The Blue Anchor in Wealden

Popped in here for the first time in years with no booking for a family lunch. We were warmly received and although the place was very busy a table was available. Lucky us. The menu is very interesting and diverse but with the normal favourites also available, we had a mixed bag from monk fish, lobster pie and lie of the day and they were absolutely superb…dessert was great too. My guess is it’s prepared on site by some very good chefs Service through was excellent…..Will certainly recommend and be back Well done all

Fantastic pub with a nice beer selection and excellent food! The menu has a great selection and the food is great quality. The pub feels classy and is nicely decorated

Visited here for lunch....so glad we did. Such a fantastic place - the service, food, drinks, and ambience were all faultless. Looking forward to our next visit! p.s I would highly recommend the pork chops 😋 🤩

Dropped into this pub and so glad we did. Greeted by a lovely lady when we entered and given a menu. The food was absolutely excellent and so enjoyable - if only this could be my local.

We haven’t been to the Blue Anchor for quite a while and wondered how it would be, but it was a really excellent meal and clearly the chef(s) know what they’re doing. I had a Lobster Bisque fish pie which was lovely as was my wife’s Shredded spiced up beef dish. Desserts were equally good. We couldn’t fault any of it at all. Pat & Brian

Lucky find - what a lovely location - great food and staff were awesome - the burger was one of the nicest I’ve had in years - spitfire tops too

Unexpected from a pub restaurant but have to say that the menu was inspirational with ample choice and the food was very good. Whilst a little quiet it was very comfortable.

We would like to thank Amy & her team for being able to accommodate our family at such a short notice. We contacted them the evening before, and even though they had a big event on, and the football, she was happy to fit all 14 of us in. The food was amazing and a great selection for vegetarians.

The Blue Anchor Crowborough, what can I say. We have been coming to this pub for a long time. We had our wedding lunch here 5 years ago and each time we come it gets better. This afternoon there is a large birthday party on in the restaurant and on the patio, but the staff even though they are rushed off their feet have been amazing apologising for the wait for drinks and food which hasn't been long compared to other places I have been. The food as always was fantastic. Thank you and well done Amy and team.

Really excellent food, caring, friendly and competent staff. Good pub, plenty of room and quiet part separated from noisy end. Well attended, seems a popular local.

Well what can I say? The Blue Anchor has surpassed themselves yet again. We had a fantastic evening celebrating our daughter’s 21st birthday last night. From the venue, to the staff and the delicious food we can’t thank them enough. Thank you to Amy and all the staff for making it a great success.

Nice beer, but dreadful focaccia - nearly £8 for four stale slices of bread. I complained to the barmaid who, to her credit, seemed to take what I said seriously.

This was our first visit to The Blue Anchor, and we found it absolutely excellent. Great choices on the Menu, and really good and fast service. The food was very tasty indeed, and we had an excellent bottle of reasonably priced Rose. We shall return very soon

We went to our first quiz "Leap Year Quiz" last night, group of 6, and had a great night. Wasn't sure what to expect, but it was really well organised and had a buzzing atmosphere. A real mix of rounds which made it fun. Everyone seemed to be having a ball and interacting well! We didn't have any food, but it looked so good that we have booked to return for a meal next week! A lot of effort went into the quiz, we especially loved the tasting round! Really liked the fact that there was tabs and table service. 4 of our party had never been to The Blue Anchor before, but we will be coming back!! Highly recommended!

We are 3 golden oldies and the staff were kind & patient with our needs. We all had roast dinners (Sunday) & the meat was tender & full of flavour. Vegetables - roast pots., red cabbage, cauliflower cheese, green beans, swede mash & a massive Yorkshire pudding filled the plates, but we managed to eat everything because it was all so delicious. Also we were seated next to the log fire. What a treat, thank you to all staff.

Our first visit here for Sunday lunch. We will be back! Lovely menu, friendly attentive staff and lovely atmosphere.

Pleasant enough pub/restaurant myself and partner went for Sunday lunch we were attended pretty quick seeing they were quite busy got our drinks and menu to peruse and a few minutes later was asked for our order we both ordered the roast beef which was placed on the table about 10 minutes later first impressions of the meal was the roast potatoes were in my opinion over cooked and we were unfortunate to get 3 slices of beef that was quite gristly and difficult to chew but the rest on the plate was very nice,we also had a dessert which was extremely nice so overall i would give the Blue Anchor a very nice 7 out of 10.

