The Anchor Inn (Ei Group (formerly Enterprise Inns))
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08 Sep 2020 (ChrisE)
Two of us came here for a late lunch. We had a reservation and were offered inside or garden seating. The garden was fairly busy so we chose to sit in the restaurant part of this pub. There had been a problem in the kitchen and we noticed a considerable number of people returning meals and complaining of waiting times. We probably did very well by avoiding the 1pm rush as our food (and beer of course) was excellent.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | On top form, I had several of these. |
Whitstable - Native Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
25 Feb 2020 (ChrisE)
Late morning visit, a really nice pub, just what a village local should be like. Fairly quiet at this time of day but there was one chap practicing his darts and a group of ladies having coffees. It was nice to see bar billiards here.
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 |  | Very good Harveys. |
Whitstable - East India Pale Ale (or EIPA) | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
Exmoor - Gold | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
03 Sep 2019 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon. Some eaters plus two (mature) drinkers sitting at the bar playing with their phones. I took the opportunity of counting the pewter tankards on display - 44, is this a record?
Then sauntered in the garden in the sunshine - it is a decent size and set well back from the busy road.
Wye Valley - HPA (Hereford Pale Ale) | 4.00 |  | Refreshing and in good condition - but very pale - a few more hops wouldn’t have gone amiss. |
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Westerham - British Bulldog | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
14 Mar 2019 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon bus break en route from Minster to Canterbury. Busy. Disappointed that we had to ask for all 4 pints to be topped up.
Otter - Springfest | 4.00 |  | Not really to my taste. |
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Bexley - Golden Acre | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
26 Sep 2018 (Jack William)
Mid afternoon. Four or five drinkers in the main bar. Goodys being delivered. Nice feel to it.
Ramsgate Brewery (Gadds') - Green Hop Ale (2016) | 4.80 |  | 2018 version - spot on, delicious. |
Greene King - Ruddles County | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
07 Oct 2017 (Andrew)
A really attractive pub this one. Exactly what I want from a village pub; low beams, nooks, crannies, worn wood, deep rich-green furnishings. If I still lived in Wingham I'd be here a lot.
Franklins - Mama Knows Best | 4.10 |  | She cleared the pipes before serving me. Excellent condition. Oakay, rough tar-like malt and black pepper hops. |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Batemans - Autumn Fall | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
17 Mar 2017 (Jack William)
St Patrick's day just after 5. Very busy with diddly diddly music from a group of 5 strings giving it their all. Good craic I believe is the correct description.
Nelson - Scrum Half | 4.00 |  | Malty. |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Long Man - Long Blonde | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
27 Feb 2016 (Andrew)
11:10 am. Just me, the bar maid and the pub dog. Nice proper village pub this.
Wantsum - 1381 | 3.80 |  | Good condition. Light golden bitter. Reedy with rose notes. Nice. This nearly as good as Canterbury Ales Wife of Bath. Nearly :-) |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Robinsons - Dizzy Blonde Amarillo Pale Ale | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
17 Jan 2015 (Andrew)
Jane and Isabel were going to get their hair cut in Wingham so I tagged along. I lived here for a number of years so it was interesting to come back. The Anchor is a really nice pub with lots of old beams and hops. 3 beers on now including a Kent micro.
Wantsum - Hengist | 5.00 |  | Good condition. Soft in the mouth. Hint of marzipan. Rich light brown colour |
Sharp's - Doom Bar | 4.00 | Not Tried | |
Brains - First Gold | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
06 Jan 2013 (John Kirk)
My visit coincided with the pub's regular Sunday afternoon live music spot. The place was very busy; and the atmosphere was brilliant! Before joining the music lovers in the main bar, I squeezed into the packed restaurant and had a very nice (and reasonably priced!) Sunday roast. The staff were friendly and helpful - A great pub: I'll definitely go back there.
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