The Anchor Inn, Taunton in Taunton Deane

Highly recommend This place is a must go. From the second we arrived we were greeted with a warm welcome and quickly we didn't hang around waiting for someone to serve us, I had the steak pie and it really is outstanding by far THE best steak pie you will ever have. The staff went above and beyond to give us the best experience, Atmosphere was amazing. The food was outstanding, Also recommend the lemon 🍋 meringue profiteroles. 5 stars 🌟 all round. Thank you, We are looking forwards to our next visit. Xxx

My wife and I are regular customers of the Anchor Inn and have never had a bad meal until today. We recommend the pub and often visit with friends. Today we went for the brunch, and I sorry to say the pancakes I would not give to our dog. Haven't taken just one mouthful it was left and assumed I would not have to pay for this part. Not only was I charged full price a cost for toast was added to the bill which is an included item. Unfortunately, due to this poor customer service my wife and I will not be going back and we will let our friends now about our experience.

The 2nd visit this month. I have to say that the GF options are plentiful! The food has been delicious....the specials board always looks tempting. We have booked in for the tapas night coming up soon. The waitress serving drinks and taking food orders is very helpful and nothing is too much bother. Would highly recommend.

This lovely pub ticked all the boxes for us...so much so, that after we dined on the Saturday, we immediately booked there for Sunday evening. The staff were attentive and superb. Food was all homemade, delicious and plentiful. They supplied Lego for the children (and me!) and made sure we were ok throughout both evenings that we dined there. There's a play area and outside seating which is a nice touch, and they also offer accommodation which I missed when looking at booking a meal before travelling. In a nutshell, great for families, couples...well anyone really. When we're back down southwest soon, we're coming again. Thanks for a great welcome and meal.

We arrived little early but that was not a problem they sat us down and said someone would come . Bit of a wait but we were early by 15 minutes. When they took are order the lady next to us said there was an 1 hour wait on food . We waited 1/2 hour meal was only warm and fore £15.95 think it could be better . My dessert was nice and a nice price at £7.50 . Over all it was good. But nothing to say we would rush back . Shame food was warm and little meat .

This was one of the best Sunday lunches we have all had,good value for money and really tasty! Staff were great! Can’t wait to go again!

A wonderful evening spent at The Anchor - atmosphere, staff, menu, food, drink, value for money etc. Superb tapas evening for Valentine's Day - really can't find fault and highly recommend this Inn. Also - if you have an allergy they deal with it in their stride giving you confidence in what you eat without fuss. Just great! Thanks 'Team Anchor'!

Amazing food and extremely kid friendly whilst still maintaining a great calm atmosphere in a really beautiful pub , staff were so friendly and the food was brought out in very good time , even given the option of having our child’s meal brought out with our starter so they don’t have to wait / have more time to eat . My little one was given colouring and crayons too which she loved. Lots of easy parking and the toilets are extremely clean and modern too , we had a great time ! Thank you

Sunday 22nd October i was in a party of 5 having Sunday Lunch. Wr ordered 4 Beef roasts & a chicken pie. The pie was very good, the beef was Topside. I was a little disappointed i have to say-quality of the meat wasnt great, a bit chewy & i left most of it. Contrast this with a roast beef meal of Brisket at a pub in Cornwall 2 weeks ago (same cost) & it was cooked to perfection. The Anchor is q generous with their veg portions & the service was very good. Think they need to re-think their Beef or their supplier. For that reason i wouldnt order Beef if i returned

WATCH OUT The Anchor Inn, Hillfarrance, Taunton TA4 1AW operate strict 30 day cancellation conditions which cost me £255. Their conditions are not on their website & it's not until you have booked your accommodation & paid upfront online that you get a booking confirmation which details their cancellation conditions. 6 days before I was due to stay at The Anchor Inn my husband was diagnosed with cancer so I phoned them to cancel my booking. I also emailed them a letter from my local hospital confirming my husband was 'undergoing active treatment' so was not fit to travel. Their response was unless they could rerent my room in the meanwhile the 30 day cancellation policy would apply. They did not offer me the option of rebooking my stay at a later date when my husband may be fit to travel. They did not rerent my room so I lost £255. Most hotels operate a 24 or 48 hour cancellation policy. In my view given my circumstances their cancellation conditions are neither fair nor reasonable. So BEWARE The Anchor Inn, farance, Taunton TA4 1AW

We had a fabulous pub lunch. Friendly and efficient service, varied menu and delicious food. We will be back again soon.

