
The Rope & Anchor
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About The Rope & Anchor
On Paddock Ln in Altrincham, The Rope & Anchor is a gastropub serving locally sourced pub food, with a beer garden and a play area alongside the dining room. The Sunday roast comes with unlimited Yorkshire pudding, and the Tower Burger, two beef patties with pulled beef brisket on a sourdough bun and skinny fries, appears alongside cheese and onion pie and fish pie on the regular menu. Servers are assigned to tables, and the bar carries a wide choice of beers, including JW Lees stout. The pub takes walk-ins, though tables for weekends fill up and booking ahead is an option worth considering. Dogs are welcome throughout.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tower burger, fish pie, sunday roast and chicken liver pate.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tower burger, fish pie, sunday roast and chicken liver pate.
Customer Review Summary
Fish pie draws the most repeated praise, called a taste sensation and served in large portions, with the Tower Burger of two beef patties, pulled brisket and bacon close behind. Diners also single out the chicken liver pate, a medium rare steak, the veggie roast, desserts, donuts in maple syrup, and a shared roast platter with unlimited Yorkshire pudding that neighbouring tables made full use of. Staff are described again and again as friendly, attentive and efficient, and the manager is said to check in on tables. The big beer garden and kids' play area suit families, dogs are welcome, and the JW Lees stout gets praise. Pies draw the criticism. One reviewer found the cheese and onion pie a solid mass like a set quiche, and another found the pie dry and looking as if it had been kept warm, only improved by plenty of gravy. One notes drinks can be expensive, and a couple suggest booking ahead because the place is popular. One reviewer points to the pub's own printed brochure of local walks.
Customer Review Summary
Fish pie draws the most repeated praise, called a taste sensation and served in large portions, with the Tower Burger of two beef patties, pulled brisket and bacon close behind. Diners also single out the chicken liver pate, a medium rare steak, the veggie roast, desserts, donuts in maple syrup, and a shared roast platter with unlimited Yorkshire pudding that neighbouring tables made full use of. Staff are described again and again as friendly, attentive and efficient, and the manager is said to check in on tables. The big beer garden and kids' play area suit families, dogs are welcome, and the JW Lees stout gets praise. Pies draw the criticism. One reviewer found the cheese and onion pie a solid mass like a set quiche, and another found the pie dry and looking as if it had been kept warm, only improved by plenty of gravy. One notes drinks can be expensive, and a couple suggest booking ahead because the place is popular. One reviewer points to the pub's own printed brochure of local walks.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We have been regular visitors for couple of years now. The food and the service is always impecable. Either for lunch, dinner, Sunday roast or just for desset with coffee we couldnt recommend this place enough. Family and dog friendly. For weekends I would advise booking in advance.”
- Google user
“Only went and booked and booked a full ladies haircut, turned up but the lovely owner said she can fit me in Upstepped Alex the absolute hero, nice guy knew what was best for me. 25 minutes later I'm out with a funky well trimmed perfect head of hair and very happy.”
- Google user
“Popped in on a scorching summer day. Staff were all lovely and so friendly and helpful - we had Jonah, Sam and Owen looking after us 3 ladies and they are all a credit to the team. Manager Paul checked in on us too and has great rapport with the staff and customers. All in all we had a delightful afternoon and delicious food ... I highly recommend the Tower Burger ... mmm! x”
- Google user
“Wonderful little pub! Service was amazing really attentive polite, no issues at all. Food was really nice, the only thing I could knock would be the cheese and onion pie. Cheese and onion pie should have a slight ooze to it, taste an intense cheesy flavour and see the onions, but this was a solid mass, it was a quiche set with egg, not what I would call a cheese and onion pie, maybe slightly lacking in portion size of chips but all in all, it was pleasant! Maybe another nice lager option like asahi, or sale de mari would be 👌.”
- Google user
“Been here a few times, great food and drinks really clean, well kept and looked after, it's got a big beer garden and even a play area for kids, it can be a bit expensive especially for drinks but thats because this place is more about enjoying a good meal with family/friends than going for a night out with the lads.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Family-friendly establishment with outdoor play area, serving locally sourced posh pub grub.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Rope & Anchor
- Swan with Two Nicks4.42,0850.9 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
steak and ale pie, dog-friendly pub, beer garden seating
- Axe & Cleaver4.52,3980.9 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
fish and chips, sticky toffee pudding, chicken pie
- Ye Olde No 34.47631.2 mi
sunday roast, indian curries, creamy garlic mushrooms
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rope & AnchorWheelchair accessible | 4.21,579 | — | — | tower burger, fish pie, sunday roast |
| Swan with Two NicksReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.42,085 | 0.9 mi | £20–30 | steak and ale pie, dog-friendly pub, beer garden seating |
| Axe & CleaverReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.52,398 | 0.9 mi | £20–30 | fish and chips, sticky toffee pudding, chicken pie |
| Ye Olde No 3 | 4.4763 | 1.2 mi | — | sunday roast, indian curries, creamy garlic mushrooms |
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