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
BARBERS VINTAGE CHEDDAR & LEEK RAREBIT
baby watercress salad, pretzel crumb. (V) £8
KING PRAWN, COD & SCALLOP THERMIDOR
Parmesan glaze, charred baguette. £12
GRILLED SMOKED MACKEREL FILLET
sweet soy glaze, wasabi crushed peas, kewpie mayo £8.5
CARAMELISED ONION & WALNUT SOUFFLÉ TARTLETTE
chives, crème fraiche, maple syrup (v) £8.5
SOUP OF THE DAY
bread & butter (v) £7.5
FREE RANGE DUCK LIVER & THYME BUTTER PARFAIT
orange, fennel & ginger chutney, charred ciabatta £8.5
For Main
ANCHOR PIE OF THE MOMENT
shortcut pastry case, buttered mash, seasonal vegetables £17.5
FEATHERBLADE STEAK BURGER
grilled cheese, bacon, burger sauce, lettuce, toasted bun, fries & salad £16.5
WILD MUSHROOM, CHESTNUT & BELL PEPPER STROGANOFF
sticky jasmine rice, pickles (vg). £16
SALT & VINEGAR BATTERED FISH
skin on fries, peas & lemon £17.5
SESAME BATTERED HALLOUMI BURGER
grilled mushroom, chimichurri salsa, lettuce, toasted bun, winter salad, fries (v) £16
MR KEATING’S VENISON SAUSAGES
roquefort blue cheese & cabbage mash, caramelised onion, red wine & chicken jus £17
SMOKED WILTSHIRE HAM
free range eggs, skin on fries £14.5
DON’T FORGET OUR SPECIALS BOARDS
LUNCHTIME, SANDWICHES & SIDES
BASKET MEALS;
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI (8 pieces)
fries & salad £10.5
CHEESEBURGER
house sauce, pickles & fries £11
FALAFEL & SPINACH BURGER
garlic mayo & fries £11
SANDWICHES;
Malted bloomer- fries & salad
smoked ham, lettuce & tomato £8.5
coastal mature cheddar & branston pickle (v) £8.5
jumbo fishfinger, tartar & lettuce £11.5
SIDES;
cheesy garlic ciabatta (v) £6
garlic ciabatta (v) £4.5
house marinated olives (vg) £6.5
FRIES;
Marsala (Vg) £5
pecorino, truffle & maldon £6
plain salted (Vg) £4.5
cheesy fries (v) £6
Childrens Menu & Desserts
MR KEATING’S HAM
fries & free-range egg £8.5
FISHFINGERS
fries & peas £8.5
FALAFEL & SPINACH BURGER (v)
bun, fries. £11
PRIME BEEFBURGER
bun, fries £11
FREE RANGE CHIPOLATAS
fries & heinz beans £8.5
DESSERTS;
DORSET HONEY CRÈME BRULEE
lavender shortbread £8.5
DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE SABLE PASTRY TART
cherry compote, roasted white chocolate, toasted hazelnuts £8.5
LEMON & LIME POSSET
mango & kaffir lime compote, toasted coconut £8.5
WARM TREACLE TART
Pamphill vanilla ice cream – frozen raspberries – lemon & ginger syrup £8.5
Breakfast Menu
BREAKFAST MENU WILL RETURN MARCH 2024
ANCHOR FULL ENGLISH; £14
SMALLER ANCHOR ENGLISH; £12
smoked bacon – chipolata’s – fried eggs – plum tomatoes & flat mushroom – heinz baked beans – hash browns – toast & butter
SAUTE MUSHROOMS
fried egg – toast (v) £7.5
SMOKED SALMON
avocado, boiled egg, watercress, dill, sour cream, toast £11.5
BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
bacon £5 / chipolata £5 / bacon & chipolata £6.5
additions £1 each
PIZZA MENU
WOOD FIRED PIZZA (Returning summer 2024)
THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM 5:30pm
All pizza’s are served on fermented sour dough base with fior di latte mozzarella & san marzano tomato sauce.
Turn up, order your pizza, wait for your name to be called out, ENJOY! Make sure you arrive early enough as our pizza’s have proven very popular and once they are gone that’s it.
IN A CHEESY PICKLE
Talaggio, provalone, mozzarella, lightly pickled enoki mushrooms (v) £14.5
GANGNAM STYLE
korean pulled beef, spicy house kimchi, katsuobushi & kewpie mayo £15
KERMIT’S REVENGE
Fennel sausage, picante pepperoni, chorizo & calabrese salami £15
THE FULL MONTY DON
Balsamic roasted bell peppers, courgettes, sunblush tomatoes, olives & capers (v) £14.5
AUNTY MARGO
Fior di latte mozzarella, san marzano tomato sauce & basil oil (v) £13
Ingredients are subject to change depending on supplier availability.
Festive Menu 2024
Available from September 2024…….
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