The Last Anchor
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About The Last Anchor
The Last Anchor is a modern British restaurant and bar at Haven Marina in Ipswich, set on the waterfront with views over the river. The kitchen serves British cooking alongside dishes from further afield, and a catch-of-the-day option gives diners a way to order fish that changes with what comes in. Vegetarian and meat dishes share the menu with the fish, and a burger and flatbreads are among the choices. The restaurant hosts group events, including work summer barbecues, and the staff can split the bill between several people.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger, flatbreads, riverside views and gluten free vegan meal.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger, flatbreads, riverside views and gluten free vegan meal.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food, with the burger and the flatbreads described as really large and full of flavour, and portions that left a table of four well defeated. Diners praise the quality and quantity for the money, though one calls it not cheap and another notes a premium on occasions. The mixed menu of fish, vegetarian and meat options gets mentioned, and the riverside setting and terrace view come up repeatedly. Service splits. Several describe friendly waitresses, and one guest with gluten free and vegan needs had a separate burger and dessert cooked after the kitchen was told at a work BBQ. Another reviewer waited a long time for the order to be taken and again for the food, was never offered more drinks, and found the meat cooking smoky. One visitor found the atmosphere loud, with shouting and swearing, and staff who looked stressed. A birthday visitor was given something extra.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the food, with the burger and the flatbreads described as really large and full of flavour, and portions that left a table of four well defeated. Diners praise the quality and quantity for the money, though one calls it not cheap and another notes a premium on occasions. The mixed menu of fish, vegetarian and meat options gets mentioned, and the riverside setting and terrace view come up repeatedly. Service splits. Several describe friendly waitresses, and one guest with gluten free and vegan needs had a separate burger and dessert cooked after the kitchen was told at a work BBQ. Another reviewer waited a long time for the order to be taken and again for the food, was never offered more drinks, and found the meat cooking smoky. One visitor found the atmosphere loud, with shouting and swearing, and staff who looked stressed. A birthday visitor was given something extra.
Featured reviews
- Carhow
“it was really good tbf the woman that served us was nice the food was amazing and I got something cause it was my birthday”
- Martin Watts
“Fabulous food, lovely setting, friendly service. Not cheap, but you definitely get value for money, the quality and quantity of food were excellent.”
- Mike Garnett
“Food very nice ,atmosphere was loud with woman shouting and swearing. Location was nice staff are friendly but looked stressed.”
- Hannah
“Super tasty food (which does come at a premium price point on occasions) but arguably worth the money. The service is seriously lacking, took 30 minutes for our food order to be taken and an extra 40 minutes for it to be served. We were offered drinks when we sat down but never asked again if we wanted more drinks. I had one glass of wine in over 2 hours & despite empty glasses still no offer. You could tell other individuals within the restaurant were also experiencing the same thing therefore atmosphere was slightly off. When charging such a premium for food the service needs to significant improvement or individuals will not return. Also can get quite smoky with how the meats are cooked.”
- John Hughes
“Great food, attentive service and lovely location for breakfast with friends.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“British and global cuisine, plus catch-of-the-day dishes in waterfront bar/restaurant with terrace.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
Location
Restaurants near The Last Anchor
- The Waterfront Ipswich4.45400.1 mi£10–40Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
ribeye steak, brownie with ice cream, harbour views upstairs
- Bistro on the Quay4.57170.1 mi£20–60Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
full English breakfast, waffle with confit duck, raclette
- Dhaka4.44050.3 mi£20–50Reservations
chicken biryani, chicken shashlik madras, keema naan
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Last AnchorWheelchair accessible | 4.4739 | — | — | burger, flatbreads, riverside views |
| The Waterfront IpswichOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.4540 | 0.1 mi | £10–40 | ribeye steak, brownie with ice cream, harbour views upstairs |
| Bistro on the QuayOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5717 | 0.1 mi | £20–60 | full English breakfast, waffle with confit duck, raclette |
| DhakaReservations | 4.4405 | 0.3 mi | £20–50 | chicken biryani, chicken shashlik madras, keema naan |
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