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The Anchor, Bridport
Seatown
Postal town: Bridport
DT6 6JU
Served areas
The Anchor Inn
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Reviews of The Anchor (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Anchor
The Anchor is certainly the best sited pub of the 10 I visited in Dorset this time around. It enjoys a fantastic position looking along the Jurassic coastline. My visit was early evening when diners were arriving and all tables inside were reserved for diners. The outdoor patio to the front was my only available choice for a very swift drink, considering the brisk cold wind that was blowing off the English Channel. How one couple and their dog were enjoying a meal outside, I'm not quite sure. Despite departing quite windswept, I enjoyed the views of the sea, the beach and the headland.
There are a number of rooms inside, either side of an entrance corridor - one room to the left and at least two more to the right, with the bar being in the first one on that side.
Surprise, surprise, it's a Palmer's pub. The 3 cask ales here are 200, Dorset Gold & IPA. As usual, the Dorset Orchards First Press was on, with Dorset Pale on keg, along with Dorset Orchards Gold & Orchard Haze. Signs outside state that it is a cashless business. There is a very small car park. Alternatively, the car park for the beach is a short distance away.
On 7th June 2026
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3511 recommendations about 3509 pubs]
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E TA left this review about The Anchor
A very pleasant Palmer’s pub as described below. There are 2 bars, the smaller cosier one at the front which has a welcoming woodburner and a wooden floor. There is limited parking at the front, and it probably gets difficult in the Summer. There are great sea views from the front bar and the outside seating area. The young staff were very pleasant, and the majority of customers civilised. Ales on were 200 and IPA, plus First Press cider. Orchard Gold and Haze were the other cider options plus a couple of keg beers. Food was good quality pub grub. Well off the beaten track but worth the effort.
On 27th December 2024
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Anchor
Back for a quicker walk up Golden Cap - some 8 years later. No other reviews... take it the usual suspects here dont holiday in Dorset :-)
Well, its still finely positioned. The Palmers is still superb. Seems to have kept rules that may have been enforced in Covid.
You are no longer free to roam - all table service and not allowed at the bar. Inside was fully booked and outside is first come, first served - with a maitre d showing people to tables.
The service was efficient and friendly - the menu impressive - with many fish dishes on the specials - but not really feeling much like a pub, when there is a degree of phaff.
Still, find me a better positioned pub for a lovely spring day!
On 16th April 2023
- rating: 7
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 29 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 29 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Car Park : Yes last updated 29 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 29 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Darts : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 07 January 2023 by paulof horsham
- Function Room : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 October 2013 by Pub SignMan
- Jukebox : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Karaoke : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Live Music : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Micropub : No last updated 07 January 2023 by paulof horsham
- Pinball : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Pool Table : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Quiz Night : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 07 January 2023 by paulof horsham
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
- WiFi : Yes last updated 07 June 2026 by Blue Scrumpy
