The Anchor Tavern
The Anchor Tavern
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3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
12:30 PM - 10:30 PM
About
Friendly community owned pub and hub on the lovely Isle of Bute. Free house with wide variety of wines and local beers and gins. Dog friendly. Live music on Tuesday and Thursday (jam session) nights and a quiz the last Sunday of every month. Check Facebook regularly for our events! We will even help you order a takeaway and provide recyclable plates etc. Our new Hub@35 can be used for community events. Accessible toilet. Sailors arriving at Port Bannatyne are welcome.
If you are around between 18 October - 3 September we have lots of live music as we are part of Scotland’s Community Land Festival.
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- daveinglasgowGlasgow, United Kingdom399 contributionsBrilliant community run pup. A must vistBrilliant community pop run by the locals, good range of drinks, Brilliant atmosphere with lots of banter. A must visit for tourists and boaters. You can even order a takeaway and eat in the place. A real heaven in a stunning placeWe are delighted you enjoyed your visit and appreciate our lovely harbour view. The new wine bar will have a stunning panorama too.Written 18 July 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 April 2024
- Janette SGlasgow, United Kingdom64 contributionsTeatime pintPopped in for a teatime pint last night. Great wee community pub, good atmosphere, friendly locals and a cosy fire going on a slightly chilly day. Will be back next time we sail up to Port BannatyneThanks for your review and we are glad you enjoyed your visit. The log fire is popular - even on cold summer days!Written 18 July 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 25 April 2024
- peternicholsUnited Kingdom40 contributionsThe AnchorUnassuming little pub on seafront, but modern inside with maritime theme. Lady behind the bar and the locals welcomed our group warmly and provided us with beer and crisps. We asked about chinese takeaway and the lady came over to the table with a name and phone number. We ordered and arranged delivery to the marina gangway. Whilst we prepared to have one for the road before returning to our boat, the Lady from the bar came over with plates and cutlery and said we could eat it there in the pub. The delivery was changed, and then the bar got busier with live music and plenty of locals. We had a great night with great company and wonderful service.We are delighted that you have recognised that we run a little community pub with a big heart. We welcome everyone, especially visiting sailors, to come along and we will help you order food and provide eco friendly planes and cutlery for free. We often have music 3 nights a week and our wine bar will be opening soon.Written 18 July 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 16 June 2024
- Amy G1 contributionHeart Of A CommunityOne of my favourite pubs in the entirety of the UK. The staff are always so friendly and happy to help you. It's small and cosy and just stepping through the door makes you feel part of a community even as an outsider. Will never tire of going back.That's so kind of you to say and we are really grateful for your review. We try our best to welcome everyone and appreciate that our customers enable us to generate funds that support our community. Our new wine bar will be opening soon too.Written 18 July 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 20 June 2024
- WorldcupbabySalisbury, United Kingdom9 contributionsWarm welcomeA rainy Monday afternoon in September. What to do? Find a gem is the answer! There’s not many places I have been where the warm welcome has been instant and genuine. Pauline behind the bar is entertaining and funny, it was lovey talking to the locals - all keen for a chat. This is a community run pub - if only we could all have one!Thanks for the lovely review and compliments for Pauline. We welcome everyone in our community pub and really value you coming along.Written 21 September 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 September 2024
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Andrew R
77 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We visited this friendly pub on a Friday night and Saturday early evening. The weather was glorious and you could sit outside across the road on a table with your drinks. The Fyne Ales were very good indeed, the bar staff very attentive and the packets of Scampi Fries took me back a few years! Giving away a free artist’s impression postcard of the pub was a nice touch too. Thanks everyone involved in the Community Pub.
Written 6 June 2023
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Thank you for your lovely words, and I'm glad the staff made you feel so welcome. Haste ye back :)
Written 17 July 2023
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MrPenguin
10 contributions
Jun 2022
A fantastic little community run pub which is run friendly and professional staff. Located on the shores of the Clyde it provides event nights, craft beers and spirits, both local and imported at very affordable prices. I would totally recommend a visit you wont be disappointed
Written 26 June 2022
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Thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written 27 June 2022
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Jayme12
Glasgow, UK112 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Having recently reopened, as a community bar, the Anchor Tavern is a fantastic stop after a day out on Bute. It was sorely missed last year but having the option to pop in for a drink at the end of the day is wonderful. And with friendly and welcoming bar staff, it’s so nice and puts you at ease immediately.
It is great to see how quickly they have started to offer different evenings; karaoke, quiz night and so much more. Yet even with all this going on, you can simply sit back and enjoy your drinks.
Most definitely recommended if you are passing through the port or staying close by, and you would be supporting to maintain the community spirit.
It is great to see how quickly they have started to offer different evenings; karaoke, quiz night and so much more. Yet even with all this going on, you can simply sit back and enjoy your drinks.
Most definitely recommended if you are passing through the port or staying close by, and you would be supporting to maintain the community spirit.
Written 10 July 2022
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Thanks for the great review. We’re glad you enjoyed your visit. Hope to see you again soon.
