The Anchor Inn in East Devon

went for dinner New Years Eve, great food, excellent service and very friendly staff. Couldn't have made us any more welcome. Made our evening.

Food was really good. Breakfast options were amazing. Stayed here for 2 nights in between Christmas and new year for a little get away. Room was clean and roomy, with great views of the bay. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Would definitely go back again.

Family Christmas dinner at the Anchor in Beer. Lovely atmosphere, really looked after by staff. Food was brilliant. Thank you all so much

lovely stay; service waa good, dog friendly. really enjoyed our stay.

Had a meal on Monday 23rd as was gifted by the anchor. The meal was lovely as was the service. Thank you

Amazing Inn to visit. We prebooked a table online and our table was ready with a reserved sign. We were made to feel welcomed from the outset. Lovely clean surroundings. Warm and inviting. Tasteful Christmas decorations and a real log fire added to the atmosphere. Food and service were worthy of a 10/10 score. Food was really tasty. Presented well and such good value. We were asked if everything was okay with our meal, by staff who presented happy in their work (too often these days staff don't make any effort, present happy or welcoming). The Anchor is part of the Greene King group. We visit the area at least.2 to 3 times a year and every time our experience at The Anchor is the same - excellent! We like it that The Anchor is dog friendly.and in a lovely position by the beach. Also next to a car park, if you can't get 2 hour free high street parking spot. Nice garden (used in the summer) just across the road and with amazing views. Beer is a lovely hamlet to visit all year round. Next time we're in the area we.plan to book overnight stay/s as rooms look really nice, from the hotels website.

3 course small appetite lunch was value for money. The fish and chips was amazing - light and crispy. Dessert was good portion. Service was good. Staff very polite albeit a bit slow on taking the order.

Amazing food,staff Amazing, especially Kiran very polite and very helpful thanks 😊 food excellent atmosphere good happy Christmas and New year to you all

Had a brilliant breakfast with Santa! Great service, great value and our daughter (3.5yrs old) loved it. Two lovely presents and our youngest (1yr) got a bonus present on our way out. Definitely worth while & definitely recommend.

Thank you Millie for looking after us. A wonderful place to visit. Great food and fantastic service.

Breakfast with Santa. A well thought out and considered service. The atmosphere and breakfast were both lovely and the Father Christmas did a superb job making the children feel most at ease. The man deserves another sherry. Thank you for what’s rapidly becoming a family Christmas tradition.

Outstanding an amazing service clean friend lovely pub? Millie my server went above and beyond thank you

Really great service from Millie. Great food and drinks. Very friendly staff.

Lovely place and lovely, very helpful staff. We stayed for 2 nights in December and had also dinner here. Good food, nice to have vegetarian options. Will come again.

On a cold December afternoon we wandered inside looking for warmth and sustenance, the Anchor was welcoming and really toasty inside for myself, partner and two small dogs. A good selection of beers coupled with a wondrous menu confirmed our choice and we enjoyed hearty meals of Katsu Chicken 5* and Mac & Cheese 4* followed by Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ice Cream to share for dessert. The dogs had water bowls and were given a biscuit each by the super-friendly staff and we went on our way after an hour or so warmed up and sated. Great pub, great choice of food, lovely staff - good job all around :)

Me and my mum friends come here every Wednesday morning before baby group and it is always such a pleasure. The food is lovely and the staff are so friendly and helpful. I ate yesterday and had a breakfast bap cooked by the chef Chris and it was sensational. Hannah was working the bar and was helpful as ever :) can’t wait to come back for another breakfast bap cooked!

Great communication, welcome and service from Loch & Hannah. Comfortable room with great sea view. Amazing food and drink. Easy parking next door to hotel. Would imagine it could be challenging in the summer though.

Room was good staff very friendly from the start to end I’ve stayed one night in this branch I was really lucky to be there I forgot my watch under the pillow and left 10 minutes later my phone ringed it was Hannah one of the staff the telling me about it before I leave exter as the were aware I was there for work one day only she really made my day as this watch very important to me. I wanted to thank everyone specially Hannah she made my day go smooth with big smile all day thank you. Mossab

All very friendly, especially Sam. Thank you!

Brilliant everytime - in for lunch today 😀 kendal was awesome 👌

Went in for a meal with my parents, we all left so happy and satisfied. Millie was serving us and she was so attentive and friendly. Super nice food and of course the location at Beer is stunning.

Millie was really nice and helpful

Overall I am deeply disappointed in the Pub. Although its location is great, the staff did not come over and set the table, they did not ask if we wanted any condiments and the worst of all I payed £18.99 for some microwaved beef that I could have brought from Tesco as a micro meal (Would have been 100% better) Thanks you, though. At least I know never to come here again.

