The Anchor Hotel & Bars in East Lindsey

What an absolute disgrace!! , thats putting it mildly. We ordered two kids meals and 2 adult meals 42.00 I wouldn't even give my dogs the meal that came out . The kids meals didn't even have beans peas or gravey on it . The mash was like play dough the sausage was burnt I had to ask for another one to be done . Then pay 4.00 extra for beans . I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PUB TO NOBODY !!!!!

Doing this for 2022 as I have seen the same meal I had which was looked nothing like mine, so well done to my chef. Firstly the place is dark day and night, even my daughter who never comes out of her bedroom moaned it was dark. Nice outside sitting area. Not a great selection of good beers on tap. Now to the food, I had Ham, egg, peas and chips, the enemy had steak and ale pie, both were fantastic, so good we went back again for the same order (with me ordering 2 extra eggs as they was so good), her indoors pie was great. Third time we went we both had gammon and although the chips and egg were good the gammon was a bit tough(asked me for a fight). I all a good place to eat.

Called in on Sunday for a roast. It was only 6 pm but we were told only 2 roast beef left When it came it reminded me of a school dinner. Was tasteless, packet mash, tinned peas, frozen yorkies / roast potatoes Won't be back

Not a 5 star hotel but we paid very little and got polite helpful staff, clean nice room and the hotel had good facilities and breakfast was lovely for £3 what more could you ask for. Do not listen to the bad reviews because for £60 a night you get a lot more than you pay for and will definitely be going back next time we are down that way.

Went in here today for sunday lunch ,we only spoke to 2 members of staff found them very ignorant and abrupt ,place was very dull and empty which after the way the staff spoke to us i wasn't surprised ,so we went elsewhere

Been today with family what a dive scruffy the food is expensive but cheap crap. It's full of scrubbers and piss heads. Not social distancing at all people all way to close and no masks. this place is good if your rougher than a ten Bob note and have Farrel kids

Went today with family and friends two young children. Spent a bit in their getting drinks ect then decided to order food.. the staff was so so rude i wouldn’t ever go back here. Youngish lads no manners, discusting customer service skills and not once popped a smile. Swearing behind the bar and just plain site rude we was appalled and if the staff carry on how they do they will run that place into the ground it’s horrendous atmosphere. In the arcade bit we spent around £6 doing 2p machine trying to get little one a toy the toy got stuck we told the staff they said no not getting it u we’ve already gave someone a prize from their today and we lost the keys now. But still watched us put money in for nothing? Then walked off no apology no nothing so I approached the staff member again said well are you going to at least put out of order sign up so other children don’t do the same and waste money thinking they can get the toy off he literally just looked at me gone out and walked off came back with sign. Still nowt to say. We left angry and shocked at all this.

Nice hotel clean , modern and tidy rooms I stayed here with my wife and young daughter just for the one night good place only 10 minute walk from fantasy island bus stop outside as well . The bar under the hotel is very good plenty to keep the kids occupied with a mini arcade . Just though it was a little bit to much for 1 nights stay but we dident mind paying it as a one off because we wanted to stay the night

We decided to come here as we wanted a proper meal. When you first go in it's so dark that you need a flash light which is ridiculous when it's the middle of the day!The tables were dirty and when we asked a member of staff to clean it she started complaining to us how she'd been left on her own whilst her colleague had gone out to buy herself something and not asked her if she wanted anything. We ordered our food which was 2 large breakfasts, a double bacon cheese burger with chips that was from the special board and chicken gougons and chips. The service was good at the bar I will say that, the young lady was polite and friendly. Whilst waiting for our food I went to the toilet with my mum, first there are no signs saying where they are and another customer kindly told us where they were. Secondly they are disgusting they look like they haven't been cleaned in forever and the worst part was all but one of the toilet seats were falling off! The food didn't take long to come but once I looked at the food I was disappointed, the bacon on the breakfasts was covered in black grease where they hadn't cleaned the grill in God knows how long. The chips were frozen chips, my burger was horrible, not sure if they were handmade but they were the driest burgers I've ever eaten, the bacon on it was covered in fat and there was a tiny square of the thinnest cheese possible! The only meal that was ok was the chicken gougons. In total I paid just over £44 for 4 meals and 4 drinks, total waste of money, would also like to add that all the staff are kids, from the bar staff to the kitchen staff I didn't see anyone older than about 21, no offense to people of that age but it's not surprising we had such a bad experience when the place is being run by people of that age! Might visit for a drink but would avoid like the plague for food!

