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The Anchor Inn in Totton: A Quaint Riverside Retreat

The Anchor Inn in Totton is a delightful pub nestled on Eling Lane, offering a blend of picturesque scenery, friendly service, and hearty fare. Overlooking the water with views of boats and the historic Eling Tide Mill, this pub is a charming spot to relax, especially on a sunny day.

The pub’s location is one of its greatest assets. Visitors can enjoy the serene waterside views from the outdoor seating area, making it a popular destination during good weather. Inside, the pub has a mix of traditional and modern décor, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The menu at The Anchor Inn is great, with homemade dishes such as Lasagne and burgers being particularly recommended. The food quality is good and reasonably priced. Additionally, the pub offers a good selection of beers, and ales. The pub is child-friendly and dog-friendly, making it a great spot for families and pet owners. It also features amenities like a large car park, wheelchair access, and a dedicated darts area. During the summer, The Anchor Inn hosts live music, adding to its vibrant community feel .

Overall Experience: The Anchor Inn in Totton offers a charming and enjoyable pub experience. Its scenic location, quality food, and welcoming staff make it a standout choice for both locals and visitors. While it may face occasional service challenges during peak times, its overall appeal and delightful setting make it well...

4 adults for dinner on a Friday evening. I have been here regularly for drinks as a great spot to sit outside and look at the sea and have been often told to try the food as they have a good fish selection and the menu was very good. We were very disappointed though as limited fresh fish options and very much a standard pub menu. We had some drinks ( altogether about 9 pints of beer, 2 glasses of wine, 2 G&Ts, a coffee throughout the evening. 1 x Burger described as 'very nice', 1 x chicken pasta (Served with no chicken in it - had to go back - then the embarrassing wait etc), gluten free pizza (no spinach and 2 of the other toppings were also not available - I then constructed my own), nicoise type salad (not great). The staff tried hard (I did buy them both a drink and gave a £10 tip for their efforts) but the food just isn't up to it at all. Bear in mind the burger was £16+, the GF pizza and salad £15ish. The total bill was £163, so they are charging restaurant prices for basic pub quality food. We were disappointed as we had been looking to try it for a while, but will not return. Our friends described it as a Fawlty Towers experience. Great pub for drinks and a packet of crisps, but unless the menu changes and standards improve, or they reduce prices and have a more pub menu, I can't see much repeat trade...

Initially we had a really good impression of this place, had some lovely food and a nice chat with Julia. Unfortunately towards the end of the meal, I was pestered by her, 4 times for payment. Whilst coming back from the toilet, I was pointed at infront of the entire bar and told I need to pay when I hadn't even finished my meal yet! This was humiliating and completely unnecessary as everyone stared at me. I explained I wasn't paying, my mum was and they had her bank card and she would pay once we'd finished. I was then followed to the outdoor seating area and told not to forget to pay despite previously telling her I wasn't paying. Then whilst I was waiting for my mum to come back from the toilet I was asked again if I was settling the bill. Then after my mum gave over cash which they questioned if it was fraudulent, were asked for the fourth time if we were paying! This is unacceptable and spoilt our evening. This was completely unnecessary and a real shame. I think you should consider how you treat your customers. We are not criminals and don't deserve to be...