The Crown and Anchor Public House in Eastbourne

This is our favourite pub to eat out in great menu and lovely staff.

My wife and I enjoyed every bit of our meal here. The staff are lovely and there is a very chilled and laid back atmosphere, which was just what we needed after our walk along the seafront. Well recommend.

Went here for an evening meal, s I have done several times before. The food is of a high quality and a lot of it is home made. Multiple TVs dotted around so its good if you want to watch sport. Has a games room. The beer is very average, but a good range of spirits and wines. Worth a visit.

Far too expensive, not very friendly bar staff.

Weekend away in Eastbourne after a nice stroll along the sea front popped in for a cheeky drink, went back for dinner the same evening, great food and great Gluten Free options , great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

Great food, really big portions. Good selection of drinks Staff really polite. They had a great bad playing too. Don’t be put off by seeing door men outside, we thought pub would be mega busy or rough, but it was neither. Also in a great location too

Nice local pub. Decent beer selection and comfortable seating. I only had a pint, so can't say anything about the food.

Have ate in this pub in the past and the food has been amazing, with really friendly staff. Had a bad experience last time but gave it another go Sunday with two simple burger meals during a quiet period. Explained to the duty manager chips were over cooked and that's why we didn't eat them and the burgers weren't great. He said he would speak to the kitchen team and then took my full payment. Great customer service.

Last night I had a terrible experience at this establishment, whist out with my family, the food came 40-50 late and what I honestly thought was an absolute joke of a security team, after walking back into the pub with my partner, I went to the bar, only to be asked to have a “chat” by one of the bouncers, who proceeded to tell me I was too drunk and I needed to leave, I honestly was so shocked as 95% of the other patrons in the pub were almost triple the amount of drunkness. My mum came and got me back and to make them happy I even had a full pint of lemonade, I drank the whole thing and proceeded to carry on drinking my beer, which was previously bought for me, only for then the land lady tell me and my family, whom mostly were more drunk than what I was, that I had to leave because I was drunk. Other patrons at the pub were louder, more intoxicated than me, I feel I was targeted by them and feel as though the land lady was being extremely petty.

Good vegan menu options and reasonably priced.

A pub with some Life ! A rare find these days.

Didn't have food. But always...I say always a great pint here, perfect pour, lacing on the glass a sign of great glassware. Well done..

Cosy, with a nice log fire. Friendly service. Good food.

Came in to watch the Arsenal game whilst visiting Eastbourne for 1 night. Food was absolutely gorgeous and piping hot! Would 100% recommend. Staff are also very welcoming and friendly.

Really impressed by the friendly and efficient staff. For a chain oub it still felt like a proper local.

On entering the premises, we were greeted by a very warm and welcoming group of staff. Great music , great atmosphere and friendly professional staff. Fenn, Leo, Vanessa. Will definitely return.

Great sea front pub in good location with good atomsphere, good service and food. Dog Friendly. Eating area seperate from pub areas.

Arrived unexpected on a Subway with a party of 6. It was no problem at all. We had a delicious Sunday Roast, a nice pint. Wonderfull and very friendly service.

£7 a pint of beer? I get cheaper beer in Central London. Rip-off

We booked a table for eight and all had the full English, the food and service was top notch, thanks for a great breakfast…

Just had great family get together, Great service , with friendly staff.

We were a party of 12, adults and children and travelled from the Midlands. We all enjoyed the food, service and ambience. In particular to call out it was very cosy with the Xmas decorations

Nice local pub. Good food and friendly staff. A nice little find on trip to Eastbourne.

Excellent food, good beer, friendly service. We'll be back soon.

Odd shaped establishment, seems to be in the shape of an arc. Usual tap beers and a few real ales available. Wooden floors throughout and descent tables and chairs. Staff were friendly and polite. Beer was reasonable. Nice local pub. Enjoyed my visit.

Really nice food, great staff, really good all round, would recommend.

Very cold! Turn the heating up! Pie delicious…

We have our lunch here when staying over. Steak pie was great, lasagne was a little dry. But the portions and presentation are brilliant. We then come back for last orders and catch the bands on which are pretty good. Service is great and quick and the place has a great feeling.

