The Blue Anchor, Hammersmith - pub details
Address: 13 Lower Mall, London, W6 9DJ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 1644)
Ravenscourt Park (0.4 miles), Hammersmith (0.4 miles), Stamford Brook (0.8 miles)
Kensington Olympia (1.1 miles), Barnes Bridge (1.6 miles), West Brompton (1.7 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- TV
- Real ale
- Riverside location
- Outside seating
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> Current user rating: 6.4/10 (rated by 45 users)
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Rutland Ale House, Hammersmith (0.0 miles), Old City Arms, Hammersmith (0.1 miles), Hope and Anchor, Hammersmith (0.1 miles), Chancellors, Hammersmith (0.2 miles), Ruby Grand, Hammersmith (0.2 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Blue Anchor, Hammersmith
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| Smallish riverside pub on Hammersmith Mall with a fine view of Hammersmith Bridge and the river from the outside tables at the front. The pub dates back to 1722 and claims to be older than both the famous Dove and the Rutland next door ( virtually ). This pub has had a refurbishment since I last dropped in several years ago, inevitably leading to the loss of a bit of its previous character and individuality. The bar has been mover round and now faces the river. The former Courage bar back remains in situ and the small stubby handpumps now sit proudly unused on a shelf by the front window. There now seems to be more room inside, probably because some of the old traditional tables and chairs have gone and have been replaced by those high circular tables and tall bar stools that seem to be very much in vogue nowadays. The wood pannelling and rowing memorabilia is still there thankfully. I suppose I would sum the refurbishment up by saying that there's still a reasonably traditional feel, but it's now a bit more sanitized and impersonal. It's still family owned however and not a pubco chain pub. There's now slightly more of a food emphasis and a dedicated dining area upstairs. My recent visit was noteworthy for a rare sighting of Betty Stogs, who, for the benefit of those less knowledgeable in these matters, is not a long lost relative, nor some fearsome Northern pub matriarch, but a fine pale coloured hoppy beer from Truro. Other beers on were Landlord and Sharps Doom Bar. Rather like the Black Lion further down towards Chiswick, the Blue Anchor is not a must visit pub, but this is a nice stretch of the river and the Blue Anchor is worth calling in on, particularly on sunny days. JohnBonser - 18 Jun 2009 12:57 |
| I came away with very mixed feelings about this place. It’s undoubtedly a tidy little pub with an impressive riverside setting and friendly welcoming staff. However, the barmaid seemed to know very little about the beers she was selling and the temperature of the beer was way too cold. The Doombar seemed on the turn anyway, but the Betty Stoggs would have been fine, if it had been served a degree or two warmer. At an eye-watering £3.32 a pint punters deserve better. In short a nice pub, but not quite as good as it thinks it is. aleandhearty - 8 Jun 2009 16:06 |
| Great pub, along with the service and lager fulhamstar - 28 May 2009 21:22 |
| We have been regular visitors to the Blue Anchor over the years, on our way from our favoured parking spot to events at the Hammersmith Odeon. Last walked past a year or so ago when it was closed for refurbishment and, at the time, feared the worst. However, last night saw our re-entry into this classic riverside pub and we were very happy. The refurbishment has seen the bar turned through 90 degrees across the centre of the room and a wheelchair access door added where the end of the bar used to meet the frontage. The original barback has been retained to provide a wall of mirrors and the tin bartop and handpumps have been resited along a drinking shelf facing the river. The toilets are now modern and spotless and I understand from other comments that an upsatirs dining room has been opened. The beer range doesn't seem to change from other comments already made, but is well-kept. The staff were friendly and welcoming and were happily surprised to see us again after the concert for another swift pint. It was completely empty downstairs at 10.30pm, but this was a Monday night, so perhaps not too surprising. A throughly pleasant experince all round. Gristy - 10 Mar 2009 14:15 |
| Interesting riverside pub, sells real ale and does food, riverine decor, one of the few pewter bar tops in England is a historic touch. Appears on a list of pubs compiled in 1722 so is at least that old, though the building's been rebuilt since. rainlight - 4 Mar 2009 07:46 |
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