We went for Sunday lunch with a large group off 20 plus, the pub was in a nice location and was nicely furnished with a good atmosphere, the food was the problem it may be because we where a large group but the Sunday lunch took ages to come out and arrived cold and lacked any sort of flavour also it all just looked chucked on the plate, for the cost there a better places to go in Taunton I would give the Ancor inn a miss in the future.

Really nice pub, had lasagna with beef brisket. Absolutely fantastic. Different but very nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful. If I come back to this area I will definitely come back.

Me and the family visited for a quiet dinner, food was very nice and there was a wide selection to suit all. Staff was pleasant and attentive. Good price for money and would return again.

We visited on Saturday lunchtime and were really pleased we did! Due to some flooded roads we were running late however a quick call and we were given directions on how to get there. It was definitely worth it, a group of 5, we had 4 pies and 1 gammon. All of us cleared our plates and had to try the puddings too, which were equally as good. Great value for money we felt, coming in at less than £25 per head for an alcoholic drink, main and dessert. Can imagine the roasts will be good too. Being new to the area, we will definitely be returning.

We had a really terrible burnt meals at The Anchor Inn Hillfarrance Taunton and Laura the Manager handled the situation extremely poorly.

After hearing great reviews about this pub and probably 15 years since I last visited, I thought I'd give it a go. Personally, I'm a very fussy eater but chose the turkey roast and probably the best meal I've ever had, just a shame that it will end after Xmas Only negative would have been that we were put in a room away from the main eating area which was large, cold and echoey. Will definitely be back but will request the main part on booking. Keep up the good work.

After attending a recent funeral we booked a room as we didn’t want to travel home late at night. We stayed in room 1 and to say we were disappointed is an understatement. The room was very cold and unwelcoming. The front door had to be kicked to get in. The single beds were hard and uncomfortable. The decor was adequate however I would go as far as to say it was ‘thrown together.’The price of this room was £95.00 per night. Excluding breakfast. We were disgusted and would not recommend anyone to stay here.

Amazing Sunday lunch, beef was rare but not bleeding, absolutely perfect. Lovely roast veg, cauliflower cheese with actual cheese. Friendly bar service, but not pretentious. One of the best roast dinners we have had in the south west, we will be returning, lovely food and service! Loved my desert of raspberry sorbet with Prosecco, amazing!

We booked one of the guest rooms as we were attending a wedding at the golf club near by. We had a lovely welcome by Laura and the team. We didn’t have a main meal in the pub but the choices looked (and smelled) amazing. We did have a couple of drinks and some dirty nachos - and they were good. Our room was spotlessly clean and the continental breakfast in the room was very welcome. If you’re in the area, The Anchor Inn is highly recommended.

My husband and I enjoyed an exceptional two course dinner last night. In fact my husband said it was the best steak he has had in a long time. Clearly use the best products available and then cook to perfection. The Anchor is likely to...

My family and I visit the Anchor regularly and the food is always absolutely lovely. The staff are friendly and polite. Would recommend!

We visited The Anchor on a recommendation of a local. We are very pleased we did. We had a lovely 3 course dinner, served by friendly, helpful staff. There is a good of choice on the menu and the portion sizes are just right.

Disappointed that yet another local pub has decided to concentrate on fancy food and has no good options for a 'normal' lunch. I understand that people may want something more fancy for an evening out, however for lunch many are looking for sandwiches, baguettes, or...

Just got back from the Anchor after a superb lunch. Steak and Ale pie with mash and Fish and Chips with a decent pint of otter. Well kept garden and a friendly girl serving. What's not to like, will be going back . Stuart .

What a lovely find. I was on a golf day at Oake Manor Golf course which is situated 5 minutes or less from this Pub. I came from South London and stay away a lot so all i want is a good welcome, a nice...

Visited for Sunday lunch, as I have done previously and the anchor never disappoints. The staff are always friendly and the bar and restaurant had a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The tables are well spread out so you are not on top of each other even...

