What a treat! Only called in as pub was in a convenient spot.Really different menu and really well cooked. Such a surprise! And all served by delightful staff.We'll be back!
Claire Cotter
Varied menu, nice staff. Good food bit more than pub food, also a classic pub menu choice.
Tom Wilcox (Yvel Saint Laurent)
Lovely quiet dinner for two, lots of very appealing looking things on the menu, but a burger, and a duck excellently delivered was what we settled for. Cheese board to follow with delightful local cheeses a real highlight.
Dave Bleach
Lovely place to eat and friendly staff and a great Brit stop for
joanne sheldon
Enjoyed the Leap Year pub quiz last night with perfect quiz food menu. Great atmosphere and the quiz was well suited to all. A microphone would be a great idea going forward to be heard better, but a great night. Love our local.
Chloe Simmons
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!
Andy Sunnucks
Just got back from the worst pub quiz I’ve ever been to. The room’s too small to cope with that many people, the crowd are too loud and the quizmaster didn’t have a PA system so was trying to shout over everyone. The quiz questions were a joke… questions like “When did the current landlady take over the pub,” “When did Barney start as our chef” and questions about the menu which then got “voided” because the quizmaster realised the menus are on the table. I was half expecting the quizmaster to ask “Guess my national insurance number”. We ordered our food and then over an hour later they announce the kitchen is closing. Turns out they hadn’t written down our order, despite having told us several times “it’s just coming”. Felt like something out of Fawlty Towers. Gave up and left at the interval.
Dave Clements
On the way back from Tonbridge. Last time it was fully booked, but got in easily today. Chicken pie for me, fish and chips for wife. Waitress asked her if she wanted the normal or small portion (not listed!) with the comment "the small portion is enough". Thank heaven it was offered as small was large enough. As for my pie, absolutely beautiful. All washed down with a gorgeous Rioja. Only let-down was it was almost empty, with just four groups. Outside their control. Yes, would def go again, and recommend.
Kirstyn Box
Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian optionsParking: Parked overnight in the campervan
David Woodward
Been in the area for 10 years, and this was our first visit with friends, had been told it was really good, but really, it was disappointing, it was a music night, but the atmosphere was ... well ... dismal.. perhaps it was a one off...
It is a lovely place with great staff and good food for reasonable
Ruth Lambert
Cosy in appearance and atmosphere. Great home cooked food, dog and family friendly. Welcoming staff.
Emma S
Really enjoyed the food. Nice old music on which my company really enjoyed. Friendly service.
Sue Bickerton
Lovely meal here today. Great parking. Very nice staff, good food. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because it was a bit cold in there.
Sal Jones
We just went for drinks but booked a table as needed space for wheelchair. Staff very friendly and helpful. Had a great time . Thank you ladies for your great service xx
What a treat! Only called in as pub was in a convenient spot.Really different menu and really well cooked. Such a surprise! And all served by delightful staff.We'll be back!
Varied menu, nice staff. Good food bit more than pub food, also a classic pub menu choice.
Lovely quiet dinner for two, lots of very appealing looking things on the menu, but a burger, and a duck excellently delivered was what we settled for. Cheese board to follow with delightful local cheeses a real highlight.
Lovely place to eat and friendly staff and a great Brit stop for
Enjoyed the Leap Year pub quiz last night with perfect quiz food menu. Great atmosphere and the quiz was well suited to all. A microphone would be a great idea going forward to be heard better, but a great night. Love our local.
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!
Just got back from the worst pub quiz I’ve ever been to. The room’s too small to cope with that many people, the crowd are too loud and the quizmaster didn’t have a PA system so was trying to shout over everyone. The quiz questions were a joke… questions like “When did the current landlady take over the pub,” “When did Barney start as our chef” and questions about the menu which then got “voided” because the quizmaster realised the menus are on the table. I was half expecting the quizmaster to ask “Guess my national insurance number”. We ordered our food and then over an hour later they announce the kitchen is closing. Turns out they hadn’t written down our order, despite having told us several times “it’s just coming”. Felt like something out of Fawlty Towers. Gave up and left at the interval.
On the way back from Tonbridge. Last time it was fully booked, but got in easily today. Chicken pie for me, fish and chips for wife. Waitress asked her if she wanted the normal or small portion (not listed!) with the comment "the small portion is enough". Thank heaven it was offered as small was large enough. As for my pie, absolutely beautiful. All washed down with a gorgeous Rioja. Only let-down was it was almost empty, with just four groups. Outside their control. Yes, would def go again, and recommend.
Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian optionsParking: Parked overnight in the campervan
Been in the area for 10 years, and this was our first visit with friends, had been told it was really good, but really, it was disappointing, it was a music night, but the atmosphere was ... well ... dismal.. perhaps it was a one off...
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It is a lovely place with great staff and good food for reasonable
Cosy in appearance and atmosphere. Great home cooked food, dog and family friendly. Welcoming staff.
Really enjoyed the food. Nice old music on which my company really enjoyed. Friendly service.
Lovely meal here today. Great parking. Very nice staff, good food. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because it was a bit cold in there.
We just went for drinks but booked a table as needed space for wheelchair. Staff very friendly and helpful. Had a great time . Thank you ladies for your great service xx