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
ROASTED ITALIAN VEGETABLE & TALEGGIO CHEESE BAKE
Aubergine, courgette & red pepper, confit garlic tomato sauce (gf) £9.5
CRISPY FREE RANGE PORK BELLY & RICE NOODLE SALAD
Sweet & sticky Vietnamese pho dressing, peanut crumb £10.5
CRISPY BREADED WHITEBAIT
House tartar, bread & butter £9
POTTED FRESH BROWN SHRIMP & CRABMEAT
Lightly spiced Noilly Prat vermouth English butter, brown toast £13.5
SOUP OF THE DAY
Malted bread & butter £8
GREEK SALAD IN BEEF TOMATO
Vegan feta, olive, red onion & oregano stuffing, tzatziki cucumber yoghurt (vg/gf) £9.5
For Main
CHARGRILLED FREE RANGE PORK LOIN STEAK
Crackling, mushroom & green peppercorn sauce, roast tomato, rustic fries £20
CELERIAC SHAWARMA FLATBREAD
Oregano salted fries, salad, pomegranate molasses, garlic mayo (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 FRESH HADDOCK
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, garden peas, tartar & lemon £16.5
STEAK & KIDNEY SUET PUDDING
Gravy, rustic fries & peas £16
SANDWICHES:
Malted bloomer, rustic fries & salad
SIDES:
Cheesy garlic bread (v) £7
Garlic bread (v) £6
House marinated olives, charred bread (vg) £6.5
Mixed salad (v/gf) £4.5
FRIES:
Parmesan, truffle & maldon salt £6.5
Old bay salted £5.5
Plain salted (Vg) £5
Oregano salted £5.5
Cheesy fries (v) £6.5
Childrens Menu & Desserts
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
Desserts:
DORSET HONEY CRÈME BRULEE
Apricot & almond 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!
WOOD FIRED OVEN
WOOD FIRED OVEN!
THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Starting 26th June every fortnight
Middle eastern seasoned wood fired:
– Lamb & beef
– Chicken
With selection of Levantine salads
(vegetarian option available)
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