The Anchor Restaurant in Northumberland

Very disappointed no atmosphere felt cold, got there at 9 mins to 2. Albeit food till 2pm wanted soup and sandwich but was told the chef had already closed the kitchen. I had a black tea which had a coffee taste. Husband had a pint which was cloudy and of poor quality. Would avoid this place at all costs. Everything you don't expect in a pub.

Only here can you not use your card to pay for less than a fiver....really...most places don't accept cash anymore! Place quite full, staff not overly concerned or engaged with me. Pint OK, left quickly.

Called in to meet family and Well we've had better welcomes was accused of been druggies truth is my partner has and is recovering from throat cancer but was judged on appearance and when said what was what was told we don't care and its not there problem very rude from start to finish from customer to staff

They are only serving breakfast So we had to get food from nearby hotels or drive to Hexham. I am glad we found food for our stay.

Staying locally so booked here for Dinner. Right on the river, which is lovely. Inside its nothing to right home about, I even started to question why my husband had booked this. We waited a while to be served, in fact, others came in after us and were served before us, this is something I don't like. Tried to order steak but was told they didn't have any, so got 2 x burgers, 1 x fish & chips and 1 x steak/kidney pie. The food came and the portions were huge and the food was gorgeous. Devoured and enjoyed by all, we were too full for desert but the kids had some and again, supersized portions but very good food and reasonably priced. One point to note was that we were with 2 kids (12 & 9) and the room they sat us in also had a large group of young drinkers, which were loud and swearing, nothing wrong with this in a pub, but its a bit different when eating with kids. If we were in the area we would definitely visit again.

Just had the best Sunday dinner yet from the anchor hotel and I have had a few . Good quality and massive portions, I couldn’t eat it all , My waitresses today Elise and Maddison were absolutely fantastic, they were very professional . The dinning room was very clean and tidy ... and most of all the anchor is still giving us fantastic value for money. Well done anchor hotel

We are here on Monday evening and had a delicious meal. Started with shared nachos and then I had a special of chicken breast with dauphinoise potatoes and hubby had the steak and ale pie. The chicken was moist and tasty and the dauphinoise and other vegetables were perfectly cooked and delicious. Gravy was served separately in a sauce boat! The pie was fantastic - big flaky pastry crust on top of a pan filled to the top with big chunks of meat and mushrooms. So many times have been disappointed with poor fillings at other venues - only a few pieces of meat swimming in gravy - but this was exceptional! And tender too! Served with chunky fries and vegetables - hubby couldn't finish them! We had a glass of wine each and hubby also had a pint. Came in at under £50 - well worth it. Staff were great. Only negative was that it was a little chilly - extremely cold night outside and we ate in quite a large room. Not a lot of people on a Monday in February! However, would recommend. There is outdoor seating overlooking the river which would be fab on a warm evening...

We visited recently as stayed locally. Had drinks a couple of times & ate once. Staff friendly. Great view of the river & food very hearty & with good flavours. Well worth a visit.

Could barely get through the door for having to step over the huge dog lying in the way & can’t comment on food as we were refused as we were told kitchen was closed even though a customer at the bar was tucking into his sandwich & fries. Obviously chooses to serve who they want to. Do not recommend at all. Very unprofessional

We found this hidden gem after finding our usual Sunday lunch haunt in Corbridge fully book. We were driving through Haydon Bridge, and spotted the hotel over the river. When we went in we were met at the door, and walked into the bar area, and then to a table over looking the river. We order 2 adult Sunday roasts and a child’s Sunday roast. The meals were brought to us quite quickly, along with two absolutely huge service bowls, one with mash and roast potatoes and the other full of carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and baby sweet corn. Far too much for 3 people, basically it was all you can eat! The food was all fantastic, and we will most definitely be visiting again, though only on a warm day as it was very cold on the Resturant.