Thank you for a lovely afternoon. Gorgeous atmosphere, amazing staff and 1 of the best roast dinners I’ve even eaten. Big shout out to Chloe for finding us a table and spoiling us with her care for detail. See you again soon guys 💋

Amy and her team at the Blue Anchor helped make a 90th birthday celebration a very special occasion, looking after us beautifully both on the day and in the planning stages for our buffet lunch, and with considerable attention to detail. Thank you so much.

Not from the area and was heading to Tunbridge Wells for lunch but went past the Blue Anchor saw there was electric car charging points so turned around and went back. Only one van on charge so parked up and went in, friendly bar staff good lunchtime menu food was excellent piping hot and served by friendly staff. Clean toilets and a quite large outside seating area would be great to sit out on a summer’s evening. Will return when back in the area. Five stars all round.

A group of us went there for lunch. The food is excellent, and good sized portions. The staff were friendly and looked after us very well, including helping out with the initial organisation of the booking. All in all, a lovely lunch in a nice pub. We're already planning the next visit.

I booked a pub lunch for 2 families with a range of ages but I didn't expect it to be so family focussed. There were board games and toys along with a kids menu. They were very accommodating and attentive. Whoever did the decor did a fantastic job and the attention to detail was evident. Even the loos were very clean and well thought out. 10/10 My only feedback would be perhaps to make the kids menu plainer; as in a simple bun and the burger not burnt anywhere. I know.. but kids can be fussy!! All in all - We will definitely visit again. And if you are a young family visiting from outside of the area, the playground at Crowborough Leisure Centre is well worth a visit and only 4 mins away!

Visited today (Friday lunchtime) with my mum, while passing through Crowborough. Nice easy parking, nicely light and airy restaurant area, perfect service from our waitress, and the food was delicious! We both had tapas style light bites, chicken wings in Parmasan and garlic for me,and king prawns for mum. Absolutely perfect! Clearly freshly prepared with the best ingredients. Definitely recommend and definitely stands out from most chain restaurant/ pub food we’ve eaten recently.

We booked the restaurant for 10th August for afternoon tea following the funeral of our father. We were made most welcome, the sandwiches and cakes we had asked for were delicious, servings very generous. Everyone expressed their thanks for the hospitality.

Excellent food. Limited menu of high quality food. Friendly and efficient service. Well priced . Nice ambient decor. Would recommend

Sunday lunch me hubby and the dog , very welcoming staff,dog friendly, Food was just fantastic , beef beautifully cooked , veges were great not over cooked bright vibrant colour,huge Yorkshire’s, a good lot of gravy,and beautifully hot on arrival to the table , crisp potatoes, one of the best pub Sunday lunches we have had and that is saying something as we are in our 60s , When we are travelling this way again will be a definite stop on a Sunday Many thanks

We went to the Blue Anchor twice whilst staying nearby in Sussex. Excellent food, not a typical pub grub menu. One of us is vegetarian and that was well catered for. The big bonus for us, and what original drew us there, is that it has three very fast EV chargers. We were able to add nearly 200 miles whilst eating our meal.

Such a wonderful pub. The team were very welcoming and so friendly. The food was delicious, I had the monkfish and it was outstanding. Would highly recommend this traditional Sussex pub. Well done to all involved

A brilliant sunday lunch from Amy and the team, i had the roast beef, cooked just how i like it and an excellent cut of meat used. The choice of veg was fantastic and well done to the chef for the huge yorkshire puddings. My wife had the nut roast and was equally impressed by the selection of well cooked and tasty veg that came with it. Very attentive staff and cannot fault it. Will be back again

We visited for Sunday Lunch and ordered one beef and one lamb lunch. The lunch was excellent with a huge yorkshire pudding, a good variety of vegetables and plenty of tasty meat. Staff were busy but still managed to be attentive and that combined with the food made a pleasant Sunday lunchtime requiring a little doze in the afternoon to help recovery!

