The Anchor Inn - Nayland

The Anchor Inn - Nayland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Anna

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great afternoon by the river good food and brilliant service
   

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   sandra

   London10 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Welcomed on arrival. Once seated we were on a conveyor belt at speed. No water offered for table. Table was not laid - it was do it yourself. Waitress was keen to move us on to the next stage in her script. Not relaxing in any way. Food arrived incredibly quickly. Waiting staff were all young and I would suggest quite inexperienced. Our table was plagued by flies throughout our meal. Little atmosphere and no attempt at a relationship between staff and customer. Service is so much more than just putting plates of food on the table. We didn’t stay for dessert and coffee.
   

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   Nicola

   Essex2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Helpful, friendly staff. Good service, and excellent food.
   

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   Ian

   Essex2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Staff were all very attentive for the whole meal. My fathers 93rd birthday and we asked for a down stairs table of 12 which was accommodated perfectly in a private room overlooking the river. I had to change the time and also ask a question re the grandchildren and these were all sorted via phone and email. In summary we all had a great experience with good food and service overlooking the river.
   

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   Stephen

   Cambridge1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 18 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Arranged lunch for four after a long walk. Easy parking. Outdoor bar was open as the weather was good. A good selection on the menu, with a specials and fixed price menu options. Very quick service. Friendly attentive staff. Clean plates revealed our enjoyment of the food we chose. I’d happily recommend the venue.
   

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   Jeremy

   Essex5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As usual we were warmly welcomed, the food and service was excellent!
   

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   Jordaan

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 13 April 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointing experience when you book a roast dinner and the restaurant runs out of yorkshire puddings. Seems a bit pointless booking if the kitchen aren't able to prepare enough food for their booked guests.
   

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   Gemma

   Essex1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 8 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The set menu was very good value for money, and really tasty and original choices. The bar was quite noisy and busy, but service was very quick, and friendly. It's a lovely place in a beautiful setting.
   

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   Lesley

   Essex1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 8 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We sat downstairs on a Tuesday afternoon. Service was good, very friendly staff. We enjoyed our food and and a very relaxed atmosphere.
   

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    Julie

    Essex9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Lovely place right by the river. Service and food very good.
    

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