The Anchor Inn in Chichester

We have just visited as a family with our 2 year old grandson. Food and service was outstanding. Can not fault a thing. Really lovely experience. Will definitely be back for another carvery. Thank you ☺️

Comida buena a buen precio y el servicio perfecto, muy atentos a todo y genial un 10. Los platos son grandes. Pedimos ensalada pescado y carne y todo muy bien

Excellent carvery with fabulous array of veg including cauliflower cheese which was delicious, pleased that the beef was not overcooked. Probably could have upsold us dessert if anyone had come back to table .

Beautiful roast dinner. We were late in the day but they were very accommodating for our group.

In the area for a weekend trip and came here for a Sunday Lunch. The staff were fantastic, affable and very attentive. We had a young man and woman serving us and both were so polite and lovely. I had the burger, it was tasty with good quaility meat, however it was marginally undercooked as was the bacon. Not in an unsafe way, more that it appeared to be cooked at a very low heat for a long time as opposed to grilled. The rest of our party had the carvery. All very much enjoyed it and finished their plates. The atmosphere of the pub is nostalgic, if you like country pubs on the edge of a town. Child friendly atmosphere made our lunch all the better.

Friendly staff, food was really hot and well cooked! Lovely converted barn can’t fault at all, would return in a heartbeat!

Lovely meal as always - Sunday carvery delicious. Service from Kat was really great and very much deserving of a mention!

Went here for Sunday lunch, was so Impressed, food amazing, lovely and clean, kat(with a k) our waitress catered to us brilliantly despite being busy, going to make this our regular eating place, great offers in the week, well worth trying. Many thanks from tina and family table 32

It's a lovely place the food is amazing The staff are so good nothing too much trouble also dogs. Aloud Most important the toilets are clean One of the best

Went for Sunday lunch , the meat is cut for you and help yourself to the rest BUT when going to the roast pots there was only two left we asked for more but none came out , then when we sat down we were infested with blue bottles around our table , it was a race to eat the food before the bluebottle flys got on it , all threw our meal we were batting off flys , this was not a nice experience, when we mentioned it to waitress she said it was because they had to open a window , well I’m sorry there are always ways to help stop them coming in and it makes you think OMG what is the kitchen like , and we hate being called “my darling “ which was said all the time by the waitress, she was very nice but should not talk to people like this it’s not professional, so all in all not a very good visit .

A warm welcome, great service and very nice food for the price. Our server Kat couldn’t have been more polite. Her level of professionalism throughout our visit, was truly remarkable. Keep up the good work Team Anchor, we’ll definitely be coming back & telling others.

Delicious food 10/10, brilliant curry Tuesday offer, dog friendly pub inside and out, excellent service I think by Kat who apologised in advance if the service would be slower than normal but it was absolutely fine, stayed for the quiz and would return again! Perfect for people staying in any of the caravan sites locally and more so if you have a dog and wanting to find somewhere that accepts dogs inside! Thank you so much - we would happily return if we came back to the area again.

This place is fantastic. Friendly greeting, great staff, very attentive and also dog friendly. Great pint of guiness, alcohol free option also available. Menu looked good with wide choice of options. My wife and I went for carvery and neither of us were disappointed.

We had a lovely meal to celebrate my Mums birthday last night. The atmosphere was warm the staff were so welcoming and attentive, the food was AMAZING especially the pudding. Can't wait to go back again.

Had a drink and fish and chips very good

First time at The Anchor and we were really hoping to add this to our list of regular local eateries, but left disappointed. Sure, it was Saturday night but it took more than an hour and 20 minutes for our food to arrive, although this wasn’t too much of a problem as we were busy chatting. The dining hall lacks atmosphere - although the ceiling lighting is reminiscent of Hogwarts. The menu is large with plenty of variety, but this can often be a warning sign. My Chicken Katsu Curry had its naan bread replaced unannounced with a single poppadum, and the portion was decidedly small for a £15 main course. The £16 chicken and chorizo skewers also failed to live up to billing, while the burger was average. The moules did get a thumbs up, as did the ham, egg and chips. It’s also worth noting that the staff were very pleasant. Sadly though, we didn’t feel we got good value, although it seems to serve the local campsites well.