Found the place to be sterile and unwelcoming. Do not go if you have any mobility issues the pub is more concerned about their financial commitment to disabled or reduced mobility people than their social obligation and hide behind old law exemption. In todays world...

We haven’t been to The Anchor for quite a while and hoped it would be the same lovely place. We weren’t disappointed. We normally have one of the homemade pies. Still absolutely gorgeous!! The vegetables, mash and gravy were perfectly done. The cheesecake was also...

Absolutely wonderful meal, superb food, superb ale, and an even more superb service. My partner wanted steak but rather than with a side salad, she asked if she could have peas, grilled tomatoes and coleslaw. Not any trouble, the staff went out of their way...

Staff seems very friendly i must admit, but the clientele certainly left us feeling uncomfortable; we waited 45 minutes for our order to be taken and another 45 for it to arrive... perhaps they were very busy... the food, I’m sure would pass if you...

The Anchor made the whole weekend special, us and guests stayed in the rooms, had dinner, and wedding reception. Every party off our stay was great. Guests all commented on how lovely the food was. Lovely friendly team couldn't do enough for us. We'll be...

Food , service, atmosphere - all faultless . Been a few times recently, consistently great . I had the sirloin - delicious!

A lovely country pub which I would definitely recommend to anyone. My meal was incredible, I had the Stilton, Leek and Walnut pie and it was delicious. The staff were so friendly and helpful, I will most certainly be returning.

Best chicken pie ever! Beautiful homemade soft but crispy pastry and big chunks of chicken, amazing chips and vegetables. Plus a yummy dessert. Really good food! Highly recommended!

We’ve just returned from a week stay in Hillfarrance and we visited the Anchor twice, on both occasions were really pleased. On the Sunday my husband had one of their famous pies and was not disappointed, and my beef roast was amazing with all the best trimmings! On our second visit we opted for the gyros and upon arrival the fish option had been removed from the daily menu. This however didn’t stop the staff whipping up this very meal for my husband with no issues whatsoever. We really enjoyed our visits, all staff were lovely and the locals even more so. It’s a lovely little place to visit and a must stop for a bite to eat or sample one of the many, MANY whiskeys or gins!

A lovely inn with very friendly staff and we were made very welcome. A good menu with vegetarian options too.

My husband and I stayed here for two nights and we had a really lovely time. The staff are really friendly and gave us a warm welcome. They asked us if we would like to eat in the restaurant and kindly booked us a table. Our meal was really good, especially the fsh and chips. Our room was a good size, bright, clean and well equipped. Excellent shower in the Ensuite. The Wi-Fi works better in the pub than the rooms, but the staff kindly reset it when we asked. We would happily stay here again and would recommend it to family and friends. Lovely area with beautiful surroundings.

Really good lunch in a great location, staff friendly & helpful, It was a little pricey, but still a good lunch, we were able to buy some wine & stay in the garden after closing which was great. There's a lovely enclosed children's outdoor play area & other outside areas, and the inside space is great, as you can be nicely spaced out from others. Would go again, but would be mindful of prices.

Went for a lunch with family of 4. Menu limited but varied, good GF options and food was tasty. Sadly service was slow. Waitress forgot about us, waiter brought food but no cutlery etc and took over 5 minutes to return. Noone asked if any more drinks were wanted so we did without, no offer of sweets or asked if all was ok. Would go again as surroundings and facilities for kids were good.

We decided to book an Anchor pre prepared Christmas dinner this year and are so glad we did!Ordered online with a follow up call to confirm collection time and a well organised collection from a very happy, welcoming team.It came with very clear, simple step by step instructions with timings for each stage and by following these we had a Christmas dinner that was cooked to perfection, extremely tasty and very generously portioned.Well done to the team at the Anchor and thank you all so much.

I ordered one of their food boxes which I collected yesterday. It was amazing,really tasty food, extremely high quality and fantastic value for money. I would 100% recommend it. Luxury food at home. Thank you so much

Friendly staff and great food, we had pork tenderloin and beef brisket and we really enjoyed both followed by orange and chocolate brownie. 👌👌👌👌

Went for a Sunday roast. We both had the roast beef which came with Yorkshire pud, parsnips, roast potatoes, seasonal veg and the best thing of all, cauliflower cheese. Delicious meal. Staff were very polite. Venue was very clean and social distancing was being observed. Would definitely visit again

Visited today for breakfast and wasn’t disappointed. Well thought out menu with a variety of options to suit all tastes and great coffee! The food was excellent and combined with the friendly, accommodating staff, I’m sure this won’t be the last time I go here for breakfast! Highly recommend.