Another great meal in the marquee with lots of choice with great customer service with covid guidelines will definitely be back

Sat in the marquee section outside, lovely benches and blankets, little fairy lights, very rustic chic. Really friendly waitresses, food exceptional. I ordered the risotto and it was so tasty (fresh herbs is the secret! Mint and ‘micro-coriander’!!) and full of flavour, and my husband had the Cajun chicken burger which he really enjoyed. Service was quick but not in any way rushed. The waitress mentioned they even have hot water bottles available so they’ve really thought of everything to make it comfortable for people until we can sit inside again. First time we’ve been here and will definitely return because that cheese board sounds amazing. A little gem in Crowborough.

We visited The Blue Anchor for a friends birthday. We sat in the large gazebo, which had a great atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive. We enjoyed a mixture of pub classics and pizzas, everybody was very happy with their food. The value for money was brilliant, we will definitely be returning soon!

This was our first time eating out since gov restrictions had been lifted and it was perfect. The marquee is so warm & inviting, the fur blankets and chopped tree chunk table decs give off such an awesome rustic vibe. The waitress that took our orders is a credit to the place, super friendly and helpful and despite being busy, made us feel really welcomed. We shared the chicken burger and the beef burger and they were soooooooooooooooo good! The coating on the chicken burger was unreal. We loved everything about our night here and can’t wait to return.

We have had a couple of takeaway's from the blue anchor over the last couple weeks (homemade pizza and the Sunday roast) and have bought some of their lovely dishes for the freezer, it has all been amazing !!! Cannot wait to go in when we are allowed to again to sample the rest of their delicious menu. Well done guys , keep up the good work !!!

We had a takeaway Roast from the Blue Anchor today & it was excellent . The food was Great quality , it was beautifully cooked & just needed heating , the instructions were clear and the portion size was very generous . Would definitely recommend.

I love this pub. The staff are lovely, the food is delicious and it has such a friendly atmosphere. I’ve had family meals, drinks with friends and lovely evenings just me and my husband, superb. I would highly recommend this pub to all.

Always had a lovely time at The Blue Anchor. Excellent food and the staff are amazing. Brilliant service. The best pub in Crowborough. Well worth a visit

Must have picked a bad day going by other reviews ! Sunday Lunch - Luke warm food, small portions for price ie 1 head of Cauli in my cauliflower cheese 3 tiny potatoes 2 slices of beef a bit of broccoli and fair enough a large Yorkshire but would have preferred more potatoes £17 ! Rule of 6 not observed 2x 2 tables of 6 obviously families mixing with each other’s tables and children running around not good really

Yummy! Had a delicious lunch at Blue Anchor again! Highly recommend Jerusalem Artichoke Velute Soup. Hubby loved the BBQ Octopus Tasca. We’ll be back for more! Sorry, took photo at the end!

The last time we visited the Blue Anchor was well over 10 years ago, so it was refreshing to see what the new management has been doing, serving good quality food seems to be a focus. We booked in for lunch, and to be honest the menu wasn't huge however as a result of that the quality and freshness of the food was excellent. I had the white beetroot and goats cheese as a starter which was superb, for mains we had the duck breast and a burger both were excellent. We ate inside and looked at the outside area on our way out, which has been very well laid out.Overall impression was very good and we will be certainly be recommending the Blue Anchor as a great local pub to our friends and family.

Very expensive, very small portions and blunt knives. Waitress reduced the price when we complained.

Great menu & spacious seating areas, took my elderly Mum for lunch and we both loved the menu and she felt very safe. Staff were friendly, professional and not in your face ! Will definitely return

Amy and the team were amazing and the pub was such a perfect venue for our little engagement party. It’s got a great atmosphere and absolutely delicious food.

Really enjoyed our lunch today food excellent as usual best strawberry cheesecake I have had for a long time.

Offering a diverse menu, all three courses were flavoursome and well presented. The "Crispy Pork Belly Tasca" had a great balance of flavours and really hit the spot. The staff were friendly and made me feel very welcome as a solo diner. A real gem!

Had a fabulous anniversary lunch at the Blue Anchor - excellent service and food. We started with a mix of kimchi/coriander oysters and oysters with shallots, all delicious. A charred mackerel and chicken wings with blue cheese dip were our starters, and they were very tasty and fresh - the mackerel was soft with a wonderful barbecue flavour. For our mains we both went for 'light bite' BBQ Octopus Tacos which had fennel slaw, avocado and skinny fries on the side. We love Octopus and are picky over how it's cooked, this was brilliantly cooked, tender but with a strong BBQ flavour. The service was attentive but not intrusive, and the safeguarding measures were all in place - we felt safe at all times. It was good value for money all round, and the light bite was large enough for a main meal. We will definitely be returning.

