

Found us a table on a Saturday night although very full for 4 friends. Lovely service - staff friendly and helpful. Although full we could chat without shouting at each other. Nice meal. Really enjoyable evening. Would happily go back for casual meal with friends and family .

Nous venions d'arriver à Londres et l'ambiance de ce pub nous a tout de suite plongé dans l'ambiance londonnienne. Bon repas servis rapidement, parfaitement assaisonnées et avec beaucoup de saveurs. Le service était rapide et le personnel très souriant.

Gastropub auténtico a South Bank. I cibi sono locali e molto freschi ed il servizio attento e gentile.

Este es un pub tradicional con un ambiente relajado muy agradable y un enfoque definido en la comida. Desde el momento en que ingresa, puede ver por los platos que ve, el olor y la forma en que trabaja el personal que toman la comida más en serio que la mayoría. Los platos tienden a estar en el lado 'pesado', pero parecen inspirados tanto en Europa continental como en el Reino Unido. Teníamos trucha asada y mejillas de cerdo estilo español más crema de suero de leche con caramelo salado + compota de manzana, todo fue muy agradable. Para un pub, es buena comida, no "excelente", pero si estás en la zona y tienes hambre, definitivamente vale la pena una visita.

Comimos aquí el domingo y, aunque estaba muy ocupado, el servicio era excelente y la comida

Overpriced and mediocre food. Combinations in meals didn't work together. Service was good though. I wouldn't recommend

As soon as we walked in the barman remembered us. We were a large party of writers who had come up to London for an event. The staff were more than helpful. The food is excellent. We are more than happy to return next year.

The food here is fresh always delicious I would call it Slow Food, as the priorities are fresh, seasonal food without pretension. The atmosphere is somewhat bohemian, very much a pub with a buzz. Service is very competent and friendly.

Great pub -great food- different and v well prepared with an open kitchen and on-the-ball serving staff who were personable. The double baked shuffle was a triumph and so was the pork. The unusual starter of smoked eel was superb. There is a daily special board. We ended with 1 scoop of ice-cream...homemade and to die for!!Not too noisy, close seating but it is a pub...no booking ...get there early or there is a wait!

Bonne ambiance, repas très agréable, goûteux et plutôt fin. Service souriant. Bières pas mal, malgré l'absence de pale ale :) .

After contacting the place to book a table we found that you arrive and they allocate tables on a first come basis. Thats fine as we arrived knowing that and were seated efficiently at 6pm before our 7;30pm Theatre show at The Old Vic. Service was excellent with a lovely waitress telling us about the food and the specials , seating us and advising on the wine. Sadly when the food came it was bland -really bland- and for what it was quite expensive. I have the black pudding which i hoped to be spicy and sell flavoured. Honestly with my eyes shut it could have been mash potato.The veggies were ok with average cabbage and lentils but again at £4 a go was poor.

We got to taste nearly everything! Amazing food, atmosphere and location, Staff competent and friendly One of the coolest place to eat or have an aperitivo in London Lost in a world of taste I only manage to take Picts of the pudding😁

Really mice place to have an enjoyable evening with friends, The food is of the absolutely highest standards - utterly mouthwatering. Perfect if you are going to the Young Vic Theatre. I would strongly recommend this place

In September we popped in here before a visit to the Old Vic for a drink and dessert because we had some time to kill. A member of staff (Josh) highly recommend the Baked poppy seed cheesecake with raspberry sauce which my husband opted for. I had a pie with fruit (might have been Greengage) with clotted cream.

The Anchor and Hope continues to serve exceptional food. My friend and I sat on a shared table for six which worked well. We started with globe artichokes - top quality and well prepared. Then skate served with plenty of spinach and a perfect sauce. A memorable dish. The waiter advised that we order a dish of potatoes to share which was a good call. The restaurant is quite noisy but sitting on the corner of the table helped. The staff are friendly - advice is always welcome from people who know the menu - and the food arrives quickly. We were lucky to arrive to a no queue situation on a Thursday evening but even when there is a queue the experience is worth the wait.

Not a roast as such but extremely delicious none the less. Well cooked, friendly service, some unusual combinations. The shared shoulder of lamb looked like the star option from our choices but no one was unhappy and clean plates all round.

Wandered in off the street for Sunday lunch, I requested a table but was offered a seat at the bar. I pushed as 60% of the tables were free and was eventually seated.

Seasonal, fresh delicious . All quite lovely Great atmosphere, lovely speedy pre theatre service. Why have I never been before - we will be back !

Great cocktails and a delicious chocolate mousse for dessert. We also didn't feel rushed to leave. Mains were very pricey and not big enough for the price, but the service was friendly.

Seriously good food here, always a pleasure. Very hearty, very tasty food, especially the lamb! Desserts are scrumptious.