Room a little tired, food was excellent and service great. Pub was very Christmas, decorated lovely, Millie was a great help and host

Good food and great service from Millie. The Greene King App needs some work - showed that non of our first choices were available but it turned out they were.

Very friendly welcome ,friendly staff millie especially

Very nice and reasonably priced 3 course meal with great service

Great lunch, brilliant value and excellent attentive staff

We visit the anchor with family. The food is brilliant, Hannah, Becks and all the staff are amazing. Very friendly and accommodating. A lovely place to go. Very highly recommend

Very good service and food. Nice atmosphere.

Great food, great staff, great experience, Would highly recommend this place all year round amazing atmosphere and food

Wowwwww I visited here on Tuesday 29th October 2024. The moment you come through the door you are greeted by the wonderful staff . The food is totally lush and delicious. The whole experience is very good I can't recommend this pub highly enough.

My husband and I stopped at The Anchor Inn for a drink and something to eat with our dog Winnie. We were immediately met with the lovey Helen who offered us a warm welcome and chatted to us about the area as we were visiting for a few days. Our food arrived very quickly which was delicious and Helen even won over our nervous pooch with doggy treats.

Evening meal booked at short notice. Faultless service, welcoming staff and amazing food. This is our third visit and we will definitely return when in the area. Thank you Pippa and staff.

Another fab service from Pippa!! Lovely food and great service!

Super, well priced food. Great location and lovely staff. Martin was a lovely waiter

Great location with outdoor seating with views of the coast, friendly staff. Let down by the quality of the food though, go if you're expecting frozen broccolis with a £20 main!

Great location and service, Pippa is fantastic. Greene king food… read into that what you will.

Excellent service excellent food excellent surroundings

Good service and reasonable pricing with lovely staff and great view of the beautiful sea

Friendly atmosphere, nice friendly staff, dog friendly, good pub grub

We attended the anchor inn for one of their roasts which was amazing. Pippa and Kendal are a credit to the Anchor inn and Management should be proud of their staff. They worked hard and nothing was too much trouble. We will be back next Sunday for another one. The chef needs to be patted on the back. His gravy is lovely just like my Grandmother use to make. The portions are large even the kids portions are pretty big. My partner even had a pudding which looked lovely but we were too full.. WELL DONE TEAM.

We've stayed here a few times and have never been disappointed. The rooms are very comfortable with amazing views, the staff are lovely and helpful, the service is impeccable! A brilliant, friendly hotel where you are always looked after!

Lovely atmosphere, food and service

Stopped in for lunch, friendly staff Decent plate of food, lovely garden area on a dry day.Can't comment on accommodation as we didnt stay. Would definitely stop in for food again.

Not able to comment on rooms however the food was insane 🎉,service friendly and informative 💕,beer selection tasty and interesting 😜 Defo will return for one of their evening specials. Plus the most fantastic views,stunning.💯❤️💯

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening . Millie showed us to our table and made sure we were ok throughout our visit, Maki took our food and drinks order and it arrived in no time at all . The food was hot and and cooked to perfection . It was delicious , my husband had the mixed grill and I had the Katsu Chicken . Very good value for money and will definitely be back .

Ordered on a table of 4. 3 orders fine however, asking for a burger without cheese and mushrooms proved difficult for the staff to understand here. The meal had to be returned twice due to making the burger plain and forgetting the side sauce. The burger arrived with lettuce and mayo added. I gave up at this point. The burger should've had tomato and rocket added to it as well as the side sauce however, the waiting staff seemed not to understand this at all. The location is wonderful and the meals provided to others looked and tasted good however, they struggle to accommodate even the smallest of changes to a meal

Lovely family gathering well done all the staff and kitchen

I recently had the pleasure of staying in a cozy double room with an en-suite bathroom. Breakfast included, good value.

Great breakfast. Aaron the chef cooks a mean breakfast

Always worth a visit! Thank you…

Another very pleasant 10 day stay. All staff deserve a gold star especially Macci. and Hannah.

This weekend was the Beer R&B Festival and the Anchor hosted two absolutely brilliant free lunchtime sessions. Highly recommend the great atmosphere and the scampi and chips 👏

Visited with a family as member for lunch. Food was amazing. Hannah & Mary was very helpful. Would like to say aswell thanks 2 the chefs.

Great pub in lovely location. Popped in for a commiseratory drink after our local rugby team Exeter Chiefs, got beaten by Bristol Bears. Hannah gave us a friendly welcome and we enjoyed some perfectly kept Guinness. The pub was pleasantly warm and had a welcoming atmosphere.