Gorgeous meal here tonight - really tasty. Lovely friendly staff and such a beautiful garden to spend an evening in.

Extrmeley pleasent staff working under difficult conditions due to the VIrus guidelines, they are prepared to go the extra mile to please cutomers. The food is varied, professionally prepared and the new Pizza oven is very welcome for authentic stone baked Pizzas. The route in and out is well signposted and there are Sanitizating points at straaaaategic points. Would not hesitate returning.

Just had dinner at this pub lovely staff and amazing food Well done to the chefs made to feel really welcome highly recommended

Friendly staff, superb delicious food. Haven't eaten here for a short while. Will definitely be back!

We went for lunch on Saturday. Food was lovely and they looked after us and our two dogs really well. Really appreciated the excellent customer service. I can see why they are rated so highly.

What a fantastic time we had for my husbands 60th birthday.We rang The Blue Anchor and asked if they could accommodate us, we were a party of 15, 7 adults and 8 children. They said they could.They have a very large garden for the children and also toys and games to keep them entertained, which is very helpful.My husband and I are vegetarians and as it was the British pie week we decided to choose the home made vegetarian pie and we were not disappointed. We were very pleased to see that the Blue Anchor had taken the trouble to make a vegetarian pie and not just meat pies.It was delicious and complemented with creamy mash potatoes and perfectly cooked seasonal vegetables.The meals all came out together, the food was hot and serve with a smile from the tentative staff at the Blue Anchor.All 15 of us who had a mixture of different foods were very pleased with the quantity and the quality of the food.We defiantly will be going back very soon.Thank you to Amy and her team for making it such a special day.

First visit to the Blue Anchor. On arrival the staff were polite and efficient. We were shown to a spacious clean table and left with menus. Drink orders taken and served quickly. Impressed that our server was aware of the Garlic allergy we had noted when booking. Ordered two steaks which again arrived in good time and hot. The food is nicely presented on the plates and looked very appetising. The whole evening was only let down by both steaks being very sinewy, resulting in not only a lot of chewing, but an amount being inedible. I would recommend the Blue Anchor for staff and surroundings and some of the other meals we observed people eating looked very nice, just give the Ribeye a swerve

Well, what a lovely place to go for a meal, either as a couple, or with your whole family, there were several other families there and all seemed to be having a great time. the garden is massive so on a nice day the kids can play out side, there are things to climb and a house of wood to explore, if its raining there are lots for the kids to do in the pub. Our meals were served hot (15 meals) and together, it was nice that the Blue had made an effort and made veggie pies for pie week, and they were lovely, like all the food was, enough to eat and good value, will be back for more soon.

The food is lovely and the staff are really friendly but the time it takes for the food to arrive is just too long. We sat down at 1, were served quite quickly but the starters didn’t arrive until 1:45. The main course then took another half hour after we’d finished the starter. We would had puddings and coffee but couldn’t wait another half hour. Overall we were there for over 2 1/2 hours and only had two courses. Now if there was an issue in the kitchen, we weren’t told; perhaps if we had been it would have us more understanding, but we weren’t. Sorry, can’t recommend unless you’ve got all afternoon for a lunch.

Poor and slow service. Go here quite a bit and drinks order was forgotten and girl behind the bar was eating which must have delayed our drinks. waited an hour for our main meal and when we asked we were told it was because we had had a starter so the time is reset which is why three tables who came in after us got their food first. For the record, our starter was bread! Staff seemed to have attitude with us after we enquires where our food was, which when it came was nice but we had to ask for cutlery as well. Real shame as probably won’t be coming back and when landlady and other staff are there it is much better but they were both absent today.

Went to the Blue Anchor last Sunday for lunch and it was absolutely fabulous! Probably the best roast I have ever eaten in a pub! .....the restaurant is very spacious, has a lovely ambience, the staff are very friendly and welcoming and the attention is just right and not intrusive like some. Well done to the manager and all her staff for a lovely experience.....we will be back very soon!

