- Credit: Charlotte Smith-Jarvis. With a rich and colourful past The Anchor Inn is steeped in history and is reputed to be the last remaining place from where the press gangs recruited their volunteers. The Anchor Inn is a 15th Century pub/restaurant. Nayland is often linked with its close neighbour to the west, Wissington (more commonly called Wiston). We had a lovely meal where the food was outstanding and the environment felt very covid safe. What a lovely evening and felt extremely safe and well cared for. It arrived on a canteen-style tray over branded paper. Burger was a little watery. The Anchor is said to be the last place in Britain where the infamous press … The new orangery is well heated and very pretty. The staff were very helpful & pleasant, the food very tasty.Congratulations to all who have made these difficult times as pleasant as possible! Details. The Anchor Inn, Nayland Traditional country pub & restaurant on the banks of the River Stour. Join us on: mondays – pub quiz every first monday of the month. Battered lightly in the same coating as the wings, the butterflied buttermilk chicken breast had a note of Cajun about it, and was super-moist, and succulent.The healthiest part of the platter, the corn, still had some bite to it, but would have benefitted from a pat of salted or maybe flavoured, butter oozing across the top.There was no room at all for dessert, but we could have had honeycomb cheesecake, Christmas pudding, chocolate panettone bread and butter pudding, sticky toffee pudding or several other yummy sounding things. Korean barbecued tofu at The Anchor, Nayland COURT STREET 1. Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk, United Kingdom. There is quite a walk from the kitchen though, through the winter cold, so I imagine some of that was down to the weather. Underneath, Korean barbecue sauce combined sweet and fiery in harmony, while the kimchi smacked my palate with a salty, sharp, fermented tang. The Anchor Inn is a 15th Century pub/restaurant. No time for a dessert because of 10pm regulations. Staff were all really pleasant and were working really hard to ensure all guidelines were being met, we will be back very soon. I was asked if I wanted any sauce on the side and requested barbecue. Set in the beautiful village of Nayland, open fires and a cosy atmosphere make the Anchor a wonderful winter bolthole, and the banks of the River Stour provide glorious al fresco dining throughout the summer months. I could choose two meats and one side, or upgrade for a few quid to three meats and two sides. When it did, it was lacking in flavour and the macorni cheese was watery, not cheesy. Food was could and waitress said chef the food was hot but was stone cold, Fantastic food attentive staff and great value for money this place is always a winner highly recommended. The Anchor Inn Nayland. Great ale, food & the best home smoked produce in the valley. 2 reviews of The Anchor Inn "A great gastro pub on the Suffolk/ Essex borders in the lovely little village of Nayland. Monday - Thursday 12pm - 11pm (Last food orders 9pm) Friday & Saturday 12pm - 11pm (Last food orders 9pm) Sundays & Bank Holidays 12pm - 11pm (Last food orders 9pm) Christmas Opening Hours. It was quite chilly in the Orangery, a reflection of the cold day, but the prettiness of the tree and decorations lovely. Love in there. The Smokehouse burger at The Anchor, Nayland Bacon was golden-edged. The Anchor Inn pub in Nayland (near Colchester), Essex, CO6 4JL : Pubs Galore : Contains reviews, photos, maps, events & social media details of The Anchor Inn Anchor, 1 Court Street, Nayland, Colchester, Suffolk, CO6 4JL (01206) 262313. www.anchornayland.co.uk We didn't notice til after the meal which says alot about what we did have. 01206 262313. Amazing staff who were absolutely run off there feet .....fantastic food and just an all round great place to eat! Staff very attentive in every way throughout our meal. A pot of the house barbecue glaze would have been nice...I got sachets of Heinz, although I don’t know if Covid regulations have done away with pots of this and that at the moment.The rosemary fries, while hot and tasty, didn’t have a speck of rosemary on them.And the pulled pork, although tender and oozing with a sweet Southern-style barbecue dressing, was lukewarm. With a rich and colourful past The Anchor Inn is steeped in history and is reputed to be the last remaining place from where the press gangs recruited their volunteers. Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Menu, Outdoor dining, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine. Great ale, food & the best home smoked produce in the valley. Dec 2016 – Feb 2017 3 months. Prawns & chorizo in a white wine cream sauce served with artisan roll, A selection of items to share, all served with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and artisan rolls, Artisan rolls to share with balsamic and olive oil, Baked camembert with a garlic & rosemary crumb, crostinis and onion chutney, A selection of cured meats, artichoke hearts, olives, semi dried tomatoes, Classic rack of smoked ribs from our smoker, homemade BBQ sauce, slaw, salad and fries. The addition of pak choi with its juicy heart and charred, crunchy leaves, mellowed the whole plate. A traditional country pub with a warm welcome, The Anchor Inn offers a fine selection of cask ales and fresh, home-cooked food. Nayland, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The pulled pork brought a sweetness. 51.969907, 0.87245. The wings were enormous, and moist under their crispy lemon and thyme coating. Submit Pub Feedback to CAMRA. Friendly service and delicious food - something for everyone! Just a short while ago dining pods for household bubbles, and a huge greenhouse-type structure (The Orangery) were installed. Food was amazing as was the service. The Anchor is always good and this visit didn’t disappoint. The waitress rolled her eyes and walked away when we asked if changes could be made to the food. The Smokehouse platter at The Anchor in Nayland Find ⏰ opening times for The Anchor Inn in 26 Court St, Nayland, Suffolk, CO6 4JL and check other details as well, such as: ☎️ phone number, map, website and nearby locations. 7,088 were here. Wrap up warm.Menus are printed and left on the table, showcasing an array of smoked feasts (there is an onsite smokehouse), handmade pizzas, roasts, and brasserie-style fish, meat and veggie dishes.To begin, warm breads studded with olives or seeds, served with butter and oil. Esplora il menu, guarda le foto e leggi 341 recensioni: "Service and the food was great. Overall experience was good, the orangery provided COVID secure dining in lovely surroundings. Food was lovely!! Feels well run and safe. formerly King's Head. If you believe this review should be removed from OpenTable, please let us know and someone will investigate. The yellow-brick Anchor Inn by a bridge over the River Stour isn't difficult to spot. Stoke-by-Nayland is situated 1½ miles northeast of The Anchor … 7,533 were here. This time sat in the Orangery which has been beautifully decorated and was warm even on a winter afternoon. An example of how vegetarian food can be so rammed with texture and flavour you really do not miss the meat. Set in the beautiful village of Nayland, open fires and a cosy atmosphere make the Anchor a wonderful winter bolthole, and the banks of the River Stour provide glorious al fresco dining throughout the summer months. 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