The Anchor Inn in East Devon

We had a comfortable stay at the Anchor room was clean ... adjoining bathroom also. We had dinner and breakfast the following morning. Nothing terrible to say but with an almost perfect situation on the seafront at Beer ... it could be more. So four stars for being 'OK'.... for having friendly staff and being a nice refuge from a wet and windy night! Here's a few thoughts on what would have made it a 5 star review!! Food .... I've eaten here a few times over the years... you could describe the fare as "Wetherspoons Plus" the usual breaded fish, chicken and burgers, probably what most people prefer but with fresh locally caught fish on sale within 100 meters it would be so nice to see one or two offerings that reflect that. Wine ... perfectly nice pinot Grigio but at around £25.00 per bottle it's a bit on the steep side. Breakfast additional to room price at £12.00 with a choice of continental or cooked ok. Accommodation. Very nice large bath. The shower gel dispenser awkwardly sited away from the shower unit and too high to reach in the bath!! Bathroom door hinges had a "Halloween " grade creak... not what you want if you use the bathroom in the small hours! Resorted to smearing some shower gel on the hinges which fixed the problem but really ...you don't get rusty hinges like that in one day... Bedroom: Comfortable with a good view of the beach and sea. TV only has freeview. No welcome pack to be seen. Tea and coffee OK. So overall a nice place to stay. The menu could be more interesting and some aspects of the accommodation need a bit of attention to detail.

Lovely lunch, great service particularly Martin.

We had a quick lunch mid-walk. The food hit the spot and Martin looked after us very well. Thank you!

Great food, great prices, served by Martin who was very attentive.

Nice pub and staff, decent food - Greene King. We went for lunch after walking over from Branscombe.

Brilliant food and service. Had a lovely Sunday roast

I didn’t stay - but met with friends who did and they said they really enjoyed their stay - we met them for food and it was great - I live locally so will be visiting more often - they have an amazing beer garden too

Lovely staff. Had a wonderful time - breakfast was lovely I had the mushroom and eggs with hollandaise sauce - Yummy

Dinner at The Anchor Inn? Fabulous. Such welcoming staff, warm and comfortable, able to chat without loud music. Totally delicious Chicken Katsu and Pea Risotto. Extensive wine selection and delicious coffee. Wish we’d booked to stay here. Next time!

Beautiful village, the pubs lovely and 2 good-size courses for £8 was a bargin. Very good

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!

Great stay amazing breakfast 🍳 Team always lovely and great atmosphere - food fab and amazing offers

Very good place for overnight stay and food. Specially the service of Makis!!

We spent a lovely weekend here at The Anchor. It is situated almost on the beach in this lovely little fishing village. The breakfasts were huge, the staff were all very friendly and helpful. Sam and Hannah went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The evening menu is quite comprehensive and we ate there both evenings. It’s a pity there isn’t a lift as our rooms were up two flights of stairs, but help was offered. I can highly recommend a visit!

Sam was so attentive and helpful. A highlight. The chicken schnitzel was lovely and some rosemary chips were very crispy x

Thank you to Sam the waitress and team. Lovely and friendly

Had a lovely evening and Sam was a fantastic waitress. Thank you very much!

Wonderful friendly staff, delicious food a pub with a lovely atmosphere.

We visited a number of times during our stay in Beer. The staff were all friendly, there was a good selection of drinks and when we ate in for dinner the food was tasty and very reasonably priced. We were served by Hannah a number of times who was welcoming and friendly. We didn’t stay here so I can’t comment on the rooms, but the pub is a great spot for anyone visiting Beer!

Absolutely delightful pub, warm open fireplace, the team were amazing and the food was splendid. Special mention for the veggie suet pie, I hadn’t had one in ages and it was so lovely! Hope to come here again :)

My wife and I live 25 minutes up the road and come here frequently. Friendly and accommodating staff with a wonderful carvery in a stunning location. Thoroughly recommend this pub especially in the summer where you can sit in the outdoor seating area overlooking the bay.

Food very tasty. Staff very friendly & courts ensuring we were happy with everything

Fabulous food, fantastic friendly service. Highly recommend.

Down in the area for a weeks holiday and de used to meet up in Beer with some friends for lunch. The Anchor was a fairly obvious choice as it is situated just off the beach/harbour area. It’s is also dog friendly which helped us as we had the spaniel with us. Quite a few dogs in the bar area as well. Surprisingly it wasn’t too busy so we could pick our table and could eat and drink with plenty of room. Food was nice with a fairly typical pub menu to pick from. A nice touch was their smaller plates menu where you could comfortably have a 2 or 3 course meal without a struggle at a very reasonable price. Bangers and Mash, Mac & Cheese chocolate brownies and a nice fruit crumble with custard were all polished off enthusiastically. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

We had dinner here one night and enjoyed it so much that we returned for coffee and cake the next day. Superb setting just up from the beach and friendly service. Food was very good. It’s bang on the Peninsula coast path.

Staff are so friendly and welcoming. Eaten here a few to times always very good and not overpriced.

Great pub and great views the staff are very welcoming Beer range is good Thanks we will be back As we live in nearby so will pop in again

Great atmosphere (watching the rugby), good fire, good hosts, good food. What's not to like!

