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The Anchor Inn - Nayland, Nayland, Essex

The Anchor Inn - Nayland

4.6
4.6
1929 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 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
  • 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
    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 1,929 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Service

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Essex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Anchor Inn – Nayland offers "delicious food" and a "lovely atmosphere" with friendly, attentive staff. It's praised for its "stunning" riverside setting, cozy interior, and a diverse menu featuring "innovative desserts." Guests recommend it for "great service" and "wonderful staff," making it ideal for both casual dining and special occasions.
1,929 Reviews
  1. Catherine

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very well cooked food - perfect portion sizes - incredibly flavoursome - love it here! Would recommend

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  2. CatieLou

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My only slight quibble was the table behind us were squashed in and very loud so we couldn’t hear each other speak at our own table. Otherwise the food was great, the service brilliant and the log burner was welcome on such a cold night!

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  3. Joanna

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely welcome, efficient staff, excellent food and priced well. 10/10

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  4. Paul

    Essex

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely Sunday lunch. Mains really nice and v tasty. Desserts only ok. On the pricier side but lovely pub/restaurant and will go back again.

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  5. Clare

    Essex

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very pleasant evening. The atmosphere was busy but ambient. Dodd was good and a reasonable wine list. The staff were lovely. All in all a good evening. We will be back.

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  6. Victoria

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good and service excellent. Very pleasant staff.

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  7. Ting

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best fish and chips by far. make sure to order the extra smashed peas. Service is attentive and friendly.

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  8. Rachel

    Essex

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal next to the log burner which made it so cosy on a very cold night. The food was delicious and we had a great welcome from the serving staff.

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  9. Suzanne

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious lunch in the conservatory with glorious sun shinning what more could we want.

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  10. Neil

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food we’ve had in over a year! Lovely ambience, great music and attentive service.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
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
    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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