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The Anchor Inn - Nayland, Nayland, Essex

The Anchor Inn - Nayland

4.6
4.6
1950 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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 1,950 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Essex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

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The Anchor Inn in Nayland offers an inviting blend of village charm and gastropub excellence. Guests praise the "outstanding service" and "delicious food" in a "lovely setting" by the river. It's perfect for all occasions, from casual drinks to "superb roasts." The "friendly staff" enhance the "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for many.
1,950 Reviews
  1. David

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The price of the food don't match the quality, also the part of the restaurant/bar we eat in was dull and had no feel to it. I've had better meals at brewers fair or green king pubs.

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  2. Colin

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was fine, although the menu was rather limited. Unfortunately the table was in a very busy noisy/rowdy bar area with lots of locals drinking and watching football on the TV, which completely ruined the ambience for what was meant to be a romantic meal for my wife's birthday.

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  3. Suzanne

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great value especially the set menu. Lovely happy staff and super ambience.

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  4. Katarina

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well done, as always! Just keep up good work. Definitely we're coming back!

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  5. Jennifer

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Setting beautiful along the river where we walked the dog before eating. Staff were attentive, professional, friendly and extremely helpful and made our dog Maggie very welcome. Food was well presented and delicious, we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

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  6. Laura

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant. Fantastic roast, great portions, good option of sides. Tasty deserts and good service. Beautiful location with walks all around. Perfect on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

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  7. Tia

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous as always! Food and service is amazing, shame they didn't have all of the tables out but the sun has only just come out in Colchester!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten at the Anchor Inn a number of times and have never written a review but compelled to write this time due to the outstanding service and great food. If you want to eat at a friendly, cozy beautiful location that is a great mix between village local and gastro pub then the Anchor is your spot. Stop in for a beer and a packet of crisps or a three course gastro meal accompanied by a glass of wine there is something for us all. I love this place!

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  9. Debbie

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb! We visited for Sunday lunch after a walk around Nayland. Welcome was friendly and efficient. Atmosphere warm and lively, but not too much. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and generous. Perfectly cooked roasts (we had beef & pork) with potatoes, lovely veg and, of course, yorkshires. Best of all, the chef made dairy free ones for my lactose intolerant husband so he didn't have to miss out, a rare event! Would definitely recommend a visit.

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  10. Peter

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing best roast dinner l have ever eaten, nice atmosphere, good service incredible food.

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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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