Our first Christmas Day lunch out ever was a really enjoyable experience with excellent food served piping hot & with a smile from the staff who worked on that day. No complaints, only positives & a repeat booking will be made for 2021 & future years as it was so relaxing & stress free not catering mat home. Well done Amy & the rest of the team

Went here with the family for Christmas dinner - a complete change for us so a bit apprehensive but was pleasantly surprised both with the atmosphere and, more importantly, the quality of the food considering the number being catered for. The staff were very welcoming and helpful, the atmosphere terrific and, as stated, the food very good.

For our badminton group Christmas meal out this year we chose the Blue Anchor having eaten there now a couple of times, although we were slightly apprehensive after last year’s disaster at a different location that had seemed to fit the bill at the time.

Great atmosphere, good service from friendly staff and the roast was amazing. A great restaurant for families

We had a most amazing meal and family get together at the Blue Anchor crowborough!! Great service, wonderful atmosphere!! Well done guys !!

We had a family celebration at the Blue Anchor, the Sunday roasts were first class, the atmosphere was so relaxed that even our grandson and his cousin were accommodated with books and toys. Service was great and nothing was too much trouble.

Four of us went out for lunch and decided to try the Blue Anchor. Two had the home-made pie which were massive with plenty of filling, and two had the fish and chips which again were really good portions; the batter was beautiful and crispy and was certainly filling. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and we would definitely recommend it to others.

Excellent roast yesterday. It took a while to get to the table, but when it did, it was worth the wait. I don't say this lightly. One of the best roasts I've ever had.

After a stressful few days of dealing with funeral arrangements, meeting Amy the landlady to book a funeral reception was a breeze. No problem with numbers whether 10 or 50 turned up, no need for a deposit and happy to provide the full menu for mourners to order on the day. We had the whole restaurant area to ourselves for 30 people and the food was superb. Thank you to the whole team for making a difficult time so much easier.

We took our youngest son there this evening and we had a great experience. They were extremely busy as had a Halloween theme night and a live band. However, they still welcomed us and were able to find us a table to eat. The food was scrumptious and the staff were on point. Highly recommend, even if you don’t book and they are packed I’m sure they would fit you in! Well earned 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Dropped in on our way to visit relatives. Had lunch, the staff were very welcoming and attentive. The food was great, would visit again

Visited with elderley relatives and young children for Sunday lunch.

Impressively good roast lunch, plenty of it, delicious starters -too full for pudding. Will definitely return .

Popped in for lunch on the spur of the moment and we are very glad we did.

A welcoming smile and a lovely Garden for all to enjoy 4 legged friends welcome, the ale is of good standard as the food plenty on the plate, good value all round. Plenty of spaces on a large carpark off the road A26. So come along and try.

Really nice pub. Friendly, good service and excellent food. We had the dressed crab, which was the best we had tasted in ages!

When last in England, and driving to London through Crowborough, we passed on our left a modest building modestly proclaiming itself to be a Country Pub with Dining. Turning round and going in, we soon realized our mistake in passing it . The modesty of its self proclaimed status belies the remarkable achievement of its owners and staff - this is a great welcoming genuine unpretentious pub with all the character of a country inn, with great dining in a large separate area with lovely decor. The food is as good as you will find anywhere , with a wide ranging menu and ample portions ( unlike so many other places ). Squid, terrine, risotto , dressed crab , salted caramel torte and ice cream we had were fantastic. The service is excellent - charming , welcoming, attentive without being intrusive and professional to a level far beyond the youth of the staff. People and their children are happy here . Outside there is a large area with tables and a large car park. A great deal of thought has obviously gone into creating such a great welcoming place.

Renovations coming along, Best lunch I have had in a pub for ages, great staff and service would fully recommend,

This pub was just along the road from where we were staying and had been recommended to us and we were not dissapointed, There is a lovely big garden area, the menu is extensive including many vegan dishes which was great, its one of those pubs that i wish was within walking distance from where we lived!!! Staff great, if you are in the area plwase visit this pub for a lovely meal!!

Food is absolutely excellent. The lamb tacos were delicious and the tuna steak was HUGE. Staff were also incredibly friendly.

L’équipe est super sympa et la nourriture est bonne. Niveau qualité prix ont est comblé. On vous conseil ce restaurant qui vaut le détour.

