The Anchor

"Oh Dear Was looking forward to great carvery dinner at The Anchor this evening. The last carvery meal booking was 6.45pm and the 4 of us arrived in plenty of time. Ordered a drink and were encouraged to approach the carvery bar. Young waitress when asked for more roast potatoes said that they had had a run on carvery dinners today and there were no more than the few small ones left in the serving bowl. 6 more people arrived after us so we were amazed at her attitude to the fact that they had booked us in by telephone and knew we were coming and there was barely enough food provided. There was a Dickensian feel at the carvery when we ‘asked for more’. The chef did in fact find a few more roast potatoes which made our meal complete and what we had was tasty. However the 6 people after us were given chips to make up. We went to The Anchor mainly because of the excellent reviews. Just goes to show you can’t always rely on them. The large potato on my plate was the added one after the chef brought a few more. You had the phone number to ring to explain there really wasn’t enough food left. Why didn’t you? Just look at the previous review photograph of your carvery. No comparison is there?"

"The best choice of where to eat for food by far. Staff were so friendly, everyone ensured that we were happy and comfortable. It was our dogs first trip to the pub and the staff even made sure they had a good time! The food was excellent, the deserts were to die for! Will definitely return!"

"Beautifully decorated resturant. The service was amazing. The waitress could not help us enough. And took the time to assist my friend who has alot of food intolerance and advised her what was ok for her and what to avoid on the menu. The food was so amazing. The veg was fresh, and tasty and the meat was moist and perfectly cooked! I also want to mention chef Jim. It did not go unnoticed how attentive and helpful he was to all the diners. Going as far as to assist an elder lady from her table to the carvery counter, dished up her food and then helped her back to her table with her plate. He took time to check on each and every table and did not rush. He made us feel truly welcome, and we really appreciated the extra care he and our lovely waitress (who's name I sadly did not catch) toom to help us. Good job guys! I recommend the Anchor to anyone in the area to try it if you haven't already!"

"Really lovely make over. Hope it's a roaring success. We found the food mediocre and carvery cold. The pie I had was ok. Updated review as have been twice more and food is very hit and miss. Carvery has been cold each time and other food is dried up. Won't go again."

"What can l say l tock my mother there for a lunch we not been since it had be changed hands and work done on it. Well we were not disappointed at all from the time we arrive to the time we left we were made so welcome. We had Milo are dog with us to he was well looked after as well with water and treat. The Caroline and her staff were fantastic anything we needed it was no trouble for them. We both had carvery they helped mum with hers and tock it to the table for her. The flavours were fantastic l had the beef which was cooked perfectly mum had gammon she loved there was no shortage of meat or vegetables everything was hot. We both decided to have a Dessert wow again we were not disappointed mum had the apple and pear crumble with custard and ice and l had the Honeycomb cheesecake with ice cream all home made. We also were lucky enough to meet the new owners they were lovely people they chatted with us. Wean we left both of us said we had had a amazing time. I would definitely recommend to anyone to go for just a lunch or a dinner with your love one or your family. We will definitely be go back soon Thank you Caroline and staff we see you soon."