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The Anchor Inn - Nayland, Nayland, Essex

The Anchor Inn - Nayland

4.6
4.6
1916 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 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
  • Website
    https://www.anchornayland.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    Court Street, Nayland, Essex CO6 4JL
  • 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 1,916 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Kid-friendly

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Neighborhood gem

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Essex

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Anchor Inn in Nayland delights visitors with its picturesque riverside setting and "excellent" food. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" staff and the relaxed, cozy atmosphere. While some dishes are less consistent, many recommend the roasts and fish and chips. "Outstanding" service and a welcoming environment make this a must-visit.

1,916 Reviews

  1. Caroline

    VIP

    London

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely service and food. Would recommend- great pub.

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  2. Denise

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal for 4 of us with great service from staff who were attentive to our needs and friendly Highly recommend

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  3. Mike

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional, again!. This was our second year visiting the weekend before Christmas for an early afternoon dinner. Every part of the meal was perfect. The staff were friendly, courteous and attentive. The restaurant fell warm and welcoming and not over crowded but best of all, the food was incredible. Cannot rate The Anchor highly enough and you can be sure we will be returning next year.!!

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  4. Karen

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal in our village pub. Everyone really enjoyed their meals - and desserts! The ox cheek was delicious. Thank you Anchor team

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  5. Su

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, although one of my friends only had one slice of turkey, which was a bit stingy. I had the veggie gnocchi, which is not usually my favourite thing, but it was yummy. I didn't have a starter, but those that did enjoyed them, and the puddings were lovely. The staff were great, very friendly and helpful. This is my second visit to the Anchor Inn, and I would definitely recommend it.

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  6. Nigel

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely thank you will come again to enjoy excellent lunch

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  7. Christine

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal, really great atmosphere will definitely go again

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  8. Julia

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great service, nice environment. Thank you

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  9. Darren

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best roasts we’ve had for a while and dessert was very nice also

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  10. Philip

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and presentation. Menu a little limited but what they offered was excellent!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Anchor Inn - Nayland

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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