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    The Anchor

    2.5 (54 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Two good beers
    Daniel C.

    The Anchor deserves five stars if you're looking for a vast outdoor beer garden/playground for adults on the Boston waterfront with stunning views of the north end and downtown. We came on a sunny September afternoon and insinuated ourselves into a mellow crowd vibing on 90s rock, corn hole games, and a bewildering array of seating options--all colored turquoise and spread around a large plaza with a wading pools and fountains. Beer-wise, I told the bartender that I like IPAs but not too bitter and he recommended The Town, billed as a "session India Pale Ale" and just right, 4% ABV, some mangoey notes. My wife, a lager fan, got the Bent Water premium lager which she liked. We didn't order any victuals so I can't comment on the quality of their pub food. But I can't imagine a better spot to while away a couple of hours on a sunny Boston afternoon.

    Outdoor drinks
    Kate C.

    Very fun outdoor spot in Charlestown. I started coming here during the pandemic because it's all outdoor seating and it felt like one of the safest places in town. You can enjoy a drink and snack while watching the boats on the harbor. They offer a handful of wines, beers, and mixed drinks. They also offer several different snack options. Definitely worth stopping by on a beautiful day!

    Bella P.

    BRING YOUR OWN FOOD I wondered why it was a Friday and this place was almost empty. Great views and ambiance but DONT come here for the food! The chicken tacos ($6) was a single flour tortilla with a little bit of iceberg lettuce and a SINGLE strip of cold chicken, no sauce. Mac and cheese bites reminded me of the ones you get from the frozen isle of the grocery store and was also cold, and their "gourmet" hot dogs was a plain normal hot dog with your choice of mustard, ketchup, or ranch.. lol Place has lots of potential though... Lots of cute swings and sitting area to view the sunset and hangout with friends. Just wish they would up their food game! They could make a loooot of money here!!

    a brick patio with tables and umbrellas
    Alison C.

    The concept of The Anchor, a sprawling outdoor bar with views of the marina, really appealed to me, and we decided to take the ferry out there. There was live music from a great guitarist, and the venue offered tons of comfortable seating, but we were otherwise unimpressed. The menu mainly included beers, wine, and frozen or canned cocktails. I ordered the Ohza Classic Bellini in a can, which was supposed to include 100% real peach juice, but was overly sweet and not enjoyable. It might have been because the place was rather empty when we were there, but we just did not find it worth the trip.

    "Inside" the beer garden - you can see the first and second floor
    Katherine W.

    I stumbled upon this beer garden while walking along the harbor in Charlestown. There's a limited beer and wine selection with some food (hot dogs, pretzels, etc.). Water costs $2 per bottle. The seating area itself is gorgeous. There are turquoise chairs and couches, and options to sit by the water, on the first floor, and on the second floor. This is such a dreamy place to watch the sunset and gaze at the city. Expect fairy lights, music, and a relaxed vibe. I definitely prefer this spacious beer garden to others in Boston.

    Outside
    Gianna I.

    The anchor is the perfect spot to hit this Summer! I came by here on a week day and had a great time! There are a ton of seating optionals available, you just walk right in and seat yourself. I recommend sitting upstairs where you have a great view of the city of Boston! I ordered the peach lemonade slushy and it was delicious, light, and refreshing. This is their only non alcoholic drink! The food and drinks are self serve, so go up to the booth when you're ready. They also seemed to have a pretty extensive wine and beer selection. In terms of COVID, the tables were spaced out nicely, and the staff was wearing masks and gloves. Not all of the seating options have shading so choose wisely. This is a hidden gem in Charlestown that is worth checking out!

    Upstairs seating
    Ivanna S.

    What a cute little spot in Charlestown! Great place to grab a beer or glass of wine with friends and enjoy a great view. The Anchor opened up last year but this was my first time visiting. Upon arrival they had seats everywhere and it was a seat yourself style (in groups of 6 or less of-course). We found a shady table and sat down. They had some small bites that you could order like sandwiches as well as beer/wine/non-alcoholic drinks from different vendors in the area. It seemed that they focused on staying local with options like Bent Water, and Downeast. They also had a Frozen Peach Lemonade which I highly recommend. It was super refreshing on a hot summer day.

    Cindy N.

    They have a decent set up and location being all outdoors and right off the water. We tried to make a pit stop there after our bike. Decent amount of people there but still had a lot of empty tables at 3pm on a Saturday - there's just a lot of seating space. Decorated nicely for Halloween as well, and dog friendly which is a plus. The only downside is that we were informed EACH person had to buy an entree in order to be served drinks. Fries and small sides don't count (which ok fair) but each person would have to get an entree. I understand what they're trying to do with COVID but I feel like enforcing that each person has to get food is a lot, especially as no other restaurant does that.

    Lower seating area
    Katrina F.

    Tons of potential for this cozy park along the Charlestown Navy Yard. There's plenty of seating options, including shady tables with umbrellas, swinging chairs, comfy bean bags, or relaxed couches. It's a nice ambiance being along or overlooking the water if you're on the second floor. There's a little bar set up serving beer, Frosé and yummy non-alcoholic drinks, as well as some food stands to nosh on. The area was surprisingly empty for the beautiful day that I went, but I think it will grow more popular and be more of a scene as more people hear about it.

    Mezze plate for $8.99 (note the shards of celery we were served)

    Pros: - beautiful outdoor views of the harbor & skyline - one of the best venues to social distance outside in Boston - plenty of seating for all different types of groups - hard working staff Cons: - the food. Right now with MA COVID restrictions, food has to be ordered with drinks. The last two times we have gone, they had sold out of our first food choice. This time, we opted for the "mezze plate" for $8.99 and we were served 2 slices of cucumber, a half a flimsy pita pocket and shards of celery (with a scoop of hummus and scoop of tzatziki maybe ??). I've attached a picture of what we were served. We asked the server at the counter if this is all we are supposed to get and she didn't respond (I can imagine she may get this question a lot). I understand the Anchor has to adapt to MA restrictions during the pandemic but this is their second season in this situation and I can't believe they'd stand by serving this! - very limited non-alcoholic beverage options (water, orange juice & energy drinks)

    Outdoor Patio

    Tried this spot recently and was pleasantly surprised with their new food additions, especially all of their in-house smoked meats! Very friendly atmosphere with plenty of lovely staff. Will definitely be making a return

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    Foods terrible. Overpriced drinks. Only thing that's nice is the view and it's a public park so you can see that anywhere.

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    Fully outdoors. Food is not worth the trip. Don't allow dogs, even though fully outdoors with no kitchen.

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    In terms of COVID, the tables were spaced out nicely, and the staff was wearing masks and gloves.

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