Anchor Ripley

Anchor Ripley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. V

   Veronese

   Surrey2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 19, 2017

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I had lunch at The Anchor with 3 friends last Thursday. We were greeted warmly but had to wait a long time for our dishes to arrive. Two of the party had chosen the burger, two the venison, which sounded very attractive on the menu. The venison arrived on cold plates quite a while after the burgers. The dish looked beautiful but was cold. It was taken away and replaced, on slightly warm plates but the food was at best tepid. The two eating the burgers said that their meals were not as hot as the should have been. The side dish of fries was hot and perfectly acceptable. Those who chose the pear for pudding chose well. It was delicious! We voiced our disappointment with the main courses and were not charged for them. This was a welcome and generous gesture. I can only assume (and hope) that there was a problem in the kitchen that day and that The Anchor normally serves hot dishes piping hot on hot plates. We are fortunate in having a restaurant included in The Good Food Guide on our doorstep and look forward to a happier experience on our next visit.
   

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   Honandal

   Surrey6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 17, 2017

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Good but wonder whether it is quite the value it used to be. Perhaps the impact of inflation is beginning to bite and I ought to allow for that.
   

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Surrey2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 15, 2017

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   we love the Anchor´s cusine, but we did not enjoy as much the brunch, the service and the meal was not as we expected for our previos expirience at lunch time
   

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   BronwenM VIP

   Surrey4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 7, 2017

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The first day of the new weekend brunch menu and it was superb apart from toast/ bread items need to be included to make it a more authentic Brunch which Americans and many European visitors are used to. Lovely atmosphere and friendly, welcoming staff.
   

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   RussellJ

   Surrey3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 31, 2016

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   A charming gastro pub with exceptional food, good service and a bit of character. Well worth the small detour off the M25/A3 - distance from interchange less than 5 minutes. To walk off the delights of dining, try Wisley gardens - less than 5 minutes away by car.
   

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   Walton

   Warwickshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful set 5 course menu for New Year's Eve. Inspirational food.
   

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   Elsie

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 29, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Imaginative food well cooked in a comfortable and informal environment. Service is both professional and friendly. Excellent value for the standard of cooking
   

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   PeterS

   Berkshire4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 28, 2016

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a super set menu lunch, generally truffles always worth a try and starter was excellent, beef main was superb!
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London1 review

   3.0

   Dined on December 27, 2016

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was exquisite but like so many 'fine dining' restaurants I felt that the portions were a bit mean. In particular the absence of vegetables unless you have side orders at £3.50 a throw (plus 10% 'discretionary' service charge). Also the only potatoes on offer were chips or croquettes. Far better surely to include with the main course a dish of freshly cooked seasonal vegetables to share. When I mentioned this discreetly to the waiter as we settled the bill (I did pay the discretionary 10% as overall the meal was very good) he wanted to argue the point rather than a simple 'I will pass your comment back to the chef' which I found rather irritating. I have been to the Anchor three times now and have ordered off both the fixed price and a la carte, and have left each time feeling the same - stingy! Clearly I am not the only one if you read the reviews on tripadvisor.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    A good meal in pleasant surroundings, well served by attentive staff
    

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