WE SEE FOOD DIFFERENTLY
Situated in the beautiful Dorset countryside, The Anchor provides our guests with finely crafted cuisine, using the freshest ingredients hand-picked from our talented local suppliers.
Nibbles & To Start
Nibbles:
EDAMAME BEANS
Sesame salt, soy & chilli flakes (vg) £5.5
KALAMATA & GORDAL OLIVES
Lemon & garlic oil, bread (vg) £6.5
To Start:
POTTED SMOKED HAM HOCK & CHICKEN
House Cumberland sauce, toast £9.5
GOAT’S CHEESE, ROASTED BEETROOT & PEAR SALAD
Caramelised pecan nuts, white balsamic dressing (v/gf) £9.5
CRISPY BREADED WHITEBAIT
House tartar, lemon, bread & butter £9
HAMPSHIRE CHALK STREAM TROUT & SALMON GRAVADLAX
Celeriac & grain mustard remoulade, rye bread (gf) £11.5
SOUP OF THE DAY
Bread & butter £8
TEMPURA OYSTER MUSHROOM TOSTADA
Sticky soy & miso smoky glaze, charred taco, pickled carrot, daikon & wakame (vg) £9.5
For Main
ROAST TURKEY BREAST
Pig in blanket, real gravy, roasted root vegetables, seasonal greens, Parmentier potatoes £22
GRILLED HALLOUMI BURGER
Sriracha mayo, spring onion, red pepper, dill & coriander salsa, toasted bun, fries (v) £18.5
FEATHERBLADE STEAK BURGER
Bacon & red onion jam, grilled cheese, lettuce, potato bun, pickles, rustic fries £19
SALT & VINEGAR BATTERED FISH
Rustic fries, garden peas & lemon £19
(when available)
12oZ GAMMON STEAK
Free range egg, sauté mushrooms, beer battered onion rings, rustic fries, peas £18.5
VEGAN CHESTNUT & SEED ROAST
Herb salted Parmentier potatoes, roast carrots & parsnips, seasonal greens, vegan gravy (vg) £18
CHAR GRILLED 8oZ MINUTE RUMP STEAK
Café de Paris butter, fine green beans, rustic fries (gf) £20
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI (12pcs)
Garden peas, rustic fries, lemon, house tartare sauce £18
STEAK & KIDNEY SUET PUDDING
Real gravy, garden peas, rustic fries £17
DON’T FORGET OUR SPECIALS BOARDS
LUNCHTIME & SIDES
SANDWICHES:
Rump steak, rocket, onion & truffle mayo £14
Jumbo fishfinger, tartar & iceberg £13
Barbers mature cheddar & Branston pickle £10.5
Soft baguette, rustic fries & salad
SIDES:
Cheesy garlic bread (v) £7
Garlic bread (v) £6
Roast parsnips & carrots (vg) £4
Onion rings £5
Side of rustic fries £3.5
FRIES:
Parmesan, truffle & maldon salt £6.5
Old bay salted £5.5
Plain salted (Vg) £5
Oregano salted £5.5
Cheesy fries (v) £6.5
Desserts
Sunday Menu
Our roast dinner has proven so popular that bookings are essential.
A selection of dishes from our main menu, including roast dinners – vegetarian & vegan.
Children’s menu
FISHFINGERS
Fries & peas £8.5
FREE RANGE EGG & CHEESE OMELETTE
Fries (v) £7.5
HAM, EGG, FRIES
£10.5
BEEFBURGER
Bun, fries £11.5
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI
Fries, peas £9
WOOD FIRED OVEN
WOOD FIRED OVEN!
THURSDAY EVENINGS FROM 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Flatbreads with choices of wood fired meats and a selection of salads
LAST ONE: AUGUST 21st!
(vegetarian option available)
Festive Menu 2025
Our festive menu starts early December. There is no need to pre-order and turkey will be available every day until 23rd.
Eat Together
Please ask to see our allergen policy if you have any dietary requirements.
We cook our food fresh to order so please be patient during busy periods.
Book a Table Today
For Reservations Call
01258 857269


