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The Anchor Inn is a beautiful vintage coaching inn licenced in 1699 and purchased by Robinson's brewery in 1964. Nestled on the outskirts of the beautiful Peak District village of Tideswell nr Buxton. We offer traditional English home made food 7 days a week from 12 until 9pm. ] Our well stocked bar boasts 4 real ales, 3 draught beers including Birra moretti & Veltins Pilsner, and a fine range of wines and spirits.
PRICE RANGE
US$5 - US$25
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

On the walking loop from Tideswell and again enjoyed the ambiance and dizzy blonde.Xmas decorations just gone up and all looks good. Sees ya again soon

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 November 2023

Lovely chain style pub with great tasting food. The menu wasn't the most extensive however what we selected was really good quality and taste.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 November 2023

The Anchor never fails to provide an all round excellent experience. This is an absolute gem of place to relax, enjoy a delightful ambience and a first class meal from a great menu. The choice of food is great with options to suit all tastes....It is so good to see an individually designed menu today and this is one of the Anchor’s many strengths. The team deserves a special mention; they definitely know how to provide excellent customer service. Looking forward to our next visit; if Tripadviser allowed me to give more than five stars I would.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Hi Sutton, Wow, thank you so much for this wonderful review. The team are absolutely delighted with your comments and that you enjoy your visits 😀 We really appreciate you taking time to share your thoughts and experience with us and future guests. Hospitality can...More

Reviewed 2 November 2023

We'd had a horrible journey from Norwich. It took us nearly two hours to get past a flooded Newark and we were running incredibly late by the time we'd arrived at the Anchor. We'd eaten there before on our way to Wilsmslow across the top...and we knew it was good. However, by 3.30 the chef had gone home and it didn't look like there'd be anything to eat, except that the wonderful manageress offered to make us chip butties which were a godsend. Talk about comfort food! Really lovely atmosphere: warm. welcoming and friendly. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hi Ros, thank you so much for taking time to post this lovely review following your recent visit to the Anchor. I remember you coming in , sat by the fire in the back room and how lovely you both were. It was our absolute...More

Reviewed 30 October 2023

What a find... Very well presented pub with excellent welcoming staff. Traditional pub that welcomes dogs, kids and anything really...... Even a parking space for tractors!! Locals and tourists creates a lovely vibe. Great banter. Isn't that what good old fashioned pubs are about?? Small...menu but you won't be disappointed what is presented on your plate. Clean toilets...... and you know what they say!!... . Clean toilets clean kitchen. Give it a visit.... You will return. Thank you Serena, Megan snd staff for an excellent evening. Top of of our pub list now on our next return visit to Tideswell.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 3 November 2023

Hi lovely family from Worcestershire 😀 Thank you so much for your fabulous review and lovely comments. It was our absolute pleasure to look after you when you visited our little pub. I really enjoyed our chat at your table and finding that we had...More

Reviewed 16 October 2023 via mobile

Our second visit over the course of a few years. Didn't disappoint. Food was just as good as last time. Fast service and not too pricey . Absolutely loved the beef dripping chips, so crispy!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2023

Hi Gill, thank you so much for your great review following your recent visit to the Anchor. We were delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything and very pleased that you will visit again in the future. In the meantime we send best wishes from...More

Reviewed 8 October 2023

Weekend away in the caravan, thought we'd try the local pub...very friendly staff, amazing food, real ales, and wine (the Shiraz was so good I bought a bottle to take home). Had a meal Saturday night - the king prawn starter is to die for...and the linguine too. It was so good we went back Sunday night (and had the prawns again). Special thanks to Serena and Steph. This pub is so good you'll wish it was your local - we did! 🙂More

Date of visit: October 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 10 October 2023

Hi Ruth and Steve, it was such a pleasure to meet you both and thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We were delighted with your comments and the fact that you came back again on Sunday evening. I enjoyed having a lovely chat...More

Reviewed 1 October 2023

This is a nice pub for basic drinks (definitely not wine, there's no list and your choice is Merlot or Shiraz for red, neither any good) but the food is decidedly average. Liver was overcooked, the bass was just fish and potatoes and the black...pudding salad was pretty crude. Desserts are bought in with a horrible bakewell tart that put the area to shame. We had lovely friendly waitress so do visit, but with low expectations.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Rick Ellison, Owner at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 24 October 2023

Hello Sherman. Well I've learned something here. "Basic drinks". Surely you can't get much more "basic" than wine. Not sure whether you hadn't got your readers on that day, or whether our cheeky team member had been reading your previous revues and thought it might...More

