please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Third of our East Yorkshire pubs, this one is next to an RSPB reserve. It has a lovely view over the river and felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. I've never seen the kind of railway level crossing we had to negotiate on the way here from Howden. Press the button to get the operator out of his shed and he will come and manually open the gates! The Hope & Anchor seemed to be popular for its food. But the ale selection wasn't too bad and staff will offer you a sample before you buy. On during our visit was Derventio Centurion, Marstons Pedigree, Wychwood Hobgoblin, Jennings Dark Mild & Copper Dragon Spring Gold. Worth a visit.
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Cambridge Spies? Ah - that would be the Alan Plater play "The Blacktoft Diaries" I suppose. Is there some memorabilia on show now?
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A little out the way, but well worth it. Had 3 real ales on, during my visit, all in top condition. Food is well above average (Try the steak pie) and the place is an ideal location for any special family gathering.
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We visited in September 2010 when a new kitchen block was almost completed, so the entrance was at the "getting better" stage. We have visited before a number of times. Hopefully we shall be going again. When building work is completed early in 2011 the facilities will be much improved. And if you want to bone up on the Cambridge Spies, this is the place to do it!
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The setting is excellent (picturesque isn't a word one can say for a lot of pubs around Goole) and one does need to have the confidence to keep going if driving there for the first time. It is clearly a popular place for local people to eat out, and one can see why - the menu was not adventurous but the pub did the ordinary things well (my fish and chips was very good). The beers included a good dark mild, and I didn't find a duff one among the three I tried. The landlord and staff were helpful and friendly, fitting me in when it seemed every table was reserved. A sunset walk along the river floodbank to finish - splendid.
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Its an odd place, no doubt, with the entrance really letting it down (you see a portacabin kitchen on the left, enter past smelly toilets, into a pool room). The range of beers is excellent, staff welcoming, and food good too. Flies can be a nuisance in the summer, but the tranquiility of the river is amazing.
Well worth the trek down the long road from Gilberdyke - but NOT a trip for a foggy night as the ditches along that road are deep & treacherous!
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Visited yesterday for the first time in years - much improved in terms of furnishings, menu and beer, and clearly thriving. Shame about the horrible plastic conservatory facing the river - I can see that it's practical, but how it ever got planning permission I can't imagine! It's completely ruined an authentic late Georgian facade unchanged since c 1830! Still well worth a visit though, especially when walking the floodbanks.
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A very useful landmark when sailing on the Humber - especially in foul weather when the white paintwork stands out in the murk! (Quite a nice pub, too.)
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Yes quite difficult to find but well worth the effort. Wonderful location built into the humber flood bank. Very good beer and food.
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Went for a meal last night, The food was excellent just too much of it, The beer was excellent, Nice pub good night alround, One complaint though Its not very easy to find.
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Loved it - helped by our balmy weather, sitting by the Humber with a perfect pint of Johns Smiths Cask (try it) was as good as it gets. The pub itself is
friendly but ordinary; food looked good but was fully booked.
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A cracking pub - excellent food, homely atmosphere and well kept, interesting beer. Highly recommended. Food is very good and excellent value - booking essential for evenings. Treat yourselves and visit!
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In a tiny village on the banks of the River Ouse there lies a real ale gem.....The Hope & Anchor. Always several cask ales,including tasty mild! Sit by the river,quaff fine ale,then eat superb pub grub....heaven!!! :-)
iain - 8 Aug 2004 10:52 |
