Very nice staff to match perfect location.
Had a pint after punting on the river. Being unsure of the brews I was offered a sample of recommended beer which proved to be very good
I came to Cambridge with my boyfriend last week and we stopped off at the Anchor for a drink. We sat outside on the terrace and watched the punting, it has a beautiful atmosphere.
Unfortunately my boyfriend left his jacket while we were there but the amazingly kind staff at the pub posted it back to us in Essex. There's not many people out there today that would do that. We are so so grateful, the jacket can't be replaced.
I would highly recommend this pub.
Thomas Müthing (theviolinproject.de)
+4
Superior pub close to several colleges in Cambridge that doesn't demonstrably advertise its identity as a Greene King establishment. The outside seating area is very picturesque, directly by the river and "Cambridge Chauffeur Punts". Very nice seating there unless the sun is burning down (No umbrellas). Cask selection is limited (5 taps, incl. the perennial GK IPA and Abbott Ale), but I found a nice guest APA. Plenty busy all day during the summer. Friendly service and adequate seating inside, too. Moderate prices for Cambridge. Good option for both tourists and students.
We had a lovely experience for lunch at The Anchor. Ideally located on the River with lovely views and access points. Staff were super friendly and attentive from start to finish. We all had Sunday roast, I opted for the Vegan Wellington which did not disappoint. It was delicious and filling, the only thing i would have liked was a little more of the vegetables for the pricepoint to accompany. Gravy was superb and everything cooked to perfection. Finished off with a sticky toffee pudding for dessert which was also quite good.
Great place for a bite to eat and a pint with the family. Food was great and our host was excellent. Would have given 5 stars all round and deservedly so but bathrooms were in bad shape and pretty gross. If that's not an issue for you I would recommend and will certainly be back.
I read about Syd Barret visiting this pub as a school kid and how it has a legacy. I don't think a lot of people know about this. You can find Syd's portraits ( also a few of the band members- Gilmour and Waters , as they are from Cambridge) on the wall.
The food was good, good selection of beers on tap. It's right next to a punting hire place. The outdoor balcony has a great view (sometimes chaotic) of people punting.
Went purely cos of the Floyd legacy.
Lovely place with great food and vibe and the view is really cute. Had a chicken roast, really good! Went there to watch the rugby world cup and have a beer and it did not disappoint. Would absolutely recommend.
We had a brilliant meal here on a sunny Friday afternoon. The upstairs area was very airy and pleasant and the food was fantastic: all cooked freshly and very tasty indeed. The stars of the show though, were Ian and the team who were so brilliant with our children and us. It’s hard to imagine a friendlier, more professional team. Fantastic service and Ian’s wealth of experience in the industry was clear to see. The beer was great too. We’ll be back!
The pub is very nice, the atmosphere is lovely, they have a very nice view on the river and punts 😊 service was excellent, very professional with good recommendations. Ian was just the best!
Great roast place for Easter weekend. We got lamb roast and added additional sides. Cauliflower cheese is great! Great view of the punting too!
Food was excellent, I had the shepherds pie, nice amount of chunky lamb,topped with piped on mash. The gravy was actually a highlight. Very nice.
AWESOME bartender. Went out of his way to find me the exact fish bowl gin glass I wanted, and served me the best gin and tonic with loads of ice. Just a lovely way to spend a summer afternoon in Cambridge and then sat by the river watching the punters!!!!
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