Family meal 28/11/19 mum and dad live in Haydon Bridge and this is their local. They rave about the place and tonight my brother and I have to agree. We were placed in the dining room (snug) to the left of the bar with the fire burning well very cosy! We all had the hake - 2 with crushed potatoes pesto and 2 with white wine sauce and tempura prawns. All really good and very big portions!! The staff were just so good. We were very well looked after and can’t wait to return.

Hyggeligt sted med både udendørs samt indendørs betjening ..maden var god og tjenerne venlige og dygtige.

Extremely disappointed in the Sunday lunch we had today, food not cooked properly. Frozen and raw Yorkshire pudding, the pictures below is ment to be stuffing (we think) which did not have a taste and had a strange texture (even the dog would not eat it. Clear to see most of the meal had been microwaved, after making a complaint the chef sent a waitress to tell us that the food was fine. The poor girl was terrified and told us she was going to get the blame for the poor food standards, no clear pricing and staff seem unaware of the basic information. The establishment boosted the Sunday lunch was legendary, clearly it ment it was legendary bad. If you want a nice Sunday lunch DO NOT visit here. We will definitely won't be going back!!!!!!

We had a pleasant Sunday lunch here, plenty of mash and veg. Also serves food later than most local pubs do on a Sunday.

We have been travelling in Scotland for that past 10 days and just came into England. The Steak and Mushroom pie is the best meal we have had to date. The pastry was amazing, the steak tender, the chips were great. Definitely a highlight.

The four of us each had different meals. All of these were delicious! You can tell the food is freshly cooked. If I lived close I would definitely eat here a lot.

We could see the Anchor restaurant from our guest room window at The Railway and were attracted to its outdoor deck on the river so strolled over for dinner one night. The pub was very tired looking so, for a moment, we were expecting dinner to be mediocre. We couldn't have been more wrong! The food was both beautifully presented and delicious! I had salmon and my husband had mushroom pasta. Both of use uttered several "yums" while cleaning our plates. Dessert of syrup sponge with custard was also tasty and nicely presented. I was thrilled to have my favorite ice cream (mint chocolate). This place is much better than it looks and sitting outside by the river on a beautiful night was a bonus. Definitely recommend!

Had some friends visit from London, obviously wanted to visit Hadrians Wall. Looked for something local for Sunday lunch and found The Anchor Hotel. Table booked for 1:30pm. The place was very busy and it was explained due to a large party there will be a slight delay. Well, the wait was worth it. The meal was spectacular. The service amazing. Definitely be back, everyone showed their appreciation. Well done guys.

Appearances can be deceptive and from the outside you would not expect to receive such delicious, well cooked and presented food. Had to wait for our meals but that is what you would expect with food that is prepared to order.and it was well worth the wait. I had the steak ale and mushroom pie which was full of steak and my wife had cod with buttered new potatoes and samphire.

We didn't eat at the Anchor, though the menu looked good and we heard good reviews from locals, but we can heartily recommend it as a great place for a late afternoon glass of wine. There is a lovely outdoor seating area overlooking the river, They serve a very nice chardonnay.

Stopped in for lunch whilst walking. We had a dog and that was no issues. We both ordered burgers and they were lovely. The accompanying chips were stunning. Very big burger that really filled us up.

My husband and I had lunch today, as we do frequently at the Anchor, but today was exceptional. I had hake wrapped in pancetta with a light wine and cream sauce, served with samphire and finely chopped tomato. Exquisite is the only word. Tom had fish and chips (or should that be whale and chips), beautifully crisp batter, and fresh salad. The Anchor serve fabulous food, and the service is superb.

warm welcome when we arrived and doggy was made just a welcome with his own bowl of water,we explained I had an allergy and they checked exactly what I could have ,well I had this chicken burger and my husband had a beef burger all I can say even the dog went out full,absolute out of this world and believe us you wont want anything else for the rest of the day,worth every penny and even gave us the winner for the National,make sure you pop in for food

Another fantastic meal at the anchor , This place never disappoints , I can't recommend this place enough Great attentive staff, nothing is too much trouble ,the food is simply beautiful ! excellent portions and very reasonably priced

Went shopping in Hexham. On our way back home we spot the sign for Langley Hotel. Found this nestling on the bank of the river Tyne. Lovely spot.

