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The Anchor Inn, Bridport, Dorset

The Anchor Inn

4.7
4.7
733 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
You'll find us nestled snugly right on Seatown Beach, hidden along one of the many coves that litter Dorset's famous Jurassic coastline. Once a smugglers haunt, the pub now serves a seasonal menu with a focus on seafood and fresh local produce.

Complete with wood fires and Palmers award winning ales, the pub is the perfect location to refuel after a day on the coastal path or for a special evening meal with friends or family.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Fish, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01297 489215
  • Website
    http://www.theanchorinnseatown.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dave Williamson
  • Location
    Seatown, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6JU
  • Neighborhood
    Bridport
  • Cross street
    Turn off the A35 and follow Duck Street down to the beach.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Road from A35 (0.75 miles)Turn South into Duck Street at the church in Chideock (when coming along the A35), and follow the signs to the sea which is approximately three quarters of a mile. We are in the "sea town of Chideock". You'll find us right by the beach.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 733 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Best Overall

  • Dorset

    Best Food

  • Dorset

    Best Service

  • Dorset

    Best Ambiance

  • Dorset

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Dorset

    Romantic

  • Dorset

    Great for scenic views

  • Dorset

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Dorset

    Lively

  • Dorset

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Anchor Inn is a cozy, seaside gem offering "excellent fresh fish" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Patrons rave about the "warm and welcoming" staff, scenic views, and consistently "delicious" food. Despite limited parking and small portion sizes, the overall dining experience is "highly recommended," making it a must-visit location.

733 Reviews

  1. Kirstie

    VIP

    London

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All dishes were superb and service was friendly. Unfortunately we had a bit of a wait to order then no time for desserts as our table was needed for the next booking. Not to worry - we'll go again!

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  2. Dave

    VIP

    Gloucestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful place. Food is fantastic, setting and the pub itself just lovely, and the owners clearly run a happy team of staff. Cannot fault it.

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  3. Salma

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was lovely. Went for a main meal and ended up eating 3 courses. And booking a table for the next two nights again to sample more of the delicious menu. Cannot recommend.mend it enough.

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  4. JACKIE

    Gloucestershire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly helpful staff, food excellent. A little bit tight on our table

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  5. Ann

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good roast beef, excellent service. Would recommend.

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  6. Angie

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although a long way to travel for us, we love it. Everything ticks the box and don’t really want to say all this as personally we don’t want too many people to know about this! Thanks for another perfect evening

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  7. Alice

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Fish Stew is to die for! Brilliant service as always, so welcoming and attentive. Thanks for making this Boxing Day lunch a special one.

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  8. Jonathan

    Oxford

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely location and great food. Staff were friendly and gave a warm welcome. An absolute gem hidden away in the Dorset coastline. Well worth heading to.

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  9. Rosemary

    Bedfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely pub lunch experience for my 70th birthday. With two small children, one asleep the whole time, it was an excellent venue. Lovely food. And no rushing us! Polite and attentive staff. Thank you all so much.

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  10. Chris

    Dorset

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good, great to have such a quality local pub

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FAQs

The Anchor Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 733 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for The Anchor Inn

Seatown, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6JU

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Turn off the A35 and follow Duck Street down to the beach.
  • Neighborhood
    Bridport
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Fish, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Road from A35 (0.75 miles)Turn South into Duck Street at the church in Chideock (when coming along the A35), and follow the signs to the sea which is approximately three quarters of a mile. We are in the "sea town of Chideock". You'll find us right by the beach.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dave Williamson
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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