Treated some friends and some of my close family to a Sunday Carvery at The Anchor Hotel. T he food was realy well cooked, well served and very plentiful. All in all, really good value for money. Try it.

Me and my family of 4 booked for a night over the bank holiday on a planned trip with other family who we had also recommended this hotel too from our previous stay in February. Today was an experience I am fuming with .. we booked through booking.com £120 for the family room , we decided to park at a friends caravan in ingoldmells and walk up to the hotel and check in to return later , we was informed by the receptionist that we didn’t have a room booked , although they said they could see our booking from Booking.com they hadn’t reserved our room which we booked . As u could imagine we had two disappointed kids as the possibility might have to drive home as everywhere was booked up been bank holiday , the receptionist attitude was I don’t know what we can do for you !! Which wasn’t great under the circumstances, how can you mess a booking up and potentially ruin a family experience. 2ndly our family members had also booked the anchor through booking.com 2adults and an infant, was then told they had been put in the dunes suit but wasn’t aloud a baby in there as it was adults only , fortunately for them they was aloud to stay , but we wasn’t so lucky as the receptionist reluctantly found us a room miles away from what we planned in burgh le Marsh. This hotel and booking.com definitely need a lesson on booking in , i won’t be returning for this reason as it seems your room isn’t guaranteed !!

On arrival reception(questionable) closed. Opening a side door( another guest) the manager came(questionable). Gave brief explanation of card entry to room. I opened side door to look inside. I said looking very nice(strong smell paint/varnish. Work in process). Was told Staff only. And please try step over carefully at threshold as still sticky from varnish. Strong smell paint etc in corridors. Room presented well although bed was practically on floor(futon style). Shower room very tight in space. So unless your small in height and size and young n fit avoid. You’ll struggle on all accounts. No meals were being served. And work in progress. Staff ignorant and very unwelcoming.

Only stayed one night in this delightful hotel to attend a firework display. The room was very spacious and very clean, the bathroom was tiny but again very clean with a good shower and white fluffy towels. Plenty of tea/coffee and biscuits in the room. We paid £10 for a late check out (10.30 is normal check out time) as we didn't want to rush about on a Sunday morning! Breakfast was lovely and a very good price, would definately stay here again.

very rude staff My granddaughter went to the bar and asked for a glass of water to be told 'When i got time' We had already had a round of drinks before the meal but my grand kids like water with their meal and and the roast dinner meal came without yorkshire pudding or roast potatoes but did include instant mash, yuk.

We visited whiles on holiday, didn't really expect such nice food, but the food was great quality and lovely cooked, we were very happy and had 2 happy kids. Great choice for kids too. 4 meals, 3 desserts, 2 bottles of cider, j20, and a very nice cocktail and the bill was just under £60, such good value for money. The staff are super friendly, and they were very helpful. They were getting ready for the England game and was busy but nothing was to much... They had a family room with things to entertain the kids... as we were leaving they were also setting the disco up, daughter had fun dancing on there dance floor Clean loos too and plenty of seating area inside and out

Decided to eat here while on a mini break over the bank holiday. Family room was extremely noisy due to music & entertainment, however persevered & ordered food. Given a numbered wooden spoon at the bar & waited for food. Whilst waiting (an hour), we watched 1 waiter run in & out of the kitchen with plates of food, not knowing which table had ordered what. Even though he was under alot of stress, he stayed calm & was polite even under pressure. Food was good value & the whole family enjoyed it. I think management should look at their bar to waiting staff ratio at peak periods as this was extremely unfair on that 1 member of staff.

