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.
To Start
SEARED FRESH SCALLOPS
Black pudding, apple, smoked bacon & garlic butter £14
GRILLED GOAT’S CHEESE
Olive oil crostini, pine nuts, rocket, black olive caramel, fig coulis (v) £9.5
CRISPY BREADED WHITEBAIT
House tartar, lemon, bread & butter £9
BRAISED LAMB RIBS
Mexican Valentina hot sauce, spring onion & corn salsa £10
SOUP OF THE DAY
Malted bread & butter £8
SALT & PEPPER SQUID
Vietnamese chilli dipping sauce £10
VEGAN CRISPY JACKFRUIT WINGS
‘Bacon bits’, sweet & sticky soy maple syrup sauce, smoked mustard mayo (vg) £9.5
SMOKED MACKEREL SALAD
Pickled cockles, dill, lemon & mustard dressing, toasted pumpkin seeds £9
For Main
ROAST CORN FED CHICKEN SUPREME
Avocado & garlic filling, sun dried tomato sauce, sauté potatoes & courgettes £23
WILD MUSHROOM & CHICKPEA STROGANOFF
Lemon infused basmati rice, crispy onion & cashew nut, cornichons £18
DOUBLE FEATHERBLADE STEAK & BACON BURGER
melted cheese, diced shallot, crispy lettuce, house sauce, toasted potato bun, rustic fries £19
SALT & VINEGAR BATTERED FISH
Rustic fries, garden peas & lemon £19
12oZ GAMMON STEAK
Free range egg, mushroom, tomato, pineapple chutney, rustic fries (df/gf) £18.5
MERGUEZ SAUSAGE WARM SALAD
Harissa potatoes & cauliflower, saffron & apricot dressing £17.5
CHAR GRILLED 8oZ MINUTE RUMP STEAK
Argentinean garlic butter, roast tomato & mushroom, rustic fries (gf) £20
CATCH OF THE DAY
Harissa potatoes & cauliflower, saffron & apricot dressing £17.5
DON’T FORGET OUR SPECIALS BOARDS
LUNCHTIME & SIDES
WHOLETAIL SCAMPI
Rustic fries, garden peas, tartar & lemon £16.5
STEAK & KIDNEY SUET PUDDING
Gravy, rustic fries & peas £16
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
House marinated olives, charred bread (vg) £6.5
Mixed salad (v/gf) £4.5
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
Childrens Menu & Desserts
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
Desserts:
MATCH PANNA COTTA
Marinated English strawberries, black sesame & pistachio crumb (gf) £9
CHOCOLATE & BLACK CHERRY CHEESECAKE
Lavender & ginger biscuit base, banana coulis £9
WARM TREACLE TART
Pamphill vanilla ice cream, frozen raspberries, lemon & ginger syrup £9
ORANGE CREMA CATALANA
Orange syrup, lemon popcorn £8
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.
Prix Fixe Menu
TWO COURSES FOR £19 , SERVED TUESDAY TO THURSDAY.
Available Autumn 2025!
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