Anchor at Walberswick

Just wanted to say what a really memorable experience we had this evening. Service done properly, food cooked and presented properly. Normally we have to go abroad for this level of care to detail. Well done to the team here at the Anchor. We wish you all the best for the future and thank you for a lovely evening.

A wonderful New Year’s Eve stay. The food was excellent and I really enjoyed my oysters and Brill. The music and dancing started at 10.00 followed by fireworks at Midnight. Our room was very quiet and comfortable. We chose a dog friendly room which had direct access onto the garden. Breakfast was delicious. There are beautiful walks close by and a it’s a short walk to the beach . We had a New Year’s swim . The staff were accommodating and friendly. Definitely worth a visit for food, drinks or a stay .

My faithful companion Luna, my Spanish rescue dog and I love the dog friendly rooms! I can't praise the beauty of the simplicity of opening patio doors and walking across the paddock down through the old gate onto the beach path and arriving at the ocean in under two minutes highly enough! Magical! All of my dogs have enjoyed the rooms over many years and I find so much peaceful inspiration here, I highly recommend. The food & wine choices are remarkable, it's a gem 💎 of a location with delightful memories for me and I can't be more thankful for my birthday gift visit this year. 😚

Perfect place for a pub lunch after a walk from Southwold. It's turned into an annual tradition to walk on the beach, catch the foot-ferry from Southwold and then have lunch here. Great food, cosy atmosphere and the staff were excellent. Loved it.

A booking was made for a party of 14 and specifically informed that we would be bringing 2 dogs. The booking was made over the phone some time before the date. A contact number was given. On arrival of the party the manager informed us we could not bring dogs into the restaurant. On explaining we had booked with dogs (they advertise dog friendly) he denied this was so and turned the booking screen towards us pointing out there was no information we had dogs. He offered random tables throughout the restaurant splitting us up but the party was a reunion that happens yearly and we had not had problems in the previous years. To eat in separate small groups was not suitable. The manager told us he had called earlier in the day to "discuss dogs" but had not answered the phone. This was a little confusing as he had a few minutes earlier denied any knowledge we were bringing dogs. When this was questioned by one member of the party she was called a "racist" and he was calling the police!. On checking the phone number in the booking system had been written incorrectly hence the lack of contact. All in all the whole situation was handled really badly, there was no professionalism in evidence, the manager overrode any attempt at conversing with us and we left. It was pointed out that with a little thought, the mistake on his part could be rectified and we questioned if any business could loose x14, 3 course meals, and associated alcohol intake. Outside we rang The Bell Inn, invited to pop straight up dogs were very welcome and we were given a dining area to ourselves. The staff were so nice, really friendly, the food was great - we loved the place and would recommend it to anyone. Unfortunately we would neither recommend or frequent the Anchor ever again either as a group or as often happens with friends or family.

Fabulous lunch. Cheese souffle followed by Cod and chips. Polite friendly service, and it was so warm in the room we were in, lovely on a crisp winters day.

Lovely pub and staff were friendly. Unfortunately the food was awful. We all ordered a roast, the pork was horrible and really dry, the potatoes were soggy and the Yorkshire was undercooked and doughy. Veg was your standard boiled veg with no seasoning and gravy like water. We had to send ours back and ended up just having some side chips. The hummous was okay but came with celery sticks and carrots like a packed lunch. Very sad as could be a lovely restaurant as great location and building- food just needs improving.

I have to say, nowhere have we been looked after so well as we were at The Anchor...I stayed for 2 nights with my mother, we ate in the restaurant both nights... we had a slight issue with our room which was resolved quickly, I have to say the way it was dealt with was second to none!!! The food was sublime...I've seen a review that moaned about £34 for a steak..our local pub in Norfolk is about that...and nowhere near as good! The tempura oysters were fabulous, so fresh!!! And the staff... attentive, thorough, friendly, hard working..I could go on...THANK YOU To the Anchor and your whole team for making our weekend a memorable one...we will be back!