Quality Sunday roast! Be sure to book in advance as The Anchor often gets booked up fast.

Lovely pub restaurant, service was friendly and quick. Food was lovely and well prepared. Would recommend for lunches out.

Accommodated a large group of us meeting up before a family wedding at very short notice. Provided a good selection of buffet food for a very reasonable price, friendly staff and good atmosphere, will definitely visit again.

So good we ate here twice in a row! First night I had a very good chicken Caesar salad which was very good, just the right amount of caesar dressing, crunchy romaine lettuce and grilled chicken. Unfortunately our sausage and mash was a slight letdown due to the mash but the staff kindly rectify it. When we left we booked for the following night which was Wednesday night carvery @ 2 for £20. At what a delight that was, excellent choice of very good meats and outstanding home cooked roast potatoes and vegetables all of which quality produce. The lady that took care of us on both nights was Carla and what an asset to the business she will be. This was only her second week but it shows that she really cares about her customers satisfaction and making sure that they leave happy, full and content. Thank to Carla, chef Harvey and all the staff at the Anchor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

First time at the anchor had carvery, absolutely delicious, staff very friendly, so helpful. After lunch went into garden area, chatted to folk and met alina, had a drink and great chat with her. Lovely day out.

Just had carvery and it was very nice, only reason for the 4 stars on the food is hubby likes his beef rare and it was more like well done. Very dog friendly even in the restaurant so it's a big bonus for us.

My wife recommended that we have lunch there today as we never been, and I have to say the hosts were delightful, the food was delicious as well, id recommend it to anyone.

Had a large salad with prawn and smoked salmon, definitely not a large salad just lettuce and cucumber sorry but very disappointed.

Had Carver not very nice beef fatty and charred five pounds service charge won't be going again that way on Wednesday

We had booked and when we arrived was told we had not paid a deposit so booking was cancelled, sorry your a pub!!when did we have to pay a deposit to eat in a pub? Food was OK but by the time we walked back to table, a table in what they called the snug, yeah it was snug as well and it was uncomfortable the food was cold. Been there before and it was great, however they were busy and not great service to be honest.

Great carvery value with the 2 for £20 offer.

Went here to see some live music. Great atmosphere, freindly staff. Didnt eat here but will be back, as what i saw looked and smelled delicious. Reviewed 13/7/24 Here again to see live music...again. Very busy, food looked great...must get round to eating here sometime. Friendly organised staff in homely surroundings.

What can I say Never been to the selsey shore before Popped into the anchor on my way home What a lovely place The food was top notch And the staff very welcoming and polite Will definitely visit for dinner again Highly recommended 👌🏻

Tough shift for the team there tonight but Charlie and Callum shone through all of it.

We are new to the area and have kept meaning to pop in here and today we finally did just that and we were not disappointed! The place itself is really nicely decorated, the food was really good quality (one of the top places for a carvery) and the staff were really friendly, helpful and attentive. We will definitely be visiting again

Very tasty roast could have been a bit hotter and the beef was very bloody but overall very nice 👌

We had a lovely meal and drinks at this pub it's a very friendly place and you are not rushed by the staff

The new manager in there has it spot on , and a great team underneath him ! Extremely friendly , amazing food ! We had a carvery and will be making it a regular occurrence ! Really good prices aswell for the high quality of food delivered! 5 stars from me !

Great offer on their Carvery on Weds two for only £20, delicious meat and fresh vegetables Will definitely be back 😀.

Sunday carvery was great. Full selection of meats, a nut roast, and a variety of vegetables all cooked to perfection. I had the beef which was delicious. The staff were all friendly and pleasant. Absolute pleasure to be there, and also dog friendly. Couldn't reccomend this place enough, by far the best carvery in the area.

