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
PARSNIP, CARROT & RED ONION BAHJIS
Sweet tamarind dip, lime pickled red onion (vG) £8
POTTED DUCK & HAM HOCK
Shapwick plum & apple chutney puree, toasted pain d’epices bread £9
CRISPY BREADED WHITEBAIT
confit garlic & lemon aioli, bread & butter £8
HARISSA ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKEN WINGS
Crème fraiche & chive dip, house Za’atar (gf) £8.5
SOUP OF THE DAY
bread & butter (v) £7
SMOKED SALMON & KING PRAWNS
pickled cucumber ribbons, dill sour cream, charred rye bread £12.5
For Main
16 HOUR BRAISED BEEF FEATHERBLADE or ROAST FREE RANGE TURKEY
crispy parmentier potatoes, roast root vegetables, pig in blanket, sprouts, gravy £21
CHESTNUT & WILD MUSHROOM COTTAGE PIE
Barbers mature cheddar glazed duchess potatoes, cabbage & garden peas (v) £16.5
SMASHED CHUCK BURGER
pulled beef, melted cheese, diced shallot, crispy lettuce, toasted potato bun, rustic fries £17.5
SALT & VINEGAR BATTERED FISH
skin on fries, peas & lemon £18
WILTSHIRE HAM
Free range eggs, rustic fries & garden peas (gf) £16
SWEET POTATO, PAK CHOI COCONUT KATSU CURRY
Pickled ginger sticky jasmine rice, chapati bread (vG) £16.5
DON’T FORGET OUR SPECIALS BOARDS
LUNCHTIME, SANDWICHES & SIDES
BASKET MEALS;
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI
fries & salad £15
CHEESEBURGER
American mustard, pickles & fries £12.5
STEAK & KIDNEY SUET PUDDING
grav, chips & peas £14.5
SANDWICHES;
Malted bloomer- fries & salad
Smoked Wiltshire ham £9.5
coastal mature cheddar & branston pickle (v) £8.5
jumbo fishfinger, tartar & lettuce £12
SIDES;
cheesy garlic bread (v) £6.5
garlic bread (v) £5
house marinated olives, charred focaccia (vg) £6.5
house slaw £3
house premium spiced nuts (vG) £4.5
FRIES;
Parmesan, truffle & maldon £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
PRIME BEEFBURGER
bun, fries £11.5
Desserts;
DORSET HONEY CRÈME BRULEE
Roasted white chocolate shortbread £8.5
WHITE CHOCOLATE PARFAIT
ginger biscuit base, lemon coulis, roasted white chocolate £8.5
APPLE & MINCEMEAT STRUDEL
vanilla custard cremeux £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
TO START:
PARSNIP, CARROT & RED ONION BAHJIS
Sweet tamarind dip, lime pickled red onion (vG) £8
POTTED DUCK & HAM HOCK
Shapwick plum & apple chutney puree, toasted pain d’epices bread £9
SMOKED SALMON & KING PRAWNS
Pickled cucumber ribbons, dill sour cream, charred rye bread £12.5
HARISSA ROASTED FREE RANGE CHICKEN WINGS
crème fraiche & chive dip, house za’atar (gf) £8.5
SOUP OF THE DAY
bread & butter (v) £7
CRISPY BREADED WHITEBAIT
Confit garlic & lemon aioli, bread & butter £8
FOR MAIN;
ROASTS; All served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables & Yorkshire pudding (not vegan)
16 HOUR BRAISED BEEF FEATHERBLADE £20
ROAST BREAST OF FREE RANGE TURKEY & SMOKED HAM £21
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM, VEGAN SAUSAGE MEAT, BLACK BEAN & NUT ROAST, VEGAN GRAVY (Vg) £17
SMASHED CHUCK BURGER
Pulled beef, melted cheese, diced shallot & crispy lettuce, toasted potato bun rustic fries, pickles £17.5
SALT & VINEGAR BATTERED FISH
skin on fries, peas & lemon £18
CHESTNUT & WILD MUSHROOM COTTAGE PIE
barbers mature cheddar duchess potatoes, cabbage & garden peas. (V/gf) £16.5
SWEET POTATO, PAK CHOI COCONUT KATSU CURRY
Pickled ginger sticky jasmine rice, chapati bread (vG) £16.5
Prix Fixe Menu
TWO COURSES FOR £19 , SERVED TUESDAY TO THURSDAY.
Not available through December, back in January 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