Anchor Ripley

4.2 (169)

£26 to £40

British

High Street, Ripley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6AE

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About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Welcome to The Anchor, one of Ripley's oldest and most historic pubs. Bought by the owners of Drakes Restaurant in 2013, it has been transformed into a food-led pub restaurant. The pub serves Steve Drake's version of pub food, with a team led by manager Iain McArthur and head chef Michael Wall-Palmer. Using both local and regional produce, Michael creates dishes where flavour, taste and simplicity are the focus.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Website
http://www.ripleyanchor.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Michael Wall-Palmer
Private party facilities
The restaurant, which seats 26, is housed within the Anchor Pub. The building provides many different areas including two snugs and a courtyard. One of the snugs is a quieter more intimate dining room which can be booked for up to 8 people as private dining. The other delivers a small soft seating area perfect for a drink and bar snack.

Location
High Street, Ripley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6AE
Area
Ripley
Parking Details
Parking available at rear of building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Green Queen OlivesGBP 3.50
Welsh RarebitGBP 2.50
Truffle PopcornGBP 3.50
Black Pudding Scotch EggGBP 4.00
Puffed Pork Skin & Apple SauceGBP 3.00
Barkham BlueGBP 4.50
Piccalilli, Brown Toast
Smoked Salmon Blinis & Horseradish Cream CheeseGBP 4.50
Skinny ChipsGBP 3.50
Mango SorbetGBP 2.00
Warm Chocolate BrownieGBP 2.50

Steve's Specials

Pumpkin & Parmesan SoupGBP 3.00
Pumpkin Seed Praline
Chicken Liver Pate & Curry MeringueGBP 4.50

Lunch & Early Evening Menu

2 Courses £17.95, 3 Courses £21.95; Available Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00pm-2:30pm and 6:00pm-7:00pm

Starters

Roasted Gem Lettuce
Tunworth Cream, Anchovy & Hazelnut Pressed Pigs Head, Black Pudding & Gribiche

Mains

South Coast Gurnard
Crushed Potato, Dill, Carrot & coconut Sauce, Braised beef pie & mature Cheddar Mash

Afters

Caramelized Mango
Pine Nut meringue & Lemon

Sandwiches

Cumberland SausageGBP 7.50
Red Onion Jam & Mustard Mayonnaise
Smoked Salmon & Horseradish CreamGBP 7.50

Starters

Soft Poached EggGBP 7.50
Leek Ballantine, Pickled Shiitake & Mushroom Milk Sauce
Pumpkin & Parmesan SoupGBP 6.00
Pumpkin Seed Praline & Rocket
Chargrilled CauliflowerGBP 7.50
Curry Oil, Sultanas & Parmesan Crisp
Grilled MackerelGBP 9.00
Escabeche, Garlic & Saffron Mayonnaise
Slow Cooked Pork BellyGBP 9.50
Pineapple, Sage Vinaigrette
Courgette & Feta RouladeGBP 7.50
Aubergine Puree & Toasted Seeds
Chicken Liver PateGBP 9.00
Pear & Saffron Chutney

Mains

Guinea Fowl BallotineGBP 18.00
Swede, Charred Cabbage, Roast Shallot & Mustard Sauce
Roast Saddle of VenisonGBP 20.00
Beetroot, Celeriac, Douglas Fir Puree & Black Pudding
Beef BurgerGBP 15.00
Red Onion Marmalade, Smoked Cheddar, Tomato & Skinny Chips
Rib-Eye SteakGBP 26.00
Wild Mushrooms, Roast onion & Sauerkraut
Red Wine Poached BrillGBP 18.00
Spring Green & Ginger Puree, Salsify & Grilled Leek
Spice Roast MonkfishGBP 18.00
Carrot, Chard, Sesame & Red Wine Sauce
Roast Leek TartGBP 12.00
Garlic Puree, Cep Ketchup & Mushroom Shortbread

Sides

Buttered Cabbage & PancettaGBP 3.50
Sage & Onion CroquettesGBP 3.50
Beetroot, Orange, Chicory & Hazelnut SaladGBP 3.50
Skinny ChipsGBP 3.50