Had a 2 meals here, very good and geniuous portions, would go again, and you can take your dog in there. excellent

Really good venue for families and customer friendly. Food very reasonable in size and price. Drinks good price. Lots of seating. Entertainment varied.

Staff friendly and helpful ,,, spotlessly clean ... great breakfast and lovely coffee ,, will def be back

Lovely choice on the menu ,I loved the cheeseburger and chips for value for money ,we ate there several times ,also they have a games room upstairs and a very large family bar and entertainment room separate

just dont go noise kids just let go riot why parents get drunk no entertainment for kids just dont go

We visited for a drink, we went inside for our drinks but as it was a lovely day decided to sit outside and watch the world go by. There was a carvery being served which looked really good. Lots of people inside & outside. Would visit again if in the area

Disfrutamos de 3, comidas aquí. Desayuno durante todo el día, tikka masala, pastel, carne y gambas y lasaña.

friendly staff we only had a drink in here but you can take your dog in and have a warm welcome no funny looks as you walk in.

We went here last year and it was okay so returned last night with family for tea... My grandsons dinner came first which we thought was good and planned but it was just automatic... we then waited 5 mins for next meal, then another 5...

Well where do i start? Walked in to a pub/hotel/resterauant that makes a tired looking place look up market. Kids allowed to climb over the furniture, including tables!Kids screaming & running riot. Dogs allowed in the resteraunt. Sat down & looked at the menu. As you do when you want food. Only to find upon ordering food, that around half of what is on the menu, is now NOT on the menu! No mention anywhere that the menu has or will change. They have removed prawn cocktail,chilli nachos, potato wedges,buffalo wings, chilli dog, rib eye steak,cajun chicken, ALL JACKET POTATOES,Chefs chicken, pasta carbonara, pasta bolognase.These are just the ones i remember. I have just sent my food back. Allegedly home made lasagne with FULL salad. 2 bits of cucumber 2 bits of tomato a bit of onion & a ton of lettuce. Ok if your names bugs bunny. This so called lasagne should've come with a straw!I have put a picture up so you can see. The "full salad" was more of a side salad. Avoid this place, unless you are EXTREMELY easily pleased.

The pub it's self is busy recently compared to recent years gone by especially since the toilets were refurbished, I. Have been in a lot more towards the backend of last season and the beginning of this season, I cannot comment on the food as I have never eaten here, but there is one big problem here, which is the male staff that are employed here, they may be reliable and smart but actually take your money before they pour a drink ,and never smile, never make any please, or thank you comments, we asked for a kids pop and the words used back were "kids room"nothing else, it doesn't cost anything to smile and have manners, I do like the pub and hope it can sort this out going forward because it has got potential, maybe a customer care programme should be introduced going forward, still it's worth a visit just to see if you get a smile or a thank you!!

The first person who served us the food and drinks was happy the next person who served us drinks was the grumpiest person I've met for a long time. Our food.........(when it finally arrived after 50 mins this is in April not the peak season) was very nice it didn't look the most appetising but it was well cooked and flavoursome. Be warned if you have the lasagna it comes in a plastic container but it taste nice, the only thing that let it down was the grumpy guy behind the bar and the long wait for the food.

Visited for a meal with family on 2/10/16 and ordered meals for 4. The barmaid could not have been more miserable and after pouring the drinks instead of placing them next to where I stood place them on the other side of the pumps and said your drinks are over here! Also we had to wait 45 minutes for the meals to turn up which we were told at first but could not understand why as there were not many other people eating at the time. I had ordered a roast beef dinner and was disappointed when it turned up that there were no roast potatoes.

Very good and polite staff willing to help with everything food cooked to perfection. Prices very good same as every other pub would definitely go there again .Most importantly dog friendly and the pub was very clean

We called in here for the Sunday lunch carvery. The food was reasonable and there was plenty of it, but it was a little on the cold side. They need to sort out the counter because flies were buzzing around the food. The old lady that served the meat at the carvery didn't seem to mind at all, but then again she wasn't going to be eating it, was she; she was too busy chatting with other staff members at the end of the carvery oblivious to the needs of customers. She was very ignorant and could do with a lesson in manners. If you can't be friendly to customers you shouldn't be working in a pub! Even the bar staff were ignorant. What has happened to good customer service? You are there to give your customers a good experience so that we come back and spend more money, not to growl at them and make them feel like they are intruding.WE pay your wages!!!!