Dog friendly . Carvery Weds and Sunday is excellent

Superb pub, absolutely splendid, very relaxing and the decor was lovely, staff were amazing, and the food top notch! 100% will visit again

Drove past looking for somewhere to go for a quick whizz before heading home, seemed nice so stopped for a pint and the barman was great! Lovely little pub.

Excellent carvery just right for us passing tourist

Worth walking the for the hour from our camp site to get here food great service good will recommend it to our friends

Absolutely outstanding, awesome carvery, reasonably priced, need one closer to home

Amazing food, friendly staff and good atmosphere. Will definitely be stopping again for dinner.

Excellent and welcoming service

Great carvery, very friendly staff.great selection of beer and wine.

Lovely venue 👌 but very pricey drinks 🍸

Lovely place food was great staff friendly, 😊

The best carvery on the south coast can recommended it to all of my friends.

Great pub, great food. Just they didn't know what was on the sunday menu. Overall 5☆

Very nice pub, been here a couple of times, and impressed on both occasions with the staff and the quality of the food. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Decent turnaround time whilst waiting for food. Would reccomend.

Had great time very friendly well managed team thank you for making me and my family welcome. Wonderfull food staff great. Food great 🥰😊

Fabulous Sunday carvery at the Anchor today. The food was delicious, the service, especially by Deborah, was superb and probably the best dog friendly pub we've ever been to. Our dog was given treats, his own water bowl, his own dog menu and some beef from the carvery. Thank you all for a wonderful lunchtime, if we lived close by, you would definitely be our local 😋😊

Adam was professional from first contact. They did a lunchtime buffet for 20 friends and family. The sandwiches were lovely, everything was fresh, looked amazing and tasted even better. The sausage rolls were a hit with everyone. Well done the Anchor. Thanks Mark

Really lovely dog friendly pub. Nice food generous portions. Good prices and treats for the dog. Would recommend this pub.

Lovely food and great service. Nice to see dishes with alternative to chips. Nothing to complain about. Pub busy but restaurant was not noisy . A overly family meal . We will be back

Three carvery meals and one kids meal. All the food was nicely cooked, full of flavour. Service was excellent. Definitely recommend

Mid week carvery after lucking out in a Sunday Roast . Met by a busy member of staff with a cheery disposition & seated .. said she would come & take our drinks order .. watched her flying around for sometime .. decided to go to the bar & get our own drinks .. she *Debra, apologised & I acknowledged she was on her own & no problem .. we waited a further 20 minutes before our food order was taken - we all wanted the carvery - given a ticket & asked to wait until called .. we sat & waited .. it wasn’t exceptionally busy there were empty tables & the carvery counter stood empty most of the time ..so frustrating we nearly walked out & were there 1.30 hours before we got our food!! which was all good. Debra was apologising to everyone & her cheery nature helped .. without her it would be a disaster! Obviously a lack of staff was a real issue here

I suggested The Anchor to my parents whilst visiting them this weekend. My dad was a little reluctant as having eaten here some years back, it had been a disaster and he didn't want a repeat! However he agreed,so I went in Sat and booked. Painless procedure! Explained Mum is GF. On arrival Sunday we're warmly greeted and shown to our table, the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and seating comfortable. Our drink order was taken and arrived very promptly. We went up to the carvery, you're called when to go up so none of this long winding snake of people round the restaurant! The Chef was friendly and chattted, not though to the detriment of service. He was informative, and was clearly knowledgeable about the contents on the counter, only the Yorkshires were unsuitable for Mum. The meat looked lovely, 4 good choices. Nice selection of veg including a mushroom and leek dish, unusual but pleasant. Lewis our server a very pleasant and polite young man, checked everything was ok and if we needed anything else and then left us alone, no hovering etc. Mum and Dad had desserts, both enjoyed them. My only criticism is that the veg was not hot, it was arriving regularly from the kitchen fresh and clearly steaming, so not sure why it's only luke warm once it's on your plate. I also think £6.95 for 3 blobs of ice cream is a little expensive. However that said it was a very enjoyable meal, in very pleasant surroundings and we will be returning. My Dad used the toilets and wanted it mentioned that they, like the rest of the pub are spotless.

