The Anchor Inn

Name: The Anchor Inn
Address: Seatown, Bridport, Dorset, United Kingdom, DT6 6JU
Telephone: 01297 489215
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

730 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

31 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Charming
Dog-friendly

You'll find us nestled snugly right on Seatown Beach, hidden along one of the many coves that litter Dorset's famous Jurassic coastline. Once a smugglers haunt, the pub now serves a seasonal menu with a focus on seafood and fresh local produce.

Complete with wood fires and Palmers award winning ales, the pub is the perfect location to refuel after a day on the coastal path or for a special evening meal with friends or family.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Fish, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
01297 489215
Website
http://www.theanchorinnseatown.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Dave Williamson

Location
Seatown, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6JU
Area
Bridport
Cross Street
Turn off the A35 and follow Duck Street down to the beach.
Parking details
Private Parking
Public transit
Road from A35 (0.75 miles)Turn South into Duck Street at the church in Chideock (when coming along the A35), and follow the signs to the sea which is approximately three quarters of a mile. We are in the "sea town of Chideock". You'll find us right by the beach.
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

The Anchor Inn New Years Eve
GBP 60.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Start your year as you mean to go on... eating and drinking at the beach. Join us on the 31st for an anchor style six-course tasting menu, celebrating local suppliers, and wash it all down with some bespoke and suitably boozy cocktails.

What 730 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Dorset
Best Overall
Dorset
Best Food
Dorset
Best Service
Dorset
Best Ambience
Dorset
Great for outdoor dining
Dorset
Romantic
Dorset
Great for scenic views
Dorset
Vegetarian-friendly
Dorset
Lively
Dorset
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Anchor Inn is a cozy, seaside gem offering "excellent fresh fish" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Patrons rave about the "warm and welcoming" staff, scenic views, and consistently "delicious" food. Despite limited parking and small portion sizes, the overall dining experience is "highly recommended," making it a must-visit location.

730 Reviews

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JACKIE
Gloucestershire
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Friendly helpful staff, food excellent. A little bit tight on our table
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Ann
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good roast beef, excellent service. Would recommend.
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Angie
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Although a long way to travel for us, we love it. Everything ticks the box and don’t really want to say all this as personally we don’t want too many people to know about this! Thanks for another perfect evening
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Alice
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Fish Stew is to die for! Brilliant service as always, so welcoming and attentive. Thanks for making this Boxing Day lunch a special one.
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Jonathan
Oxford
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely location and great food. Staff were friendly and gave a warm welcome. An absolute gem hidden away in the Dorset coastline. Well worth heading to.
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Rosemary
Bedfordshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely pub lunch experience for my 70th birthday. With two small children, one asleep the whole time, it was an excellent venue. Lovely food. And no rushing us! Polite and attentive staff. Thank you all so much.
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Chris
Dorset
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good, great to have such a quality local pub
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MARCOS
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place by the sea with lots of old pub vibes. The cod was excellent and the celeriac was highly recommended also.
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Karen
Devon
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another delicious meal at The Anchor Inn. Warm atmosphere in a grey and cold day. We were well looked after, thank you.
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Claire
Dorset
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Firstly, The Anchor Inn is one of my favourite places in the world. I've been returning here for the passed 30 years! This review may sound a little picky that's because it is. These are the only things I can think of that are hopefully constructive. Everything else was super. Just two things that I would like to mention. The music, whilst generally good, it was very repetitive. Same genre and I think the same playlist over the 4 days we visited and perhaps a little too loud. (God, I sound old). I love music and it's great for ambience as background music, but I wasn't there to listen to it, I was there to spend time catching up with friends. Also, the veggie options. The aubergine and hummus baguette. In my opinion, was very bland. It sounded delicious but I was very disappointed. The baguette could've been cooked a little more (very cold and doughy) and perhaps a bit of spice and texture added to the filling. The rest of the food we had over the 4 days was fantastic!
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The Anchor Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 730 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

31 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Seatown, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6JU

Additional information

Cross Street
Turn off the A35 and follow Duck Street down to the beach.
Area
Bridport
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Fish, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Public transit
Road from A35 (0.75 miles)Turn South into Duck Street at the church in Chideock (when coming along the A35), and follow the signs to the sea which is approximately three quarters of a mile. We are in the "sea town of Chideock". You'll find us right by the beach.
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dave Williamson
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theanchorinnseatown.co.uk/
Phone number
01297 489215

The Anchor Inn

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Experiences

The Anchor Inn New Years Eve

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