The Anchor Inn, Sidmouth

Official site of The Anchor Inn - www.theanchorinnsidmouth.co.uk

Official site of The Anchor Inn - www.theanchorinnsidmouth.co.uk

Very smartly-run pub with something of a corporate feel, although it is independent. As mentioned in earlier reviews, the ale range is from Caledonian, and the Golden XPA sampled was in very good condition (Cask Marque listing. Slightly strange layout, with a low level dining lounge down from the street level bar.

Not a bad pub, but trying to be a gastro pub and has lost some of the cosy charm it once had. It also seems tackier than it once was in trying to vye for the passing tourist trade. Having said that, the ales are OK and the food was good value although the menu could do with a bit of livening up. Above average.