The Anchor — Restaurant in Sevenoaks

Best pub in Sevenoaks, simple as that. As well as a top-drawer selection of ales at the lowest prices around The Anchor has the full range of amenities you'd expect 'the local' to have but so few still do; fresh food every day, live music at least twice a week, regular darts matches, television in a corner discreetly showing sport, even a meat raffle, as well as occasional specials, for example an authentic Greek meal van visiting once a month. None of this would work without personality and under the leadership of Barry, the biggest hearted landlord in the business, the staffs natural charm make this the friendliest and most welcoming pub you could hope to visit. I've seen some places with 'Enter A Stranger, Leave As A Friend' on the door; The Anchor doesn't need a sign to say it, it's the reality of the place. If you don't leave here with a smile on your face walk across the road to the Town Medical Centre and tell them your soul's fallen...

The problem i have is do i review my experience or do i review the pub itself? I say this because my experience was awful. A place filled with territorial locals casting un welcoming stares,my friend (a woman) and i sat down and halfway through her drink said "i feel really uncomfortable" that was enough....we left....But to review the pub is a different story,its a nice little old traditional pub,the staff were friendly and attentive,the beer was good with try before you buy and even though we couldnt get to it they had a dart board! I realise 'locals' are the bread and butter and you need them in these times,but they are going to be the reason people...

The first time that you walk through the door, you are a visitor in a locals pub. The second time that you walk through that door, you are one of the locals yourself!

This is not a place for those who want to sit at a table and eat a three course meal in silence, it is a place for those who like good beer, and good conversation, in a friendly place. Not a pseudo restaurant, not a drinking warehouse, but a real pub. And a very...