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Travellers' Choice2023
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PRICE RANGE
£8 - £30
CUISINES
European, British, Greek, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

The ambiance was excellent, as was the service and the food. I attended the Anchor with a couple of friends and will definitely go there again. The cocktails hit the spot!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Owner at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you very much Lolow for your visit and comments! We are looking forward to seeing you soon again! Kind regards Yiannis & The Team from The Anchor Pub in Tilsworth

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We visited the Anchor today for a family meal to celebrate my granddaughters 7th birthday. We pre-booked a table for 9. We arrived earlier but were shown to our table by a very welcoming man who showed us to our outside Pod. It was lovely...inside, a lovely table and chairs, a heater, a speaker to play our music through Bluetooth. The 3 ladies that served us couldn't of been more helpful. They even light a candle and sang happy Birthday to my granddaughter. The food was perfect. We'll definitely return and would highly recommend it to anybody. Thankyou all for such a wonderful time and fantastic service.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Owner at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you very much Ellen for your visit and comments! We are looking forward to seeing you soon again! Kind regards Yiannis & The Team from The Anchor Pub in Tilsworth

Reviewed 15 October 2023

We had an amazing time and where made very welcome. Cant thank the staff enough as the service and the food was fantastic. We will be coming again.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Owner at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you very much Journey for your visit and comments! We are looking forward to seeing you soon again! Kind regards Yiannis & The Team from The Anchor Pub in Tilsworth

Reviewed 19 September 2023 via mobile

The staff were very nice but I found that the selection of beers was very poor. I found that the food didn’t live up to the expectations of what you’d expect.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Owner at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 21 September 2023

Thank you very much Toby for your visit and comments! Kind regards Yiannis & The Team from The Anchor Pub in Tilsworth

Reviewed 4 September 2023 via mobile

After visiting back in Sept 2022 after our ‘paper wedding’ with family, we decided to come back to the anchor to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. Service was great, even though the restaurant was super busy as well as a party being held in the...garden. The food was fab but unfortunately my Mousaka wasn’t as good as last time and although fresh and piping hot, did taste a bit bland. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the anchor to friends and family and will be back soon.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Owner at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 21 September 2023

Thank you very much Mealee for your visit and comments! We are looking forward to seeing you soon again! Kind regards Yiannis & The Team from The Anchor Pub in Tilsworth

Reviewed 28 August 2023

Absolutely beautiful food excellent service couldn't ask for a more beautiful friendly place didn't want to leave

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Ιδιοκτήτης at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 1 September 2023

Thank you very much Paula & Kevin for your visit and comments! Great to see you! Happy anniversary. We are looking forward to seeing you soon again! Kind regards Yiannis & The Team from The Anchor Pub in Tilsworth

Reviewed 10 August 2023

I love it here, I go with my dad and grandad for a meet up. Us pups are very welcome and there’s puppy chews on the bar….I had salmon this time and it was yummy Dad and grandad were happy but I was happier.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Ιδιοκτήτης at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 1 September 2023

Thank you very much Puppsier for your visit and comments! We are looking forward to seeing you soon again! Kind regards Yiannis & The Team from The Anchor Pub in Tilsworth

Reviewed 5 August 2023 via mobile

Service is very friendly and efficient. Clean and comfortable surroundings in village location. Great choices on menu. All tasted great!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Owner at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 6 August 2023

Thank you very much for your visit and comments! We are looking forward to seeing you soon again! Kind regards Yiannis & The Team from The Anchor Pub in Tilsworth

Reviewed 24 July 2023

I do not recommend because they have the cake tax and the service tax which is entered in the automatic receipt, it is not mandatory, big theft.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023 via mobile

1 Customer service was shocking as was charged £15 for bringing our birthday cake which I have never experienced before, I have a large family had many birthday but this has never happened before, got charged double service charge for being in a large party...!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Owner at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2023

Dear Pete On your £350 bill for a party of 16 people, 12.5% service charge is £45, what is the double you are talking about? Of course service charge is optional, you did questioned my waitress what is that charge, which she did explain to...More

Reviewed 17 July 2023 via mobile

£2 per pot for gravy how can you justify as gravy is part of a Sunday lunch isn’t it. Felt it was a cheek never been anywhere it isn’tMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Owner at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 17 July 2023