The restaurant was warm and appealing and well laid out. The décor good and some interesting views not really appreciated by others, however, those views raised some questions for future research. The menu was simple for Sunday lunch, but the portions and variety of vegetables excellent. The beef and the pork were selected and both went down well. Good place in the summer to look out on the River or when the salmon are jumping.

If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a fresh cooked meal of ample portions, The Anchor Restaurant is a must.

Three of us ate here last night and the food was just lovely. Plenty of choice on the menu, children’s options too. Skipped on a starter and opted for the scampi. Really good size portion, only just managed to finish it. Was the first time I had been and will definitely return. Absolutely gorgeous food!!

Last minute decision to eat out and popped in here having eaten here a few times before for Sunday lunch.

On a journey from Carlisle to Newcastle, we turned off the A69 into Haydon Bridge to look for somewhere to have lunch. We were very happy with The Anchor. There was a wide selection of food available and the quality was excellent and served piping hot. The ambiance is best described as bar food, rather than restaurant, but everywhere was very clean and comfortable. Lunch finishes at 3pm and we arrived”just in time” but we were made very welcome and not rushed.

My husband and I came here for a drink, then smelt food. I had fajitas sizzling when brought to me. I will say they were delicious and tasty hot. My husband had Nachos and there was plentiful he struggled to

We came hear for a quick one course family meal on holiday. The venue is nice, and we could sit inside with a view of the river (if the weather had been warmer outside was available too). The menu looked fine and we were pleased that in addition to the children's menu there was an option to have some adult dishes in smaller portions for children. The restaurant was fairly empty so we didn't expect a long wait but we waited atleast 45 minutes for the food to come. When it finally came (with no apology for the delay implying it must be the norm) the food was a very mixed bag. The ribs were really delicious, a lovely sauce and succulent meat. The pizza was (in the words of the children) "okay, but not the best we have had". Compared to the woodfired pizza available in the village every Thursday from a van (at comparable prices, if not slightly cheaper) it really wasn't comparable. My wife had the pie which was covered with a hard to eat pastry lid, and was really dissappointing. All in all it wasn't worth the wait or the money.

Called in here last week for a quick lunch, even though the place was empty it took over forty minutes to get our food. Gluten free menu is none existent , when I asked about it the young man said I could have sandwiches without the bread !!!!!!!! The fajitas without the wraps !!!!! In other words the only thing on the menu was a salad. I settled for tuna Nicosia. The tuna was nice but the salad was served with drab leaves going brown in edges, the cherry tomatoes were in fact what seemed to b a beef tomato cut into big chunks which were too hard. The dressing was nothing but vinegar and too much of it filling bottom of bowl. My husband said fish and chips were nice but son said the burger s tasteless and could not taste the blue cheese that was supposed to be on. All in all not a great lunch and they need to get up to date with people's dietary requirements .

Nicest Sunday dinner in the Northumberland area. Really friendly staff and always willing to help :)

We were travelling back to Tyneside from Cumbria and found a usual stopping place has closed down so having been told about this place a couple of times before, we thought we’d give it a try. Result!

Was a dissapointed visit from the offset. No one to greet us.had to look for staff to check us in.room was absolutely filthy. Breakfast next morning had whole mushrooms on that looked raw. Had to send it back as sausage was cold in the middle. Bathroom was across the corridor wich wasn't in the best of conditions and the whole place smelled.

We had a long long wait, well over one hour for the food to be served and when it arrived it was below the standard we expect.

Extensive menu. Good ptices. Canon of Beef was delicious. Not many real ales but in this heat cold Heineken hit the spot. Outside space by the river. Good for bird watching.

If it wasn't for the trouble they were having and the long wait for food I would scored this place more. The food was however very good indeed, just let down by the wait on a busy sunny evening. Sorry guys, but the food is very good indeed.