One of the nicest and friendliest pubs I have been in for quite some time. OK, remember I have never been in this pub before. I ordered a drink at the bar and went off to the garden area with my partner while we awaited our friends. Needing another drink I went to the bar to be asked, 'same again?' Now that IS customer service. My daughter arrived and a few more drinks went down too well. Time to order food. Nice menu, not too many items so easy to choose. However, there is a specials board by the bar. The usual procedure is used here. Order at the bar, on table no. and pay. We ordered our food of POLENTA, GOAT'S CHEESE, MUSHROOM AND WOOD-ROASTED VEGETABLES (for my veggie daughter), PORK BELLY, MUSTARD MASH, CHOUCROUTE, BACON LENTILS (because he believes he saw the pig yesterday so it was fresh LOL) and for us two, CRAB LINGUINE (unfortunately they had run out of lobster, next time we will get it). To start I ordered 6 West Mersea oysters for two of us because they are harvested just up the road from where we live. The oysters arrived with a fantastic, unusual, shallot and sherry vinegar accompaniment. Beautiful. In fact the whole meal was wonderful. Especially, because of a nice day, eating Al Fresco. Finishing, the girls had delicious ice creams while I enjoyed a delicious cheese platter of KIRKHAM'S LANCASHIRE, COLSTON BASSETT BLUE STILTON, MRS TEMPLE'S COPYS CLOUD, KEEN'S MATURE CHEDDAR with chutney, grapes, celery and, of course, crackers. Served by an extremely pleasant Czech girl who saw to all our needs. Loved the behind the bar banter by the two young guys. The whole pub was a delight. OK, a little trek for us but we will be back.

The Anchor at Walberswick is a very beautiful and cosy Pub & Diner where my wife and I had dinner on Thursday to celebrate my birthday.  They served a delicious fish platter as a starter and we had chosen a nice New Zealand Riesling from their good wine card.  Up until then everything has been almost perfect, very friendly service and a relaxing atmosphere. But then something happened which is an absolute no-go. I had a fishcake as main and when I have taken the first bite it was so unbelievable hot that I have burnt my tongue, it was so terrible. Even now, almost 24 hours later, it still hurts. I can't drink a coffee without pain. I guess that a very inexperienced person in the kitchen heated the cake too long in a microwave. It's the only explanation for this extrem temperature, I never experienced this before (and I hope will never again).  This is the reason why there should be a ban for microwaves in kitchens. An US American would have sued them for damages. Nevertheless I rate three stars because it is a lovely inn and I hope they read it and will change something that this will never happen again.

Stay one night here in their lovely eco sheds. A little over priced perhaps considering what you got. Lovely place to stay with easy access to the beach (less than 7m walk). Dinner consisted of Oysters (starter), Fish Cakes and chips. The oyster were exceptional, best I've tasted. The fish cakes were lovely. I was impressed to see not just wine, but beer and ciders being paired with menu items. The cheese board was very good too. Service lacked the little personal touch. The dinner staff seemed a bit rushed and short (but not rude). I had a full English for breakfast, nothing out of the ordinary but still nice. Despite the detractors, I would go again. The place is charming, but then again so is the county.

This was raved about by people who had stayed at the accomodation we were in. It definitely is worth a visit. The food was lovely, the outside space well kept, and the staff very friendly. We went with our baby girl, and inevitebly she needed changing. The facilities were well stocked with wipes and nappies, so if you were caught short of supplies, it would have certainly been a huge help. This attention to detail certainly elevated it's rating for me. It's certainly worth the trip out if staying at one of the other main seaside towns.

Finally someone got it right. Profesional service, and good staff. Both wines and Food are great, very well priced, not many people have yet to discover in this area that f you are in the Service Industry "you have to give service", and they do this very well. Always recommended.

Lovely little pub in Walderswick with very simple but tastey menu and friendly service. Definitely worth a visit and nicer than anything in Southwold nearby.