Have visited this pub quite a few times now and we are always impressed! The food is lovely, staff friendly and it is a lovely pub. The set up for the current situation is very good and we would definitely go again!

Arrived early, to a cheery welcome. Food was perfect. Service was impeccable. Waitresses were delightful. Definitely will become our regular haunt.

Had a great meal here, food was brilliant and they cater for lots of different dietary requirement. Staff were lovely too. Will definitely be back

Excellent as always. Second visit since reopening and booked for a third. Have never been disappointed and have been using this pub for 40 odd years

So very disappointing. We ordered the Bao buns with crispy pork. At £12.00, we expected something edible. The buns were limp and tasteless and very heavy. When we mentioned this, the manager outside used the “well no one else has complained about them, the table next to you loved theirs”. Don’t you hate that?My friend had the lamb, which she said was nice. I had the burger with cheese and bacon. It was almost cremated and very dry. The chips were good.Service was good and the setting more than amenable. Such a shame that I was made to feel awkward and embarrassed when I gave feedback. On my birthday too. I can not recommend this place. I know things are hard, but there was not an ounce of empathy.

Went yesterday for the first time as was in the area, we both had the steak and ale pie and I cannot express enough how delicious this pie was, the crust was clearly homemade and flawless with excellent colouring and you don’t get an individual pie you get a very decent wedge of pie - which means that the ratio of pastry to filling is right (as opposed to over 50% pastry) and there was a very decent amount of beautifully cooked steak with a hint of the ale it was cooked in - I don’t know how they did it but somehow the steak was sort of chargrilled around the edges (post cutting) which just made it mouth-wateringly lovely, the sides were great too but I just could have eaten that pie forever. The service was brilliant, absolutely spot on, we were greeted very well, social distancing measures were well thought out and unobtrusive- we felt very safe The test of true customer service is when something goes wrong, we were happily waiting for our starters and a member of the staff came to say it was running a little late, apologising for the wait - they’d run out of the fish goujons but still managed to put something together but wouldn’t charge for it (I think it might have been a slightly smaller portion or something) but still delicious. We didn’t feel hard done by at all and the staff were ever present and attentive, the bar tender was brilliant as my boyfriend arrived first and he found him somewhere to sit and enjoy a pint whilst I kept him waiting - when I arrived he said .. you must be Angela! Super friendly and remembered the name of the booking, Found us somewhere to sit whilst someone came to escort us to the table - we weren’t the only ones there by the way, it’s a popular place and we could tell why. So all in all, great food and great service - I think our server was Tamsyn (sorry if I got that wrong) Social distancing was well thought out so if you’re still debating whether to go out to eat don’t hesitate for this little gem of a pub it is absolutely great, and the food was worth every penny and I would add that these guys have not been able to work for a while so treat yourselves and support the industry, tip well if they deserve it and enjoy a taste of normality in these weird times.

Family outing for Sunday roast. Food was amazing I had the roast pork, it was gorgeous! Waite staff were friendly and all kitted out with the PPE and observed the social distancing rules. Can't wait to go again

First meal out since Covid lockdown and it was worth the wait, was so good. All the staff were really friendly and all wearing PPE. Very organised and well laid out for social distancing and it felt very safe with indoor and outdoor eating available.Food was delicious and the service spot on ( thank you Pete and Ellie) couldn’t recommend this more highly. Best Sunday Lunch ever !

I requested a table in the orchard. They said “you mean the beer garden”, but I think they are wrong; the orchard (which it is ) sounds far better. It was idyllic today, sunny but shade available under the trees, very tasty food, excellent, superior service with great attention to service at arm’s length to ensure no cross contamination. Also, we noticed from the car park that the staff thoroughly disinfected our used table/bench even when they didn’t know we were watching. 10 out of 10!

