I have been to this place twice now, when in Pt. Townsend. It's a bar. That is my best description. And what you would expect from a bar. They have a couple signature drinks that I enjoyed. The chicken wings weren't a bad addition either. Bartender/server was very friendly and helpful when ordering. I do think it maintains daily with just one employee behind the bar. When on the Port Townsend waterfront, it is an option to stop in for the "almost saloon" setting. read more

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Wanted to like this place....until they charged me $2 for a side of ranch. Already bought two entrees and two beers and closed my tab. They actually ran my card for a side of ranch. Not a bowl of ranch, but a tiny side thimble. Meanwhile, there's a big bottle of mayonnaise on the table for free. Simply ridiculous. It also didn't help the food was mediocre and the bar was filled with bugs. Too many other nice places in Port Townsend to eat or have a beer....unless, of course, you want to pay an extra $2 for ranch after ordering a $20 sandwich and a $9 beer. read more

The most morose, rude bartender I've ever seen. She is an angry scary person. I watched a woman walk in with a to go cup of coffee to talk to a patron at the bar, perhaps her husband and start to look at the menu and she leaned over the bar and stared her down and then asked her to leave because no outside containers or something like that. Yikes. Not to mention the wide array of flies you can walk through to get in and out of the place! I left in a hurry. Only reason one star because you have to click one to place review. read more

Great location and staff! Had Watchpost Whiskey, which I appreciated. Awesome smash burgers!

Even though this bar has only been operating four years,the bones of the building make a first time visitor imagine it's been around for a century.The layout isn't perfect from an ex bartender's perspective but the staff,the food and the vibe are spot on.Nice to talk to staff who are born and bred in town and can recommend other places worth a visit.A lovely local pub. read more

What a neat little bar in Port Townsend! We were just exploring the town from Whidbey and decided to stop by Anchor. We were immediately greeted and the guy explained the menu - anything with an anchor you can add your own stuff and pretty much make your own burger etc. I decided to keep it simple with my burger. It was friggin delicious! You can taste the smokiness. It hit the spot. I also got a cocktail, the "fruffy bullshit" - also delicious!! They had an upstairs where you can sit, had a list of days where they have events. I'll definitely come back! read more

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The food was great! Service left much to be desired, the bartender/server was quite rude and unhelpful

The staff was super friendly, food was really good for bar food, the fries were delicious and they have house made sauces. The anchor sauce and BBQ definitely stood out read more

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Loved this spot. Probably our favorite bar in Washington so far. The dark and stormies and lemon drops were made perfectly. The cheesesteak and smashburger were fantastic. The Jell-O shots were delicious and potent. The bartenders have actual good conversation and were the chillest people. I wish small town PNW had more bars with immaculate vibes like this one does. We can't wait to come back. read more

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Service was terrible. Waited in line for 20 minutes to get a drink with 3 people in front of me. Finally gave up and left. Didn't have a chance to see if they had food. The place is super small and not much seating. I would give negative stars if it was allowed. read more

Great local spot in PT! We stopped in for a couple drinks before dinner and I kind of wish we stayed a bit longer to try the food. Drinks and service were great; beer and whisky, nothing complicated as we did not stay long enough. As with all my other Port Townsend experiences, this one was on par. How is everyone here so freakin' nice? read more

A local here, gave it three tries and am over it. Went once with a male friend, got decent burgers. He was treated decently. I was ignored. (Figured we had stepped into some defunct decade but decided I didn't care.) Next, went by myself (f) for a to-go order. Bartender was patronizing. Cook coughed into his hands and returned to prepping the food. I was grossed out. The third time was late at night with few places open. I ordered a bowl of chili with onions and no cheese to go. The bartender added surcharges not mentioned on the menu (a "to-go surcharge"?!?!, a surcharge for onions on chili?!?!) which doubled the listed price. Then it wasn't even chili! They had merely dumped a bunch of barbecue topping into a bowl. Very weird. They have no phone number so you can't call the place, and you certainly can't reach a manager to complain. Stay away. read more

