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The Anchor Inn - Nayland, Nayland, Essex

The Anchor Inn - Nayland

4.6
4.6
1941 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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  • 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
    01206 262313
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Nayland
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in our overflow car park just across the road to our main entrance.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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What 1,941 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

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Essex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Anchor Inn - Nayland offers "welcoming staff" and a "beautiful riverside setting" with a menu featuring varied and "delicious" options like fish and chips. While service is "friendly and attentive," some diners mention lukewarm meals. The desserts and vegan options could improve, but the "ambiance and charm" are highly praised.
1,941 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 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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  2. Peter

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 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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  3. Adrian

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent eating experience in an idyllic location. Food, service and ambience were all top rate

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  4. Jeremy

    Essex

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were warmly welcomed and had great service, however the vegetarian main dish was not very nice at all it was meant to be an aubergine dish but the whole thing was just wet and sloppy. We didn’t complain to the staff as we didn’t want to spoil our evening as this was a gift from family for our silver wedding anniversary.

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  5. Bethany

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and lovely staff. A friendly atmosphere for children and dogs.

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  6. Lucia

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked in advance having never been before. Exceeded expectations. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, good service. Will definitely return

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  7. Robert

    Essex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table upstairs was spacious and not too near neighbouring diners. A speaker near us meant the music was a bit too loud but the friendly waitress turned it down as soon as I asked. The new Prix Fixe menu was quite different from last week, but our choices were delicious.

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  8. Suzanne

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 3 course set menu is not only delicious but such good value and definitely recommend it. So lovely and welcoming with a log fire and candles on the table just what you want on a grey cold day.

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  9. Lisa

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb location winter or summer. Food is tasty and plentiful. A great choice for drinks and food. Had a perfect table right by the log fire. Look forward to our next visit.

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  10. Stuart

    Essex

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A thoroughly pleasant lunch in an excellent venue with very good food.

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Google Map for The Anchor Inn - Nayland

Court Street, Nayland, Essex CO6 4JL

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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