We've been to the anchor quite alot, mainly on Sundays. Been meaning to write a review since last year. And I just want to say how professional, polite, and helpful the chef on the carvery is. He's always there every Sunday, and he works his butt off. Even in the height of summer he's there, and always greets you with a smile. (I think his name is Dan/Danny.)The food is always lovely.The chefs obviously work very hard, and I think sometimes go unnoticed when they're in the kitchens behind the scenes. We always leave a big tip for you!.Being from a family of chefs (mum and grandad) we know you guys always work long hours for little pay. I hope carvery chef sees this and knows he's great at what he does. We'll be back in March!.

Visited for Valentine’s night - our first time.Food was excellent - there were plenty of specials available as well as the normal menu options.My wife had a chicken special and I went for Hake fillet on a pea risotto. Both were delicious and we then shared a white chocolate and berry roulade. Don’t you just hate having to share great desserts Excellent real ale for me and very friendly staff.Definitely worth a trip

We asked in advance if our party of eight could be seated somewhere as quiet as possible (as I am rather deaf) and we were placed in the bar area out of the main restaurant which was perfect.The food is locally sourced and of excellent quality, and the staff are happy to adapt dishes to accommodate dietary requirements or preferences. I didn't want chips with my shredded-turkey in ‘something*-and-barbecue-sauce’ in a bun, so had onion rings instead. (*Wish I could remember what that was as it was delicious!)Our waiter was friendly and helpful, and the service was very good: it's especially difficult to serve 8 people at the same time, and yet that was managed for each of the three courses.The only downside to this wonderful pub is that it is in the middle of nowhere (sorry Hillfarrance!) down narrow - often single track - roads. On the other hand, I don't want it to get too popular as there might not be room for me when I want to go back!

We were a party of 8 and had booked in advance. Everyone loved their meals, the Pies were sensational according to those the ate them, but so was the other food, Starters, mains and deserts. There was not a single moan, gripe or complaint. The beer drinkers enjoyed the selection and drinks were easy to order when wanted. The atmosphere was warm, friendly and good natured on a miserable night. It was well worth the drive on small narrow lanes from our base in Taunton and would happily go again when in the area. Would thoroughly recommend.

Decided whilst working late to pop out for dinner and my first thought was this pub. We booked late but luckily they had space which was fortunate.We arrived to a very warm welcome and were shown to our table in the lovely dining room. We both ordered starters which were lovely, the food here is fantastic whilst maintaining it being good pub food. Both enjoyed the starters immensly and the mains did not dissapoint, my sirloin steak was brilliantly cooked and had a lovely flavour so was obviously well sourced, everything with it was well cooked and done well.The drinks choices they have are also fantastic with great selections of all types, specifically gin and whisky are areas of real choice. The staff are lovely as well and happy to talk and provide knowledge on the drinks.Overall i really like this pub and will definitely be coming back to visit again soon.

Another lovely meal at this great pub that caters for all our dietary requirements Friendly and helpful staff Lovely food

All 5 of us commented that this had to be the smallest portion of meat we’d ever had on a carvery, and we’re not all-you-can-eat/pile it high eaters. We politely asked the chef if that was a full portion, and he very huffily said it was, but reluctantly offered us more. The merest thinnest half slice extra was then cut, which still made it a small portion. Roast potatoes had been left a long time so were dry, and the veg choice wasn’t brilliant. Won’t be coming back

Group of 17 booked in for Sunday lunch. Have visited in the past just for a drink, or eaten in the bar area. On this occasion a table was reserved in an area I had not known existed ! Having got to bar was able to choose a very good pint of Exmoor bitter, then carry back to furthest corner to join the rest of the group. Most chose the carvery, while two of us chose from the main menu. All enjoyed their food served by the excellent friendly waitresses, one of which while thinking no one was watching performed a little dance appreciated by one or more of the elder gentlemen ! Very good value and service. With a full dining room the acoustics proved a bit tricky, the low ceiling and hard surfaces made conversation somewhat difficult with anyone not immediately close to you.Apart from that a very enjoyable time had by all.Thank you

Came here for a family birthday meal, we were lucky enough to visit when several vehicles from the local steam Fayre was on. A lovely evening, visitors were able to use the grounds as well as indoors. Thankfully we had booked a table and in advance as it was very busy. A great range on the menu, will cater to dietary requirements too. Menu shows sources of their ingredients (local). I had a steak and ale pie, absolutely delicious! Everyone in or party thoroughly enjoyed their meals, some could even squeeze in a pudding! Staff were attentive, welcoming and friendly. A great local pub, highly recommended!

