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The Anchor Inn - Nayland, Nayland, Essex

The Anchor Inn - Nayland

4.6
4.6
1912 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
A traditional country pub with a warm welcome, The Anchor Inn offers a fine selection of cask ales and fresh, home-cooked food. Set in the beautiful village of Nayland, open fires and a cosy atmosphere make the Anchor a wonderful winter bolthole, and the banks of the River Stour provide glorious al fresco dining throughout the summer months.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01206 262313
  • Website
    https://www.anchornayland.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    Court Street, Nayland, Essex CO6 4JL
  • Neighborhood
    Nayland
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in our overflow car park just across the road to our main entrance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
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What 1,912 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Neighborhood gem

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Essex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Anchor Inn in Nayland delights visitors with its picturesque riverside setting and "excellent" food. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and the relaxed, cozy atmosphere. While some dishes are less consistent, many recommend the roasts and fish and chips. "Outstanding" service and a welcoming environment make this a must-visit.

1,912 Reviews

  1. Karen

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal in our village pub. Everyone really enjoyed their meals - and desserts! The ox cheek was delicious. Thank you Anchor team

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  2. Nigel

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely thank you will come again to enjoy excellent lunch

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  3. Christine

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal, really great atmosphere will definitely go again

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  4. Julia

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great service, nice environment. Thank you

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  5. Darren

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best roasts we’ve had for a while and dessert was very nice also

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  6. Philip

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and presentation. Menu a little limited but what they offered was excellent!

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  7. Anne

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to the Anchor and didn't disappoint. Delicious food and friendly and efficient service.

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  8. Sally

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food (tofu burger with an Indian twist, so original & bursting with flavour + a crumble to die for!!), service & ambience. Will deffo come back soon. A1. 🤗

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  9. Peter

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great mea with extremely efficient service. A thoroughly enjoyable evening

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  10. Jade

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic & delicious lunch out with my book club. We all enjoyed a 3 course meal. Every single dish was incredible & so full of flavour. We were also lucky enough to enjoy the Christmas market whilst we were there too, which made our experience wonderfully festive & wholesome. We will be back again soon no doubt!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Anchor Inn - Nayland

Court Street, Nayland, Essex CO6 4JL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nayland
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in our overflow car park just across the road to our main entrance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wine
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