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.
Nibbles & To Start
Nibbles:
EDAMAME BEANS
Sesame salt, soy & chilli flakes (vg) 5.5
KALAMATA & GORDAL OLIVES
Lemon & garlic oil, bread (vg) 6.5
STOUT IRISH SODA BREAD
Yeast butter (v) 6.5
To Start:
CRISPY FREE RANGE PORK THAI SALAD
Funky fish sauce & sesame dressing, peanut & crispy onion crumb 9.5
SIX KING PRAWNS
Garlic & chilli oil, charred bread 12.5
CRISPY BREADED WHITEBAIT
House tartar, lemon, bread & butter 9
SOUP OF THE DAY
Bread & butter 8
WOK FRIED PAK CHOI, BROCCOLI & FERMENTED BLACK BEANS
Soy, ginger & garlic sauce (vg) 8.5
For Main
CHICKEN PARMIGIANA
Grilled chicken, aubergine ‘bacon’, confit garlic tomato sauce, aged Parmesan crumble (gf) 22.5
GRILLED HALLOUMI BURGER
Sriracha mayo, battered onion rings, toasted bun, fries (v) 18.5
SALT & VINEGAR BATTERED FISH (when available)
Rustic fries, garden peas & lemon 19
CAULIFLOWER TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE
Roasted cauliflower florets, three cheese sauce, macaroni pasta, rye crumb, salad (v) 17.5
CHARRED BRITISH CALVES LIVER
Bacon, caramelised onion & spinach crushed potatoes, mustard & Lea & Perrins jus (gf) 21.5
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI (12pcs)
Garden peas, rustic fries, lemon, house tartare sauce 18
STEAK & KIDNEY SUET PUDDING
Real gravy, garden peas, rustic fries 17
DON’T FORGET OUR SPECIALS BOARDS
LUNCHTIME & SIDES
SANDWICHES:
Rump steak, rocket, onion & truffle mayo 14
Jumbo fishfingers, tartar & iceberg 13
Barbers mature cheddar & Branston pickle 10.5
Soft baguette, rustic fries & salad
SIDES:
Cheesy garlic bread (v) 7
Garlic bread (v) 6
Onion rings 5
Side of rustic fries 3.5
FRIES:
Parmesan, truffle & maldon salt 7
Old bay salted 5.5
Plain salted (Vg) 5
Oregano salted 5.5
Cheesy fries (v) 6.5
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.
Children’s menu
FISHFINGERS
Fries & peas £8.5
FREE RANGE EGG & CHEESE OMELETTE
Fries (v) £7.5
HAM, EGG, FRIES
£10.5
BEEFBURGER
Bun, fries £11.5
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI
Fries, peas £9
WOOD FIRED OVEN
WOOD FIRED OVEN!
THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Flatbreads with choices of wood fired meats and a selection of salads
LAST ONE: AUGUST 21st!
(vegetarian option available)
Festive Menu 2025
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


