Pub in Great Bookham
Anchor
161 Lower Road, Great Bookham, KT23 4AH4.2out of 5 on Google, from 158 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Anchor
This historic Grade II listed inn is said to date from the 15th century, although the actual building is 17th century. Low oak beamed ceilings, wooden floors, exposed brickwork and large inglenook with a real fire burning in the winter give the pub a very traditional and homely feel. Lunchtime snacks and meals are served every day. A charity quiz night is held every Tuesday (booking required). Dominoes, cribbage and other card games are played. Weekly meat raffle on Sundays. There is a patio garden, with pond and stocks, and a heated smoking area, at the front. Children under 14 are not allowed in the bar. Accredited for beer quality during 2023.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Real Fire
- Family Friendly: During food hours
- Quiet
- Games: Dominos and cards
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Fish and chips all day on Fridays
- Real Ale
- Accessible Restroom
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Parking
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 01372 452429
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.2out of 5 on Google, from 158 ratings
5 out of 5Tanjeet Aroraon Google, September 2024
Stopped off on the way back from Polesden Lacey to London. Ate two roast chicken baps with 2 pint sized soft drinks. Absolute bargain lunch at 19 quid for the lot - especially as portion size was ginormous and the chicken was excellent quality! Landlady was on her own and super busy but incredibly friendly and welcoming. Service was excellent.
5 out of 5Lydia Wrighton Google, September 2024
Nice, homely pub. Best food I've had from a pub in a long time. We had a toddler with us who was also made very welcome, by staff and by customers
5 out of 5Andrew Fennymore-Whiteon Google, May 2024
What a great find. Staff were very welcoming. The Sunday Roast was excellent, good quality ingredients and beautifully cooked. A good sized portion for £16 a head. Definitely value for money. Locals just kept coming in so a good atmosphere with banter. Nice sunny garden at the front of the pub. Would highly recommend.
3 out of 5David Vicaryon Google, February 2024
A great village pub with friendly staff and regulars. The outside space is superb on a sunny day, come with friends or come on your own and you will be made to feel very welcome. The best pub in Bookham! Edit 2024: Change of ownership and change of direction for this pub, moving to a more foody pub during the day. Weekday foods okay at the moment, assume they are just finding their feet. The Sunday Roast however....is the best in the area. The whole roast in a giant Yorkie covers all bases and deserves the upgrade to 4 stars 🤩
5 out of 5Karen Barberon Google, April 2024
A good traditional village pub with great value tasty food. My daughter and I opted for the 4 for £25 bar nibbles ( which were much more than nibbles!) of spicy chicken wings, white bait, scampi bites and pigs in blankets. We paid the £2.50 extra for chunky chips and a side salad with dressing. The staff were very helpful and chatty. Children are now welcomed and there was use of a high chair for my grand daughter. It was a bit quiet but it is a cosy little pub.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.