Written 15 July 2022
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peakdistricttravel
Whaley Bridge, UK1,117 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Community pub always welcoming. Beer selection excellent as is choice of whisky and gin. Fire on today on a very damp day it was needed.
Fyne Ales Jarl on draft very nice.
Fyne Ales Jarl on draft very nice.
Written 18 March 2023
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We keep our fire burning from open to close when it is damp and cold outside, keep our community and all who visit toasty and warm :) thank you for your kind words.
Written 12 April 2023
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Jay R
Manchester, UK4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Spent a few days on Bute in the first week in August, which we do regularly. Have been in all the pubs in Rothesay many times but on the 5th August we decided to go and try somewhere we'd never been, The Anchor in Port Banantyne.
We went out expecting a small quiet village pub but what we got turned out to be one of the most fun filled nights ever ! There was a guy with specs playing an electric guitar. All very good and highly entertaining, but one thing i'd never seen in my life was a small pub full of people dancing like we were in a 1970s nightclub ! I don't dance, ever, but both of us got dragged up to dance by enthusiastic locals and pretty much danced like eejits all night. Only thing wrong was that it all finished too soon. What a night. Will be back for certain, despite feeling 'a little tired' the next day.
A 5*****, if unexpected, experience.
We went out expecting a small quiet village pub but what we got turned out to be one of the most fun filled nights ever ! There was a guy with specs playing an electric guitar. All very good and highly entertaining, but one thing i'd never seen in my life was a small pub full of people dancing like we were in a 1970s nightclub ! I don't dance, ever, but both of us got dragged up to dance by enthusiastic locals and pretty much danced like eejits all night. Only thing wrong was that it all finished too soon. What a night. Will be back for certain, despite feeling 'a little tired' the next day.
A 5*****, if unexpected, experience.
Written 14 August 2023
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What a review! I actually remember this night and it really was a great night! Thank you for your kind words and we hope you return for another fun filled time! 😊
Written 5 September 2023
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Amy G
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Solo
One of my favourite pubs in the entirety of the UK. The staff are always so friendly and happy to help you.
It's small and cosy and just stepping through the door makes you feel part of a community even as an outsider.
Will never tire of going back.
It's small and cosy and just stepping through the door makes you feel part of a community even as an outsider.
Will never tire of going back.
Written 21 June 2024
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That's so kind of you to say and we are really grateful for your review. We try our best to welcome everyone and appreciate that our customers enable us to generate funds that support our community. Our new wine bar will be opening soon too.
Written 18 July 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Worldcupbaby
Salisbury, UK9 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
A rainy Monday afternoon in September. What to do? Find a gem is the answer! There’s not many places I have been where the warm welcome has been instant and genuine. Pauline behind the bar is entertaining and funny, it was lovey talking to the locals - all keen for a chat. This is a community run pub - if only we could all have one!
Written 9 September 2024
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Thanks for the lovely review and compliments for Pauline. We welcome everyone in our community pub and really value you coming along.
Written 21 September 2024
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peakdistricttravel
Whaley Bridge, UK1,117 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Pub was well prepared with sanitiser and spacing of seats.
No hand pulled beer but Guinness was excellent, my pals had bottled Bishops Finger and fraught Guinness pale ale.
No crisps but other snacks .
Friendly and talkative locals. Make sure you support the only pub in the Port
No hand pulled beer but Guinness was excellent, my pals had bottled Bishops Finger and fraught Guinness pale ale.
No crisps but other snacks .
Friendly and talkative locals. Make sure you support the only pub in the Port
Written 25 August 2020
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peternichols
United Kingdom40 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Unassuming little pub on seafront, but modern inside with maritime theme. Lady behind the bar and the locals welcomed our group warmly and provided us with beer and crisps. We asked about chinese takeaway and the lady came over to the table with a name and phone number. We ordered and arranged delivery to the marina gangway. Whilst we prepared to have one for the road before returning to our boat, the Lady from the bar came over with plates and cutlery and said we could eat it there in the pub. The delivery was changed, and then the bar got busier with live music and plenty of locals. We had a great night with great company and wonderful service.
Written 16 June 2024
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We are delighted that you have recognised that we run a little community pub with a big heart. We welcome everyone, especially visiting sailors, to come along and we will help you order food and provide eco friendly planes and cutlery for free. We often have music 3 nights a week and our wine bar will be opening soon.
Written 18 July 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Laura H
1 contribution
May 2022
We were visiting family and decided to go to The Anchor for a few drinks, so delighted to find that it is dog friendly and the staff were very welcoming.
Great community pub, lots of seating and comfortable too.
It was supposed to close at 22:30 but the bar staff (sorry I didn’t catch the ladies name) were more than happy to stay open.
A great asset to the area - here’s to it having great success and we will definitely be back!
Great community pub, lots of seating and comfortable too.
It was supposed to close at 22:30 but the bar staff (sorry I didn’t catch the ladies name) were more than happy to stay open.
A great asset to the area - here’s to it having great success and we will definitely be back!
Written 11 May 2022
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Thanks for the review. If busy we tend to stay open. Glad you had a great time. 👍
Written 1 June 2022
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