The Blue Anchor, Ashford

I'd received a message from the new owner asking me to reconsider my review of last year, so a group of us cycled down. Quite a long journey to find the kitchen was closed - everyone had gone to a wedding. What are pub websites for if not to impart that information? The ale (Adnam's Green thingy) ran out after three quarters was pulled, and the backup (Broadside) wasn't all that. And as you walk in, you are still confronted with the locals on the pool table. I stand by my review of a year ago - it's a pleasant enough place, but there are a lot of more welcoming places nearby. 29 June 2008 Popped in mid afternoon for a quick pint - You can always spot a "local pub for local people" because the requlars are sprawled all over the bar making it very difficult (if not physically impossible) for anyone else to get to the bar. One of our number navigated his way through the locals and we got served. The locals seemed a nice enough bunch, but I for one felt as though I was intruding, so we took our beers into the garden and watched the ducks. It's a nice enough place, and a lovely garden, but if you're not a local there are other more welcoming places not very far away.