The Anchor Inn - Nayland

The Anchor Inn - Nayland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Esme

   Essex3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We eat here not infrequently as live 2 mins away but tonight it was just ok 🙁 lack of flavour & some set menu items (halloumi & pulled beef) just didn’t work. Overall food was disappointing, atmosphere lovely & service good but ultimately we really want to enjoy the food!! My 14 year old rated the £19 burger a 6/10, shame.
   

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   Graham

   Essex1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a great pub/restaurant, I have just returned from it and after having the roasted beetroot starter with goats cheese, followed by the confit lamb ribs and chocolate cheesecake. Every dish was stunning! All parts of the meal were packed full of flavour and beautifully presented! My partner had the crab on toast, followed by the glazed butterbean burger, she had a massive smile on her face, so must have thoroughly enjoyed it. This is not the first time we have been here and certainly will not be the last, as it seems to get better every time we go! It was very busy, as it was mothers day, so was slightly noisy, but not loud enough to spoil the occasion, but the quality of the food made up for it! Try this restaurant, you will not be disappointed!
   

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   Kenneth

   Essex1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent as usual, fantastic food, beautiful surroundings. Friendly service.
   

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   Jason

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food and experience from start to finish
   

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   Sue

   Essex2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Such a perfect place to eat. Outstanding food, fantastic staff in a beautiful location. Very rarely even in more expensive places do they get everything right. We can’t wait to return.
   

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   Lisa

   London6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great venue, by the river, perfect for lovely sunny days. We sat inside and had lunch, ordering a burger, prawn cocktail and the teriyaki beef cheek. Fabulous portions, fabulous tasting food, I’ve never had a bad meal here.
   

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   Michael

   Norfolk/Suffolk6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service was excellent as always, see you again on Sunday
   

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   David

   London2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 26, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   The price of the food don't match the quality, also the part of the restaurant/bar we eat in was dull and had no feel to it. I've had better meals at brewers fair or green king pubs.
   

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   Colin

   Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   The food was fine, although the menu was rather limited. Unfortunately the table was in a very busy noisy/rowdy bar area with lots of locals drinking and watching football on the TV, which completely ruined the ambience for what was meant to be a romantic meal for my wife's birthday.
   

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    Suzanne

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great food and great value especially the set menu. Lovely happy staff and super ambience.
    

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