Anchor Inn, Hillfarranceback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
They have got the same Mr Bean look alike working there that used to work in the nearby Royal Oak, where he always gave short measures and usually in dirty glasses.
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Great pub, was there friday 2nd December.Can,t fault the food. Have to keep a record of what you eat and drink if you run a tab though, Got ripped for 2 J2o,s and a beer that I didn't have. �6.70
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There are not many gems like this about these days. We were welcomed and greeted with smiles. You can tell its a family run place as they actually seem to care if you're having a good time and enjoying your meal! They provided bits and bobs for the children to play with and brought their meals out early to stop them getting irritable. Our food was delicious and considering there were 12 of us and we'd not booked, we were all impressed with how they got it out to us so quickly. We've all agreed that we'll be back and this will be a regular place for the family to meet up.
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Lovely country pub. Bit confused about the review below?? The pub serves up traditional pub grub. The claim it is all homemade and unlike many other pubs I've visited that claim this - I actually believe them! I had one of the best pies I've ever eaten, with real pastry and lots of steak. My wife who's vegetarian and often struggles, had the stilton and walnut pie. She asked for the recipe, which the owner/chef, was only too happy to give her. Friendly bunch, friendly locals and excellent food. Shame there aren't more about - we will be back!
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No sign of any racism here, but no black people which may explain.
A strangley non descript sort of a pub. The beer unexceptional in all respects and the music about as bland as it could be. The food was all rather plain and uninteresting. Enough to keep you from starvation, and although not unpleasant, it was not overly appertising either.
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We booked The Anchor at the last minute as we were let down elsewhere. OK the room wasn't 5 star but then it doesn't say anywhere that it is. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was also clean with the usual complimentary shower gel and shampoo. Freeview TV and the complimentary tea, coffee and bottled water were also available.
We received a very warm welcome, checked in quickly and showed to our room next to the patio area where a few locals were having something to eat and drink. I'm not a real ale fan but I can say the Thatchers Gold and Stowford Press ciders were spot on. The food was excellent, served piping hot and very quickly by staff who were very attentive and always smiling, nothing was too much trouble even though the dining room was fully booked, the atmosphere was excellent with families containing all ages out for a good evening wining and dining.
Breakfast the next morning was a joy - full english, toast, orange juice and fresh coffee and best of all served up to 10am so no need to jump out of bed for an early breakfast!
Would I recommend this pub? Yes (and not just for the sticky toffee pudding or the Thatchers Gold!)
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Have used this pub off and on for the past 20 years although a house move made it more difficult. Was amased on a bank holiday monday lunchtime to find it practically empty at ten past two but soon realised why when we attempted to order food. Think the phrase was 'the chef has turned everything off because we stop serving at 2'. I thought pubs were going through very difficult times.... Perhaps some make it more difficult than others. We had already ordered a drink before asking for food so sat in the garden for a while. The local drinkers (few though they were) were chucked out at 3. In the next half hour several cyclists and a couple of cars arrived hoping the place would be open. Four or five years ago, this place would be packed on a bank holiday and I really can't believe (having seen the contrary) that this is all down to pubs being in difficulty (unless for some reason they want to be).
Won't be going there again or recommending it to any friends unless things change.
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again, back in the 80's this pub was lovely , hanging baskets outside , real effort made, now long gone...shame
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I have just endured the frostiest evening for a long time. After a surly greeting by the landlord we were shown to our room. When we asked for soap, as there was none supplied. I was surprised that this was such a rude request from my wife, as judging by the landlords muttering response he clearly thought I was asking far too much. Although looking forward to the Sunday Carvery unfortunately was all wrong. Potatoes, parsnips & turkey undercooked, everything else soggy. When i approached the landlord in a quiet moment to ask if it was ok to swap my Turkey for some beef, he said, & i quote: "I'm bloody sick of you lot always complaining & moaning. after you've finished check out quickly & go back to where you came from." I come from London, but I am Black. Was this a racist comment? What do you think? I hasten to add we stayed at some lovely pubs in the area, including the Royal Oak (just up the road from the Anchor & nicer in every way in my opinion), The Carew Arms & The Notley Arms, where in stark contrast to the Anchor were all delighful.
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been about 5 times to this (what could be a great little pub ) shame the landlord isnt as wellcome as prevous reviews .. ales are ok . but the food was a wash out .. large new cold unintresting fuction room ....if only a landlord knows how to be a landlord.. wheres the music gone ?
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Went here today for lunch,looks a very nice place with all the land and, presume it is a Hot weather goldmine..Had a couple of nice pints of the Exmoor,considering i was the 1st one in. My friend and i settled down and, ordered the Anchor pie, a handsome portion and, very tasty with choice of veg and, potatoes.Clean inside and,a function room plus accomodation.About a dozen or so locals came in whilst we were there and, all very chatty and polite to two strangers amongst their midst. All in all an enjoyable experience..
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went here recently with a few drinking pals and had a couple of of pleasant pints with an amiable barman for company then the landlord came downstairs at 10 o clock sent the barman home washed the floor behind the bar and started to switch off the lights we took the hint and left for a more friendly place i won't be back in a hurry
b1ggv - 23 Apr 2009 14:16 |
I've never had a bad pint at the Anchor. The Landlord always sells local beers eg, Branscombe, Otter, Cotleigh. It has a fine garden and terrace which is a great sun-trap in the summer, real log fires in the winter.
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I can't report that the choice of ales is "fine", nor that they well kept, which is hardly surprising. I had a pint at about 4 p.m. and it was the first one of the day.In fact I doubt if they had sold much of the stuff on the previous evening. I guess that if you go there just as a new cask has been put on, the beer might be O.K. but I wouldn't bank on it.
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A very friendly atmosphere at this village pub. Fine selection of cask ales.
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