Anchor - Bankside, Southwark
Open Today: 11:00am - 11:00pm

About our pub

The Anchor Bankside, rebuilt in 1676 after the great fire of London, is the sole survivor of the river taverns of Shakespeare's time. We were then the epicentre of the theatre district and the favoured inn for the local river pirates, our Friday nights were ho...

Opening Hours

Sun
11:00am - 11:00pm
Mon
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tue
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wed
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thu
11:00am - 11:30pm
Fri
11:00am - 11:30pm
Sat
10:00am - 11:30pm

Serving Hours

Sun
11:00am - 10:00pm
Mon
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tue
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wed
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thu
11:00am - 10:00pm
Fri
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sat
10:00am - 10:00pm

Facilities

Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Anchor - Bankside:

  • Beer Garden
  • Coaches Accepted
  • Disabled Facilities
  • Dog Friendly

What makes us special

Find out what makes us special at The Anchor - Bankside and come and join us!

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Sunday Roast

Celebrate the end of the week by trying one of our roasts. Pick from 28-day aged sirloin of beef, roasted half chicken or nut roast wellington.

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Our Beers

Try our fantastic premium beers: Level Head Session IPA or Flint Eye Dry Hopped Lager. Beers centuries in the making.

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Classic cocktails

Introducing our new cocktails, including the refreshing Blackberry Tom Collins.

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A pub for paws

We're proud to be a dog friendly pub - bring your four-legged friend along, we would love to see them!

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Let us host you

From meetings to birthday parties, we have function rooms available for hire - no matter the occasion.

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Anchor Bankside, London

Anchor Bankside is based in the ever-bustling London borough of Southwark, a fascinating cross-section of culture and history. With foodie-favourite Borough Market minutes away, the iconic London Bridge river crossing, plus both the original and recreated sites of Shakespeare’s Globe in the radius of this affluent area, it’s no wonder you’ll want to stop to rest between sights - and what better place to unwind than in our charmingly presented pub?

The Anchor is surrounded by many of London’s famous attractions, including The Shard, The Clink Museum and more. To enjoy a part of London’s rich history in the supreme comfort of the Anchor pub, book today.

Dogs welcome and free Wi-Fi available

Being a dog-friendly pub, Anchor Bankside is ideal for allowing tired pups to rest too. Plus, with free Wi-Fi available, you can easily stop in to reconnect with loved ones abroad, or plan your next tourist spot to visit in Southwark.

Globally inspired, quality pub food

Serving expertly-brewed cask ale and classic pub food in a family-friendly environment, it’s the perfect place to refuel and relax after a busy day in the capital. Our menu consists of internationally inspired cuisine: boasting traditional English dishes, baked French cheeses, nachos, classic American apple pie and Philadelphia steak ciabatta, plus Welsh rarebit burgers. As a considerate dining venue vegan, veggie and non-gluten options are also available

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Gift Cards

Give the gift of a cold pint on a hot day, a family catch up, the perfect place to watch the winning goal, and even more, with the Greene King gift card.

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