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Anchor Inn

Bar Pub

👍👍 Friendly staff. Nice location, great pub. Will be back again People often mention staff, good, friendly, lovely, great, cooked, atmosphere, lunch,


Address

13 George St, Hastings TN34 3EG, United Kingdom

Website

www.anchorhastings.co.uk

Contact

+44 1424 422256

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (493 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (19) good (15) friendly (13) lovely (10) great (8) cooked (6) atmosphere (6) lunch (6)
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  • 5/5 Christie C. 2 years ago on Google
    The Anchor Inn is magical! An instant homely feel with a relaxed and warm welcome from the staff. The food is home cooked with no fuss, a fair price and generous sized portions. There is a large ancient looking open fire stacked high with chopped logs, and lots of cozy corners in the pub to enjoy good food, good company and the warm atmosphere. This is a home from home!
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  • 5/5 Julie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good roast dinner. We think it's good value for money. Staff are excellent too. Anyone on a day trip it's definitely worth a visit
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  • 5/5 Stephan P. 6 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff. Nice location, great pub. Will be back again
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  • 5/5 Jeremy T. 6 months ago on Google
    We popped into the Anchor, without any expectations, just wanting an evening meal. The pub turned out to be utterly charming with lovely staff and really tasty good food.

  • 5/5 Steve H. 10 months ago on Google
    Called in for a lunchtime pint while on holiday . Pleasantly surprised. Friendly barman . Nice atmosphere Decided to try lunch after seeing food coming out for other customers. I had the steak and kidney pudding which came with mash spuds peas and carrots . And a lot of gravy in a gravy boat . Portions were plentiful and I can generally eat a lot . My wife had the Salmon and asparagus fish cake with salad and fries. Both were really tasty . Would certainly return or another visit if in town and recommend it .

  • 5/5 jeremy l. 1 year ago on Google
    Just had lunch at the Anchor Inn with my wife. I had the steak fajitas which were cooked to perfection and tasted great. My wife had the salmon and haddock chowder which smelt amazing and tasted even better. The staff were very friendly and attentive but not hovering beside you. All in all a very pleasant experience

  • 5/5 Phoebe B. 1 year ago on Google
    Huge thank you to the staff for saving our lunch with emergency toddler entertainment. Wonderful hearty home cooked food, cosy and relaxed ambiance and very reasonably priced. We will always be coming back.

  • 2/5 Hazel L. 11 months ago on Google
    I usually have a great time here as I am local and been many many times over the years. and food is also usually great. Food wise the lamb was over cooked and potatoes under cooked as well as the carrots. The nut roast and chicken was excellent - so we were not going to say anything about this. Also because I come a lot and the food is usually perfection. The staff were great as always they are amazing and friendly. But the owner was very rude and argumentative when at the time I was speaking to a member of staff - I had not been advised when booking that if someone from our table does not arrive they will keep the deposit - so I was Questioning this and stating that I felt it was a little naughty that I was not told when booking. That was all, my tone was calm, I was not rude. And the staff member said it is the policy and he was fine with me. I was about to say ok well I know for next time. then the owner from the pub who was behind the bar starting having a go at me, about how I should know this and it’s the norm and everyone does this and I should of known this. and they don’t need to tell anybody as it’s Normal everywhere you go, her tone was very aggressive and there was absolutely no need for such rudeness. It was also I felt undermining the lovley staff who was already explaining their policy. The rudeness and aggressive tone from the owner was totally not called for and everyone in the pub could hear this as it was shouted at me from behind the bar to where I was sitting at the table at back of the pub. Due to this rudeness and the food being not as good as it has always been. I will not be coming back. That sort of experience is not what you want when having a family Easter dinner especially when loved ones who have passed could not be present. You should not be taking your stress out on your local customers. And it’s a shame as all the staff were absolutely lovely. The owner showed them up and let them down. Really disappointed in the way I was spoken to absolutely no need for it. Everyone with me felt the same and said they won’t come back with such a rude owner.

  • 5/5 Michael H. 9 months ago on Google
    Fantastic place a real find. Great selection of craft beers and food is to die for. Staff really helpful and friendly

  • 5/5 Mark B. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely food served by friendly, helpful staff who had smiles on their faces who make the four of us very welcome. Great pub.

  • 4/5 Louise 6 months ago on Google
    We called here at midday for food. We were a party of 4 adults and 2 children and we were seated on a big table by a friendly lady behind the bar who took our drinks order. The food was very nice. I ordered the smoked mackerel with new potatoes and salad and it was extremely good. The menu said it was local and it certainly tasted fresh. I would recommend it.

