The Anchor, Cambridge

This sizeable and quite rambling pub is is split over 3 levels but far from feeling cavernous, it has plenty of nooks and crannies and generally feels reasonably intimate given its pub. The 2 bars themselves are situated on ground and upper levels with the middle level more of a loungey area with sofas and tub chairs. The décor contains plenty of old pictures of the city and there are a few tenuous Pink Floyd connections which seem to be open to debate. The beers come from the usual Greene King range with 3 Ales available on my visit (Speckled Hen, Abbott & IPA) at very reasonable prices given the touristy nature of the pub and also of decent enough quality. There wasn’t an over extensive menu if you are looking to eat (as we were). The pub is situated on the river bank and there is a large terrace outside where the ducks await the crumbs and the punts are ready to whisk you off for a jolly on the Cam. The place certainly has its merits and is worth popping in if you are passing but it probably doesn’t hold enough attraction for me to spend entire evenings here on a regular basis.

On at least three floors, gets very busy in the summer. One of three pubs which overlook (indeed there is decking over) the famous Mill Pond.