Have eaten here before a couple of years ago and it was good then. There is a new management team now , and it's even better.The restaurant decor is very pleasent. We got good friendly service and the food was amazing. Going back very soon !

This was an excellent call on our journey back to Surrey from Bexhill-On-Sea. Beautifully cooked food with excellent table service surrounded by regular customers who were friendly and accommodating.

Heard some good reviews so visited, staff were friendly and helpful, my steak was excellent and the lamb was perfect. Not stupidly priced so definitely good. Slur for money. Highly recommend

We've been visiting the Blue Anchor for years. It's veered between the sublime and the truly dreadful, so it dropped off our radar. However, we went back for a Sunday roast last weekend..... and it was splendid.

We have been to the Blue Anchor over several years and several owners - usually only once for each owner, which tells its own story. At last it looks as though it's in good hands. We had a very helpful and cheery welcome as 'walk ins' for dinner and were introduced to the Shepherd Neame lager whilst contemplating the menu. We both had fish - Dover sole and a beer battered cod - both very good. The dessert options were also very good. So, at last we'll be making at least one return visit!

Wait until the scaffolding is down and it will draw you in to one of the secrets of the Ashdown forest. London quality meals at a slice of the price. All I have to say! Happy hunting.

The Blue Anchor is a very nice Shepherd Neame pub with lots of dining space and a nice garden. I booked a table at short notice for a surprise birthday drinks and snacks. The staff at Blue Anchor were very helpful, they sent over a menu in advance so I could pre-order and brought the food when requested. We ordered lots of light bites including chips, lamb tacos and charcuterie board, everything was generous portions and really tasty.

Sunday lunch, the best roast in the south east. Staff were impeccable, so well organised and courteous. The landlord should be so proud of the service and quality of the food. Absolutely unbelievable, I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

We have lived in The Warren for around three years and have witnessed this pub's sad decline since we moved to the area. Thankfully Amy and her team have come along, picked it up by the scruff of the neck and given it a good shake.

It looked like a regular pub but was closer to a Gastro Pub

We had a fabulous Sunday lunch the food was spectacular! The staff are a real credit to the Pub and the service was truly excellent - We look forward to more lunches there.

We moved within a 10 minute walk of The Blue Anchor just over a year ago but have only recently found the time to stroll up for a visit & glad we did. Excellent food served by Amy & her friendly team & always with a smile. We’ve now been 4 times both as a couple & with various family members in less than a month & have always left without anything to grumble about. Well done Amy on turning this place round, you’ve got some new regulars in us!!

We had a fabulous Sunday lunch at the Blue Anchor and will be returning! - also the staff are brilliant!

Visited here for a working lunch,, was greeted by the barmaid as soon as we entered, offered to bring our drinks to the table. Food ordered was very nice with the baguette fresh. Barmaid asked if food was ok whilst we was eating which was good to see. Very nice experience and a lovely looking pub..

Delicious food and very pleasant staff who were very accommodating.this team deserve to do really well.

As you drive north through Crowborough, you would pass a rather unprepossessing building on your left, called The Blue Anchor pub- but to pass it would be a mistake. This is a great pub with wonderful food in a large restaurant area; the service is first rate . A first visit , with really excellent scallops, mussels , and pork loin , with good wine, served with charm, attentiveness without intrusion, professionalism and smiles will bring us back here frequently. There is a large garden and ample parking. Children are welcome. The decor is modern and elegant. This is an unpretentious, welcoming place. It is a hidden gem, not to be passed by.

Stopped off here by chance. Really lovely food. Salmon cooked to perfection. Very friendly service. Dogs welcome! Would absolutely recommend. We’ll definitely return.

The food is good and the staff are lovely but the pub was full of people on pub watch which isn't really what you want when having a family meal.

Called in as passing friendly welcome clean venue with refurb finishing. Lovely food would come again.

Went today with family and sat in the sunny garden. Food was great, service was very good and enthusiastic. We will be back very soon.

Being gluten free can make eating out a nightmare but not so at The Blue Anchor. On request the chef marked up the menu and I was told that as all the food was freshly cooked most items could be made gluten free, likewise with the desserts. It was a pleasure to have so much choice, plus the food was really good - thanks.