The Anchor Inn

tinahodgkinson

08 Jul 2018

4.5

4.5

Very nice pub food, friendly staff, some step free areas

Date of visit: June 2018

I have experience of challenges around: moving around

I use or have experience of: walking aid

Overall Rating

Excellent

The Anchor is a pub located in one of the shopping streets a couple of moments from the sea front. It serves traditional pub food rather than being a gastro pub. It serves a wide menu and portions are extremely generous.

Disabled Access In and Around

Good

There is some step free indoor seating and another area which has about five steps with a hand rail to get to, the downstairs area is quieter as there is no TV and is away from the main bar. There is also some step free outdoor seating. Tables and chairs are free standing.

Parking & Transport

Excellent

Sidmouth doesn't have a railway station. The 9 or 9A bus from Exeter takes about 35 - 45 minutes and stops at the Sidmouth Triangle. There are other local bus services that go to Sidmouth. The pub is a couple of minutes from the bus stop.

Accessible Toilets

I didn't use the toilets so unable to comment.

Staff

Excellent

Staff were very friendly and helpful. On my first visit I arrived while a World Cup football match was on but it was still quite easy to find a quiet seat. I sat downstairs an staff on seeing my crutch offered to come to the table and take my order to save me going back up to the bar. Usually customers are expected to order food and drink at the bar.