Afters

Orange Crème Caramel & Armagnac PrunesGBP 7.00
Wine pairing: Tokaji Aszu 5 puttonyos, St Stephans Crown, Hungary, 50ml, £5.75
Rhubarb BallantineGBP 7.00
Whisky Gel & Rice Pudding Ice cream. Wine pairing: Sauternes, Chateau Lafon, 50ml, £5.25
Poached PearGBP 7.00
Yoghurt Mousse & Star Anise Crumble. Wine pairing: Tokaji Aszu 5 puttonyos, St Stephans Crown, Hungary, 50ml, £5.75
The Anchor "Tiramisu" Hazelnut & Coffee Ice CreamGBP 7.00
Wine pairing: Boschendal Vin d'Or, South Africa, 50ml, £7
British Cheeses, Pear & Saffron ChutneyGBP 8.00
Wine pairing: Quinta do Noval Black, 75ml, £5.80; Noval 10 Year Old Tawny, 75ml, £6
- To ShareGBP 11.00

Reviews

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4.2

(169)

4.3Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

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169 Reviews

V
Veronese
Surrey2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 19 January 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 17 January 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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BronwenM Gold
Surrey4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 January 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 31 December 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 31 December 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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PeterS
Berkshire6 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 December 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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OpenTable Diner
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 December 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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Johnto
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second visit to The Anchor matched the first when we enjoyed outstanding food in a very relaxed atmosphere. We are pleased to find a local restaurant and look forward to further visits.
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MarkH
Surrey1 review
3.0
Dined on 20 December 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Portions particularly the starters are small. Quality of the food was good. Just not enough of it.
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Georgie
Surrey1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a lovely restaurant, clean, bright, and welcoming. Food is excellent , would recommend for lunch and evening meals. A great place to go in the heart of the wonderful Ripley Village.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Website
http://www.ripleyanchor.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Michael Wall-Palmer
Private party facilities
The restaurant, which seats 26, is housed within the Anchor Pub. The building provides many different areas including two snugs and a courtyard. One of the snugs is a quieter more intimate dining room which can be booked for up to 8 people as private dining. The other delivers a small soft seating area perfect for a drink and bar snack.

Location
High Street, Ripley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6AE
Area
Ripley
Parking Details
Parking available at rear of building.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Snacks

Green Queen OlivesGBP 3.50

Welsh RarebitGBP 2.50

Truffle PopcornGBP 3.50

Black Pudding Scotch EggGBP 4.00

Puffed Pork Skin & Apple SauceGBP 3.00

Barkham BlueGBP 4.50

Smoked Salmon Blinis & Horseradish Cream CheeseGBP 4.50

Skinny ChipsGBP 3.50

Mango SorbetGBP 2.00

Warm Chocolate BrownieGBP 2.50

Steve's Specials

Pumpkin & Parmesan SoupGBP 3.00

Chicken Liver Pate & Curry MeringueGBP 4.50

Lunch & Early Evening Menu

Starters

Roasted Gem Lettuce

Mains

South Coast Gurnard

Afters

Caramelized Mango

Sandwiches

Cumberland SausageGBP 7.50

Smoked Salmon & Horseradish CreamGBP 7.50

Menu

Starters

Soft Poached EggGBP 7.50

Pumpkin & Parmesan SoupGBP 6.00

Chargrilled CauliflowerGBP 7.50

Grilled MackerelGBP 9.00

Slow Cooked Pork BellyGBP 9.50

Courgette & Feta RouladeGBP 7.50

Chicken Liver PateGBP 9.00

Mains

Guinea Fowl BallotineGBP 18.00

Roast Saddle of VenisonGBP 20.00

Beef BurgerGBP 15.00

Rib-Eye SteakGBP 26.00

Red Wine Poached BrillGBP 18.00

Spice Roast MonkfishGBP 18.00

Roast Leek TartGBP 12.00

Sides

Buttered Cabbage & PancettaGBP 3.50

Sage & Onion CroquettesGBP 3.50

Beetroot, Orange, Chicory & Hazelnut SaladGBP 3.50

Skinny ChipsGBP 3.50

Afters

Orange Crème Caramel & Armagnac PrunesGBP 7.00

Rhubarb BallantineGBP 7.00

Poached PearGBP 7.00

The Anchor "Tiramisu" Hazelnut & Coffee Ice CreamGBP 7.00

British Cheeses, Pear & Saffron ChutneyGBP 8.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable