The Blue Anchor

4.7

621 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

The Blue Anchor is a super spot to ‘moor up’ for a few hours - with locally sourced ingredients and freshly cooked food, delicious drinks and friendly service on offer.

With the pub close to Ashdown Forest and set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s the perfect place for walkers to find respite and refreshment - and it’s a dining destination in its own right too, thanks to our homemade food.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Bar Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01892 319299
Website
https://www.blueanchorcrowborough.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Beacon Road, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1BB
Neighborhood
Crowborough
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pea & Lettuce Soup £9.95
Chargrilled Braised Gem, Pea Oil - Add a slice of focaccia for an extra £1.50
Scallop & Shellfish Masala£14.95
Pan Roasted Scallops, Shellfish Masala Bisque, Puffed Wild Rice, Coriander Gel, Micro Corriander
Confit Duck Spring Roll£11.95
Spiced Plum Sauce, Pickled Juliene Vegetables
Cauliflower Satay£10.95
Cauliflower, Satay Roasted Hazelnuts, Fresh Grated Coconut, Crispy Shallots, Charred Lime
Crispy Chicken & Ham Hock Terrine£11.95
Thyme, Panko Crispy Terrine, Miso Piccalilli Emulsion, Pickled & Torched Elements of Piccalilli
Smoked Haddock Kedgeree Scotch Egg£11.95
Curried Cream Leeks, Kaffir Lime
1/2 Dozen Whitstable Oysters£13.00
Pickled Rhubarb Kimchi
Crab Waffle£14.95
Crab, Smoked Salmon & Caviar Pate, Parmesan & Dill Potato Waffle, Turmeric Tartare Emulsion, Popcorn Cockles, Julienne of Pickle & Micro Fennel

Mains

Pork Belly Ramen£18.95
Fusion Peanut / Tonkatsu Ramen Broth, 12 Hour Pork Belly, Rice Noodles, Enoki Mushrooms, Baby Corn, Bok Choi, Pickled Ginger, Soft Boiled Egg, Wild Garlic Oil
Pan Roasted Monkfish£22.95
Mussel & Lobster Bisque, Pickled Tempura Sea Vegetables, Purple Potato Spheres, Caviar, Chive Oil
8oz Dry Aged Rib-Eye Steak£26.95
Chimichurri, Beer Pickled Tempura Roscoff Onions, Confit Cherry Vine Tomatoes, Parmesan Truffle Fries
Harissa Baby Aubergine£16.95
Za'atar, Chickpea Panisse, Preserved Lemon, Crispy Kale, Marinated Cherry Tomatoes, Harissa & Rapeseed Yogurt, Toasted Seeds
Korean Crispy Beef Salad£18.95
Sirloin of Beef Marinated in A&O Rub, Tossed in Korean BBQ Sauce, Shredded Chinese Leaf, Soy Pickled Ribbons of Mooli, Carrot and Cucumber, Fire Roasted Pepper, Rice Noodles, Soy, Ginger, Mirin and Yuzu Dressing, Crispy Shallots
Roasted Cabbage Steak£16.95
Roasted Hispi Cabbage, Harissa, White Miso & Root Vegetable Cream, Roast Tomato Ketchup, Spice Dusted Potato Cake, Crispy Chilli
Slow Braised Featherblade 'Bourguignon'£21.95
Horseradish Potato Pave, Parsnip & Vanilla Puree, Roasted BabyP Turnip & Heritage Carrots, Torched Silverskin, Toasted Pumpkin Seed & Beef Fat Crumb, Bourguignon Sauce
12 Hour Pork Belly£19.95
12 Hour Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Braised Pig Cheek, Celeriac Rosti, Mirin Roasted Plum, Soy & Anise Jus
Lobster Bisque Fish Pie£22.95
Pan Fried Fillet of Bream, Tiger Prawns, Hot Smoked Salmon, Baby Spinach, Edamame Beans, Spring Onions, Duchess Potatoes, Purple Sprouting with a Lemon, Tarragon & Parmesan Crumb

Pub Classics

Southern Fried Chicken Burger£14.95
Thai Basil Slaw, Pickled Red Onion, Sun Blushed Tomato & Pesto Mayo, Applewood Smoked Cheddar, Smoked Streaky Bacon, Paprika & Rosemary Salted Fries
The Blue Anchor Classic£14.95
Double Beef Patty, American Cheese, Smoked Streaky Bacon, BBQ Bacon Jam, Red Onion Slices, Pickle, Beef Tomato, Shredded Iceberg, Crispy Onions, Paprika & Rosemary Salted Fries
Cider Battered Haddock£15.95
Chunky Chips, Smashed Peas & Tartare Sauce
Cider Battered Halloumi£15.95
Chunky Chips, Smashed Peas & Tartare Sauce
Pie of The Day£16.95
Pomme Puree, Runner Beans & Gravy

Children's Menu

Penne Pasta£7.95
Tomato Sauce and Grated Cheese
Cheeseburger£7.95
with Fries
Battered Hadock£7.95
Served with Garden Peas and Fries
Chicken Goujons£7.95
Peas and Fries
Roast Beef or Roast Venison (Sunday's Only)£7.95
Served with all the traditional trimmings

What 621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

621 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to the Blue Anchor as we had heard that the food was very good….how right they were! Delicious! Lovely staff…fab ambiance…service was excellent! A really lovely dinner with family, we would highly recommend this pub!
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OpenTable Diner
Spain
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal great food and quality ingredients x
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IanG
London
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of five at the pub plus dog. We were all very well looked after. The menu is very varied with some Asian flavours coming in.
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OpenTable Diner
East Sussex
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Quality of the service and the food was overtaken by a large party in situ; sat down at 1 but not fed till till 1:45, difficult for 97 year old parents. Food was tasty but the fish was slightly overcooked. Might be nice to have a smaller portion option for the pub classics… dar too much food for average appetites.
The Blue AnchorResponded on June 30, 2024
Dear Mrs Birch, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review from your visit yesterday, it is greatly appreciated. I'm sorry that you were disappointed on your visit this time due to the large party; I can only apologise. Yes we do indeed do smaller portions, for those with a smaller appetite and always happy to accommodate wherever we can. I hope your parents enjoyed celebrating there anniversary, it was lovely to see you all as always and we look forward to seeing you soon. Kindest Regards Amy & The Blue Anchor Team
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OpenTable Diner
East Sussex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amy is always welcoming at the blue anchor with good vibes .. We had an amazing burger there last night I would highly recommend a visit 😎 Jock From crowborough East Sussex
The Blue AnchorResponded on July 3, 2024
Dear Anonymous, Thank You for your lovely review, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your meal with us and appreciate your recommendation. Many Thanks Isobel & The Blue Anchor Team
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michelen
Brighton
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great choice of food and some unusual dishes - food was delicious and service very friendly.
The Blue AnchorResponded on July 3, 2024
Dear Michelen, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your meal with us. We pride ourselves on providing a good and pleasant service to all of our customers. We hope you will join us again soon Many Thanks Isobel & The Blue Anchor Team
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Seleri
East Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food great 👍 I had baby aubergine dish which was stunning so tasty my son had “god” of burgers and my husband couldn’t finish his chicken burger we totally recommend this pub
The Blue AnchorResponded on July 3, 2024
Dear Seleri, Many thanks for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed your meal with us. Our burgers are a classic and have become very popular and well known. The baby aubergine is a newer dish which has received many compliments and positive feedback so we are glad you were able to enjoy this dish. We hope to see you again soon Kind Regards, Isobel & The Blue Anchor Team
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OpenTable Diner
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great food, would definitely recommend
The Blue AnchorResponded on July 3, 2024
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for your review it is greatly appreciated. We are pleased you enjoyed your meal with us and we hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards Isobel & The Blue Anchor Team
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OpenTable Diner
East Sussex
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant garden to sit in while we ate. Service was excellent. Menu choice was ok. Cider battered fish nice - more batter than fish though! Would visit this pleasant pub again
The Blue AnchorResponded on July 10, 2024
Dear Anonymous, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Our garden is pretty impressive, let's hope we have more sunny weather so it can be enjoyed more. I am sorry you felt the fish had too much batter, on check back please do flag any issues, we can then rectify this for you, should you decide to come and visit us again soon. Many thanks Jessie and The Blue Anchor Team
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HeidiH
West Sussex
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I enjoyed my visit although I think the food quality & selection has reduced since my last visit two years ago I was disappointed with the vegetarian options ( only a roast or halloumi). Service was very good. It was a Sunday afternoon & extremely busy & loud which detracted from the experience. I did have slightly higher hopes after my first visit. Overall an ok Sunday lunch.
The Blue AnchorResponded on July 3, 2024
Dear HeidiH Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback, it is very much appreciated. We do try and accommodate all needs as much as possible but due to our regular menu changes we now have multiple vegetarian options, including both smaller plates and main dishes. Many thanks Isobel & The Blue Anchor Team
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Beacon Road, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1BB

Additional information

Neighborhood
Crowborough
Hours of operation
Bar Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.blueanchorcrowborough.co.uk/
Phone number
01892 319299

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Nibbles & Lighter Bites

Marinated Olives, Hummus & Pitta£7.95

Tempura Siracha Cauliflower Wings£7.95

Semolina Baby Squid£7.95

Warm Focaccia£7.95

Sole Goujons£7.95

Starters

Pea & Lettuce Soup £9.95

Scallop & Shellfish Masala£14.95

Confit Duck Spring Roll£11.95

Cauliflower Satay£10.95

Crispy Chicken & Ham Hock Terrine£11.95

Smoked Haddock Kedgeree Scotch Egg£11.95

1/2 Dozen Whitstable Oysters£13.00

Crab Waffle£14.95

Mains

Pork Belly Ramen£18.95

Pan Roasted Monkfish£22.95

8oz Dry Aged Rib-Eye Steak£26.95

Harissa Baby Aubergine£16.95

Korean Crispy Beef Salad£18.95

Roasted Cabbage Steak£16.95

Slow Braised Featherblade 'Bourguignon'£21.95

12 Hour Pork Belly£19.95

Lobster Bisque Fish Pie£22.95

Pub Classics

Southern Fried Chicken Burger£14.95

The Blue Anchor Classic£14.95

Cider Battered Haddock£15.95

Cider Battered Halloumi£15.95

Pie of The Day£16.95

Children's Menu

Penne Pasta£7.95

Cheeseburger£7.95

Battered Hadock£7.95

Chicken Goujons£7.95

Roast Beef or Roast Venison (Sunday's Only)£7.95

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