Visited with a party of 14 for lunch. We pre-ordered a couple of hours before when we confirmed numbers. I had been there several times in the past , for lunch for 4 people ,and also a function with 40+ so I knew our meal would be good this time. We were not disappointed. Friendly cheerful staff , delicious food where even the 'Lite Bites' were generous. and the desserts WOW ! Thank you Anchor Inn - we will be back.

Visited the pub today with my family and was greeted with a welcoming smile and showed to the table which was laid up ready with a high chair, Lego and colouring for my grandson. Lovely waitress service, very polite and cheery. The carvery was perfect and so were the puddings. After we had eaten we went out to the play area which was well equipped for my 22 months old grandson and we had a lovely afternoon. The toilets were really clean and easy to get to. Definitely recommend and will be going back again soon.

Had my parents down for the weekend and thought we would give The Anchor a try having just had the odd drink. Wasn’t disappointed great friendly and accommodating staff even though we hadn’t booked on a very busy summers evening, definitely be paying another visit

We watched number one son arrive at his prom just down the road, but in all the organising, hadn’t had anything to eat. Decided to pop in for a quick drink, but had a hungry 12 year old and thought we’d have a bite to eat. Wow! 12 year old had some chips, which were a generous portion and beautifully cooked, but lots of places sell chips! My husband and I ordered the mixed breads and the Somerset Sharing platter from the starters section. It came quickly, and was unbelievable. There was pate, crackling popcorn, 2 breadcrumbed ham hock balls, some lovely seeded, honeyed sausage pieces, a terrine -type dish, and Melba toast. It was all perfect, so delicious, nicely presented and the perfect amount. The mixed breads were 5 different bread rolls, all warm, all clearly freshly baked. As well as a seeded brown roll and a small white french roll, there was a gorgeous saffron type roll, a herby one and one that was crispy and had maybe thyme on it? Thank you guys, we will definitely be back.

Looked at the menu online and decided that it would cater for all of our dietary requirements, one person vegan, another gluten free and vegetarian, another just gluten free and 2 normal so booked a table on line got a quick response to say that our table was booked

We had a fantastic evening last night, the kids enjoyed the lovely play area and garden and our food was fantastic. The steaks were perfect, and for the first time both my children ate their whole meals. Will definitely be going back again for more. The staff were very friendly, and helpful. Top Marks to chef Dan!! Thank you.

Visited here for the first time and we certainly won’t be returning. We sat in the garden with the kids and went in to order our food. The service at the bar was so bad. Two girls who were both rude, both served other customers before us despite us being first. When the girl finally cane to us she said she wouldn’t take a food order as she needed to give the kitchen a break and for us to come back later. It was already nearly 8 o’clock. No apology just an attitude. Not impressed at all and will not return due to that attitude that was not needed. Don’t have weddings if you can’t cope and can’t be reasonable with your other customers.

4 us went for a meal last night, we all had steaks, they were very busy, didn't have to wait that long , each one of us had our steaks cooked different, and each one was cooked to perfection, the one of the best steaks I have ever had !!! The only thing that let it down for me was mushrooms, the steaks didn't come with mushrooms. but apart from that the food was amazing.

Extremely upset with are experience today which is a shame as we tried the place out the week before in preparation for a family meal which we haven’t done for over a year so we wanted it to pick the right place so the day would be special. My lasagna came out burnt black on top and when told the gentlemen who served it to me said I thought it looked suspicious which I was shocked he carried on serving it to me. Then after waiting another 20 minutes for the new lasagna And my family already had finished there the second one came back which looked like the same one but with melted cheese on top. So at that point I had gone off eating and said don’t worry about it. The waiter was extremely rude and said to me you haven’t even tried it and his attitude was appalling and very confrontational. This is a shame as I know the dish is nice as I had it on Tuesday. Overall I have left the place hungry, upset and astonished that the waiter was so rude. This has ruined my day. Just hope you can have a word with waiter as his customer service skills are truly horrendous and will loose a lot of costume.