We had a lovely couple of pints having cycled from Corbridge, staff friendly and helpfull, don't know if the interlopers can use the quoits pitch, would be nice to know for our next visit

Il tradizionale e abbondantissimo arrosto domenicale - di maiale - gustato all'aperto, sotto il sole, sulla bella terrazzina che si affaccia sul fiume mi e' piaciuto.

Four of us went on Saturday, June 17 for an early evening meal, to have a beer, and to watch a World Cup match. The food took an hour to come out, the tables were sticky, and the general eating area was dingy, dirty, and had an annoying gambling machine flashing colors all the time we were there. I feel sorry for the server as he seemed genuinely interested in trying to provide good service, but in this environment it was not to be.

We chose to have lunch at The Anchor as we had visited a couple of years before and remembered the food was good. It's a very short detour off the A69 if you are visiting Hadrian's Wall. The inn/hotel is at one end of a beautiful stone bridge over the South Tyne River river. It was very quiet - trade has probably suffered as a result of the by-pass. I'm sure the very friendly locals who were sitting at the bar were the same ones we saw on our previous visit! The staff are friendly and delivered our drinks to our table as we perused the menu. We chose the Breakfast Muffin - a tower consisting of a huge mushroom, slices of beef tomato, bacon, sausage and delicious black pudding, all topped off with a fried egg. It was delicious! This is not fast food - it was all freshly cooked and our wait of about 20 minutes was definitely worth it.

En este restaurante sirven comida desde 1400 el menú es muy amplio y lo mejor es el cordero y el asado también los postres de limón que hacen que valga la pena de caminar seis millas en la muralla de Adriáno

We went as a family of 4 service was fantastic and the Sunday dinner was the best we've had for a while, choice between beef pork chicken, veg came out separate carrots green beans cauliflower broccoli mashed potatoes and roast potatoes £10.95 well worth it.

We had a delicious evening meal on a quite quiet Monday night. We chose to sit in the bar area for the banter at the bar, people watching and occasional sighting of a dog. (Dogs are welcome!)

We arrived here for Sunday lunch - no menu - we were told it was pork, beef or chicken !! As a non meat eater I asked if there was an alternative. A firm no not on a Sunday. So I had a juice while my family had the “beef” the knives weren’t sharp enough to cut through the Yorkshire pudding never mind the beef ... I was astonished that there were no vegetarian options ...

Fantastic menu on offer at the Anchor, ate here a few nights whilst staying in Haydon Bridge, cannot fault the staff or food. Will definitely visit again.

Three of us went in here for lunch last Sunday and the whole place shouted scruffy & not too clean. That's ok..... it IS a local pub and looks to be populated by locals..... but it does look a bit frayed at the edges. We had Sunday lunch, that being all they seemed to be serving..... and it was ok....just ok. A decent amount of meat on the plate and a great wedge of stuffing which seemed to have (what appeared to be) pork within it. None of the party were very keen on the stuffing.....or the large Yorkshire Pud that was also there (although I felt the Yorkshire wasn't bad....a bit doughy perhaps, but ok)

Great meal, very good selection of drinks, friendly staff and most important customer too. They all made us feel at home. Wanted a pudding but the free nibbles before plus delicious large plate of food for the main meal left no room. Will be back next time we are in Haydon Bridge.

Good food, great breakfast, wonderful friendly staff. Very odd location, great views of the river, reasonable price. Would go again in a heartbeat,

Lovely ancient inn provided comfortable bed and breakfast. Cosy snug with log fire. Superbly presented top class food. Lovely friendly staff. Views of the Tyne right on doorstep, walk over to the small village with shop and church and pub, via the quaint little footbridge. Excellent.

Excellent food. Both enjoyed our very different meals. Great staff - good personalities. Only low point was no hand pumped ales!

