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The Old Anchor Inn, Abingdon
Abingdon
OX14 5EN
Pub Type
Greene KingReviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Old Anchor Inn
Like many - make that nearly all - Abingdon pubs, this was owned by Morland Brewery, as still proudly declared on the front of the building. It's in a delightful location next to the river, but seems to have struggled and was closed from May 2023 to August this year. Looks like there was a bit of a hiccup, as Facebook says they opened the kitchen at the beginning of October but the manager told me, when I was taking my photos earlier in the day, that the kitchen was undergoing a deep clean and was not ready yet. There were a couple of cask beers among the four hand pumps, with Greene King Abbot, if memory serves, and ex-Morland Old Speckled Hen (NBSS 3 - a slightly tricky pour for a new barman).
One of our group used to come here 40 years ago, but I had prepared him to expect a few changes. Some redecorating seemed to have been interrupted by having to open for trade, and in fairness I haven't awarded a rating on this occasion. This was my first ever visit to Abingdon - it would be nice to hear that this pub is doing well, but I can't promise to pay another visit.
On 13th November 2025
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Quinno _ left this review about The Old Anchor Inn
A really enticing exterior overlooking a nice bit of the river. Unfortunately it’s an unsympathetic modernized GK boozer, decorated in an anaemic white and guacamole colour scheme. Six pumps at the bar but just St Austell Tribute available, however this was for the best as the half I had was in extremely good nick and slipped down nicely whilst we watched the rugby with the two other customers. Could and should be one of Abingdon’s best, but isn’t.
On 15th February 2019
- rating: 6
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Komakino . left this review about Old Anchor Inn
A fair description from OB below. This appears to have had a bit of a 'Georgian Townhouse' makeover internally in terms of wallpaper choice and chunky, gilded-framed paintings. Along with the Nags Head, this commands a great spot on a quiet back street overlooking the Thames, but the GK livery unsettles and this extends to the ale selection which features such luminaries as Morland Original, Old Speckled Hen, Ruddles Best, Gangly Ghoul and a collaboration beer called Cornish Coast which was a decent drop. The only bum note was a locally contingent who were a little on the sweary side which ruined the ambience somewhat.
On 12th November 2017
- rating: 6
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Old Boots left this review about Old Anchor Inn
A Thames side pub with a splendid exterior advertising “Morland's Entire”, sadly so much promise is dashed when you see the bank of six handpulls but with a choice of Tolly or Morland's Original. A lovely old pub modernised into a bit of a gastro pub although it's not that badly done. There are old floor boards, a few decent old photos, a water colour or two; then there's the taupe coloured walls. All tables and chairs furnished as this is mainly a dining pub and consequently more than a bit soulless however they do play Aunt Sally in the back/side garden even so the clientèle seem to be posh.
On 9th June 2012
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