Early afternoon ,so I cant comment on the remainder of the day.. Drinks were good, food was overpriced, staff were attentive. And what we had for food was nice...........but after all it was a Green king pub and they will charge you what they like............. cos they are Green king 😔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

Our issue.... Blue cards not accepted?! It's a Greene King building but privately run so they don't honour it. Staff were great. Food was great.

It was our anniversary and we had a good meal and good atmosphere ✅

Drinks are a tad pricey but we enjoyed afternoon of rugby wine/beer and some bar snacks. Will be back

This place was recommended by our hotel. To be honest, the 2 young girls were not helpful at all. I ask how does it work here do order at bar or table. The reply was don't sit on a reserved table! So we found a table with the menu and waited while we watched the girl with dark hair take orders from people who had came in after us, then the same girl said sorry you have to order at the bar! That was it. We just got up and left disgusting customer service. It seems if you’re not local, they treat you like dirt!

Sooooo loud at the Thursday night quiz I left after the first round and am writing this with a headache!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great pub welcoming to non locals and really friendly staff, who were able to advise us of a really good Chinese (Hoi Sum). This is a Greene king pub so all the usaul choice of drinks. We didn't eat there put we did see their fish and chips come out and that was a big piece of fish.

Been in for lunch , thought dinner looked greatest booked for the same night. As we arrived a guy seated us . Had to pay for drinks first... OK. Said he would come and take our order... 15 minutes no order same guy leaves, ok so I go to the bar where staff were gathered chatting so I say excuse me can order food. Had to pay there and then . As other people arrived they were being served and getting orders taken by a waitress. I question this , she tells me oh we only do the orders if we are free, ok but you have 3 guys chatting could they not of served me . She tells me "this is a pub, not a restraunt " but you sell food so is that not a pub/restraunt!!! Rude staff, cocky barman and the food was mediocre. Shame really. Won't be coming back. We frequent a green king pub/restraunt never not been served absolutely ridiculous.

Great food great staff and great atmosphere especially karaoke Sunday😁

Great live music; Fairly priced drinks.

Stayed in Eastbourne for the weekend, and we're lucky enough to have this great pub just round the corner. We watched live music on two nights, had a breakfast and Sunday dinner there. The thing that really makes this pub stand out, is the staff. With out exception, they were all extremely friendly and hard working. The food is delicious and the Sunday roast beef with homemade gravy, is highly recommended.

Good tradition type pub right in the sea front

Great fun pub with a schedule of brilliant bands. Friendly staff and the locals are great fun and welcoming. average drinks prices for the area and decent grub too. Kitchen closes at 9 so get your snacks in before that!

Not for us felt rushed and expensive

Food was great atmosphere was great and the staff were brilliant goignabove and beyond nothing was too much trouble for them would highly recommend

I rarely review anywhere but the excellent vegan menu alongside more traditional pub fare has prompted me in this case. Not only is there an imaginative menu the food is cooked and presented very well. Even better they have cask beers and are dog friendly.

Good bar.. Very knowledgeable barmaid

Went to a friend's wedding reception, drinks 🍸 prices bit ott but as wedding venues go a good place

Very nice and quite interesting place, one of the best places in the whole city! Great drinks, great food and above all a very nice environment!

Went for lunch and had the roast. It was lovely and nicely priced. The staff were polite and very helpful. The pub had a good atmosphere and the facilities were well kept. Would recommend as a nice place to pop in for a good meal and some drinks.

Good pub, live entertainment, great location. Overall good spot.

My wife has eaten before, and really enjoyed it. My first impression not so great. Booked table for Sunday lunch with elderly relatives. Arrived at 12.15. Asked (at 12.25) to move table as ours was next to gents’ toilet and smell of urine very unpleasant. Was told all tables booked, but could sit in sports bar on high stools, which wouldn’t have been suitable. There was a table booked from 2.30, asked if we could sit there, would be finished well before then, but told no. 15 mins later, a couple were allowed to sit at that table? Rest of party ordered food, but I didn’t want to eat with lingering smell, even after propped open fire door closed. Can’t comment on food, others looked ok. Left hungry and very unhappy 🙁

Great bar staff, fantastic food and relaxing atmosphere. We love coming here when in the area

Excellent service, warm and friendly staff . Excellent beers .

