The Anchor, Southwark

Absolutely shocking pub. I went there the Monday after a well forecast hot weekend and most of the lagers were out but the less than competent bar staff had not bothered to cover them or make any attempt to notify customers that they only had Fosters and Kronenberg left.
They also boast a poor range of ale's and only Strongbow for the cider drinker in my party. All overpriced!

Half of the huge bar areas were closed and the only bar that was open was understaffed by 3 Spaniards who appeared to have no experience in customer relations or bar work.

My Youngs was thrown into the glass with such force that i was handed a pint of overflowing froth.

There was also a very odd queuing system in operation- rather than the usual hustle at the bar, customers were stood in a line- post office style, which extended form one corner of the bar and out into the doorway. When I asked out of interest whether this was usual for the pub I was told bluntly 'our customers are polite' with huge inference that I was not. I soon finished my foam and moved on to nicer surroundings.

It is a real shame because it is a nice enough location but they are clearly relying on tourist trade at the expense of a pub atmosphere. I will not be going back again ever.

25 May 2010 15:49