A beautiful pub, great staff. Went to see a band play there. Really good space for live music. FYI the band was The Mafia. Go and see them if you can 😊

My sister and I both had the carvery last night and it was outstanding , we were served by the lovely Deborah who could not have been more helpful

Went there for the carvery with the family. Although busy the food was nice and the poor waitress was wizzing around d as much as possible!

Great food and service, we got a takeaway and catering for gluten free customers...Great service and atmosphere..well done to Adam and his colleagues 😀 👍 👌

Sunday carvery was amazing, the roast potatoes were very crispy, service was amazing. The lady (Deborah?) that served us did not stop making sure everyone had what they needed. Super friendly and all round great. Would definitely come back.

Amazing roast dinner. Adam was super friendly and helpful during our visit. Very nice atmosphere and great food. Couldn’t fault it

Party of 4 and we all had the carvery. Plenty of perfectly cooked meats with a good Yorkshire pudding and a good selection of vegetables. One of our party was gluten intolerant and it was only the Yorkshire pudding that was out of bounds. Nice selection of puddings. Helpful friendly staff. Would recommend.

We ate here last night as it was a short distance from our campsite. We all really enjoyed our meals - and there was even a menu for the dog! Big thanks to Lewis for being so attentive and looking after us so well all evening.

Came here today for Easter lunch after driving past many times and wanting to try. What an absolute treat this was. From the second we stepped in till the second we left every single member of staff we encountered was warm and friendly which isn't something you see everyday. I know that the earlier lunch service had been very busy and was still very busy when we arrived and still the staff, food and service did not falter. The food was all fresh and delicious and extra kudos to timing two of us being sent to get our carvery with the rest of the tables receiving their orders. Will definitely be returning. Thank you for making our Easter lunch so lovely.

Came here today for Easter lunch after driving past many times and wanting to try. What an absolute treat this was. From the second we stepped in till the second we left every single member of staff we encountered was warm and friendly which isn't something you see everyday. I know that the earlier lunch service had been very busy and was still very busy when we arrived and still the staff, food and service did not falter. The food was all fresh and delicious and extra kudos to timing two of us being sent to get our carvery with the rest of the tables receiving their orders. Will definitely be returning. Thank you for making our Easter lunch so lovely.

Just back from a lovely Sunday meal at The Anchor. We both went for the Carvery and it was 1st class. Two top meals, 4 meats to choose from, top roast potatoes and excellent Yorkshire puddings. Piled up high and nothing left. Finished off with two lovely desserts. The Honeycomb and Chocolate cheesecake can surely not be beaten but the Sticky Toffee pudding ran it a close second. Excellent, polite service and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We will definitely return.

Well that has to be the worse carvery I have ever had in my life!

I had a lovely evening meal at The Anchor! I called in with my friend after I travelled over from Belfast for a weekend break! The Manager was very friendly and welcoming and he recommended dishes and a nice wine too! I got a burger followed by a chocolate brownie. Everything was very tasty! Very warm and cosy beside the open fire. Next time I am over I look forward to trying their Sunday carvery!

Visited the Anchor with 7 friends and our large table was well catered for. We were seated in the main restaurant and the vaulted ceiling and hanging bulbs really makes a lasting impression. The staff highlighted some new dishes on the menu which some of our party tried - the mini sausages were a hit as were the nachos (and that was just for starters!) I had the chicken and chorizo skewers and they were delicious - all of the food was fresh and hot and given how busy the pub was it arrived quickly. We were well looked after by the staff, and with gin drinkers and some on alcohol free drinks we were very well catered for in that area with a really good selection. In all we had a great night and won't hesitate to be back - definitely need to try the Sunday carvery!