Fantastic service this evening, recognition for Pippa she efficiently showed us to our table on our arrival and was friendly and dealt with our order and food order point and helpful setting us up a tab. Excellent choice of roast available at 6pm on a Sunday evening as we booked later to enjoy the music around the village. Rest of Sunday staff were friendly efficient and came back to check everything was ok with all our meals.

Booked a table for my birthday and turned up to a banner on the table and a birthday card from the staff! So lovely!!! ☺️

Friendly staff, clean and with an eating area away from the bar. Great location with sea views. Some items on the menu a little disappointing. Freshly cooked chips and sides but the main, Hunters Chicken left something to be desired..microwaved..and not terribly hot. Other members of my party were satisfied though. However, nice spot in a pretty fishing village..no parking available though so luggage needs to be carried from the public car park.

First stay at the Anchor but have eaten there many times the room was clean, comfortable and warm ( good shower) breakfast was good and would definitely stay again.

Lovely, homely pub with clean, tidy bedroom and separate toilet. Service was timely, the staff polite and accommodating (i like my steak sauce on the side in a pot) the food was good and just what we were looking for on a short visit to see family! We even brought the dog who also had a lovely time!

Great meal. I had the Beef bourgignon. With mash and extra veg. It was to die for. Thanks to the staff who have been brilliant. Thanks Chief. The veiw is brilliant

Lovely Monday lunch, top team and excellent food. Thank you

Had a Lovley family meal the staff were very busy but they still all made our meal special and were very efficient thank you to you all will definitely return soon!

Sunday Roast, there is kid friendly, & then there is Anchor Kid friendly .. it was our sons 4th birthday, they decorated table, card ,balloons and gift. On top of that we had lovely roast dinner. Made his day & ours. Thank you 😊

Excellent service, lovely food great value

This is the only pub that serves food after 3pm. Good service and nice food.

Beautiful location, very convenient for where we are staying, could not be better.

Partook of two lunches and dinner. We were not residence. The food is excellent. The village is very attractive. Highly recommended

After completing a somewhat gruelling walk along the coastal pathway from Beer (and yes, we did the undercliff route 😀) I took my girlfriend into this wonderful pub that I last visited many years ago. We were greeted by really friendly barstaff, and i enjoyed the most amazing pint of Palmers Dorset Gold, followed by a fabulous IPA. My girlfriend enjoyed a large glass of New Zealand Sauvignon blanc. Our only mistake was not eating here. We're both really looking forward to a return trip.

Amazing food and great customer service! I would highly recommend coming along to this spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Beautiful location surrounded by warm and welcoming people.

I stayed here at the weekend. Lovely rooms, cleaned well! Lovely breakfast in the morning with a stunning view! Most of all great service throughout my stay! Would highly recommend!

My Family always visits here for special occasions birthdays, Christmas etc the staff are always welcoming and hard working(they are always busy) the new menu is very good lots of new meals to choose from and of course the view is stunning!!

I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction regarding a recent dining experience at the Anchor Inn which I did not enjoyed with my family. I ordered the king prawn risotto, and unfortunately, I found the rice to be undercooked. After noticing this, I brought it to the attention of two different staff members who checked on us during our meal. Regrettably, despite my feedback, no action was taken to address the issue or to ensure my meal was satisfactory. Additionally, I did not receive a receipt for my order, which I find concerning. Clear record-keeping is essential for both the establishment and the customer, especially when there are issues with the service or food quality. Given the lack of response from the staff regarding my concerns, I believe that all customers deserve prompt attention to their feedback, especially regarding food quality. As a suggestion, Based on my experience, I cannot recommend the Anchor Inn, as there are other dining options available in Beer that my family and I are now more inclined to explore in the future.

Had the new katsu chicken curry and it was absolutely bangin! Staff were lovely too, and they have a beautiful garden

Excellent service, friendly helpful staff. Accommodated my family of three very well, as we only needed a double room for one night. We were given a lovely big double room with a beautiful sea view. The rooms are cosy and clean. The food is delicious and very well cooked. Highly recommend the full English breakfast. They also have a lovely outdoor garden area with fabulous views. Beer is a beautiful coastal village. We only had one day and night but we can’t wait to come back to stay at The Anchor Inn. Thank you for making our stay so lovely

Ordered 2 medium steaks, served as very rare (lots of blood) sent back and same steaks came back 5 minutes later with no change. Sent back again and after long wait and complaining new steaks arrived and this stime they were very overcooked - looks like the microwave came in handy. Gave up and left hungry and very disappointed. Also my wife who did not order steak had to eat her dinner alone. Considering this was recommended to us it is very disappointing as staff did not know how to deal with this situation

Queue up, order gnocchi - it's off. Return, queue up order squash ravioli - it's off. Return, queue up (in ever increasing queue as clearly understaffed) order pork belly - it's off (of course!). Return, see size of queue has grown even further. Give up. Get snacks on beach instead. Shambolic from Greene King. Run like a hospitality business started a week ago rather than a hundreds of years.

