The Anchor

Reviews

• Jennifer C.

  star star star star star_border 29 May 2026

  The Anchor was good! Owned by a very prevalent restaurant group, the beers and menu was the same as a few pub-like places we walked into. My friends and I all ordered draft ciders which were delicious and crisp. We started with a hummus platter, which to my surprise was really good and fresh. For entrees, my friends ordered two different savory pies, and I decided on fish and chips. The fish was a little bit over-saturated with oil, but I picked around certain parts and it was fine. The pies were a hit with my friends.
  
  The location of Anchor was great. We walked by it during the day, and it seemed to be packed with tourists. When we went at night for drinks and dinner, it was way more manageable.

• Vinnie M.

  star star star star star_border 28 May 2026

  My wife, myself, and kids ages 9 and 13 chose this place for dinner.  The place has a huge outdoor section that has a great vibe, and the indoor area is well
  Spread out on several floors and there is a lot going on.   Once you arrive you place your order at the bar and then they bring the food to you.
  
  My wife ordered the Chicken Tikka and will not stop
  raving about the dish 5 days later.  I had the bangers and mash and it was yummy.......very filling.  Kids had a burger and Mac and cheese.  We split a bottle of wine and the kids had water.
  
  Great place for a stop to eat!!!

• Bianca W.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  Very busy pub, very average food.
  This pub is super busy on Friday evenings, like most central pubs in London. They do have several bars throughout the different rooms, so ordering doesn't take too long, even at the busiest crush times.
  The food was only average pub food quality, disappointing mac&cheese that tasted like cardboard and a rather dry pie that needed lots of gravy to make it edible. The food looked nice, but didn't deliver in taste and texture.
  It was also very loud and crushed at times, so not what I'd call comfortable. We had booked a table, but the group next to us just took over part of our table, spreading out way too far into our space. There's definitely better options in the area.

• Jen B.

  star star star star star 20 May 2026

  This Anchor Bankside was a great choice! We had some fun cocktails to cool us down (the Aperol Spritz was fantastic!) during the heat wave. We also ordered the fish and chips and basically licked our plate clean they were so delicious! You have to order at the bar, but super easy. Location is great, right by the river, and right next to the Globe Theater, London Bridge, and Borough Market! Definitely stop in and give it a try!

• Mark S.

  star star star star star_border 19 May 2026

  Fun little pub on the Thames. Good for a pint. Didn't try the food but enjoyed a drink while watching the river go by.