17th March 2007
A South Bank gem
We sat in the non-smoking section (which is located next to the carvery), and thoroughly enjoyed our meals!
I am really glad we came here. I have heard about it and looked forward to trying it out.
This is one of Londons oldest and most historic pubs, it was around during the Great Fire of London in 1666. It itself succumbed to fire later on and was rebuilt in 1676.
We went on a cold and rainy day, so could not sit outside (which is unfortunate, as they have a dedicated decked patio area for the pub that overlooks the Thames!) On a sunny day this must be absolutely fantastic!
They have a big dining room which has gorgeous views over the Thames. They also have a Shakepeare Room which has pine panelling from the 18th century. This room is used mostly for functions and the like.
An interesting titbit of information for film buffs as film makers love the surrounding area of alley ways: Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible had a pint of beer outside the Anchor, on the patio.
3 of us had the carvery and one of us cod and chips. The cod was succulent apparently, the chips, salad and peas fine too. Nothing to write home about, but good value for money.
The carveries were the best I thought. There are three choices. Pork, beef or lamb. 2 of us had lamb and 1 had pork. It came with roasted (I love cooking veges this way!) pumpkin and potato, roast potatoes, a good helping of meat, a Yorkshire pudding and a ball of stuffing.
Service was efficient staff courteous and the manager gave special treatment to my father in law and served his meal himself! Not sure why. It just shows that it pays to be friendly and chatty!
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