WE SEE FOOD DIFFERENTLY
Situated in the beautiful Dorset countryside, The Anchor provides our guests with finely crafted cuisine, using the freshest ingredients hand-picked from our talented local suppliers.
To Start
GRILLED CAPRICORN GOAT’S CHEESE
Sourdough crouton, fig & beetroot jam, toasted almonds (v) £9.5
MEXICAN PULLED BEEF QUESADILLA
Grilled cheddar, corn tortilla, pico de gallo, jalapeños, crispy corn (gf) £10.5
CRISPY BREADED WHITEBAIT
Confit garlic & lemon aioli, bread & butter £8.5
SIX TAIL ON KING PRAWNS
Garlic, parsley & white wine butter, charred bread £13.5
SOUP OF THE DAY
Malted bread & butter £7.5
JAPANESE WAKAME SALAD
Kaiso seaweed, carrot & sesame salad, sweet soy dressing, crispy age tofu (vg) £9.5
For Main
FREE RANGE PORK CHOP
Crackling, parmentier potatoes, chargrilled vegetables, wild garlic chimichurri sauce £24.5
WILD MUSHROOM & BELL PEPPER STROGANOFF
Fragrant Basmati rice, pickled gherkins, cashew nut & panko crumb (vg) £18.5
SMASHED CHUCK BURGER
Pulled beef, melted cheese, diced shallot, crispy lettuce, house sauce, toasted potato bun, rustic fries £19
SALT & VINEGAR BATTERED FISH
Rustic fries, garden peas & lemon £19
WILTSHIRE HAM
Free range eggs, rustic fries & garden peas (gf) £16
SESAME BATTERED HALLOUMI BURGER
Toasted potato bun, red pepper jam, Lebanese garlic sauce, lettuce & tomato, rustic fries (v) £17.5
DON’T FORGET OUR SPECIALS BOARDS
LUNCHTIME & SIDES
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI
Rustic fries & salad £16
STEAK & KIDNEY SUET PUDDING
Gravy, rustic fries & peas £15.5
SANDWICHES:
Malted bloomer, rustic fries & salad
SIDES:
Cheesy garlic bread (v) £6.5
Garlic bread (v) £5
House marinated olives, charred focaccia (vg) £6.5
House premium spiced nuts (vG) £4.5
FRIES:
Parmesan, truffle & maldon salt £6
Old bay salted £5.5
Plain salted (Vg) £5
Oregano salted £5.5
Cheesy fries (v) £6
Childrens Menu & Desserts
VEGAN SAUSAGES (vg)
Fries & garden peas £9
FISHFINGERS
Fries & peas £8.5
FREE RANGE EGG & CHEESE OMELETTE & FRIES (v)
£7.5
HAM, EGG, FRIES
£10.5
PRIME BEEFBURGER
Bun, fries £11.5
Desserts:
BLUEBERRY & HONEY CRÈME BRULEE
Chestnut sable biscuit £8.5
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE
Vanilla ice cream, black cherry purée, roasted white chocolate £8.5
WARM TREACLE TART
Pamphill vanilla ice cream, frozen raspberries, lemon & ginger syrup £8.5
Sunday Menu
Our roast dinner has proven so popular that bookings are essential.
A selection of dishes from our main menu, including roast dinners – vegetarian & vegan.
Prix Fixe Menu
TWO COURSES FOR £19 , SERVED TUESDAY TO THURSDAY.
Available Autumn 2025!
To Start
SMOKED DUCK, BACON & BARBERS MATURE CHEDDAR RAREBIT,
SOUP OF THE DAY,
bread & butter
BREADED WHITEBAIT,
garlic mayo
For Main
SMOKED WILTSHIRE HAM
free range egg & rustic fries
BREADED FILLET OF PLAICE
rustic fries, garden peas, lemon & tartar
CELERIAC & BUTTER BEAN SHAWARMA
flatbread, tahini, garlic yoghurt & rocket (v)
Please feel free to change your starter option for a dessert.
WOOD FIRED OVEN
WOOD FIRED OVEN (Returning summer 2025)
THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM 5:30pm
Festive Menu 2024
Our festive menu starts early December. There is no need to pre-order and turkey will be available every day until 23rd.
Eat Together
Please ask to see our allergen policy if you have any dietary requirements.
We cook our food fresh to order so please be patient during busy periods.
Book a Table Today
For Reservations Call
01258 857269