Anchor Bankside Reviews

Keep going back to this Pub, so that alone must say something. Walk in and the atmosphere is that of a happy place.
The pub is well kept and so is the beer, the food is what you'd expect from a Pub along the Thames and the portion sizes are decent too, so no empty bellies as you leave.
There's plenty of pub to explore from the almost basement to the Terrace up top and if you are up top the there's songs from the buskers down in the street and it just adds to the pleasure of being at this pub.
So go in, grab a beer and some pub grub and make a few memories with family and friends.
So keep up the good work in this pub and I'll see you next time when I'm out for a stroll along the banks of the Thames.

One of the oldest pubs in London. Great choice of beers. Lots of service.

Thames side pub, nice place for a drink and a meal.

Good service, good food, good drinks. Phenomenal location and history. Great spot to sit and drink and watch the passers by.

If you're visiting London and want to experience a PROPER old English pub then go to The Anchor on Southbank. It's a real boozer serving real beer on hand pumps, warm and bitter like it should be. This pub is a maze of books, crannies, alcoves and split level areas for drinking and eating throughout a day long session.

One of the oldest pub in London next to thames
Great for beer and and pub did

THAT ist a really nice pub. Many different beers and tv's to Watch sports .

Tasty, cozy, affordable, view on the Teems, in short, definitely worth the effort

Nice pub on the bank of the Thames. Nice feel to the place, can imagine a decent atmosphere here on evenings and weekends. Staff could be a bit more merry, other than that no complaints. Food that was served looked pretty appetising too.

It was a little noise, but ok.
The staff makes you feel uncomfortable like you are annoying them. Also they were speaking between them and ignored us when we try to order.

History of British pubs. Since the Joseon Dynasty ....

Nice big, traditional looking pub on the banks of the Thames. Got very busy on a Friday night (normal) and bar service became a bit disorganized and very slow. Have quite good fish and chips.

This is a touristy place. I usually come here with people form out of town. It sits right by the Thames between Borough Market and the Tate. I have never eaten here. I think there are better places to go around that area. But this is a interesting place to take tourists to because of its location and decor - circa 1600s?! But if you are a local, this is not the best option for a place to spend a chilled out afternoon. On an weekend you have to fight the crowds to get your drinks.

Would have been higher but toilets could have been cleaner. Friendly staff and great outdoor area.

Very busy, but absolutely wonderful beer and atmosphere.

It is nice there. drinks are a bit expensive but you cant beat the location. There is nice vibe as well.

Quaint pub with outside space, unique location worth a visit.

Awesome chilled, happy vibe and excellent service! Thank you!

Drinks were not too expensive and quite ok selection. Unfortunately waiting time was very long, a lot of staff were new (bless them) and even they tried hard it was just too long. My burger was good price but the bun was burnt. Good view from outdoor seating.
There's table service and restroom available.

Didn't inform me I'd redeem booking fee against spend until 1/2 night

An ancient English pub (1615), with all the mod cons (WiFi and contactless payments). London bus red windows, floral displays and a golden anchor make for a good looking pub. My wife and I were walking along the Southbank past the Globe Theatre and stopped off for a G&T in the outside seating area while waiting to meet our son for dinner. A pleasant place to kill some time with a drink and views across the Thames.

A lively pub, according to them the first one in London's history, where enjoy some delicious draught beers from around the world.

This is where we have our leaving drinks all the time. The prices are fair for the area. A decent pint. The food is ok too not a bad menu. There s smoking area outside on the roof bit. And they have no issues reserving a table.

Place looks great, however quality of beer was absolutely horrible.

The oldest pub in London, very nice inside and typical to be seen from the outside. Very busy every night, it fills both outside and inside. Food and drinks and average prices, pub lovers from here must still pass.

Lovely location but not much else is in this pub's favour. The bar staff are appallingly inadequate and rude and at peak times the queue to be served is terribly long.

Beer does not have an excessively high price (2 pounds for a pint). You can also use the toilets without consuming.
I recommend entering at least to see the place since it is a curious and typical London place.

Service can be slow..but then again it's a busy pub when the sun is shining.

Outside seating is nice, even though it had rained all day. There were some areas under cover and there are heaters throughout.

Wine was entertainingly brought in a plastic jug because you can have glass bottles outside.

They offer both the NHS/Serco Track&Trace app check in and their own for customers whose phones aren't compatible with the app. You have to download the Greene King app to order but time between ordering and delivery is very short.

