The Anchor Tavern
The Anchor Tavern
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12:30 PM - 10:30 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
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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. Music night on Thursday night and a Quiz the last Sunday of every month.
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Liz C
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Lovely cosy pub and very friendly people. Live music was great too! Great evening! Bonus clean toilets. Will be back.
Written 14 October 2023
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jim d
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Sep 2023 • Friends
Got the bus up from Rothesay because we'd heard about this community owned pub so thought we would check it out. (Saturday 23rd of September)
Not sure what it's like normally, I assume its a sleepy little village pub, but it wasn't on Saturday ! A guy was singing and playing guitar and when that started, the place transformed from a fairly busy but quiet pub to the set of top of the pops. The whole pub was up dancing around and the atmosphere was amazing and something i've never witnessed before.. Sadly had to leave before it all finished to get the last bus back to Rothesay but will be back for sure.
Not sure what it's like normally, I assume its a sleepy little village pub, but it wasn't on Saturday ! A guy was singing and playing guitar and when that started, the place transformed from a fairly busy but quiet pub to the set of top of the pops. The whole pub was up dancing around and the atmosphere was amazing and something i've never witnessed before.. Sadly had to leave before it all finished to get the last bus back to Rothesay but will be back for sure.
Written 26 September 2023
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lynne t
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Sep 2023 • Couples
Visited this wonderful pub on Sunday evening travelling on our boat - the staff are so welcoming and friendly they said we could order a Chinese meal from Rothesay and provided plates and cutlery - the pub is warm and bright and dog friendly the toilet’s exceptionally clean hopefully we will come again
Written 17 September 2023
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Ally
32 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Was on the Island for a few nights and had read the reviews for the Anchor ⚓
My wife & I and our black Lab 🐶 ended up going in on each of the three nights we were there.
Really friendly pub, with as many locals as holiday makers. Everyone was made welcome -esp dogos' 🐶- Great selection of beers and spirits, in a cosy atmosphere.
Overall a real sense of pride by the locals for this, their community run bar.
My wife & I and our black Lab 🐶 ended up going in on each of the three nights we were there.
Really friendly pub, with as many locals as holiday makers. Everyone was made welcome -esp dogos' 🐶- Great selection of beers and spirits, in a cosy atmosphere.
Overall a real sense of pride by the locals for this, their community run bar.
Written 31 August 2023
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Thank you for your kind words 😊 it's our pleasure to have you visit us and your lovely doggo too! Hope to see you all back soon!
Written 5 September 2023
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Jay R
Manchester, UK3 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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Andrew R
80 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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Ryan R
1 contribution
May 2023 • Solo
Just moved back to the island and came in for a pint! Pauline behind the bar is such an asset to the team and such a huge personality behind the bar! Made me feel so welcome and had the best night in a long time!
Thank you Pauline I’ll defo be back!
Thank you Pauline I’ll defo be back!
Written 30 May 2023
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Thank you.
Written 17 July 2023
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marblesLancashire
lancashire247 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Spent a few relaxing days on this beautiful island and visited this very friendly pub with my dog
We were made so at home and reminded me of my local pub
Super friendly people service
Thank you anchor
We were made so at home and reminded me of my local pub
Super friendly people service
Thank you anchor
Written 29 April 2023
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Thank you for your kind words, we hope you and your dog will come back to visit :)
Written 17 July 2023
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Pauline A
Perth and Kinross, UK54 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Super community run pub, with excellent beer, great atmosphere and absolutely spotless bathroom facilities.
Option to order takeaway meal for delivery, to eat in the bar...a fantastic option after a day sailing, cycling or walking.
Option to order takeaway meal for delivery, to eat in the bar...a fantastic option after a day sailing, cycling or walking.
Written 2 April 2023
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Thank you for your kind words. Our toilet facilties were recently refurbished, we like to keep them pristine :)
Hope you see you back soon!
Written 12 April 2023
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Whaley Bridge, UK1,028 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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Anchor Tavern
- The Anchor Tavern is open:
- Sun - Sun 12:30 - 22:30
- Mon - Wed 15:00 - 23:00
- Thu - Sat 11:00 - 01:00
- Hotels near The Anchor Tavern:
- (0.00 mi) The Port Royal Hotel
- (0.14 mi) 1 Victoria Place, Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute
- (1.89 mi) Highlander House B&B
- (1.89 mi) Boat House Super Suites
- (0.73 mi) Cadillac Kustomz Hotel
- Restaurants near The Anchor Tavern:
- (0.01 mi) Caledonia Bistro & Deli
- (0.06 mi) The Post Office Store & Tearoom
- (1.93 mi) The Waterfront, Rothesay
- (1.92 mi) Helmi’s
- (1.89 mi) Musicker Cafe
- Attractions near The Anchor Tavern:
- (1.10 mi) Rothesay's Victorian Toilets
- (1.88 mi) West Coast Motors
- (0.46 mi) War Memorial North Bute
- (1.81 mi) Rothesay VisitScotland iCentre
- (1.92 mi) Rothesay Castle