Smash burger was better than I expected, came out fast and hot The bartender Davey is a perfectionist at cocktails and convos. missed out on the live music but from what I've heard from locals, it's a hot spot. read more

PTAnchor - Smash Burger - Pubs Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Interesting looking bar, the art along the walls caught my attention. Came here for a late night snack. The service was relatively quick for the time we went. Kitchen was closing as we got there around 10p. Didn't get anything crazy that their basket of fries and a hot dog. It wasn't anything special but the vibe of the bar was cool. read more

Food was EXCELLENT! We were recommended here by a friend and the Smash burgers MELT in your mouth. Buns have a nice toast to them so every bite has a nice texture with juicy patty and delicious bun combined. Yum! Definitely get the garlic Truffle Fries- we needed more garlic but found some at the bottom of basket. Wide selection of beers and cocktails if you are looking for a great date night experience. Ambiance is awesome. We went on the 4th - they had Independence Day playing on the projector which was a nice touch. Bookmarking to try and make it to open mic and Karaoke Night. ThankS PT ANCHOR! read more

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I came here with a group of friends & it was mediocre. Service was pretty good, but it is not table service. You do have to go to the bar to order food & drinks which kinda sucks when you're at a booth and have people on both sides of you. I had the Tuscany clam chowder and it was so yummy! My friend had the black bean burger and she was not a fan. She said it was literally falling apart in her hands and needed something more to keep it together. The 2 that ordered smash burgers loved them! Said it was a perfect charbroiled outside with a medium inside and had fresh house made pickles. The anchor burger- ordered by another friend was a 4.1 out of 5 according to them. Fries are cheap and HUGE. One small order can feed 2-4 people! Overall, it was ok. read more

First time at Anchor and loved it! Food, drinks, service, atmosphere - all great. The smash burger in particular was really good and would highly recommend. Classic historic Water Street setting with exposed brick, original wood floors, and high ceilings with loft seating. Combined with the music, artwork, good food/drinks and friendly service it made for a great experience. Looking forward to heading back next time we're in PT. read more

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Food was awesome, staff very engaging & a fun vibe. A great place to eat! We will definitely be back. Maybe tomorrow!! read more

Overall the layout is workable, I liked being able to sit at the window to keep an eye on my MC. If it was busy, I can imagine the "order at the bar" style would get clogged up. Bartender was a friendly gal, sorry I forget your name. Got the Cheesesteak, it came out much faster than expected, that was awesome as I did need to get on the road again. The sandwich was tasty good, but ended up light on the meat. Now I understand why they offer dble meat ($4) option. That's a ding to me as the sammy already is at a premium price, all the meat needed should be in there already. The last 2"+ of bread was only onion. Loads of good fries, but over salted, so had to waste what I would have eaten if it wasn't so salty. A fella at the bar ordered a burger w/ out fries and mentioned salt. I didn't understand why until the plate arrived. And one more issue that's a pet peeve. There's ketchup, mustard, mayo, and relish on the tables for free. But asking for a lil ranch for dipping gets a $1.50 charge. WTF?? Unfortunately the server had to pay for that out of her tip since she didn't tell me it was an upcharge. Do they really think customers feel Ranch is a premium condiment when there's all that other stuff on the table? I could have made my own fry sauce at the table. I'll return some day to see if the Owner listens to the reviews and makes a couple very easy changes. If so I'll happily adjust my rating to a 5 star. I really want to make this place a regular option when in town. read more

Love this place! Number one: only bar in Port Townsend with football game on! Number two: nice, fun servers and people. Number 3: Amazing food. I had the Torta sandwich and an Amber beer. Can't wait to go back with friends! Great music, lighting and ambiance. read more

Good location. Very upbeat and inviting place with a good menu and various options. Has the NW feel one expects out this way. Very much a part of the Free State of Port Townsend read more

