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Wine from Sainsburys on sale by the bottle... Felt ripped off.
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Top Notch Sunday Roast served by friendly people
anonymous - 29 Oct 2007 14:34 |
It would be nice if the landlord spoke to his clients, even those who he does not know, rather than snuggling up to his mates. His wife is lovely, but the upmarket aim is sadly falling short.
anonymous - 2 Aug 2007 18:40 |
What to say? The refit is nice but plain. The beer continues to be good and it is clear they are working to improve the reputation.
Unfortunatly they appear to have acquired a lot of custom from King Alfred regulars. The first impression potential customers get is of shaven headed, heavily tattoed men, and with the improvement in weather shirts are coming off and acres of fat is being displayed.
Not encouraging.
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The beer was fine, but the pub reminded me of a working mans club
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The refit looks good shame they did not ban smoking when they reopened.
Ales good.
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Went in the anchor last week to check out how the refurb has ended up, have to say its looking very good, managed to look fresh and modern without losing the old pub feel about it, nice selection of ales on, have been told sunday roasts are excellent, so may venture back to teat it out. All in all, very impressed with the progress thats been made
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Walk past The Anchor everyday, and have seen the work in progress. Re-open friday 15th Dec 5pm
Stopped in there for a drink today, had a great pint of St Peters Suffolk Gold. They also have Archers Pride and a couple of guest ales, all very good.
Landlady took me for a little guided tour around the new build area, work is nearly finished, and i must say the pub looks fantastic, what a lovely setting to enjoy a nice pint.
I would reccomend the anchor to anyone, the new area is lovely and when finished on friday will be great.
And to top it off they have NEW TOILETS!!!!
Atmosphere lovely. Staff and costumers extremly friendly. What a wonderful pub.
anonymous - 13 Dec 2006 23:46 |
Signs say refit finished on 15/12.
Hope the builders leave the pavement and fencing as they found it, as at the moment it's more like a building site than a public footpath (and just as dangerous in the dark).
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Some major work going on here as of the start of the month.
The old bottle store's been demolished, also the gents.
It's going to be open for October, but closed during November, or so the blackboard says...
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After my earlier negative comment, I'd like to post a more positive one.
There has quite clearly been money spent in and around the pub. The garden really does look great and the interior has been spruced up. I had a very brief chat with the 'older' couple there about the future plans and I have to say they are working hard to make a quality pub.
You clearly don't spend your own money smartening up a pub for the purpose of attracting some of Godalming less savoury characters, you'd of left it as the dive it was becomming…
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We stopped at The Anchor on Sunday, and i must say what a wonderful place. The football happernd to be on, and there was the most amazing atmosphere.
The other customers and staff are lovely.
We had a very good afternoon and evening.
They have an amzing garden and the food is good.
There is No doubt we will definatly be going back, and very soon if i have my way.
Highly recomended
anonymous - 27 Jun 2006 15:39 |
I'm afraid to say I no longer stop in this pub on my way home from work.
The 'cliental' that sit out the front are enough to put me off going in, having drunk in Godalming for 15 years there are faces you know to avoid, and some of them seem to be sitting outside the Anchor these days.
I don't know whether they're desperate for custom or what, but I won't be stopping in for the moment...
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What a cracking pub, friendly staff, and friendly customers, really great family atmostphere. Had the best pub roast i've ever had. Tempted to say it rivaled my mums own!! Watched the rugby and didn't want to leave. Can recomend the strongbow. Toilets aren't great but the landlord told me thier being refurbed soon, which can't happen too soon.
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Had the most amazing Sunday roast just like the old days. Highly recommended.Six of us went had agreat time.
Taggy - 13 Mar 2006 23:33 |
In there last night and have to say it is a fairly below par boozer.
All very well that it hasn't turned into a Slug & Lettuce identikit boozer and to its credit the interior is tidy enough (cleanliness lacking a bit though...). And it is a good old fashioned drinking pub if that makes sense...
However the bogs are straight out of the Trainspooting film - Absolute filth. Decor, seats and bar area look as though they have not had a lick of paint or a spring clean for a few years too. Didn't get a chance to see the quoted garden so will reserve judgement there for a while.