I was recently on a long bike ride and suffered a puncture. I called in to The Anchor Inn and the family could not have been more helpful assisiting and really helped me out of potentially a massive problem. I'm looking forward to visiting again and sampling their fayre. THANKS AGAIN!!

We held a 90th birthday party here for family and friends and it couldn’t have gone smoother. The food was excellent and catered to a wide range of diets and ages and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The room was decorated beautifully and children loved the outdoor play area. Highly recommended for all!

A lovely meal, the food was tasty, hot and the staff were very helpful when my daughter didn't want anything on the kids menu. The place is well presented and clean. Staff friendly.

Love this pub, go very frequently with friends for tea during the week. Food is lovely and they change their menu seasonally, specials are always on offer and service is good..

Yesterday, I was one of a group of six that had lunch here. As there was a large group in the restaurant, our table was laid up in the lounge bar. We all enjoyed the meal & then ordered coffees. It was 2-45 but we were told by the waitress (who was otherwise attentive) that as they shut at 3pm, everything was turned off. How long does it take to make a few coffees? Sadly, their attitude has ruled this inn as a "no go." We were all looking for somewhere in this area that could be recommended to others & frequented by ourselves, but, not now.

Visited this quaint little pub in Hillfarrance for Sunday lunch. We were greeted by very friendly staff who sat us to our table and ordered drinks.

We have been to the Anchor Inn on a few occasions and have been really impressed every time. The menu consists of predominantly traditional ''pub' style meals which are always done really well. It's the 'specials' though what makes this place stand out and they are a cut above every time. The staff are always attentive and it's always a really nice atmosphere.

Always a great place to meet friends , family , business , fantastic atmosphere , great staff especially Pete , great food , we can strongly recommend , Sunday roast is second to none . Carry on the good work .

A lovely setting with very friendly staff. Superb food and accommodating to allergy sufferers. Amazing meat pies.

Having been a few times I’ve never had a bad experience here, the staff are all so friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu and where products are sourced from. The menu is varied and offers a good selection of home cooked food from pub classics to the specials board which is always very intriguing. I would highly recommend the anchor as it’s the best pub I’ve eaten at in Somerset. Keep up the good work team anchor

A large group of us had been out walking in the area and popped in for a drink at lunchtime before making our way home. Amongst other drinks we ordered six coffees. We were sat in the very nice warm bar enjoying the ambience of the place when the bar man started shouting that we had not paid for one of these. He was almost apoplectic over the £2.20 we allegedly hadn't paid. After making a real song and dance over this he realised the mistake was his! Needless to say we won't be going back there again which is a shame as the food menu looked very interesting.

Visited last night with friend. Decided to have sirloin steak for treat. Really bad decision. I have never had such a bad steak. So chewy and onion rings just tasted of cooking oil. Such a shame as don’t go out that often and was so disappointed.

We visited The Anchor Inn last night for an evening meal with friends. The staff were very attentive and friendly and the place was buzzing. Three of us opted for the speciality pies and one chose a trio of sausages, all served with mustard mash and fresh veg. The food was delicious and beautifully cooked. We will definitely visit sometime soon in order to try something else from the extensive menu.

We visited the Anchor for the first time and had Sunday lunch in the bar area, we had our dog with us. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and the service was good. We both opted for a traditional roast and everything was cooked as it should be, had the cheesecake for a sweet which was excellent. The Anchor staff clearly think about their guests and the food they serve well worth a visit.

The wedding was very well organised, the wedding breakfast and the decoration of the room were excellent.

So lovely to find a pub restaurant that doesn't cook their meals in the microwave. Beautiful, well presented, fresh food for very reasonable prices, and lovely welcoming, warm atmosphere.

Our third visit to the Anchor Inn this year. As usual great atmosphere, very friendly staff, good accommodation and lovely meals. Service, food, accommodation all excellent value.

Good food in pleasent surroundings, called for Sunday dinner whilst visiting friends. Luckily managed to get the last table

We have been a few times to the achor the first for Mother’s Day, the second after my sisters prom and the third just for a nice meal we knew we would get!!!! The staff are kind always happy to take photos for us even when they are very busy.