Really nice Sunday lunch probably the best I’ve had in recent times! There was a full plate dedicated to just the beef and giant Yorkshire pudding. Then a big Pyrex dish full of creamy mash and crispy roast potatoes! And another for the veg. Worth the drive and well worth the money

Stopped in on way to Vindolanda and because General Havelock, our first choice, was not serving food. Our party of four ordered fish and chips as well as a range of burgers. The food was all excellent and could not fault it as well as the service, which while slow was due to food being cooked rather than heated up. Great location by the river and picturesque hotel so why not 5 stars? No real ales!

We loved it here! The steak pie is gorgeous and the fish was the best we’d had in ages. The chef Adrian should be very proud. The staff were lovely and welcoming. We will be going back. I would highly recommend excellent quality and proper homemade food.

We stopped by the Anchor by accident and were delighted we did.

We have been here before but didn't intend going here. So by default we had a lovely tasty meal in nice surroundings.

fantastic , lovely hot food served with a smile , we both had the beef which was served slightly pink which i love , my wife wasnt sure and asked if she could have it well done , this was done with no fuss and came back just as she likes it , (josie cremates steak to a shadow of its former self)

We arrived late on a Sunday at our BnB, Shaftoe's, next door. Restaurant options were limited due to the hour. So the Anchor was recommended.

We had a lovely meal here, a massive portion of Fish and Chips! There is a good selection on the...

This restaurant was recommended to us and rightfully so as we really enjoyed our meals. The dishes were presented very nicely and tasted wonderful. Last but not least they didn't skimp on the food. We came away very, very full. We were treated very well and would highly recommend this restaurant to others. Well done Anchor staff.

Medallions of beef were excellent! Sunday dinner was wonderful! The best food we had on our entire 2-week UK trip!

We were attracted to The Anchor due to its position and views from its outdoor seating area, which overlooked the river. I only ordered a glass a water and I was disappointed. There was a lipstick stain on the glass, it was so fresh that I could see the colour of it and the indentation of the lips details. The glass under further examination had other smears around the lip of the glass, which I find describing may lower the hygiene rating of the Anchor dramatically. You are probably wondering the meaning of the title, well there was a lemon pip in the bottom of glass, however the scary thing is is that I didn't even have a lemon... So god knows where the pip came from. I have come to the conclusion that the glass was not washed, and for a restaurant which if I recall after researching already correct me if I am wrong has a hygiene rating of 3 already, surely the inspectors didn't check the glasses for lipstick stains and random lemon pips. I am probably viewed by many as overreacting, however, how difficult is it to wash a glass? Do they know dishwashers exist? Anyway it has great potential and it's shame that after this incident I would not dare to eat here.Just to note I did enjoy the water better directly from the original bottle :)

Friendly staff, good prices, and a good meal. I would return. We stopped in while driving to Hadrian's Wall area. Does not start serving dinner till 5:30.

The food was very nice with good size portions. The atmosphere was nice and is located on the river which is very nice. It is clean and the service is good. I think it's a bit expensive for what you get though.

Went here on the recommendation of the B&B owner. Food was very good. My son had a club sandwich and I had soup and the cheese plate. It took a while for the food, but I think this is the kind of place that people linger - so no one minds.

Dinner was very generous! After a long day walking Hadrian's castle, dinner was delicious. We sat next to the fire and enjoyed drinks while we waited for our food. Service was good and prices were reasonable. On Friday night we went back. The atmosphere was very boisterous as the after work crowd gathered for games, and drinks. Servers brought around hot appetisers. The cheesecake was fabulous.

Food was very good, served quickly and was hot. Very good portions and very tasty. Breakfast was also very good but you get a lot so only chose a few items on our second morning

The food here is lovely especially the sunday dinners- the mash potato is amazing! The staff are really friendly and helpful i definitely recommend

Just had a meal here and compelled to write a review. Enjoyed a couple of lovely real ales and then ordered the Ham, Chicken and Leek pie for dinner.Promptly delivered, great presentation and an absolutely fantastic meal. Probably ranks as the best pie dish I have ever had!A fantastic setting by the river tooThere you go.