Busy pub at lunchtime on Saturday. Great atmosphere, food ok - large portions.

Always have trouble eating out as I'm gluten-free and dairy-fre e. But had a good choice of food to choose from. Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable which helped. We're definitely recommend it to people similar as me.and we'll be going back again

Very friendly staff with great service. Liam made us feel right at home ( we from Aussie). Good serving of quality food. Had a lovely last day in the UK at the Crown & Anchor.

One of the better pubs about Eastbourne.

Came for a roast was told there was a wait and glad we stayed good was hot tasty and very good value lamb shank and beef was great. And we shared the pate starter which was the right decision

We went to their sister pub and the roast was fantastic 10/10 so we thought we would try here. It was truly awful, roast potatoes are like burnt ends/crisps, the meat was like school dinner sliced processed meat, the veg looked old. We left all the food and drove straight to the Alex Arms and had another 10/10 fresh roast there. I don't understand how 2 pubs that are linked could be so different.

Lovely lamb shank meal would recommend

This pub is the most staff friendly I've ever had the pleasure of drinking and eating at. Perfect location sea view. Please visit the Crown & Anchor

One of the best Sunday roast of all time

Had a lovely evening meal. Ribs and belly of pork was absolutely delicious, especially the pork. Staff were lovely and friendly. Service was spot on. Would highly recommend this restaurant/pub.

Good beer and excellent food. Dog friendly and great staff. Serving food till late so great for late check-ins - even from Pevensey Bay!

Extremely rude young staff second time I've run into this particular young lady first time asked her for a particular bottle beer she said they didn't stock it until I pointed it out in the chiller

Great service, and good food. We went there twice during our holiday and both times had friendly helpful service. Nice clean pub, and good live music on the Friday night

We felt totally comfortable here! Everyone was super nice and in a good mood. And the food was absolutely great. Most beautiful place in Eastbourne.

Brilliant pub. Came here for a meal on a Friday evening, it was busy but a great atmosphere. Love to see a pub where they have more then enough staff to suit everybody's needs. The staff were amazing. Food was banging. Will definitely return. Whoever runs this place has got it spot on. Well done you.

This pub I can imagine is great for some (football supporters)however if your after a peaceful pub lunch this is not the place, prices are reasonable we were in a small group and the food looked presentable and tasted ok although the three of us that had fish also had a long time on the toilet! The service was slow but the servers polite and helpful would not return.

Lovely food, good live music and great atmosphere

The pub offers an excellent buffet. All very tasty. The spareribs are excellent. The service is super friendly and helpful. The ambience and atmosphere fantastic.

Food was good. service great. atmosphere was a little dated but cozy.

Great pub. Excellent food and service

They stay open until stupid times letting everyone sing and shout drunkenly outside at 2am while still serving them a real nuisance

This is a good spot for a family meetup and good food I got a burger with BBQ sauce 6/10 I love this place ......ueueueuueiei i

Met up with some other Chesham United fans for the 1st away trip of the season. Decent atmosphere, great presentation with the food, great laughs and drank plenty that day. Just need to learn to stop collecting glasses from our tables 🤣🤣🤣, when i'm out. Once a bartender always a bartender 🤣🤣🤣

It's OK, we're were staying up the road so called this our local, it felt like it to, friendly staff, nice atmosphere god drinks, fair prices.

Lovely pub, amazing staff and fab food! Highly recommend xx

Excellent Fish and Chips after a great hike from Seaford… nicest pub on the coastal road

This place was one of the worst bars I've ever entered into, and that includes some of worst dive bars in America. The staff were totally unattentive, there were no bar mats on tables, the tables were sticky and seats covered in detritis. The drinks and food prices were more expensive than West end London prices (where I work) and trying to get served was an absolute joke. I wanted to walk out after my first drink, however my wife wanted to try the Eastbourne Iced Tea cocktail, which considering it should have contained 4 shots of alcohol tasted like blue flavoured water... Complete waste of money and zero atmosphere. Had intended returning to Eastbourne on 18/08/24 for airshow, but so disappointed with this visit, that have cancelled booking and will never return to this town as found this lack of customer service is endemic here.