Well from coming here I have to this place is utterly quality . Hannah and Adam are super quality and the anchor is utterly thriving and a huge asset to the village . Will be back very soon

Nice staff but the food is really average. Considering that there is local fish on supply metres away, this hotel could offer amazing dishes but it's really basic and very bland

Beautiful location with nice views and good beer

Do not order drinks on the app, it doesn’t work apparently but still takes your money

Really freindly pub on route for our OSCAR foundation charity walk from exmouth to Weymouth, see you next year

Called in ‘on spec’ for lunch on a really busy summer Sunday. Excellent, organised ordering of food, staff friendly and businesslike and the food quality was first rate. How busy pubs can treat customers well!

Very nice indeed..was quite quiet when first arrived but soon filled up as it was their festival week. Staff friendly, we only had small bites but it was just enough and tasty. Lovely location by the shore. Thanks

Food was excellent, service was fantastic! There were 9 of us, all our food came out together and hot!! Everyone's food was lovely.

Best possible location in Beer. Superb views from the garden. Could be busy in summer season. Food is standard

Lovely location overlooking the bay in Beer, shame the rest doesn't quite live up to the same wow factor. Pub a little tired and definitely in need of a deep clean, however we were eating outside in the pub garden so not really an issue for us. Busy late afternoon / early dinner, so tables were pretty full outside. However we only had to wait a few minutes for one to be free. They've clearly spent some money on the garden, but it's annoying that so many of the tables are on a slope when it would have been simple to level the different sections to make it easier for customers dining or enjoying drinks at the tables. Anyway having chosen our food, we went to order at the bar and OMG were they slow to take orders. Staff really need training on speedy service as the queue was over 20 minutes long with some giving up and going elsewhere. Not all the food was available which was disappointing, and when dishes were partially available no alternatives were offered (eg a salad instead of garlic bread) or reductions in price. When asking about this the staff just said a flat NO! Great customer service! Some of the prices were also a little steep, being charged over £5 for one blackcurrant and soda! Queried this but was told it was correct, which makes it more expensive that London prices for this drink. Sauce bottles outside were greasy and sticky, clearly not cleaned regularly Food was average when it arrived, rather than great. Therefore wouldn't recommend or return which is a shame as it SHOULD be fantastic!

Gorgeous views from the beer garden and great selection of food and drinks 👌

Great food, fantastic service. Bar staff were quick and efficient served by verity at the bar very polite. Food well presented and came out very quickly served food in garden by Kian who again was very polite and came back to check food was ok and if we needed anything polite as always.

I am vegan and my wife is vegetarian. My friend who lives in Sidmouth chose this venue because it has a vegan menu. We were so fortunate.

Had a nice meal,sat outside in a nice eating area, great service, friendly staff and dog friendly 👍👍👍

After a nice day out we ended in Beer and had another great meal here. Well served tasty food with a good menu all reasonably priced.

The staff looked after us so well. Two families and the grandparents at the end of a Sunday . They were very patient and accommodating of our last minute arrival and gave us a great meal .

Visited for lunch with a friend. In a fairly busy bar for lunch the service was speedy and the quality of food was amazing. Thank you to our servers Verity and Kendal you were both amazing and we will be back when we are next in the area.

What a beautiful place, lovely overnight visit to beer the anchor inn was great with lovely food & the most comfortable bed , will definitely be visiting again soon

came in for some drinks with the family, all the staff were very helpful and accommodating. Will (?) behind the bar was especially lovely, nothing was too much of an ask. lovely located pub, will be coming again.

Perfect in every way possible customer service outstandingly good rooms comfortable location great shame about parking had problems phoning and paying for 24 hour parking behind the dolphin in Beer tried several times before we eventually succeeded paying the parking fees but squid was beautiful could not fault this place at all

Spotted this place quite a few years back. It was just before Christmas and I was out dropping some boxes of wine off with my daughter, who was a young teen at the time. We've been back quite a few times since and it never dissapoints!

Food was great, staff were friendly and very reasonably priced!