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We stopped here for a drink while we came to check out the town from Idaho. I had the most amazing Bloody Mary I have ever had. It was spice the way I love them. My boys each tried it as they don't like bloody Mary's but loved this one. I can't wait to come back just for the spicy Bloody Mary. The bartender was so nice & friendly as well. Thank you sir for the great service. Get the Bloody Mary!! I promise it's the best. read more

One of the only working class bars left in PT, want some good beer, cool people, great wings and a good vibe this is your place

The smash burger is 10 now. Not as good as before, it was pre-grilled, dry, tasteless. not worth the new price. Had the garlic truffle fries, could not get through the basket, too much garlic oil. Don't mind garlic, but when you can still taste it 3 hours later, its too much. Beer is still expensive and they don't post prices on anything, so good luck when you get your bill. A local spot turned into a tourist place with high prices and mediocre food. read more

I'm writing this review for my Granddaughter who is staying a few days in Port Townsend. She said the bartender is funny, service is great and the food is so good. But the main reason I am writing this review is because of what she captured when she took a picture. When she took it she saw no figure in the upper right, but after she reviewed it. Wow the figure was there. She took another picture to compare.... No figure. She asked the bartender if there was anyone up there. She said he said no and seemed shocked. Seems Port Townsend really is a little haunted. read more

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I prefer restaurants with chefs that are willing to make easy accommodations for allergies. I'm allergic to eggs. Asked for a simple switch of rolls for a burger. True, the brioche is round and the other egg-free roll more like a hot dog bun, but I asked if the chef could just put the meat on it, give me a knife and I'd cut it in half to fit. Bartender wouldn't even ask, said chef for sure wouldn't do it because "he's a bit of an a-hole" with an "I'm not poking the beast" look in their eyes. I came for the smash burger. Ended up with a torta. First restaurant I've been to that wouldn't accommodate an allergy other than to tell me to order something else. If I hadn't been with a friend I would've gone elsewhere. Otherwise, garlic truffle fries were good. read more

Food is ok. Overpriced for sure. Service is also 'ok'. It's a bar, so...ambiance is a bar. Two drunks at the bar with bad hearing and some rude comments, plus rude accruements equal not too friendly atmosphere. I do not recommend unless overpriced 'meh' food and so so service in a rude bar is your thing... read more

Excellent location, to stop in just before a walk to the lighthouse and grab a drink. read more

PTAnchor - two glasses of beer on a table - Pubs Near Me - Port Townsend, Washington

Please understand, I have never, ever been inside this place or interacted with any of the staff. My wife ordered 2 anchor burgers with fries to go, and we ate down the street at the Maritime center. This was an experience. The burger patty lacked any sort of symmetry, it was the textbook definition of "hand pressed" and it was cooked to a perfect medium well. Perfect, crispy vegetables, perfect bun, perfect cheese, perfect perfect perfect. This unwieldy saucy cheeseburger was the most delicious, memorable burger I have ever had, ever. Even If this "burger bar" smelled weird or was twice as rowdy as the Mos Eisley cantina it would still get 5 stars for it's 6 star burger. read more

Went into this bar on a random Monday with a friend a couple weeks ago, the owner was bartending, and he was very kind and attentive! I was excited to go back. The next time I went in a totally different bartender and he was a huge bummer. His name is (Mike?) and he had green hair. I'm not sure if he was having a bad night or what, but he was being extremely rude and rolling his eyes and ignoring my friend and I. The burgers however were delicious and the drinks were not bad. Leaving a 4 star review because the food was delicious and the owner was kind, however if mike was my first impression I would have left a 1 star review lol read more

I asked a local business for a dive bar with a good food recommendation and without hesitating, he said Anchor is a great bar with the best burger in town. He was right. I was surprised they weren't on Yelp yet. Our friendly bartender was very helpful. I ordered the Smash Burger adding an extra patty and bacon. It was delicious, as were the "small" order of fries which was big enough to share. My friend ordered the Uncle Gino's Italian Beef. It was very good, but we both agreed we like the burger better. The Bloody Mary was fantastic, too. For some reason they didn't have any to-go boxes, but I'm not going to ding them for that. read more

