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The Anchor Pub

3.8 (658)
£25 and under
Contemporary British
12 Silver street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 9EL

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The Anchor Pub

3.8
£25 and under
Contemporary British
Cambridge

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
(We unfortunately cannot reserve our terrace tables, any bookings will have a table reserved inside although guests are more than welcome to sit at a table on our riverside terrace if one is available upon arrival)

Set on the bank of the beautiful river Cam in the historic city of Cambridge, The Anchor pub, dining room & river terrace is a stone’s throw away from the world famous Queens college & its stunning Mathematical Bridge.

We serve fresh seasonal food using locally sourced ingredients, cask conditioned real ales, craft beers, wines from a carefully chosen innovative wine list. We provide friendly knowledgeable & relaxed service in picturesque surroundings.

Escape to our dining room where you can guarantee a fabulous view or experience al fresco dining overlooking the river during the summer months.

Why not spend an afternoon or the evening with us, take a punt on the river then enjoy a meal with us either before or after

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01223 353554
  • Website
    http://www.anchorcambridge.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Buffets and set menus are available, we are also able to bespoke menus to your specific requirements and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    We like to think we are pretty good at hosting events here at the Anchor... blessed with an amazing versatile dining room over looking the River Cam, available for exclusive use. Call Jules 01223 353 554 or email us info@anchorcambridge.com
  • Location
    12 Silver street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 9EL
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas is coming at The Anchor

    £39.00 per person

    4 - 50 people

    Nov 12, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
    Book your Christmas catch up and enjoy our two, or three course set menu - packed full of festive flavours to kick off your Christmas celebrations in style. Join us for a celebration with workmates, a Christmas get together with friends, or a festive family lunch and get yourself into the spirt of the season.
    Christmas is coming at The Anchor Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Anchor Pub.

3.8

3.8
(658)
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Anchor Pub offers "great food and atmosphere" with a picturesque terrace overlooking the river. Patrons praise the "friendly and efficient service" and unique dining experiences. Although some report service delays during busy times, the pub's charm and enjoyable meals make it a "definite revisit" spot for many.
658 Reviews

  1. Gary

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We only popped quite late for some food and that’s what we got …

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  2. Jeremy

    Leicestershire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three old friends were visiting Cambridge and it was up to me to find somewhere good to eat. My choice of the Anchor proved universally popular and I would not hesitate to recommend it to all and sundry. Great food and atmosphere and reasonable prices. Top marks.

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  3. Margaret

    Tampa2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 11, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I don't know if this is supposed to be a sit-down dinner place, but we made reservations, sat down, and weren't attended to for over 20 minutes. Seems like a lovely place for a drink, but if you are trying to plan a nice meal, I wouldn't necessarily count on it!

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  4. Deborah

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 10, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the steak sandwich which was ok but there was no salad garnish nor were there chips with it, so it turned out to be quite a small meal.

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  5. Alex

    Norfolk/Suffolk2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 22, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I've been in here on lots of occasions but on weds 22nd July it wasn't a good experience,we booked the upper table area but when we got there they had closed that area off,think it was due to staff shortage, anyway the staff all seemed very stressed and weren't very attentive like they were in my previous visits,when we ordered the food and the waitress bought it to our table one of my party asked if he could have some mayonnaise, the waitress told him to go up into the kitchen and get it himself which was very rude,my meal came out 10 mins after the other 3 meals even though my wife and I were both having fish and chips ,when I started eating my fish I realised it was so overcooked that the fish had basically shriveled into a dry crispy item ,it was hard to tell what was the overcooked batter and what was fish,I decided it was inedible so took it back and another waitress accused me of eating the best bits and bringing back the tail end of the fish ,which was totally untrue and I still had well over half the fish still on my plate,I did receive a full refund for my dinner but it's not good enough this was a special occasion,my son had come from California I'd travelled from stowmarket and I booked that place as it's always been good food and attentive staff but that really spoiled our whole day ,I'm definitely taking it further ,I'll add a photo of my dinner this is what I handed back and the waitress said I'd eaten all the best parts of the fish

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  6. Darren

    Cambridge3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited the Anchor many times with friends in the past few years. The staff are always welcoming and friendly and the food is always great. Nice to sit out on the terrace overlooking the river. Will definitely return.

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    Hertfordshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 15, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived during a busy lunch time. There was one young lady behind the bar serving a queue of people (she was friendly and calm), there was only one other lady who was bringing the food out from the kitchen. Poor service rating given was not for them specifically but overall as a pub during a lunch period to only have two staff working the bar and restaurant. Food was ‘ok’ and took over an hour to come and were only sandwiches. One couple in front of me cancelled their food order due to the amount of time they were kept waiting which again was over an hour. I wouldn’t go back.

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  8. Geace

    Bath5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good atmosphere. We had the roast which was good just needed to be a bit hotter.

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  9. Graham

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 1, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked a table for 5pm for the England World Cup game, only to be told on arrival that they had run out of food from the lunchtime service, and that included any crisps and bar snacks! Unbelievable!

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  10. Jane

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wanting a great Cambridge lunch experience for our two guests, we chose the Anchor and couldn’t have asked for better. Great fun watching the punters from a superb table. Good food - a bit different from the norm which was excellent. Interesting wine. Very helpful, pleasant staff. Definitely on our revisit list

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01223 353554
  • Website
    http://www.anchorcambridge.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Buffets and set menus are available, we are also able to bespoke menus to your specific requirements and budget.
  • Private party facilities
    We like to think we are pretty good at hosting events here at the Anchor... blessed with an amazing versatile dining room over looking the River Cam, available for exclusive use. Call Jules 01223 353 554 or email us info@anchorcambridge.com
  • Location
    12 Silver street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB3 9EL
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Anchor Pub is open Mon–Wed 12:00–22:00; Thu–Sat 11:00–23:00; Sun 12:00–21:00. Note the terrace tables can’t be reserved, bookings reserve a table inside, though riverside terrace seating is available on arrival if free.

Sunday is a lovely choice, several guests single out the Sunday roast as a highlight, with many praising the roast dinners and riverside setting for a weekend lunch.

Guests often describe portions as generous, several reviews praise generously portioned mains and note kids’ portions are particularly sizeable.

Yes, families are welcome: guests note generous kids' portions and that the menu includes kids options, making it an easy choice for dining with children.

For a classic Anchor visit, plan for Sunday lunch, reviewers repeatedly praise the Sunday roast and riverside window tables; in summer, sunny evenings on the riverside terrace are especially lovely.

Yes, the riverside terrace is welcoming to diners with dogs; guests report being served while dining with a well‑behaved dog and praise the staff’s welcome.

Casual dress is the guide at Anchor Pub, comfortable, informal clothing is entirely appropriate.

Anchor Pub can get very busy and noisy on Saturday nights, guests report it being crowded on arrival, while some sunny, less-crowded visits felt relaxed enough for easy conversation.

Yes, Anchor Pub has a riverside terrace and river-facing al fresco dining, popular in summer and enjoyed by guests watching punts on the Cam.

Anchor Pub is a picturesque riverside spot with cosy indoor tables, river-facing windows and a sunlit terrace, pairing friendly, relaxed service with lovely Cam views.

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The Anchor Pub

3.8
£25 and under
Contemporary British
Cambridge

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
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