I'm sure this could be a good pub, located right on the beach front it could have the potential to be great, my main issue throughout my visit was the teams lack of customer service and general miserable faces behind the bar. Food was ok. Wouldn't return again though sorry.

Staff seem quite lazy, like they don't want to be there. Assume chef has changed in the last year or two as food not as good as it used to be. My wife witnessed a member of staff using a broom to sweep the coffee station counter down and then use the same broom on the floor. I didn't use the toilets but my wife said the ladies were dirty and no toilet roll in one of the cubicles, which tells me they're not attended regularly.

Popped in for a bite to eat and a drink. Had the bangers and mash which was delicious and a pint of Guinness which went down a treat. The staff are really friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere is nice and relaxed. Overall a first class pub

Dud not have any food but nice atmosphere

Well... we did had food just because were hungry. Otgerwise not worth visiting. Lack of clean tables, horrible toilets,service not great...garlich mushrom was not possible to eat,loads vinegar/acid. And pricey!

Popped in for a wine before theatre. Nice atmosphere. Staff friendly enough

Gorgeous setting on the water. Lovely dining area. Great service...huge, devoted crowds....parking required walki g, which wasno issue. Unfortunately, 2 of the 3 parties had the fish and chips. Portions were enormous but taste was so-so. Soggy crust and very greasy. Fries were great.

A few drunk people get in there some Sunday's think the ring leader called Jimmy saying he just came out of prison upset a few lady friends

Walked inside, immediately got hit in the face with a smell of disgusting, moldy beer, left right away.

We went here last night staff friendly nice atmosphere food fantastic. I had the special steak and kidney ale pie omg lovely bits of steak pastry amazing. My husband had vegan option nut roast again all hot and can't fault our meals highly recommend 😄😄👏👏

Lamb shanks over cooked veg undercooked did not eat it should have refund me after I made complaint

Visited on a Friday when they had live music during our weekend stay. A decent all round pub. Friendly smiling staff who were eager to serve you unlike some pub staff. Great food - decent portions and good value. Everything was well presented. Overall a great pub. Can be busy at times so best to book a table if you plan to eat. Five minute walk from our hotel - saved going into the town centre.

Visited on a Friday when they had live music during our weekend stay. A decent all round pub. Friendly smiling staff who were eager to serve you unlike some pub staff. Great food - decent portions and good value. Everything was well presented. Overall a great pub. Can be busy at times so best to book a table if you plan to eat. Five minute walk from our hotel - saved going into the town centre.

Staff exceptional and meal delicious. Highly recommend.

Had an evening meal here the other day, granted it was very busy but I feel that I've had better food as a just eat delivery from these guys, will try again soon.

Very impressive. Friendly staff. Fun quiz. Lively place.

Good pub food, solid beer selection and proper service - had good time with the friends after Seven Sisters

Great food and atmosphere, only thing was it quite expensive, at least for my budget. Although an must see for an eastbourne trip!

Visited twice during our weekend stay.Once for drinks and nibbles and for dinner before going to the theatre. A fantastic all round pub. Friendly smiling staff, good music,great food , outside terraces. wide range of drinks/coffees. All areas clean. All the food we had was excellent from snacks of chicken wings and hallomi fries to the the scampi and chips and crispy pork belly for dinner. Everything served hot and well presented.Only one negative was the wine selection , a very small limited list given the very wide range of other drinks available on the bar. Only 3 white wines and two of them were french , red wine slightly better with 4 offerings from different countries.I drink savignon blanc and would normally find one from New Zealand, Chile ,South Africa on a wine list. The french offering was awful. Very acidic, my husband said the red wasnt great either . A shame as we both enjoy wine with food . I spoke to the lady behind the bar and she said she drank the same as me and it wasnt great and there wasnt much choice. Overall a great pub and will return again when visiting Eastbourne. Very busy at times so best to book a table if you want to be sure of getting a spot to eat.Booked in 2 hour time slots. Would have been 5 stars but for the wine

Food was ok I guess. Advertised itself as a football pub but didn’t even have commentary on for the first game of the euros which was a massive mistake. We and others asked but they said they couldn’t for some reason. Servers friendly

Very nice. Lovely g&t not to much ice. Lovely food . Will definitely go back