Address: 15-16 Marine Parade, Eastbourne, BN21 3DX, United Kingdom
Phone: +441323642500
Rating: 4.3
based on 298 reviews.
Atmosphere
Pros:
"Awesome atmosphere. Log/coal fire to enjoy and different events throughout the week."
"Right on the seafront for amazing views in the day time."
"Enjoy the atmosphere and the safe Covid-19 pub."
"The atmosphere was great but mostly, the thing that will get us to return was the attentive staff!"
"Brilliant atmosphere excellent value for good quality food."
"Visited this pub twice now whilst on weekend breaks to Eastbourne and am absolutely blown away by the amazing live entertainment on a weekend night."
"The atmosphere is very pleasant and relaxed, and the food a cut above the usual pub fare."
Cons:
"There was so atmosphere which did make it very awkward."
"We were surrounded by loud Liverpool fans; this did not provide for a relaxing atmosphere to eat our meal."
"When my burger finally arrived it was cold and raw in the middle."
"The problem ribs is to dry."
"Went on a cover band night but only vaguely recognized two of the songs most likely because the average age in there that night was about 50 including the band."
"As a live music venue this place is small and can struggle when there's a popular act in, it can be oppressively crowded sometimes."
"Except when you see people using their phones during the quiz. Obviously cheating."
Service
Pros:
"The staff are great, very welcoming and polite."
"Every single staff member is friendly, helpful and do their upmost to please customers."
"The staff are so friendly, they go above and beyond to cater for your needs."
"Nice friendly and helpful staff."
"The Landlady was incredibly helpful and helped accommodate all our needs."
"Remarkably friendly and quick service."
"The staff were fantastic and helpful with anything we needed."
Cons:
"I requested extra butter for my starter of bread and paté and the waitress actually sighed, and it seemed too much trouble to put a smile on her face."
"Terrible customer service."
"The staff seemed to be hanging about behind the bar chatting for most of the afternoon."
"Booked a table for 3 for 8pm Friday 20th inst. BUT come 9pm when the loud intrusive music started waiting staff disappeared."
"Really don't know what has happened here. The staff really didn't have it together."
"Staff very friendly but it took too long to order drinks/get served."
"The overall experience left a bad taste in the mouth, and none of us will be returning."
Food Quality
Pros:
"I had the homemade steak and ale pie, probably one of the best pies I have ever had."
"Best Sunday roast in pub, ever! Excellent quality and very generous portions."
"The food is tasty and well prepared."
"Fantastic family friendly pub, food was awesome and amazing value for money plenty of choice and everyone is catered for."
"Food arrived and was hot and a huge portion for a great price."
"The meal we ate later was fairly priced, more than ample and excellent tasting."
"The food was excellent and perfectly prepared and served."
Cons:
"Only have the pie if you're a fan of food swimming in masses of strange oily gravy."
"Rack of ribs came totally dripping in a form of BBQ sauce which coated everything on the plate and tasted quite heavily of cloves."
"The entire plate was slathered in something brown and sticky."
"The food took a very long time to come (about 45 mins) and it was very below par."
"The brilliant selection of veggies were let down by limp broccoli which was overcooked."
"We had chilli con carne no kidney beans bland and looked like it was blended to a smooth consistency like baby food."
"Very disappointed with the Sunday roast. No stuffing, parsnips, soggy sprouts, 4 small reheated potatoes."
Value for Money
Pros:
"Incredible food for the money! The burger is massive (maybe 8oz) and only £11?!"
"The meal was very enjoyable with a very generous portion, good prices too."
"The buffet (£15pp at the time of writing) was absolutely delicious and the wedding breakfast was equally delicious."
"Visited crown and anchor on Mother’s Day with family. We all had lovely time, food was good, prices very reasonable for what we had."
"Can recommended the fish and chips (which were massive!) Which were quite well priced."
"Superb value and quality."
"Had a lovely meal and a great time, without having to take out a mortgage."
Cons:
"Well must say first the food was good, was very busy and loud when coming to pay the bill looking at it noticed 4 extra drinks were on the bill."
"Considering it was nearly £15, I did feel disappointed."
"Disappointing roast dinner. Over-priced for what you get; A few strands of carrots & broccoli stems."
"The food potions were not worth the money."
"Used to be great but very disappointed with the portion sizes for the price."
"It was very disappointing and VERY expensive considering the size of the fish."
"Very few potatoes on the mains and extra potatoes cost £4 for four potatoes."