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Like others have mentioned, you pay for the food beforehand, fast food restaurant style. How are you supposed to know what to tip? Seating was uncomfortable and the tables were sticky. The food, grunge music, and wall art was the highlight for me. The clam chowder and garlic truffle fries were great. And I would say the burgers are best in DT PT. Stop by and try it read more

Grateful to find an interesting and relaxing place with amazing food for after golfing in PT! We definitely felt comfortable & welcome here. Our burgers were ridiculously delicious and huge! Love smash burgers with the crispy, charred edges. You can add homemade thousand island!! We absolutely love being encouraged to customize our order. You order at the counter, which is easy and efficient, and they will run a tab for you. Staff was super friendly! Music was amazing and played at at the perfect volume. Chef is skilled, creative, and accommodating (thank you again!)! Can't wait to try the entire menu, so many delicious sounding choices. Much appreciation! read more

A cup of chowder (a little spicy), smash burger and an amber. Tummy was happy. Not too busy at dinner time.

If you're looking for a phenomenal small-town bar in downtown PT with exceptional food, friendly service and knowledgeable bartenders- look no further than the Anchor. You have likely heard of the concept of a "third place" in life. You have home, work, but the "third place" refers to somewhere that "anchors" you in the community. In a sense, it's a home away from home. I believe this to be true for many PT locals that frequent this hidden gem. Walk into this establishment and you will feel a real sense of community. I especially love the artistic vibe with cool art on the walls and exposed brick in the historic building where the Anchor resides. The "bar food" is a gastronomical experience! I'm currently working my way through their menu and have found one thing in common with each menu item that I order- everything is cooked to perfection, the portion is hefty, the service is prompt, and the food is reasonably priced. I have yet to experience the full menu but among my favorites are the Smash Burger, Garlic Truffle Fries (with house made ranch dressing), the Salmon Sandwich, Uncle Gino's Italian Beef, the Pub Dog, and an array of house made dressings/sauces to dip to my heart's delight! There are signs posted above the kitchen window that read "Do not make eye contact with kitchen staff" and "Beware of Attack Chef" - just a fair warning from this reviewer. Unlike many PT businesses, the Anchor is open daily, serves food daily and I can always count on them for a great snack or meal, a friendly bartender, and a clean establishment. read more

Great bar in an old storefront. The food was great, but the burgers are messy, so take a hint that you get extra napkins. They have a nice selection of draft beer, wine and ciders. There is a loft space that could be nice for larger groups. The servers there were great about clearing dishes from tables after dropping off food for other patrons. These are all great things. There are two negatives though. The benches along the wall are horribly uncomfortable. They are built to not make you want to stay and if they are hosting live music you cannot easily face the musicians, but there are not many regular tables front of house unless you want to sit under the stairs or next to a foosball table. If you sit near the bar you won't be able to see the musicians well. The other negative, for some, will be that your social media sharing is blocked. So if you want to share the awesome, food, beer and music you will just have to wait until you get home. read more

EVERYTHING WAS SO YUMMY!! We wanted the Swedish potato casserole but it was sold out. The Anchor burger, the Smashburger and the three meat chili were so good. The fries don't come with the burgers but are worth the extra cost. We will be back. read more

Bartender was extremely rude, green haired guy. Wouldn't let me leave with my food after I PAID for it. Made we wait fifteen minutes for fries and I saw them sitting the whole time. Told me I wouldn't get my fries until I brought my plate back even though I am not supposed to buss my table. Every single time I have EVER been to the anchor and he's the bartender I have had a terrible experience, and I've came back a couple times thinking jt would be better. read more

Outstanding food and service! Great cocktails, hip atmosphere, Cool bartenders. Go check it out!

The Anchor had only been open for about 8 days when we stopped in. The Anchor burger is fantastic, had a decent selection of beers on tap. Friendly bartender and cool atmosphere. Seems like the crew cares a lot about the experience for customers. read more