Dear Janet! Please except my apologies for the inconvenience. I understand that gravy is a part of a Sunday roast, but unfortunately we do not serve roast dinner, we served you a portion of our weekend grill lamb, which is served with oven potatoes in...More

Reviewed 16 July 2023

I do not recommend ! I went today and I was disappointed! the staff very unprepared in many aspects. They were holding the glasses with their fingers where I put my mouth, this is not hygienic. They brought the cocktail glasses not full because their...hands were shaking while walking. the drink was spilling over the glasses. We’ve received the food in 2 stages, although we ordered the menus a few days before, so they knew what they had to prepare, we had to wait an hour for the steak. People’s ate separately ! This is not what I expected for lunch on a Sunday. We received the cake plates without cutlery, and we had to wait another 20 minutes with the cake in front of us but without cutlery, zero communication, zero respect for customers. In the email they specified that a tip is optional, I repeat optional, and I saw at home that I added £80 without being asked. there is no such thing ! After I sent them an email that it doesn't seem right, they offered me a £45 voucher for the next time. From where did they get the amount of 45? They appropriated £80, I wanted £80 back. they didn't answer after that. ….More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Owner at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 17 July 2023

Hello again. I will have to copy and paste my reply to you from your google review which was the same as this one, on Tripadvisor this time… Dear Mirela & Cris As I believe your review and comments are not fair or true I...More

Reviewed 14 July 2023 via mobile

Came for a meal with family Thursday lunch, really friendly service. Great food and also dog friendly. The menu has a large variety to choose from. Will definitely be back.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Ιδιοκτήτης at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 23 July 2023

Thank you very much Molly for your visit and comments! We are looking forward to seeing you soon again! Kind regards Yiannis & The Team from The Anchor Pub in Tilsworth

Reviewed 25 June 2023

This is based on the meal I received everyone else was happy with theirs. I was really looking forward to eating here again but the meal they gave me was hugely disappointing & I'm surprised they weren't embarrassed to send it out. I ordered from...the grill & my chicken portion was awful it had hardly any meat on it & was dry. The side dishes of lemon potatoes & veg was already on my plate i had 3 potatoes & a portion of veg which again was dry & just not great. Before when we've been here the side dishes have been exactly that a good fresh portion in a side dish so you can help yourself & put what you want on your plate instead of them deciding for you. To say I was disappointed was an understatement. The quality & quantity was way below standard & although the staff dealt with it well & offered me another meal & took this one off the bill the fact that they had the cheek to serve it has unfortunately meant I won't be back nor will I be recommending & raving on Facebook as is the norm after a visit to the anchor. Sad.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Ιδιοκτήτης at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 1 July 2023

Wow! I’m amazed of what it takes to get a bad review. Regardless the facts that all the rest of your party was happy with their meals, your previous experience with us, the apologies, the offer to replace your dish and the refund of it...More

Reviewed 12 June 2023

Went for lunch on a Sunday, the weather was rather hot, but they chose to open windows after 1.30pm. It’s not immediately obvious where to check in upon arrival, and we were ignored by staff for a while. Drinks arrived in a timely manner, but...staff disappeared before we could ask for table water (which should have been offered anyway) The food we ordered was both hot and very tasty. The bread basket arrived with the mains and not before. We wanted more drinks, tried to catch waitresses eyes, but no one came, and we didn’t think it was the right place to yell. Empty plates were whisked away and mid-request for a dessert menu, the waitress left us and served someone else, so we paid our bill and left. We would have spent more money if staff were more attentive. Such a pity, staff-wise, it’s a lovely pub, lovely ambience, good food, great garden, not sure if we would return…More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Ioannis Paterakis, Ιδιοκτήτης at The Anchor, responded to this reviewResponded 17 June 2023

Hello Juebobs! Please except our apologies for the bad experience you had on your visit. I promise you that it was one of. Very busy day and short staffed due to some illness, let us been weak on one of our strong points normally, quality...More

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Yes they are. They have a large garden.
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Hi Flick through their photos and you will see menus. Not sure how current they are but will give you an idea I’m sure. 😃
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The Anchor is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4