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
CRISPY HALLOUMI SALAD
Cherry tomatoes & olives, caper & coriander vinaigrette (gf) £8.5
PERSIAN LAMB KEBOB
Tzatziki, pomegranate, pistachio, flatbread, crispy corn & Za’atar £9.5
CRISPY BREADED WHITEBAIT
Confit garlic & lemon aioli, bread & butter £8
WARM SMOKED SALMON & TEMPURA KING PRAWNS
Toasted rye bread, horseradish & chive crème fraiche, pickled cucumber £12.5
SOUP OF THE DAY
Malted bread & butter £7
WILD MUSHROOM CORN TACO QUESADILLA
Grilled vegan cheddar, red pepper jam, mint & coriander salsa (vg/gf) £9.5
For Main
16 HOUR BRAISED BEEF FEATHERBLADE
Parmentier potatoes, beef fat roast carrot, caramelised hispi cabbage, red wine & port jus £23.5
CHESTNUT & WILD MUSHROOM COTTAGE PIE
Barber’s mature cheddar glazed Duchess potatoes, buttered vegetables (v/gf) £17.5
SMASHED CHUCK BURGER
Pulled beef, melted cheese, diced shallot, crispy lettuce, house sauce, toasted potato bun, rustic fries £18
SALT & VINEGAR BATTERED FISH
Rustic fries, crushed garden peas & lemon £18
WILTSHIRE HAM
Free range eggs, rustic fries & crushed garden peas (gf) £16
MISO ROASTED AUBERGINE & STEAMED PAK CHOI JAPANESE CURRY
Pickled ginger & black bean sticky jasmine rice, sesame salt (v) £17.5
DON’T FORGET OUR SPECIALS BOARDS
LUNCHTIME, SANDWICHES & SIDES
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI
Rustic fries & salad £16
STEAK & KIDNEY SUET PUDDING
Gravy, rustic fries & peas £15.5
SANDWICHES:
Malted bloomer, rustic fries & salad
Smoked Wiltshire ham, tomato & lettuce £9.5
Coastal mature cheddar & Branston pickle (v) £8.5
Fishfinger, tartar & lettuce £12
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.
We operate 2 sittings on Sundays. 12:00/12:30 & 2:00/2:30
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