My gosh! What a beautiful pub. We had heard some great things recently about The Anchor and WOW they really didn't fall short of expectations. We were welcomed as soon as we came through the door and immediately we felt like we were at home. Taken to a table in the nicely decorated bar area with that real pub feel. There was even a man and his dog propped up at the bar - which we loved. We went on and ordered a Monster Burger and Hunters chicken which was exactly what we expected delicious and huge! Our wait was reasonable considering there were a few tables. Our server (sorry didn't get their name) was attentive and genuinely interested about our day which was refreshing to the chain restaurants now days. We will be back and look forward to having that whopper of a burger again. 🍔 Reccommend 100%

Excellent little place for great food, drinks and first class service. From start to finish I enjoyed my meal at The Anchor. The Manager was very welcoming and made sure we had a great time whilst keeping the cosy fire stocked up! Very reasonably priced and I cannot recommend it enough!

Where do I start. Came here for a lunch for the first time ever, lovely little place nicely decorated, had a log fire burning etc. Was greeted by a guy so we asked if we could get a table for two for lunch. We picked our own menus up as we didn’t get offered any. Another couple came in just after us and sat opposite us and we had a good chat. Baring in mind there was only our table and this other couple so they were not busy at all. They ordered their drinks and food. When the server came over to us we asked if there was another menu as the couple opposite had a different one. And he said no that is the menu untill the couple gave us the lunch one. Anyway.. ordered drinks, then ordered two things from the lunch menu. It took a good 10 minutes for our drinks to come And around 25 minutes for our food to come which we had ham egg and chips & a gammon and chutney baguette. The food was placed on our table and we were asked about sauces, again took a good 10 mins for sauces to come out and then we had to ask for cutlery whilst the food was getting cold. My partner literally cut into her gammon and egg and found a thick short black hair under her gammon and with that I took it straight to the bar and complained and the answer I got back was ‘I’m sorry I don’t no how that’s happened all our chefs wear hats’ … I get that but I’m blonde and my partner has light brown hair so where do you think it came from. It totally put us off and we sent both meals back and left. Wont be eating here again and deffo won’t recommend!!

Where do I start. Came here for a lunch for the first time ever, lovely little place nicely decorated, had a log fire burning etc. Was greeted by a guy so we asked if we could get a table for two for lunch. We picked our own menus up as we didn’t get offered any. Another couple came in just after us and sat opposite us and we had a good chat. Baring in mind there was only our table and this other couple so they were not busy at all. They ordered their drinks and food. When the server came over to us we asked if there was another menu as the couple opposite had a different one. And he said no that is the menu untill the couple gave us the lunch one. Anyway.. ordered drinks, then ordered two things from the lunch menu. It took a good 10 minutes for our drinks to come And around 25 minutes for our food to come which is understandable we know we have to wait for food to be cooked but we had ham egg and chips & a gammon and chutney baguette which the baguette was cold and hard. The food was placed on our table and we were asked about sauces, again took a good 10 mins for sauces to come out and then we had to ask for cutlery whilst the food was getting cold. My partner literally cut into her gammon and egg and found a thick short black hair under her gammon and with that I took it straight to the bar and complained and the answer I got back was ‘I’m sorry I don’t no how that’s happened all our chefs wear hats’ … I get that but I’m blonde and my partner has light brown hair so where do you think it came from. It totally put us off and we sent both meals back and left. Wont be eating here again and deffo won’t recommend!!

Very nice and fresh carvery served on a Sunday and Wednesday.

Good baked camembert to start but the carvery was very poor. Scrag end of beef and dried up turkey. Veg very average. Only one guy working the busy restaurant. He did his best. Food is usually good there in the week. Very disappointing

We had the Sunday Carvery it was very nice. Our waitress was very friendly too. An overall nice experience.

Been coming here since last November when I moved south and always been welcomed as is my girlfriend the food is great as is the beer you'll as be sure of getting a warm welcome

I’ve never had such thinly sliced meat.

