The Anchor & Hope

Pub / restaurant with six keg and two cask taps, alongside nine wines on tap (!). Quality British gastro cuisine served in a relaxed pub environment. Happy for drinkers to sit in too. Outside seating area on the Cut for al-fresco dining.

Came here for Sunday lunch. The staff was remarkably friendly and welcoming. We were travelling to the train after lunch so we carried with us our suitcases. Struggling to get inside, one of the staff members came rushing to the door and took all of our suitcases out of our hands and guided us to the bar for a drink. Great start. We had skate wing with green peppercorn sauce for main and it was the best meal of our weekend - such simplicity. Next time we’ll return with a bit more of an empty stomach to enjoy more jewels from the menu!

Delicious food (though worth noting it’s more of a restaurant vs a true gastropub), good service and nice ambiance - the mussels, the sand soles and the beef were all very good albeit a bit expensive (the bread with good butter was also good, though would’ve been better if the bread had been warm). Our servers were very attentive and friendly (though it took a long time to get the bill, and once we had the bill, for someone to come with the card machine). Overall a good albeit expensive meal.

Stepping into this pub feels like being welcomed into a home where every dish is crafted with love and passion. The homemade food here is simply outstanding, but it’s the lamb shank that truly steals the show. Cooked to perfection, for 7 hours, each tender bite bursts with rich, hearty flavours that linger on the palate, creating a symphony of taste. The combination of succulent meat and expertly balanced seasonings makes this dish a must-try. Beyond the incredible food, the staff’s attentiveness elevates the entire dining experience. They greet you with warm smiles, anticipate your needs, and ensure you feel like the most important guest in the room. Whether you’re here for a casual meal or a special occasion, this pub offers not only fantastic homemade food but also a level of service that makes every visit memorable. An absolute gem that I can't recommend enough!

This place is very convenient for pre theatre eats which is just what we were looking for. It may seem like a pub from the outside but inside it's more like a restaurant that couldn't be bothered to change it's 'traditional' interior. Think, lots of of exposed timber and a heavy floor to ceiling curtain acting as a room divider which meant the acoustics led to a fairly lively atmosphere. On entering, you need to wait to be seated and it's table service, which was very friendly and attentive. They asked if we were going to the theatre which always puts me at ease and assures me, everything will be ready and come out in time. However It did take a while for the bill to come and for them to return with the card machine which did not ease the aforementioned anxiety. The menu looked great and between us we had the souffle and the sizzling cumin lamb. Due to the differences in prices we guessed that the lamb might be small, even though it wasn't clear if it was a starter, a main or tapas style. Just in case we decided to order a couple of sides and clarified when they came to take our order that the £15 lamb was indeed a starter. Once they were served, in all honesty, both dishes were similar in size - petite. Thank goodness we did order the sides otherwise we would have left feeling extremely hungry as opposed to peckish. On a taste level the food was good but nothing outstanding. It was good quality but overall just average and overpriced.