Based on a visit from back in the 1980s when working near The Anchor I decided to re-visit the…read moreAnchor BIG MISTAKE . APPALLING EXPERIENCE in all areas. On arrival walked up stairs to upper bar .Found a vacant table .However noted table had not been cleaned food stains & spilt beer.Duly cleaned.Studied menu Burgers Fish & Chips A Pie = 2 specials of the day.Noted sign on Blackboard to go to bar to order.Duly went to bar difficult to speak to staff as drinking glasses all hang in customers faces .Placed orer of 1 Ducked down & placed order for 3 drinks 1 fish & chips & 2 steak pies Total cost £60.30 .Returned with drinks .Noted carpets all stained & seating covers mostly dirty & split .Order materialized in minutes .Cut open steak pie pastry warm but filling red hot Myself & wife suffered burnt mouths .Pie pastr very thich only found 2 pieces of shewy fat meat .chips ok Cabbage was a segment of vitually inedible cabbage tough & stringy .The Fish was coated in a batter thicker than wall[paper paste .No member of staff came to ask if meal satisfactory.When finally a member of staff removed plates & glasses no attempt to clean table Noted 3 to 4 staff serving food .Price breakdown the 3 meals totalled £44 beers £14 total £60 .I have worked in the Catering trade for over 40 years until retirement .Based on the natural desire of all Caterers to maximiize custom there is a need to ensure the basics like hygiene food quality & service are prioritized .UNTIL THERE ARE IMPROVEMENTS IN THIS BUSINESS ITS A PLACE TO AVOID.SUGGEST MANAGEMENT TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE

Okay, okay. This review needs an update!…read more I think we were initially put off that things were done on their terms: Partial and strictly adhered to opening hours, and the need to book! (The restaurant gets very busy). Having said that, each time we've sat at table, the staff have been friendly and very accommodating. We've eaten at the Anchor three times now, and it has been excellent on each occasion. There's no doubt about that. The menu was different each time - with interesting inclusions such as quail and venison (There's fish and a couple of vegetarian options too) - and the food is always exquisitely prepared and presented. The plate perhaps comes a little meat-heavy though, and maybe the fayre is a tad on the unadventurous side. You're going to need to leave room for a pudding though! They are to-die for! There's an extensive wine list, but I like a pint of bitter, and that's poured from a barrel behind the bar in the old fashioned way (no choice of beer though, unfortunately). At £60 for 2, it's for special occasions for us, but it's lovely to go for a walk by the water and then indulge the taste buds. It's lauded by: the good pub and good food guides recommended by Michelin the mobile food guide local secrets network Sawday's and our next door neighbours, who reckon it's the second best place to eat in Cambridgeshire. ;)

Proper pub overlooking the river. Fantastic selection of beers, good wine and reasonably priced…read more Friendly landlord, staff and customers. Highly recommended.

A really nice friendly traditional pub in a nice location. Great craft and standard beers to keep…read moreyou entertained. Also shows sports depending (not sky). Apparently good breakfasts I never needed yet!

I could not be more impressed by this restaurant. By no stretch of the imagination is it a large…read morecavernous place, it's quite cozy, warm, and inviting. And the staff is at the top of their game; know all details of every menu item, and able to make great dinner recommendations with drink pairings. Prices are significantly less than what I would expect to pay in the States for fare of the same quality. Most of the main course items are around £15. Rarely have I been to a restaurant that has the perfect balance of fast and efficient service, and yet never once making a customer feel rushed. I was able to take my time, enjoy my dinner, read a book, and have a relaxing evening. But as soon as I wanted something else, I was immediately helped. The food was absolutely amazing. My only regret is that I could only handle one of the dessert puddings. I am very sad I have to leave the United Kingdom tomorrow, but I'm going to plan a trip back here just to try more of the menu items.

OK fellow Yelpers, I'm here to throw down the gauntlet. Quite a few people are prepared to take…read moresome time to visit an unknown within London proper, but which of you would venture to the East Midlands to visit a quaint pub with a staff that cares about its customers as much as a fantastic seasonal menu full of delicious options for the foodie in the know? Loaded question, obviously. But I hope that translates to how much we are in love with the Crown Inn. Mark and his staff do their best not only to service the customer, but also to treat that customer as if they were a member of the family. It is hard to comment on any specific meal, as they all have been rather enjoyable. But, what I can say is the staff puts as much care into the preparation of meals as they do in their customers. Each meal on the seasonal menu is carefully thought out, and superbly executed. In addition to food have I mentioned the beer? The tap selection continually rotates with guests beers along with favourites to match your meal.......such as the Erdinger Heifeweizen!!! Finally, my best adivce comes in two forms. First, please go to the website and examine the particular menu for th time you will be present, again it changes. More importantly, this place is well known by locals so please do CALL AHEAD!!!!. I hope I have effectively convinced the average Yelpers that this location is worth their time, and if not.....no worries.......if frees up a reservation time for me!

