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The Anchor

Suffolk, Walberswick - Modern British - Pub with rooms - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

Define a pub you love. There’ll likely be an easy welcome, the sort that makes you plan your next visit as you're leaving; there’ll be firelit cosiness in winter and rambling outside spaces in summer; there’ll probably be layers of interest on a beer and wine list that takes you excitingly down paths less-trodden without abandoning the familiar. And there’ll be a menu that feeds generously with beautiful, seasonal simplicity, and without taking itself too seriously. That's The Anchor. Graze on oysters, or allotment courgettes sliced raw and scattered with olives, Parmesan, rocket and an intense olive oil, or endlessly moreish halloumi fries sharpened by a dip in sweet chilli vinegar. Monkfish tail, muscular and roasted to perfection on the bone, comes in a broth that's satisfying with saffron-warmed potatoes, fennel and celery, or go for aubergine, cooked to sweet softness in the kitchen's wood-fired oven and served with lightly spiced chickpeas a...

Define a pub you love. There’ll likely be an easy welcome, the sort that makes you plan your next visit as you're leaving; there’ll be firelit cosiness in winter and rambling outside spaces in summer; there’ll probably be layers of interest on a beer and wine list that takes you excitingly down paths less-trodden without abandoning the familiar. And there’ll be a menu that feeds generously with beautiful, seasonal simplicity, and without taking itself too seriously. That's The Anchor. Graze on oysters, or allotment courgettes sliced raw and scattered with olives, Parmesan, rocket and an intense olive oil, or endlessly moreish halloumi fries sharpened by a dip in sweet chilli vinegar. Monkfish tail, muscular and roasted to perfection on the bone, comes in a broth that's satisfying with saffron-warmed potatoes, fennel and celery, or go for aubergine, cooked to sweet softness in the kitchen's wood-fired oven and served with lightly spiced chickpeas and rice. Fish and chips, burgers and steaks may be pub staples, but the pep of jalapeño in a homemade tartare sauce, a tangle of caramelised red onions, and a Café de Paris butter elevates each accordingly. Pizza? An outside wood oven roars into life (check times) to produce, among others, deliciously laden mushroom and Baron Bigod or a simple margherita version to order. The chocolate fondant is everything such a dessert should be, so too a lemon posset with a pistachio biscuit and berries – unless, of course, you need to save that for your next visit.

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VENUE DETAILS

Main Street
Walberswick
Suffolk
IP18 6UAGB

01502 722112

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OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation, Private dining room, Separate bar, No background music, Outdoor dining, Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly

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