The Anchor Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The friendly, light-hearted service from Ian made things soooo much better."
• "Staff very hard working and attentive."
• "The service was slow but the girl serving us really tried and that’s all that matters so we were happy to wait half an hour before being served."
• "Was served by Ian who gave me recommendations on drinks and desserts will definitely be back."
• "Extremely friendly staff that would go above and beyond for us all!"
• "The staff were excellent- very welcoming and helpful."
• "Staff have been very friendly and attentive despite the high volume of it being busy!!"

Cons:

• "Bar staff also appeared to have their mates in, hanging around at the bar being a nuisance."
• "Went in expecting to dine by the river, but the staff was quite disorganised in seating customers."
• "The service was incredibly slow maybe down to low staff/ new staff though no expectations were set when entering."
• "The service was generally not friendly from when we first came through the door until we left."
• "The service in the restaurant left a lot to be desired."
• "Unfortunately the fish and chips gave me food poisoning…"
• "The food and service was a disappointment and didn't match the other parts of the pub."

Location & View

Pros:

• "The garden has a stunning view of the river."
• "Beautiful authentic pub, just next to a bridge over the river Cam."
• "The setting is lovely. I’d thoroughly recommend for a summer’s day drink by the river."
• "A fantastic location and view over the river."
• "Great food, Great service, Great views."
• "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)."
• "Lovely location right on the river and our table was right next to a window with a great view."

Cons:

• "Stopped for a drink at the Anchor and it was very disappointing."
• "Although the scenery is beautiful, the establishment itself is not well-maintained, particularly outside."
• "In desperate need of a refurb, the outside seating area is so tatty."
• "Please, you can do better in the Cambridge City center."
• "Sadly basics of a gastro pub have been overlooked and rely on the location to make up for it."
• "Right by the river. Very crowded with people waiting to go on guided tours on punts."
• "The only positive is the beautiful view of the river."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food is all cooked to order so fresh, tasty and good value for money."
• "Food was not cheap but was good, the roast beef was excellent."
• "Food was great and our host was excellent."
• "Food was lovely and very tasty - had the fish & chips and then sticky toffee pudding for dessert."
• "Everything was beautifully presented, tasty and well thought out."
• "The food was very expensive, but was delicious. I dont think it was value for money however."
• "Food exceptional, especially the baked Camembert with honey. Mouthwatering delicious. Fish and chips very fresh and delicious also."

Cons:

• "The children’s crudités was just carrot, (unpeeled and hairy in places) hacked up in random shapes and sizes."
• "The batter on the cod was soggy and the chips undercooked."
• "Great menu with classy choice of food and drinks by the river... However, have visited multiple times this year and each occasion has been spoilt by the pub's unpleasant smell."
• "The pub had run out of two vegetarian main courses."
• "The meals were ok for 3 of us, with the exception of mine, the chicken wings, which were horribly undercooked."
• "All 4 dishes were cold or undercooked/raw."
• "The food was inedible, we ordered the lamb and it tasted like someone dropped an entire container of salt in it."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "It was very reasonable value also and we would 100% visit again."
• "Food was 5 stars, prices were SUPERBLY reasonable."
• "Considering it's location (right on the river with great views) reasonably priced as well."
• "Prices are well reasonable to be in the best pub in Cambridge!"
• "Reasonably priced menu of good food with not much wait."
• "Good value. Definitely recommended."
• "Food is amazing and good price!"

Cons:

• "It ended up being rather expensive too, partly because they had run out of house white (£19) and the waiter recommended us an alternative... It ended up being £30 a bottle, which I wouldn't really say is lower end of a price list."
• "Note to self - don't eat in central Cambridge, can't afford the very high prices for tiny portions."
• "Had the most overpriced and horrible Sunday Roast here."
• "Two small meals and three drinks for £45 isn't great value for pub food."
• "Menu was just over complicated, overexpensive and bizarre."
• "£18 for a roast, was expecting a lot more."
• "Very overpriced. £8 for an average 'open' vegetable sandwich."