If you're looking for a great local pub with a friendly atmosphere, a well kept pint, and some…read morelovely food, look no further than the Jolly Sailor. Steak night on Thursdays has some of the best steak we've ever eaten. The Sunday roast is delicious with large portions. A great variety of traditional hand pulled ale averaging four different ales at any given time. We've tried many pubs in the area and this is the best!

This lovely little pub on forehill in Ely still has athmosphere. They drinks are good and prices…read morereasonable and on the weekend they sometimes have bands playing or a disco going on until the early hours. Two small garden (smoking) area and a pool table make this pub my favourite in Ely

Great date place, hangout and restaurant. Basically, it has great, upscale pub food. Cute interior…read moreand ambiance. Husband and I went for a 5:30 PM dinner and had the place to ourselves. It is the summer, so I guess people prefer to enjoy the warmer weather near the river. We enjoyed ourselves, the food (I recommend the 10 oz burger) and the service. The price was right. A+. Next time I want to check out the garden!

I learned of the Anchors new Vegan menu and went to give it a go. There was a decent menu in place…read morewith a lovely selection of options, all of which are 100% vegan. I asked for assistance regarding vegetarian/vegan wine options and the staff went out of their way to ring the supplier to get the correct information for me and I was pleased to find there was one chenin blanc that I was able to have. Also, whilst there, I learned that I had lost my bank card and the same welcoming and helpful lady rang Aldi for me to find out if it was where I left it! The food was lovely, the decor was lovely and I will definitely go back again and try the rest of the menu! A great visit!

Im please to report that the food here is a taste sensation and you should unbook the restaurant…read moreyou was going to go to and go here instead. the overall service is to a really high standard and the price is more than reasonable

Frustrating and very disappointed on our day trip to No Hurry in…read more Arrived there at 13:00 with our person supported 2x wheelchair user . Serving food only at the garden which is great because its sunny. Found a bench we can seat on. GOT IGNORED multiple times and no signs for what to do when you want order. After 20 mins seating and looking like a thwat we manage to ask where can we order. She told us that they are not taking orders for the next 30 mins, then proceed to walk away no explanation after that. Sooooo rude!!!! Eventually we catch the attention of one of the young waitress, ordered drinks and she kindly explained why can't we order food. She said to wait for 15 mins then hand us the menu upon my colleague request. After waiting for 1hr and 30mins and finishing our drinks we decided to just leave. Felt ignore, discriminate at and very hungry. Within the times we were waiting new costumers coming in and staff are accomodating them, asking for their orders and bring out FOOD. We visit and eat here a lot before the pandemic start because of the scenery,food and staff accomodating dietary needs. This might be the very last day that i will take our person supported.

After deciding to drive around until stumbling on a random country pub, we found this hidden place…read moreappropriately named "Five Miles From Anywhere". The pub is really cosy, the staff welcoming and friendly (very important) and the food was excellent - will definitely be stumbling upon this delightfully hidden establishment again!

I've been remiss in not submitting a review of our experience at the Cutter Inn sooner... The…read morebottom line, it was an excellent experience! Kirsty (manager) and her staff were outstanding and did an excellent job under a challenging request. My wife and I were in search of a pub/restaurant that could provide food for a group of 15 persons, within 24 hours, and much later at night. The reason for the short notice was another Turkish establishment in Ely, who shall remain nameless and which we will never patron ever again, canceled on us. When we reached out to Kirsty and her staff, and explained our predicament, they were very understanding and professional. They not only accommodated our group, but the food had been previously coordinated in advance and we did not have to wait long for it, and it was very delicious. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND DINING HERE IF YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY!

It happens to all of us. You miss the train and suddenly you have an hour to kill in a station…read morethat isn't very warm or hospitable (as Ely's is). So you ask someone where the nearest pub is and they direct you to the Cutter. A proper old English pub with modern sensibilities. Had a decent curry, which they put together for me quickly as by the time we had gotten there (15 minute walk from the station) we only had 30 minutes there before we had to start making our way back to the station. Grabbed a pint, ate my curry somewhat leisurely, and sauntered back to the station. We really should have moved faster, as we got there 2 minutes before our train arrived and almost missed it again! :-) Next time I'm here I'll stay a bit longer, for sure.

Stopped off at this pub last night, now that it's been taken under new management. From what I can…read moretell, it's a big improvement already. For one, they now serve food regularly, rather than just closing shop and not serving whenever they pleased. You never knew if you'd be able to eat! So far, with new management, the service is excellent and quite prompt, and very, very tasty. I hope this trend lasts!

This place is amazing, a great scenery, great customer service and amazing food! Would recommend it…read more100% suitable for all ages