Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 427 reviews

What Debbie W likes about Anchor:
My friends and I were walking around the wall and I needed to use the lavatory. I saw the Anchor Bar so one of my friends and I stopped in. While she used the facilities, I ordered us 2 half pints. The lady tending bar was super friendly as were the folks sitting at the bar. We ended up sitting down and talking to some folks at the next table. We then texted our friends to come join us. We ended up staying for 2 or 3... View all feedback. What Alice Thomas doesn't like about Anchor:
a fair local restaurant of the john barras group with tasty, well prepared dresses on the menu. I went there with friends on Sunday and ordered a wild boarburger, whose pattie with wild boar, swan and apple. it was served on a Brioche beer with black pudding, roasted apple and a free egg. it also came with a beautiful sweet clobpy tomato sauce. it looked really good and tasted great. for £8.99 it was the most expensi... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 19 reviews
Emin
25.10.2023 - 07:33

Great place to visit, with friendly and attentive staff. Thanks to Gemma, Johnny, and Sinead for taking care of us so well. We will definitely be returning. - D...

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هلاله
25.10.2023 - 07:33

Nice little pub and great location .Friendly owner and patrons. By the city walls. 2 floors to the pub and there was live music on the Saturday night .

James
25.10.2023 - 07:33

Visiting Derry for a weekend, decided to drop in at the Anchor, glad we did !! Nice atmosphere, friendly and a great pint. Please make a visit , you'll enjoy it...

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JesseSlome
25.10.2023 - 07:33

This was across the street from our hotel and worth stepping inside to see an authentically old pub. Not the oldest but nice to see. Try to grab one of the boot...

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Ken
25.10.2023 - 07:33

I had the pleasure of visiting this pub and receiving the warmest welcome ever! The staff and customers were all so lovely. I would highly recommend paying them...

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The Anchor Bar, a fair local pub restaurant run by the John Barras group, offers tasty and well-prepared dishes on the menu. With options such as a wild boar burger and a full English breakfast, the pub also provides a welcoming environment with friendly staff. The nautical theme adds to the charm, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a drink. Reviews mention the warm welcome from staff like Sinead, creating a lively and authentic local experience. For those seeking a friendly atmosphere, great beer, and good food, the Anchor Bar is highly recommended.

Menu
2.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Rosie
20.03.2022 - 20:42

A fair local pub restaurant run by the John Barras group with some tasty, well prepared dishes on the menu. I went there on Sunday with friends and ordered a wi...

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Alice
16.09.2022 - 07:37

A fair local restaurant of the john barras group with tasty, well prepared dresses on the menu. I went there with friends on Sunday and ordered a wild boarburge...

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 20 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.4 ★ from 386 reviews

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