The Anchor, Henley-On-Thames

Visit 2nd October 2010
After visiting a few of the pubs in Henley over a weekend we arrived at the Not so Freindly Anchor Inn. where we bought a pint of Varsity. As being members of CAMRA we do like to try different beers. We were very disapointed to find that the pint of Varsity was undrinkable. It had a very strong vinegary taste to it. I felt only polite to tell the bar staff the reason for not drinking it. I was appauled to be told by the Landlady that there was nothing wrong with the beer. The landlady then went on to tell me that although she does not drink beer the Varsity has a distinctive flavor to it. I try to say that I had never tasted it before, but I was supprised by the taste as it was not nice at all. I think the Landlady thought we wanted something out of it but that was not the case. We just thought that if there was a problem she should know. I was then able to try the Varsity in the Angel on the Bridge and to my pleasent suprise enjoyed it very much. After this visit I agree with some of the other posts If you want a rubbish expensive pint with a stroppy landlady this is the pub for you. One thing for sure we will not be returning.

3 Oct 2010 17:07