Reviewed 30 September 2023

Would highly recommend this lovely pub!!! So glad we stumbled upon it, on the way home, after a full days walking in the rain. All the staff were absolutely wonderful, very hospitable, so welcoming and attentive. The food we had was so lush and the...pub is very cosy with clean toilets and a good selection of beers. We will definitely be stopping in again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 9 October 2023

Hi Ryan, thank you so much for your wonderful comments following your recent visit to the Anchor. The team here were delighted with your feedback and it makes us feel confident that we are doing our best for our guests. We would be very happy...More

Reviewed 30 September 2023

wow, where do I start, when I rang to book lunch for 21 people, I was met with an enthusiastic friendly manager that couldn't do enough to accommodate us. they only asked for us to pre book our food 2 days prior. we had a...lovely menu to choose from, also a very good vegan/vegetarian menu. on arrival, we found they had closed off a room for us all, which was great. the staff were all friendly, professional and so helpful. when it came to serving the food, it arrived promptly, piping hot and delicious., very good portion sizes and not one single complaint from anyone. everyone said they would visit the Anchor inn again, definitely will be booking in the near future. the staff deserve the highest praise. 5 stars aren't enough.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 7 October 2023

Hi Maureen and family, thank you so much for your absolutely wonderful review, we are so chuffed. We are delighted that you enjoyed everything and it was our pleasure to look after you all. Your party were all so friendly and you made it easy...More

Reviewed 27 September 2023 via mobile

Our third visit. We are regulars, every 8 months! First visit was just before the refurb. Again last winter and today. Every time the food and service has been Excelent. The refurb included a disabled toilet I can now get in and out of and...the removal of the entrance step. Staff are always pleasant, friendly ready to chat when not busy. We will be back.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 4 October 2023

Hi Tina, thank you for your lovely review and very positive comments. I’m sorry I missed you when you visited as I actually do remember you ! It’s brilliant that you are able to let others know about the easy access to the Anchor as...More

Reviewed 21 September 2023 via mobile

We have recently moved to the area and despite being a short walk from the village it is definitely worth the effort. All refurbished nicely and relaxed vibe so defo on the pub loop along with the Red Lion and George 👍More

Date of visit: September 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 26 September 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely comments following your recent visit to the Anchor. We are delighted with such positive feedback especially as you have recently moved to the area. Hopefully you will come back again soon and say hi 😀 Look forward to...More

Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

We came here after reading the good reviews on this page and weren’t disappointed, I had the smoky pig burger which was delicious, my partner had the Derbyshire beef and blue cheese baguette and our daughter had the tuna melt and caramelised onion baguette and...both said they were lovely. This is a lovely little place with loads of character and the bar staff are friendly too, we’ll definitely be back.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 25 September 2023

Hi Lawrence and thank you so much for your wonderful review following your recent visit to our little pub. We were delighted to read that your experience was good and that you enjoyed your meals. We very much look forward to your next visit and...More

Reviewed 9 September 2023

We quite often come & stay the Peak District & have driven past the Anchor a few times always stating "that looks a nice place". Well, today we stopped & so glad we did. Super dog friendly (which we was thankful for as our Frenchie...isn't the quietest in the heat!) & are allowed in the dining area. I was particularly excited as they had an actual vegan / veggie menu. That's right my fellow vegans, an actual menu & it did not disappoint. Portions were huge & so tasty. My other half (not vegan) especially enjoyed his beef dripping chips. The staff were amazing & couldn't do enough for us. There was a problem with my order which was very quickly rectified, this was not an issue. So, to the manager who looked after us & who was determined we would return, thank you & yes, we will be back next time we are here, you & your staff are fabulous!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 23 September 2023

Hi Lizzy, thank you so much for your wonderful review following your recent visit to the Anchor. I remember you both well and it was lovely to meet you. We appreciate your kind words and are delighted that you are going to visit us again...More

Reviewed 2 September 2023

Absolutely fantastic, fitted us in even though they were crazy busy, the staff were cracking and friendly and the food we had was really goodMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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SC Courtney, General Manager at The Anchor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 15 September 2023

Hi and thank you so much for your wonderful feedback following your recent visit to the Anchor. The team were all absolutely delighted to read your comments and that you enjoyed your time with us. We very much appreciate you taking time to let us...More

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Response from 712RickE | Property representative |
Hello. We serve food all day everyday until 9pm. For all enquiries or if you would like to make a reservation, please contact yme or one of my staff on 01298871371 between 0900 and 2300 7 days a week. Thank you for your... More
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Hi Bev, Yes we have a children's menu. You can find all of our menus on our website. We look forward to welcoming you soon :)
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The Anchor Inn is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5