Steak pie was very tasty although the autumn veggies that came with it was mostly just kale.

The pub is nice both inside and out. Great potion in Southwark, not far from Globe Theater and Tate Modern. Too bad they closed the kitchen at 7.30pm

I spent two beautiful evenings here!
Good price quality and very nice location right along the Thames

Try to go to the upper room to enjoy your beer in a cosy ans more quiet area.

Great place for some drinks on a weekend, you stand or sit out by the Thames and get free entertainment from the great buskers along the Southbank

Really really nice and quite place at afternoons! Thank you so much!

One of the most classic pubs in London, always crowded but if you have patience you always find a place. Excellent food.

Decidedly average. Wasn't particularly good to watch the rugby, indeed the volume was turned town to the point you could barely hear the commentary.

Food was average. Chips were undercooked and tasteless, the veggies were bland and anaemic. Steak and ale pie was good but the battered cod had seen better days.

Service was friendly enough and helpful. Loved the building, really quirky and probably good for drinking in only. But for watching live sports or eating, I'd probably go elsewhere.

Barman friendly. Place had good vibes. Toilets very clean

Very tasty burger and a Guinness where Shakespeare also had a beer.

Very warm pub with a beautiful terrace. Convenient location near Tower Bridge

Good fish and chips. No at the same level the steak.

Amazing ye olde London pub, plenty of history and fantastic views.

Good English pub, good beer and a great location. You can sit outside or on the terrace upstairs and you get good views of the river.

Nothing to write home about, had fish and chips for lunch. Have had better else where, very average.

Been in this place for year and always had veeeery long queues at the bar + never had nice staff.
Very nice place on the river and a good place where to spend a few hours after all.

Nice friendly vibe serving basic booze and pub grub. Convenient for a quick pint before venturing into the tate for some culture. Outside area on the river for the summer.

Expensive, but retains every detail as London's oldest PUB. Frankly I was impressed. We saw the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final and I was really looking forward to returning from then. Not only is it nice inside, but outside it has a kind of pedestrian that overlooks the river. We had a unique night, so it was something unforgettable.

You eat an excellent Sunday stew and an excellent chicken with a flow of cheese and bacon!

Fantastic pub right on bankside overlooking the Thames, great food and a wide range of ales at an affordable price

Nice cafe with good food. Please note that you have to order at the bar and pass on your table number.

Two stars for the setting and location at the edge of the Thames.
Otherwise this pub is allowed to refuse the world: following a professional meeting, a reservation had been made for twenty people. I admit that we should have booked for more people but the manager refused all the solutions that were suggested to him and 4 of us were forced to go to dinner elsewhere.

Great ambience and a place with history. Can be a bit crowded sometimes

Way too busy and slow service because of capacity and staffing limitations

A good restaurant in a great location. Service is good and the food is pretty good too. Not the best food for the price, but I'd give it 4 stars.

I've been here a couple of times and have really enjoyed the ambiance. I've managed to find some farmhouse cider there, along with the more usual Aspall. Lots of places to congregate, multiple levels, even a small ale bar off to one side. They've got a terrace across the way where you can sit and look out over the Thames. Not far at all away from the Borough market or Shakespeare's theatre and provides a convenient spot to stop for a pint when on the way to one or the other.

One of the nicest place's to have a meal and drink. Overlooking the Thames it's very scenic. Busy and vibrant and just a stone throw to Borough Market. Well worth a visit!

Best views by Thames, decent choice of beers and ales.

Good Pub to eat & drink in, food hot & tasty, friendly staff, gd atmosphere. Good place to meet friends, has roof garden gd in summer

I left now a year ago but I will not hesitate to go back because the staff are very welcoming. First experience of an English pub and I was not disappointed the meal was very good and I could taste my first pint of English beer ( I did not choose the right beer but I will choose something else next time).

Favorite pub on this planet!
Always great food and music is a guarantee! A lot of rooms on many floors so you can always find a great spot.

It's OK, nothing that warrants a glowing review. Well the staff member who served me was nice. However the gents toilets were especially foul smelling.

Expensive and not a great place. Better in summer time for rides er side drinks

Prices and food, average but large portions. The highlight is the extremely suggestive venue, practically close to the river and overlooking a beautiful little square. Recommended.

A pretty average pub. The location however is amazing, looking out over the Thames. There are many restaurants nearby offering far better food. I d recommend eating elsewhere and reserving this pub for drinking. Particularly in the summer when you can sit outside looking out over the Thames.

You like fish and chips, this is a good place to take them.