Went here for the carvery and it was barely warm. If you like cold food then go here. The staff don't know how to smile and everyone looked miserable. I would definitely NOT recommend this place.

Took the children here to eat. They have a good children area with an entertainer on site. Good safe area for the children as not many in when we went a tea time. Food was average price for very boring food. Some came dry and overcooked. No one told us where to get sauces etc and food was served then we were given knives and forks after we had asked for them. We ordered Fruit shoots as per menu but were given a cheaper drink. (is this legal?) Not a place we would go in again to eat.

When entering the place stinks!!! Something needs to be done to sort that out. Nevertheless me my husband and children stayed for a drink the girl DJ had the skimpiest top on I didn't know if I was in a kids room or a strip club disgusting for the kids to see everything hanging out. Drunk our drinks and left.

Don't know we're to start went for a meal with the family awful chosen stake, sirloin, medium it was like chewing rubber very pale in colour daughter had gammon was more like bacon jacket potatoes were rock hard the toilets were disgusting .

The Anchor has two sides one for adults and one for kids, I found the entertainment in the adult side was very good with different acts. We're as the kids side was just a disco, food ok, bar ok, needs at least a paint job, inside

Came for a carvery about half 2 and it finished at 3. Despite what time it is and how close it is till the carvery finished, the food should be fresh and always refilled. We was told that there was only one meat left out of 6, the roast potatoes were like rubber, the gravy looked like water and the vegetables were not topped up regularly.

Ordered a carbonara from here which was awful the staff don't have a clue what they're doing the dish was supposed to come with garlic bread but didn't when we asked about it they didn't know about it when it clearly states on their menu that all pasta dishes come with a slice of garlic bread. The drinks were also over priced and the entertainment was terrible! Wouldn't recommend anybody to go there!

Amazing food friendly staff we went in for carvers but wasn't on so had one from the menu which was gorgeous really enjoyed it

Eaten here twice and both times poor service and shocking food and crazy drink prices they only place l no that can't cook a hotdog properly and a 5.00 pound deposit for the key to baby changing facilitie

My wife had the chilli con carne and rice, the presentation was unattractive with a slice of what I can only describe as "steamed" garlic bread which was limp and anaemic and had been nowhere near a grill. I had the Philly chicken burger which was dry and totally tasteless, the bun was adept and fell to bits when I attempted to pick it up. It's a nice enough place and staff are friendly but don't expect anything special food wise. Overall disappointed. :(

Called here for lunch with the family. It was clean and the food came out in good time. It was tasty but basic and just a typical run of the mill pub grub and the price reflected this.

good value for money in the food department, drinks are ok, very friendly staff, very welcoming atmosphere.

From the outside, this place looks ok and decided to take my family here for a meal on a quiet sunday night.Once inside, it all went wrong to the point, we ended up in the chippy across the road!Dark and dingy first of all with TV's on so loud to the point you could not hear people clearly.On to the Table, Insufficient menus and absolutely filthy where I actually took a baby wipe out of our kit to clean it myself.First impressions are key, and this did not win me or my young family over.This was promoted as a family friendly place outside... I failed to see it so left before even ordering.

