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The Anchor Inn, Bridport, Dorset

The Anchor Inn

4.7
4.7
727 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • The Anchor Inn New Years Eve

    £60.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Start your year as you mean to go on... eating and drinking at the beach. Join us on the 31st for an anchor style six-course tasting menu, celebrating local suppliers, and wash it all down with some bespoke and suitably boozy cocktails.

Menu

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What 727 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 Ambience

  • 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.

727 Reviews

  1. Angie

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 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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  2. Alice

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  3. Jonathan

    Oxford

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Rosemary

    Bedfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  5. Chris

    Dorset

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Karen

    Devon

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another delicious meal at The Anchor Inn. Warm atmosphere in a grey and cold day. We were well looked after, thank you.

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  7. Claire

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Firstly, The Anchor Inn is one of my favourite places in the world. I've been returning here for the passed 30 years! This review may sound a little picky that's because it is. These are the only things I can think of that are hopefully constructive. Everything else was super. Just two things that I would like to mention. The music, whilst generally good, it was very repetitive. Same genre and I think the same playlist over the 4 days we visited and perhaps a little too loud. (God, I sound old). I love music and it's great for ambience as background music, but I wasn't there to listen to it, I was there to spend time catching up with friends. Also, the veggie options. The aubergine and hummus baguette. In my opinion, was very bland. It sounded delicious but I was very disappointed. The baguette could've been cooked a little more (very cold and doughy) and perhaps a bit of spice and texture added to the filling. The rest of the food we had over the 4 days was fantastic!

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  8. Nicola

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our cosy winter dinner at the Anchor Inn. The food was delicious and the service friendly and efficient. We appreciated the log burner and candles which added to the romantic atmosphere. Our little dog was made welcome too. Highly recommended.

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  9. LEE

    VIP

    Hertfordshire

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing location. Wonderful atmosphere. Staff were incredible and best ‘pub’ food I’ve ever had! Please don’t share so we can keep the secret 😊

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  10. Philip

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere & ambience and good service. Had a small problem with the food but was sorted without any issue. Have eaten here many times and will continue to do so. A lovely & memorable night.

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FAQs

The Anchor Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 727 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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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