Met friends here for the Sunday lunch carvery, great value. Ryan and Adam made us very welcome. Couple of things we did not like was the beef was very over cooked for us, but not everyone like it rare, and the Turkey had run out! This was made up by an extra helping of pork and crackling. Portions are very generous. Service was good and the singer in the afternoon was excellent. Wine and beer was OK too. We plan to go back

Good food and staff and management lovely inside excellent style ish loos best seen in long time good interior

Carvery was excellent, had a chap singing live and sang some realy good 50s music. The atmosphere was brilliant but I would of preferred if the restaurant area did not alow dogs as it is really annoying when your trying to enjoy your meal and dogs start barking and I suffer with allergies badly and dogs trigger this off. Over all a good experience but next time I will definitely find a local pub / restaurant that has a pet free section 😉

Fabulous meal with friends on Christmas Eve afternoon. Food was exceptional as was the service from our waiter who was polite, friendly and very efficient. He was the only waiter working due to staff sickness and he should be commended for his professionalism. Would definitely recommend The Anchor and will be returning very soon. Thank you all for getting our Christmas celebrations off to a great start.

Good selection and reasonable price, not much vegetarian or vegan options.

We booked this place for a Christmas Family Meal and we cannot fault the service we received from Adam. They took the time and effort to decorate the table which was a nice extra touch! There was 12 of us in total and the amount of food that was brought out could feed an army and we were not short for choice at all! Nobody complained at all about their choices. From personal experiences if you have a roast at many pubs these days you have to ask for extra gravy and it’s not always available but we had little gravy boats brought out which was great! This place could be considered a rare find and needs to support of local customers it definitely has foundations to be fantastic!

What a brilliant place. Arranged a family meal at short notice. A good, tasty and wholesome carvery. With a good alternative menu. Including a childrens selection. Very pleasant and good service. Would thoroughly recommend and will be back

Lovely carvery, my partner had chefs pie, which he said was delicious 😊 Staff efficient & welcoming, Christmas decorations looked great. Good atmosphere 👌, definitely revisit. On bus route 51

My son, a few friends and I thought we would try The Anchor pub in Sidlesham a few weeks ago. We went for their roast, and I can honestly say we were not disappointed. We had 3 choices of meats and unlimited vegetable. When there we were told they do a roast on a Wednesday from 6pm (same again, 3 meat choices etc...) and we have been every week since. It really is value for money and worth a visit mid-week. My son is a fussy eater and said, “it is the best roast he has ever had in a pub/restaurant”. The pub has real charm, friendly, local approach and the roast is delicious. It is well worth a visit and would highly recommend!!

Nice local pub with good service and drinks.

Went for a Sunday carvery, the place was fairly empty, with just one other table. Ordered the carvery and drinks at 6:00pm and we were told that we couldn’t just go up to the carvery to get the food, even though it was already out? we had to wait for the chefs to invite us up to be served?? By 6:20 we had neither the drinks or the food. No one else was being served at the carvery and the chefs were all just sat down in the kitchen. I asked the waiter and he said that the chefs were waiting for Yorkshire puddings to be brought out? I said that I didn’t want any yorkshires, but he told me I still couldn’t go up until the chefs said it was ok. I waited a little longer, no chef and no drink, so I called the Walnut Tree who booked us in straight away, we then got up and left. It was about 6:30. By 7:00pm we had been seated, served 2 courses and were on coffees at the Walnut Tree. What a completely different experience! See my review and photos of the place If you own this place, the chefs want sacking and you’re waiting staff need to be retrained

Awesome carvery. Awesome pub in general. Can't recommend enough :).

Went for a Sunday pint but they’d run out of bitter! Waited for a fair while at the bar to order, only to discover no bitter available. At least the cider was nicely chilled and the crisps were not stale. This time the fire was lit and plenty of customers eating lunch. Younger staff need to improve customer service - perhaps need more supervision or training?

Great venue, good atmosphere and the people serving were marvellous. Big problem , no staff. Understaffed and no manager typically staff that were there could not have been bettered for aptitude, friendliness and skill , food was late, although very good, haphazard at best.