I've been to this hotel a few times over the years and despite some bad reviews I never thought this place was bad. I always thought, it's only a place to sleep but was very comfortable in a decent location and you couldn't grumble. However, my most recent visit just wasn't the same and although I have been a returning visitor for years and have always recommended it to others AND have always brought people with me, shall not be returning. I stayed with my boyfriend and 2 of our friends who have never visited skegness before so was excited for them to visit with us. They had seen bad reviews before we arrived but assured them this hotel was fine... And it was, for the first couple of nights. We stayed for 4 nights in total. On the first night, we decided to eat in the pub downstairs which has always been fine but this time the portion of bangers and mash was rather small but still tasted alright. We always took advantage of the upstairs part in the bar with the darts and pool tables, with us being young adults we enjoyed our own space. A couple of days into our stay, the light in our bathroom went making it impossible to see whilst in there due to there being no internal windows. We dealt with it the best we could and the next morning informed the housekeepers of this issue. They took note of our room number and rushed off, we assumed they were going to deal with this problem. We arrived back that night to find it was still not working so my boyfriend went down to reception to ask simply when it would be fixed as having no light made it INCREDIBLY different to shower, use the toilet and sink unless leaving the door open. They told us no one would be able to fix it until morning so we agreed and waited. Next morning we left the room, did our daily activities, arrived back and it had still not been done. This was either our last or second to last night so just gave up and got on with it. We aren't unreasonable people and don't like to complain but we gave them a lot of chances. I feel a tad let down by this hotel after defending them for so long. I felt like, because we were young adults, we got treated that way and were not taken seriously and I did not feel like a guest. We aren't troublemakers and are very respectful towards others for our age. We had a complaint one night about noise even though I believe we weren't being loud. We were only playing card games and always tried our hardest to be as quiet as we could. The walls in this hotel are INCREDIBLY paper thin and you can always hear what other people are saying so again, felt this was slightly unfair but we left our room and headed to the upstairs part of the bar to be fair to the other guests. From our room (late at night and early morning) we heard guests arguing, swearing, kids screaming, constant banging and did not once complain! I'm just so disappointed and feel like maybe our age made staff feel negatively towards us. So unfortunately I won't be returning here again.

pools tables great but drinks not cheep over £3 a pint of coke so cost a lot for our family group might have been cheeper to drink beers lol

The pub was clean and tidy, and the entertainment was satisfactory. The staff need to get some manners. I asked for redbull and lemonade as my partner dont drink and was going to charge redbull price for a cheap 35p can... The food was over priced as well £6.95 for 2 sausages and mash!!!Its changed so much and I dont like it...

i took my family for sunday dinner today at a cost of over £30 to be served a cold carvery . we wasnt the only 1s complaining i did tell a youngish lad the knives and folks had run out i was told rather abruptly " eh yea i know .,,,we waited 10 minutes just for cutlery i ended up using a baby wipe to clean them again , it wasnt the 1st time we had done that either , my advice get a new dish washer or hopfully the foods standards agency will not be re newing your hygene rating , rest assured i will be calling them .

What an awful experience!!! We stayed for 2 nights over New Year to attend a wedding. I had to settle the bill on arrival (before seeing the room), staff were not welcoming and we felt like a burden by being there. The kitchen closed at 7pm so we were too late to order bar food, but the menu was limited to Pukka pie or scampi and looked unappitising! We had no heating and had to sleep in layers of clothing, hats and scarves to keep warm. We asked for extra blankets but they didn't arrive. We were told the heating was boosted and goes off at 11 o'clock, even though outside temperatures were -4c! We couldn't even warm up in the shower as the water was cold. We weren't even offered breakfast on New Years Morning and had to travel on an empty stomach. The room wasn't cleaned or tea making facilities refreshed! Sleep in the car if you want a comfortable night, or choose another Hotel. Absolutely no atmosphere here, or hospitality!! Avoid!!

stayed for just one night on flying visit ,receptionist was very bright and friendly checked us in quickly and gave us the info n key card to family room,lovely modern room with bunk beds tv,tea,coffee,hot choc n biscuits,we went out and came back couple hrs later unfortunately heating in room didn't come on I told the receptionist who noted it to be looked at and immediately gave us another room which was even better and bigger than the 1st (very pleased) we took the children into the bar everyone including the the locals were very friendly , we all had a decent meal and few drinks,,didn't expect any entertainment being few days before xmas but a lady turned up being a children's entertainer and karaoke (only our 2 children there)she was fab with our kids colouring games n balloons,can't speak highly enough of this place I hope it's the same in the summer when we pop in......thank you everyone )