Da fuori potrebbe non fare un'ottima impressione, in realtà all'interno si trova un carinissimo ristorante in perfetto stile inglese con una bella vista sul fiume vicino! Ampia scelta di piatto tipici! Le portate sono davvero buone e abbondanti. Ottime le birre! Buon rapporto qualità prezzo: per due portate principale e due birre abbiamo speso meno di 30 sterline! Super consigliato!

We were staying at the Langley Castle and had spent the day in a cold rain touring the Wall sites, and just dd not want to get out our posh frocks for a fancy dinner there, so we drove into town,,, It was a bank holiday ending so pickings were tough, but we stumbled upon the Anchor... wow were we lucky. Nice place (even got crowded as people started coming home from the holiday) and had a nice selection of local beer and really nice fare. We are vegetarians and expected most the standard mac n cheese at pubs and small places, but the food here was first class - seriously better presented and just plain good! Give this place a try when you are up north visiting the wall - you will not be disappointed.

see our hotel review for more info, the food is exceptional, book a meal and be wowed!Sunday lunches are to be seen to be believed, leave time to rest before travelling on!

Was recommended to us by nearby B&B and the food was amazing. We were travelling around on our way up to Scotland and to be honest the evening meal we had at the Anchor was the best we had all week. A bit noisy in the bar but a lovely quieter room off to the side that suited us better was available. Excellent food. Would recommend highly

Had Sunday lunch reasently at the Anchor & we weren't to impressed with the meal for what they are charging for a pub in this particular area. The meat is still mooing on your plate it's that rare,so if you like your meat cooked medium or well done i would mention this to the waitress when she takes your order, also all of the veg was that hard & crunchy it was well under cooked.i don't think we will be going again ,we have been many times before but I don't think it's very good value for what is served to you,mind you the staff are very pleasant & efficient.

The Anchor squeezed us in late on a Sunday while we were completing Hadrians cycle way c2c, the meal was fantastic and just what we needed.

Stopped for food on our way home around 8:30pm. Tried two other pubs in Haydon Bridge first with no success and chose The Anchor as last resort, so glad we did! The service was fab, our waiter was very polite and friendly. I had the bacon steak off the specials, this was delicious and such good value. All of the food was fresh and piping hot! We did have to wait a while for the food but took this as a good sign that everything was being freshly made. Would stop here for food again without a doubt!!

This restaurant was a find. Joann, our server, did an excellent job of explaining the selections and offered great suggestions. Everyone agreed that it was one of the best meals of the trip. The presentation is artistic and the food was excellent. Highly recommended

The meal was okay but not great. The dining room at our hotel was closed and this was an alternate choice for dinner.

I had the fish cakes with chunky chips and they were beautiful. Nicely presented, tasted great and more chips than I could eat! I had a couple of drinks - tea and sparkling water and the bill was less than £15. I felt comfortable eating alone as a single female traveller and the staff went out of their way to make me feel welcome. Really attentive too, thank you.

Called in for mid-week lunch. Menu is not very veggie friendly but helpful staff tried hard to find something for a vegan and provided an imaginative mixed salad (definitely not your average pub salad!) Well presented.

How to start, do I begin with the good or the bad. I think I'll start with the good.This is a complicated establishment offering fabulous food, a strong menu, reasonable ale, a wide selection of spirits, accomodation, it is well liked by locals and visitors, some great service and a friendly welcome.Now for the bad, the toilets are perhaps not checked as often as they could be, leading to some unfortunate sights & smells.There are often not enough staff on, for such a busy pub. On two occasions there were only two servers on duty, and one of them was also doubling up to serve customers at the bar. There was also one evening when I went in, where I was frankly forgotten about despite having picked a table in line of sight of the bar, no one came to take my order, then served me the wrong beer, then asked me to move before I had finished. I noticed that some of the girls were clock watching.. hoping to be out the door before 9pm. If this had been my only experience of this pub I would not have visited again, but it only happened on one occassion.

Had lamb hot pot whch was very nice and served in small aluminium casseroles which were attractive and kept the food hot. A good range of beers and good value food made for a pleasent meal. Service was friendly but very slow, but as the restaurant was spacious and quiet we were quite happy to relax and wait with our beer.