Fine for a quick drink on the way into town - Wouldn't stay in there too long though
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THE ANCHOR WAS THE KIND OF PUB THAT YOU DONT THINK WOULD EXIST IN LEAFY SURREY. THROUGHOUT THE NINETIES YOU COULD WALK INTO ONE OF THE MOST BOHEMIAN BARS IN WESTERN EUROPE {THAT INCLUDES AMSTERDAM IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN}IN LAUGHABLY CONSERVATIVE GODALMING. THE THE POLICE NEVER ATTENDED, WELL NOT IN UNIFORM ANYWAY, AND TROUBLE WAS RARE IF EVER DUE TO THE HIGH ON LIFE {AND MOST OTHER THINGS} ECO-FRIENDLY, TREE HEAD CROWD. THEN A DARK SHADOW MOVED IN AS THE LONG TERM OWNERS MOVED OUT. SUDDENLY THE CUSTOMERS BEGAN TO RESEMBLE THE CAST FROM GRANGEHILL AND BOOTLEG BURBERRY AND ALCHOPOPS REPLACED BRAIDS AND BITTER. THE COPPERS CAME AND WENT AND CAME AGAIN AND THE AVERAGE DRINKER OF LEGAL AGE WENT AND DIDN'T COME BACK. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT A SAD STORY, THE ANCHOR HAS BEEN SAVED FROM THEME PUB ANONIMITY OR TOTAL DECAY BY OWNERS WHO ARE PREPARED TO INVEST TIME, WORK AND MONEY IN A TRADITIONAL BOOZER WITH A FANTASTIC GARDEN. IT MAY NOT BE THE PLACE IT WAS BUT THAT ISN'T ALWAYS A BAD THING.
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This pub used to be great (about 10 years ago)and had a fantatsic beer garden a great selection of real ales, it then went seriously off the rails and became rather shit.
However I`m really pleased to say that the new owners have totally sorted it out, the fantstic garden is even more fantstic and the interior is back to its old cheery self.....well done!
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After the Dees left, this place was fucking awful, becoming a collective cesspit for the scum and petty criminals of Godalming. I walked past yesterday and it certainly looks much better from the outside and I sadly didn't have time to go for a drink. I'm told it has vastly improved, hopefully it will stay this way with the chavs on the outside.
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The Anchor is doing amazingly well.
The new family are fantastic. They have transformed the place.
They have just finished building a childrens play area, which looks fab.
It is such a lovely place to go now, after it was run down for a long time.
All do yourselves a favour and go there NOW!!!.
anonymous - 8 Aug 2005 22:57 |
The Anchor, has gone from a run down depressing pub, to a happy well presented lively pub, with a wonderful atmosphere.
The family that have taken over have done a fantastic job transforming the garden into a paradise.
The inside of the pub looks clean and well presented.
Food is simple but very enjoyable.
They have different events happerning every week, normally on a Weds and Sat or Sun.
Well done, congratulations, you are a credit to the pub trade.
anonymous - 20 Jun 2005 09:23 |
I understand David, Irene and their son Robbie and his fiancée are taking over on 1 April. They are lovely people, and are well known at the Richmond Arms, but they have been local people for many a year. I am surprised that the To Let sign is still up! I know they have plans, including bringing the men's loos inside. I am sure that they will make this into one of the best pubs in town - with decent prices, good beer, and good wine (Pinot Grigio for me please). Since Dee and Dee left, this pub has had its well advertised problems, so let's hope that things will improve dramatically, and it becomes client and neighbour friendly.
As for the suggestion that one parks in the Inn on the Lake and the Masonic Hall, I consider that one should first ask the owners of those places, as it would otherwise be rather rude. Any way, the former is closed pro tem.
anonymous - 12 Mar 2005 16:20 |
Sadly this pub seems to be dying. It is now under temporary management after the last couple left because they couldn't make it work.
It seems it was killed by bad and incompetent management after it was sold to a pub company.
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This pub has suffered badly since it's owners of 10+ yrs sold up a few years back.
It now looks like some effort is being made, they had 3 real ales available those tasted were fine.
Visit was a bit early in the evening to comment on the atmosphere.
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The Anchor is currently shut due to some 'management' issues. Do yourself a favour, have a chat with the bank manager, get a mortgage and buy it!
Seán - 5 Apr 2004 12:57 |
It's a friendly locals pub that has punters of all ages. Playing diverse music & serving real ales and decent lager. Not bad!
jane - 17 Dec 2003 10:39 |
Lovely pub situated about half mile outside of town on the Milford Rd. Had a reputation for a while of being a very 'young' person's pub, but with new management this has dropped off in the times I've been in there on weekends and now you can get a seat.
Bar staff very friendly as are the clientelle, good selection of real ales, the cellar is kept very well.
Huge garden in the rear which abutts the small River Ock.
Was once a three bar pub (saloon, public and off-licnce), now one large bar with good seating.
Pub hosts the local Morris Dancers on special occasions (solstices, Boxing day etc...).
If no parking is available then simply pop the car in the nearby Inn on The Lake or behind the Masonic hall 100 yards down the road.
Seán - 22 Oct 2003 23:06 |
Good traditional pub, Dave and Kate will make you welcome. New landlords trying their very best to generate a "good old pub". the beer is well cared for so visit and give them your support.
KP - 18 Jul 2003 00:10 |
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