Food was excellent. As it was for lunch , the smaller portion deal was great. 2 courses Added in a few drinks and lunch was had for less than £30 for 2. Just what you need for a small lunch

Was a delightful, charming little inn by the beach. The rooms were good with a lovely view of the sea! The restaurant was great and the service all around was excellent. ( My only comment was when booking we did not see a notice that the bathroom was not in our room on our online reservation…If this matters to you - make sure to double check with them at time of booking to make sure which room you are getting, I’m sure they would be happy to help! )

I popped into the Anchor yesterday for dinner as I was passing by and I had such a lovely meal. All the staff were really attentive, the food was delicious and there was such an amazing atmosphere! Will definitely be coming back again soon, couldn’t recommend more :)

Beautiful setting with attentive staff and good selection of beers and food we love it here always feels like a home away from home

As a local, I visit here regularly, staff are always friendly and ready to help even when they are extremely busy! Nothing is too much trouble! The food is always great, it's a wonderfully cosy place and inviting (especially in winter when the real fire is going)...my daughter has also visited recently and stayed in one of the rooms and she loved it!

I stayed at the hotel whilst hiking on the South West Coast Path and ended up staying an extra night. The room was warm and clean, with an incredibly comfortable bed and a view out over the sea and village. The pub had an incredibly friendly vibe, with it being mostly locals at this time of year. I was staying on my own and the staff were friendly and welcoming, taking the time to ask me about my trip and introducing me to locals throughout the evening. I didn't book a table and just ate in the bar, but regardless the service was quick and the food was delicious.

Just moved into area today, service from staff a life saver! Great food !

The location is wonderful and parking was easy, everyone working here is really helpful. We had food in the evening which was beautiful. Our room though was basis, either too hot or too cold. Served by a separate bathroom that was basic to say the least. The door engaged latch was working and you had to be a ventriloquist to reach to loo roll! Rather noisy place when they are locking up, or collecting stocking, a lot of talking in the early hours and doors banging quite loudly. These could be easy fixes to resolve.

The location is wonderful and parking was easy, everyone working here is really helpful. We had food in the evening which was beautiful. Our room though was basis, either too hot or too cold. Served by a separate bathroom that was basic to say the least. The door engaged latch was working and you had to be a ventriloquist to reach to loo roll! Rather noisy place when they are locking up, doors banging quite loudly.

Fab lunch delicious food super fast service space for dogs ! Great Guiness !

We went to the Anchor for the Thursday steak night. The steaks were delicious , the price excellent and the service brilliant. Sam serving behind the bar on a busy half term eve was friendly, professional, polite and helpful to the customers, apologising for any delays, despite being on her own. The food was delivered promptly by Pippa who made sure the fire kept burning and makes the best hot chocolate in the area! A great experience.

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.

Great staff and a great warm welcome. A real fire in February is very nice indeed

Great food and lovely service. Thank you

Lovely Sunday roast and great service!

We live locally and popped in for lunch. Fantastic location right near the beach. Had the Sunday roast, the beef was not too bad the rest was rubbery and not well cooked. Our other meals were not particularly good but ok.

We had a lovely meal here on Valentines night. Friendly and welcoming staff and delicious food

Brilliant food and very warm receptional staff. Great place to eat and to dine. Highly recommended

Very nice food and very friendly staff! Would visit again!

Food was amazing. Great friendly service.

Staff are always really friendly and welcoming 🤗. The food is always lovely with a great selection of beers and drinks. I would highly recommend the Anchor, always an enjoyable experience! During the warmer spring/summer months it is lovely to sit in the beer garden looking out over the gorgeous beach ⛱️.

Stayed for one night in Jan 25. Excellent value for money. Whilst the bathroom was separate from the bedroom this was more than reflected in the price which was excellent value. Bar area was cosy and the food great. Certainly will stay again.

Wonderful meal yet again. Lovely atmosphere. Will be back again.

Delicious breakfast, reasonably priced. Excellent service. Thankyou

Great food and friendly service! Thanks !!

Came in for coffee and breakfast this morning served by Hannah and Adam was lovely would recommend

Had lovey coffee served by Hannah this morning

We stumbled across the Anchor, and what a lovely find, we were welcomed by Hannah who is so enthusiastic, the food we delicious along with the desserts, we would definitely recommend a visit

The best service today with the wonderful Hannah Shea very reliable and for an owner for the anchor she's very polite and very good service I loved my cheesy chips. So folks if Ur in beer take a trip to the anchor and enjoy yourselves

Nice food – good service – Hannah runs a very friendly place

Great pub in the centre of Sidmouth. Staff were very friendly. Good menu and the food was excellent. Good sized portions at very reasonable prices. Will definitely visit again.

Friendly staff. Good food. Good value And Beer is a lovely place

Excellent service, friendly staff (Sam) good food

The food was amazing and the staff very nice and friendly.

Once again had we had a great time at the Anchor Inn, a warm and friendly welcome and well looked after. Special thanks to Hannah for the late check out. See you guys again soon

We had one night here just before Christmas. It was great. It’s not five stars overall (and neither was the price), but it was really good. We had the Christmas dinner menu, which was awesome. Staff were local, and friendly. The room was a little cold and tired, but clean and great value. Beers were great too, but the location was perfect. We will be back.

The Anchor was the only location open for lunch in Beer last Wednesday (Jan 2025), and what a great lunch we had there! Brilliant value at £9 for a two course light lunch. Excellent service from Cara and Hannah. Strongly recommend.

Great food & great service, will definitely be back.

We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Anchor Inn today and the experience was enhanced by the outstanding service that Cara and Hannah provided. Thank you both.

Sam is Very helpful, very welcoming. Very smiliy. Fantastic person. Great food too

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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 :)

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 👌

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.

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

Millie was really nice and helpful

Very friendly welcome ,friendly staff millie especially

Very nice and reasonably priced 3 course meal with great service

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.

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.