Anchor - Hullbridge

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  Caroline Georgina

  ·2 months ago

  “I went with a friend to Hullbridge for lunch today. The Anchor is a Jewel in the Crown of Hullbridge. Good food is good food wherever l dine. The Savoy The Ritz The Dorchester the food is the same as other restaurants - what makes it special is the Service! This same Service we experienced today at The Anchor. Our Server was Holly. Holly absolutely made our lunch special- she interacted with us, she was friendly and very professional. Whatever we asked for was absolutely no trouble. I asked to see The Manager to express my appreciation. Gary came really quickly he was charming friendly and professional. He shared with us some appropriate personal background and it was obvious Holly and Gary had the same well learned professional friendly approach to Hospitality Sector. Holly moved from table to table subtlety changing how she met each customer. Only one word - Excellent!!!!”

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  Sally Spratt

  ·3 months ago

  “We booked an area of the Anchor for my hen do and I can honestly say that the staff went above and beyond to make my day special. The food was amazing, the drinks kept flowing and nothing was too much trouble. From the moment I booked the event until the very end of the evening, everything went so smoothly. All I can say is thank you so much to Gary and all the staff for making it a day I will remember for a long time”

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  Bobby Bobster

  ·3 months ago

  “Our first visit here and it won't be our last! Very well positioned on the south bank of the river Crouch, with a large outdoor seating area. Good selection of alcohol free drinks. We had the brunch - 2 paninni although the portions were large and if it's just a light snack then we'd probably share next time. Came with a side salad with a superb oil, balsamic and maple syrup dressing. Delicious. And the side order of chunky chips! Honestly, the best chips we've tasted for years. Staff were very friendly but it can get really busy and if you get stuck behind someone ordering 4 coffees (we did!) you might have to wait a bit. We had the bar food, if you want the restaurant then that's the Orangery and it's recommended that you book. The menu looked pretty good. Plenty of parking because if the car park is full the public car park is a minute's walk away and free. All in all, a really enjoyable meal and well worth a visit if you are in the area.”

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  Rebecca Lee

  ·3 months ago

  “Spend a lovely evening with friends sat outside in a pod. Lovely views. Delicious food. Friendly, helpful, professional staff. Decent sized parking lot.”

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  Amanda Sibley

  ·6 months ago

  “We had a lovely family meal on Easter Sunday as belated 2x birthday celebrations and were booked in one of the pods. Very lucky it was a glorious sunny day but the pod kept us warm from the strong wind. Our waitress was so friendly and accommodating, she is a real asset just wish I got her name so she would get rrecognition. Food was delicious, we had a mix of roasts, risotto and fish and chips and all raved about our chosen dish. Was lovely seeing all the young families get together for Easter fun and while we could hear the music, the pod offered a good buffer to noise so that we could always hear eachother clearly (the reason we booked it). Have been before and great to have a consistently great experience. Recommend!”

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  Pamela Griffin

  ·6 months ago

  “First time visit to the Anchor today and was really impressed with the warm welcome and lunchtime experience. Beautiful sunny day and sat in the orangery to enjoy river view without the chill from breeze outside. There was ample seating both inside and out. I had rump steak, which was cooked a little over but tasty. Lovely afternoon and look forward to returning again in the near future”

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  Stoned Olive

  ·8 months ago

  “I really enjoyed the homely atmosphere. A few dogs visiting. Locals. The people were friendly and very welcoming. You can feed the swans - there is a food dispenser and it takes a card. Also some friendly FAT Squirrels nearby. 🤣”

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  Andy

  ·10 months ago

  “Walked along the river to the Anchor and decided to have a meal. On arrival the bar staff was very polite and attentive nothing was too much trouble. As we had two dogs and one was a nervous dog we decided to sit in the private pods situated overlooking the river. These pods had heaters and music. These pods can also be reserved for a private meal. Inside the venue the layout is very spacious and absolutely first class. Our meals arrived and I can say we were all amazed at the quality of the food. It was difficult to choose from the menu as there was such a variety of excellent meals to offer. What we liked also was the atmosphere was so relaxed no rush and take as long as you like. It was nice to sit in the pod have a meal catch up with family and sit and relax with the wonderful view over the river. When our meals arrived the quality and preparation of the food was excellent. This venue is a local hidden gem. I can honestly say when our walking again this will be a regular stop from now on. Even the dogs were offered treats. The staff at the venue are a credit to the manager who we also spoke to and is so easy to get along with and nothing was too much trouble much trouble. One of the party has a gluten allergy and she was very impressed with her menu. Also great for vegetarians as well.”

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  Mandie Smith

  ·1 year ago

  “We had a pod overlooking the river, celebrating our anniversary. Very lovely. The staff were so attentive and couldn't do enough. We even got a free glass of presecco for our anniversary. Def won't leave it so long next time!”

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  Hayley J Bacon

  ·1 year ago

  “VISIT DATE: SAT 17/05/2025 VISIT TIME: 12:30-15:30 Attended with a group of family members for lunch. Have been a number of times before and, although it’s in a nice location, I have to say I really don’t like this restaurant very much. The acoustics are awful, which makes conversation very difficult, the chairs are oversized, so it is hard to get in and out of them, especially for older people and those with less mobility, and the service is incredibly slow. Yes, the food is quite nice, but some of the portions are disappointingly small, given the price. Step-free access, with an assisted door so good for wheelchair users and the toilets are nice. Plenty of parking in the carpark. Also has a nice outside seating area for good weather days.”

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