My friends and I have used this pub/restaurant several times over the last few years, and as it’s usually on Sunday, we opt for the carvery. We booked a table for 3.45 on 12th November 2023. We arrived on time and were shown to our table which was in the main hall, and seemed rather busy inside. The manager told us that someone would be with us shortly to take our order, no mention of (may I get you some drinks) which is common courtesy in most places. After waiting at least 15 mins, my friend’s husband decided to go and order our drinks from the bar area as it seemed we’d been forgotten about. Just before he returned, which took him (10 mins to get the drinks) I called one of the staff over to say we were still waiting for someone to take our food order. He told us he’d be with us in two minutes. We opted for 3 smaller carvery’s for OAP’s (although mine was the nut roast, as I’m vegetarian. My friends son ordered the smoked paprika chicken & chorizo skewers with pitta bread etc. We were then told we’d have to wait to be called up for the carvery. Another 20 minutes went by and we were finally called. My vegetarian option was ready on the glass above the carvery, so I continued to add the veg to my plate. I could see my friend talking to man carving the meat, who explained to her that there was no turkey left and she would have to wait another 45 as the other one was still cooking. She has dietary issues, and turkey was the only meat she could eat. Her husband was behind me with a “Tea Plate” with a few slices of meat on, so I said to him, are they giving another plate for the vegetables. He said “no, apparently this is it, a child’s plate!” The size of the plate you’d fit a bread roll on! There is no way he could get even one potato and veg on it. How can they justify a charge of £10.95 for a plate so small. They both decided to go without as this should have been explained when order was taken. I’ve ordered children’s carvery’s for my grandchildren in other other pubs, and the plates are only slightly smaller than the adults plate, and usually half the price. This child’s plate was fit for a 2 year old, absolute joke! This should all have been explained when taking our order. Customer service was extremely poor, and atmosphere non existent. Management take note!

Went in for Sunday lunch, staff were very friendly and lovely to chat with, food was 5*, definitely recommend it 🙂

I feel very sorry to have to be honest but unfortunately we didn't have the best experience at the Anchor today. First of all the bad points - the service today was not good at all. Everyone is very friendly, but it was so slow and lots of errors were made. We ordered our drinks, which my mum ordered an Aspall. The drinks took half an hour to arrive and when they did they bought to us an Old Mout. We questioned this as it wasn't what we ordered and we were told they didn't have Aspall. My husbands coke also didn't arrive so they had to go back for that. We ordered starters and our mains and then had to wait for another half an hour or so for them to arrive. We asked where they were and they were bought out a few minutes after. We were then waiting another 15 minutes or so for the plates to be cleared, which was actually done by the carvery chef because he noticed we'd been waiting so long. We didn't have to wait too long for mains again because the chef on the carvery took control of our table at that point. When our plates were cleared away we were asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu, which didn't arrive, so we had to ask again. Desserts were again about another half an hour and were also bought out by another one of the chefs who apologised for the service we had received and explained they were busier than they had expected and that there were a lot of new people working and in training. We asked for our bill when our plates were cleared and again it didn't come, so we had to ask a second time. There were quite a few other tables that were waiting quite a while for their drinks/orders/orders were wrong. The good - the pub is beautiful, really nicely decorated and warm and welcoming. Despite the errors the hospitality team were all very friendly. A special shout out to the chef on the carvery who was really helpful and as mentioned above, noticed we'd been waiting for a long time. He was also very personable and was talking to everyone he was serving. I also appreciated the explanation and apology from the chef who bought us our puddings. The food was superb, couldn't complain about anything we ate. All in all, I think it's a shame that we had really slow service as it overshadowed the great food and made it a poor experience. There were a lot of staff walking around but nothing really seemed to get done and when it was it wasn't done correctly. I do think that this place could be so good, if the service is improved. I do understand the difficulties with having new team members etc however things just didn't flow and we were in the pub for 3 and a half hours due to how long we had to wait for everything. I would come back, because there are lots of good points but for the sake of the pub and for those who were working really hard, the service definitely needs improving.

This was our third visit. All staff made you feel welcome, they were helpful and attentive. We shared the squid as a starter followed by sausages & mash and an Anchor burger. Food was excellent quality and served promptly. We will be back.

Had a lovely evening at the Anchor after a long journey. The food and service were great!