  • 4/5 benjamin c. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub with a good selection of drinks and delicious food.

  • 5/5 Emma O. 7 months ago on Google
    Vegetarian Sunday roast with a side of cauliflower cheese. Awesome roast, everything well cooked and hot. Good service and good price.

  • 5/5 jonmoore 8 months ago on Google
    Excellent service, food served hot (bit of a wait but worth it) Price if 2 meals and drinks under £25 very good. Will come again, WOW my fish was big.

  • 5/5 Michael C. 3 months ago on Google New
    One of my favourite pubs in the area. Friendly stuff, love the lower bar.

  • 5/5 Janet S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Delicious food, excellent service by Kate and a fabulous atmosphere. We had our work's Xmas meal here and it was perfect. I'm definitely coming back and highly recommend you go to The Anchor

  • 5/5 joyce b. 2 months ago on Google New
    Visited for a pre Christmas drink, very busy and very warm just how a pub should be this time of year

  • 4/5 Sarah B. 10 months ago on Google
    We was told this was one of the oldest pubs in Hastings old town, so had to visit. Small, quaint pub. The staff were friendly. We ordered some lunch which was lovely and fresh. Constant steady flow of people visiting for a drink. Nice clean toilets

  • 3/5 Vincent B. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped for lunch and sat outside which was really pleasant. The service was friendly. The beer selection was good. I tried the dressed crab which was good but the portion was quite small.

  • 5/5 Catherine P. 1 year ago on Google
    My first visit today and we will definitely be back the food was delicious and the barman was polite and friendly

  • 5/5 Matt S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub,, lovely atmosphere with great staff and really good food especially sunday roast.

  • 4/5 David E. 1 year ago on Google
    Been past lots of time's and finally decided to go in earlier this week, and had a lovely meal so took my friends back today and pleased to say it was just as good.The food ,drink and staff where great what more would you want

  • 5/5 Tracy R. 1 year ago on Google
    What a complete Gem. Located in Hastings Old Town. Friendly welcoming staff and amazing home made meals. Phoned up and booked a table last minute which they kindly accommodated and are dog friendly, allowing our French bulldog to come too. Thank you

  • 4/5 Bud B. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, pleasant staff my only criticism is that the plates needed warming maybe a oversite will definitely go back

  • 5/5 Mark H. 1 year ago on Google
    Reserved a table for Sunday lunch really lovley dinner with good friendly service would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 British K. 1 year ago on Google
    The Sunday Roast was absolutely delicious. Our server Ben was such a lovely fella, he was so friendly and courteous and a joy to chat with. The Pub has a nice cozy atmosphere, we found the Sunday Roast to be very well priced. And if we lived in Hastings, we would definitely make it a point to eat there often on a Sunday. If you are ever in Hastings, stop in and grab a bite or a drink and see Ben....his such a lovely young man.

  • 5/5 Lucy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Bar staff were lovely, Toilets clean, great atmosphere for the Green Man Weekend and very understanding of my noisy little boy sitting outside with us, thanks for having us and letting us use the nice brandy glasses xx

  • 5/5 Brad D. 1 year ago on Google
    Found ourselves sat outside for nearly 2 hours just chilling ! Nice music,friendly staff , very welcoming to our 6 month old ! The buzz of george street passing you ! Food looked amazing as well

  • 1/5 Rayner S. 1 year ago on Google
    Landlady is a battle axe. Needed the loo whilst walking down George street and I thought I will go in the anchor, my husband and I was in there a couple of hours previously and bought drinks and so I thought it would be okay but no, I was told that the loos were for customers only, I explained that I had been one and I was desperate. The battle axe just looked at me like I was rubbish and said I should have asked and just walked off. Very humiliating and a terrible experience. The anchor will never have mine or my acquaintances business again.

  • 4/5 Fi S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice pub, very friendly staff too. Good location

  • 5/5 pete a. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent few pints enjoyed with some lovely food from a sensible menu and prices, sitting outside in the shade, people watching, and for a Brucie bonus, reminiscing with the lovely warm landlady back to the 1960's. And in case you're wondering, the pub opposite, Ye Olde Pump House, in this narrow lane, ex road, although looking like it belongs in medieval times, was reconstructed from a dilapidated building and only opened to trade as a pub in 1956.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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