We popped to the Anchor for an early evening steak. We hadn’t booked and although the bar area was very quiet, we were escorted to the dining room. It wasn’t a very pleasant place to eat to be honest. It was very noisy and everyone’s voice echoed around the room. The chairs were wooden, without cushions, so they were not very comfortable. There was a large family with young children sharing the dining room with us so it was very loud and if I’m honest, it felt like we were in a busy/noisy canteen. In hindsight, we should of asked if we could be moved back the bar area, but I can’t help but think that we should never have been allocated that room in the first place (booking or no booking, as the bar was virtually empty). The food was ok, with the exception of my steak which was extremely tough, to the point that I couldn’t eat it. We were asked by the waitress if everything was ok with our meals, but that was before I had tried my steak. My husband replied yes, but his steak was actually fine. Again, I appreciate that I should have raised the issue at the time to give the staff the opportunity of putting it right, but we were in a hurry and we’d already waited for some considerable time for our food. I did explain how bad the steak was when our plates were collected. The waitress could see for herself that I had barely touched it. Unfortunately, we had paid in advance for our food. Otherwise, I would have asked for a significant discount. All in all, not a pleasant experience...

We are fortunate to still have family in Taunton do have an excuse to sample the delights on the menus. This is a traditional family run Pub that's raised its game and keeps you coming back to see staff that remember you and take the time to catch up.

Stopped here for lunch while traveling to Porlock for a weeks holiday and so glad we did. The food was lovely and welcoming especially as one of our party have some food requirements which weren't on the menu, but once requested the staff were very accommodating. There is a lovely children's play area which is safe and our grandchildren loved it.

We came here for Sunday Lunch as a large party of 18 and age range from 1 to 84 and had booked a large table in the airy, function room. It is well sign posted and there is easy parking. All was very efficient and organised with drinks served to the table. We had the carvery which was excellent with a choice of 3 roast meats, the beef was especially good and very tender, roast potatoes, parsnips, cauliflower cheese, carrots, broccoli and all the condiments and sauces. The function room has many larger tables and so we went to the carvery as a table when we were ready so there were no queues. All dishes on the carvery were constantly being refilled so food was hot and plentiful. Other dishes were also available on the menu. There was a range of about 6 desserts from ice cream and crumble to pannacotta and cheesecake. 2 courses, carvery and dessert was £14.95 which we though was excellent value and quality. There is also a large outdoor, fenced play area which the children loved and inside on the tables there were lego, crayons and colouring in sheets, so everyone could enjoy their meals and fun in their own way.

The food was OK but not outstanding. Pork loin and sauce was good but vegetables were meagre. The potato dish was overcooked a bit, and the cabbage and bacon was very good but also very little - 3 strips of sliced cabbage is really only a garnish, and carrots were bland. I had a white chocolate cheese cake for pud and it was good. Service was slow to take the order and food came about 25 minutes after order and was freshly cooked. Cost was £25 each, including main, pudding and a drink each, just a little high perhaps. The surroundings were fine although the chairs could do with cushions after two hours. The meat portions were generous but the vegetables and hard chairs cost them a point from 4 down to 3 from me.

Great food for a funeral buffet in private dining room and excellent service, loo's could do with a revamp though

My parents stay here at least once a year when visiting the West Somerset Railway. This year I joined them and we stayed in one of the family rooms. We had a great time and ate in the pub each night. The food was excellent with a superb vegetarian pie on the specials. All the staff were friendly and made us feel very welcome, even remembering our drinks order from one night to The next.The rooms were lovely, they were clean and neat as was the bathroom. I would definitely recommend this place and plan to return later in the year.

Visited on Fathers Day with Family including 3 year old Grandson. Staff were welcoming and attentive and everybody enjoyed their meal. Only criticism was pavlova Dessert, which was very small for price charged. If not for this would have given 5 stars.

Staff did not seem to want to deal with me when checking in they seemed more interested in the people at the bar or restaurant. Maybe they were not used to dealing with people of colour? . I arrived and went to the bar and waited to be seen to the lady behind the bar clearly saw me there however when she finished serving one person she blatantly ignored me and served a gentleman that came in from outside, when I finally got seen to by someone else he rushed through the so called check in took payment and pointed to where my rooms were and that was that.