@£59 per night, the room has a low bed that i keep stubbing my toes on really not that big, no where to put your clothes or bags, bathroom is small but ok recieptionist nice and helpful tho, the hall ways shabby needs a lick of paint as did the room we was in, curtains need a wash, windows could do with a clea, no breakfast tho it has the facilities to be able to supply, so for the cash i dont know why you dont include it, no internet this is the 21st century guys, people for this money expect to be able to contact the outside world, so for a cple at 30quid ish each its not very good, would rate it below a travel lodge, and there are some bads ones but at least you get a decent tv, wifi, and breakfast even if you have to pay a little extra, i would rate the rooms for a bed only at £39 a room and thats generous, just extended stay in skegness but not here will be in the savoy at £75 for the room, with everything thrown in yes sounds more but it is the SAVOY.

Hotel looked nice on the website. Booked for 2 nights for a family of 3, £69 per a night with no breakfast included. On arrival no one on reception had to go to the bar which was dark and and shabby looking to find staff, we booked in and was given key card. The room very small with a double bed which was really low to the floor not good for my bad back, a sofa bed made up for little one. There was a tv high up above the sofa bed which was the smallest tv you can get. The bath room consist of a toilet with a shower opposit and sink in middle the width of the shower cubical so very tiny and had great difficultly showering the little one. Very noisy at night with loud music and banging from the pub till 1.30am so not much sleep.no draws just a single open wardrobe with a couple of hangers so had to live out of bag. No room to store suitcase or bags , there was tea and coffee but cups were not changed the next day. Wallpaper peeling of the wall and in need of fresh paint on walls and corridor walls. No one on reception through out day had to ring a number if anything was needed. Dirt behind the bed ,Was not worth £69 won't be staying here again.

I met up with family whilst on holiday, and use to use this pub about 15yrs ago!!! its been updated but still great value.

We sat outside as it was a hot day but plenty of room inside. It was busy but we didn't wait long for the food to be served. A decent selection of food to choose from.

The last year we came here it was ok at best. We went in, had a pint and moved on. It looked like it needed sprucing up and it smelt a bit.A year later we walked in and it smelt and looked brand new. We had a pint, then another, then some food. I went to the toilet and found there was a massive kids room at the back. So we moved around to there and our daughter had a great time dancing on the dancefloor, making new friends and playing musical statues, while I had a few more pints (and the wife had a few more cokes. Pregnant again!!!)We spent a few more nights of our holiday at the Anchor and we will be again when we go back to ingoldmells in August, with our new addition. Cheers!

Called in here about 3 or 4 times during our stay, family friendly pub and a cosy atmosphere, with an adults only bar should you wish for more peace and quiet.We did eat here once, buying 4 meals and every 1 without exception was poor quality, bland, cold or lacked taste.Lovely pub, but eat at the cafe across the road, much cheaper and much better food.

Good food and entertainment was aimed at the children it was very close to our site so just a short walk and you are enjoying a nice pint

I have been going in here since i was a child / although i would say its gone down hill / needs up dating / do not order the food two for 8 pounds it is tasteless / the night entertainment is old people singing kareoki.

visited May half term. Food is just ok really, nothing to get excited about. It does however do a fabulous children disco in the family room. Kids also have a separate tuckshop counter. Worth a visit for a drink and to entertain the children. I would probably eat somewhere else beforehand

Dont know how they are still open the bar staff are horrible what happened to service with a smile!!! Wud of walked out but kids were starving! You just get grunts from the bar staff when you spoke to them, all other businesses nearby were really busy but this pub was empty compared to them!

Excellent evening entertainment for children! Food looked nice and cheap! Wouldnt stay again due to noise.

I visited this restaurant a few years back and the attitude of the bar staff was apalling. We visited again hoping that time would have sorted the wheat from the chaff regarding the staff, how wrong we were! We spent no more than 30 seconds in there. When we asked at the bar for a highchair we got no more than a shoulder shrug and a hand wave. The atmosphere is dire and it is little wonder, avoid at all costs!