The Anchor Inn

This is a long review ! We booked Sunday lunch. Had visited the restaurant previously with friends and it was ok but not this time. The place could have been cleaner. Waiting staff were pleasant and welcoming but their dress code was random and dishevelled. One of the waitersses was dressed in very close fitting leggings through which her thong was clearly visible. Not at all aproriate for a family setting. Should have picked up on poor service when our drink order was wrong but we stayed. We ordered prawn cocktail to share which came on a flat plate with chopped lettuce diced pepper and cucumber, prawns on top still oozing defrost water. Not very apetizing. The main course of roast beef couldn't be cooked to our liking as ' we don't do that ' said the owner Karen Reay so when it came the beef was dry and very not to our liking. We had asked for gravy on the side and the dry meat was undisguised. Should have left at that point ! The owner who brought our food was very defensive, unapologetic and clearly furious as she snatched our plates away and stomped back to the kitchen never to return, deliberately avoiding our table and pointedly attending other patrons, making coffee and serving food. After 20 minutes of no further response from her, a waitress enquired if we needed anything and offered an alternative to the beef so we ordered belly pork with fresh veg and gravy which had been left to go cold on our table. The food was ok this time but the owner had clearly passed the buck to the young waitress. VERY BAD CRACK. As a boss or manager, you just dont do that ! Shame on you !! The place has no finess or class, the owners so far up themselves they don't think finer details matter and clearly can't handle complaint. Thankyou to the waiting staff who at least tried to help. Will never go back and actively discourage anyone from going there.

Called in around 2.15pm without a reservation and was glad they were still serving Sunday Lunch as many pubs stop at 2pm. Friendly welcome, offered a table in bar or restaurant and not too busy. We both opted for Lamb Sunday Lunch (reasonably priced at £14.95) and it arrived quickly. Food was delicious, lamb tender and tasty with lashings of rich gravy, mash potato, 2 roasties and giant Yorkshire with 4 separate veg. Just managed to finish it. Didn’t bother with dessert but they looked very nice from what I saw staff carrying. Overall service was great and couldn’t fault our meal. You do have to put your reg in tablet on bar but it was very simple. Will definitely return.

I was recommended this place by a friend so paid a visit and was not disappointed. Home made pie was tremendous and the dessert was lovely too. Will definitely be back again

Had two lovely nights in the Anchor Inn. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, the room we had (Hadrian) was a great size, very comfortable, and there was a relaxed atmosphere throughout. The food in the restaurant was just fantastic. As good a fish and chips and rib-eye steak as I've ever had, and the blue cheese sauce was without doubt the best I've ever had. Be warned, portions are beyond generous - you won't need a starter! Despite being there on a Monday and Tuesday the restaurant was very busy so it is evidently a place to go. It is a little off the beaten path, but that is part of the charm, and is is ideally situated if you want to visit Hadrian's Wall, Vindolanda, Hexham etc, or Newcastle.

Bad atttudes and an establishment whos morals and ethics are shameful -that support CRIMINALITY and ILLEGAL HUNTING. Supporting outdated , barbaric atrocities. Last place I would go to....likely serving all kinds of hunted animals onto your plates... horrible.

Midweek lunch with the wife, ordered from the vast array of pies and both were lovely. It's a big portion so bring your appetite - I had bacon, sausage and black pudding pie, wife had chicken and haggis pie, both served with proper homemade chips, peas and gravy. Prices were decent for the quality of food, and the service was great. Some weird and wonderful pie concoctions on their menu, although we did feel they perhaps lacked the basic steak pie option. We've also been here for Sunday lunch before and really enjoyed it. Lovely, homely pub.

Comfortable with great staff in all areas. Rooms over a decent pub with an honest hearty food offer, what's not to like.

Our room was spacious and comfortable. The bar was very friendly and the breakfast excellent, made us feel very welcome and we hope to stay again soon