Both had pies, they were fantastic. Food all prepared fresh and you can tell. If we lived in the area this would be my favourite place to eat

This pub has a lot of choices on the menu, including some great desserts. Comfortable dining room and great staff.

Profitez de la bière, du service et des très bons plats typiquement anglais mijotés en cuisineVous ne serez pas déçus

Lovely food and great service in family friend restaurant. Ate in the snug area off the main bar/ restaurant which was quieter.

Food is great-- my wife had a bacon and brie burger that was quite generous, the starters were tasty and the brew and cider selection was great. This area is central to Hadrian's Wall's best hiking and attractions, that this would be a great place to end a day. I'd like to go back and try more items.

Been working away from home and having to stay in the B&B but the bar and resturaunt is always a lovely place to be, safe always willing to have a chat if their not busy, helps hold a very warm and welcoming atmostphere to be.The food they have is well worth the money, plenty of food for the price they offer always lovely food to eat and always piping hot and gorgeous to eatAll in all well worth the time and money spent there

My partner and I dined here on two consecutive nights. We returned for the second night because we'd enjoyed our food on the first night and whilst the atmosphere was a little noisy it was tolerable. Our second visit was tortuous. The noise level from other groups was so bad it was impossible to have a proper conversation. The atmosphere got even worse when the licensee allowed in a coach load of rugby players. Their behaviour was atrocious and the licensee was clearly more focused on the money they were putting behind the bar than in maintaining public order and decency. The drinking games became increasingly raucous; we left without buying dessert just as they started to strip off!!!! The waitress apologised for the noise, but this did nothing to repair a thoroughly spoiled evening.

Called in for lunch, there was only 3 people in when we arrived but took 45 minutes for our food to arrive. The waitress was lovely we ordered scampi but when it arrived it was so well cooked it was difficult to put a fork into it without it flying of the plate so we used our fingers. The chips were lovely big and chunky. I think it would have been better if the bandit was in the main bar area as all we could hear was the noise of someone playing it. All in all disappointed .

I have just returned with a headache from one of the worst restaurant experiences I can remember. We reserved a table at the Anchor Hotel in preparation for a good meal and relaxing night. Unfortunately what I experienced was food of average quality ( salty chips and a small flaky fish). My experience was not helped by several large groups of males competing to make the loudest noise possible. This was at 8:00pm, I am sure this will have increased by closing time. I cannot fault the waitresses who apologised on numerous occasions, but I would approach with caution before choosing this restaurant for a quiet country experience.

Dropped in The Anchor on reccomendation of our B+B host. As he said , the pasta was a good size bowlful. It was the only vegetarian dish, but as it's prepared from scratch they were happy to do us two different dishes, both of which were tasty and plentiful.No longer hungry when we left! :-)

Was In The area and called in by chance early Sunday afternoon. Pleased it wasn't heaving with people, but there were several eating. Ordered a lamb and a pork roast , wow, hot and plentiful, both meat and veg, great mash too. Would def return if in the area again.

The Anchor was recommended to us as we were stopping at the hotel next door. I ordered the carbonara and honestly don't think I have had one better. The servings were large and very filling and I would definitely recommend eating here to others. We stayed for a few drinks afterwards and everyone was very friendly and welcoming.

We were staying in the B&B next door so popped in for dinner. It's very much a gastropub, and all our meals were pretty decent, and very filling. The sunset over the historic bridge outside was quite spectacular too

We had fish-and-chips and gammon steak. Fish could have been fresher and the gammon tenderer. Chips tasted like they'd been cooked in old oil. Nice spot by the river though and the service by charming young ladies was excellent.

Lovely pub / restaurant located in the village centre. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is delicious and unbelievable value for money. Kids meals are huge! Our children liked it so much we went back two days on the run. Highly recommend.

This was recommended by the owner of the place we stayed and she wasn't wrong. the choice and quality of the food was very good.