Anchor Inn Reviews

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Good Points: Good beer (Adnams), Good food

General comments: The Anchor Inn restaurant is divided into a number of rooms with a few tables in each. We were seated about six feet from the bar and overlooked by those drinking there and every time a group of people came in they stood right over our table. In the end we had to change tables!
I chose a glass of Canadian Shiraz from the wine list only to be told when ordering that actually it was Australian.
There was little choice of starter, except for the smokehouse platters (I noticed that someone else was having one of these which was supposed to be for two people but seemed to consist of a small amount of cheese and salmon with a great deal of greens) so we skipped to the main course.
There was little choice for vegetarians except Pumpkin Risotto which didn't sound too interesting so my wife chose battered haddock, served with thick cut potato wedges/chips and some salad with lots of dressing. I chose Pheasant and asked if I should also have a side order e.g. potatoes. I was told most people didn't. When it arrived I had a plate of pheasant (very nicely cooked and plenty of it) a few cubes of diced vegetables and a few small pieces of pasta. Effectively a plate of pheasant with not much else.
For sweet my wife ordered redcurrent creme brulee which was very nice but turned out to be strawberry not redcurrent. It was also served in a dish with a large chip on the inside which she found rather offputting. I had spotted dick which was very nice - when it came. After waiting for over half an hour I had to ask what had happened to our order. I was told apologetically that a group of 15 had just ordered so we had to wait. NOT impressed

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have had some fantastic meals in the past but food seems to have gone downhill over the past year has always been a little more expensive but has been worth it. last meal few meals I found very disappointing - rack of lamb which came out as three minute cutlets, and sausage and mash, three anaemic sausages with sloppy mash - no apparent effort in presentation etc. also have had a beef pie, with more fat than meat by 2:1. had given it a few go's hoping thing will improve but will not going back.

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We eat at the Anchor Inn on a regular basis - with family, friends or just as a couple. It is one of the nicest eateries in the area offering a great location, a lively but relaxed atmosphere and surprisingly competitive menu prices that compete with good quality pubs!

I must say that I was surprised to read a bad review having eaten here so many times. The staff are very helpful and friendly, I always left having enjoyed the food, location and atmosphere, especially by the river on a late sum ...

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After a superb meal last week with my family, I had to pass this on. Some of my family are very fussy and the Anchor accommodated for them all. I had the River Fish Platter, my wife the Stuffed Vegetables, my parents fish and chips and my kids burgers, they catered for the whole family. I discussed much of the meal, and the fields with the staff, and their knowledge and enthusiasm for for everything made a great change from a lot of places. The staff were all equally willing to help. Keep u ...

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The Anchor Inn's setting is worth a trip alone - right next to the river and a pretty kitchen garden, and I soon discovered that the pub lived up to its reputation also. I had fish and chips whilst my friend had lamb, both meals were delicious - great to see the hearty portions too, very reasonably priced; the deserts are a must - and I cant wait to return to sample the others on the menu! Would definitely recommend to a friend.

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What a find for anybody who likes good food will love this place. The platters were exceptional, even the vegetarian platter was enjoyed by confirmed carnivores. I had the river fish platter, (the last one I might add as they had sold out) and was really impressed by the way the chef had created 8 exceptional dishes on one plate. The staff were extremely knowledgeable and really helpful. I had read some of the bad reviews and TOTALLY do not agree with any of them.

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I was very disappointed with the food at Anchor Inn, and the strange way it was displayed on the plate. I ordered rib eye steak, and chunky chips with local veg. Was presented with what looked like a fatty steak (am aware of what rib eye is so not surprised), surrounded by giant carrots, potatoes and green beans served in sloppy salty gravy. The chunky chips were the size of roast potatoes (i.e. not chips) and the steak was unchewable to the point of making me gag. For £50 for two nev ...

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If you're going for lunch get there early as they get busy quickly -and don't expect a meal in 5 minutes as everything is made fresh but definitely worth waiting for!

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We went for Sunday lunch and were really disappointed, booked to eat in restaurant but given a table in bar, we asked to be moved and after being made to feel very awkward given table in not very crowded restaurant. Service slow, had to ask on several occasions for wine list eventually served wine when half way through main course. Dessert took forever to appear. Definitely will not be re-visiting.

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Nayland is a wonderful country pub/restaurant with excellent food and service. I have eaten there on many occasions and have always been very impressed with both the food and service. Give it a try and make your own judgement.

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Love the Anchor Inn I am a regular for Sunday lunch - it is always a tough choice between the delicious roasts and the vegetable platter both a treat! I love nothing better than enjoying the setting and walking my dog along the river bank!

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I ate at the Anchor Inn a few weeks ago and it was a real disappointment. I thought the food was awful and the staff seemed rude to me. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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9 persons dined at Anchor Inn and all were very disappointed in the food and especially the service. Had to request for our empty glasses to be cleared, 4 were taken and the rest left. We experienced very slow service, Sunday roast extremely tough. When we politely complained we were met with the waiter apparently rolling his eyes at us. We asked him to try and cut the beef, which he tried and failed just commenting that's what everyone had been served with.
Never going back there!

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We eat at the Anchor Inn quite frequently and have never been disappointed with the food. It is local and fresh and they smoke their meat on the premises. We love it so much that we went there for our Christmas lunch - wonderful. The staff are always pleasant and they do good beer and english wine.

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The service at Anchor Inn, Nayland was satisfactory although I was surprised that the waitress did not do customary enquiry as to whether everything was ok with our meals. We ordered a Dexter steak priced £18 which seemed tiny and disgustingly fatty and tasted like an uncooked lump of stewing steak. It was served with a stuffed mushroom which seemed to be filled with dry saxo stuffing mix and half a corn on the cob and half a baked potato. The corn and potato were the only edible items on ...

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After eating at the Anchor Inn, Nayland on the first night of our holiday, we ended up eating here every night - it was that good. Staff were friendly and efficient.

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A nice looking pub with a very good looking menu at a decent price. Traveled quite a distance to get there.
Food was an utter disappointment, way too much salt in every dish, to the extent that the actual flavour could not be detected.
The meat was very dry and chewy. The sirloin steak required some heavy duty sawing even with a steak knife.
I do normally like my food with a decent amount of salt so it is not just me being a saltophobe.
Decent beer though and friendly staff.