The Anchor & Hope
British restaurant · Waterloo
36 The Cut, London SE1 8LP, United Kingdom
Highlights
Modern British pub fare with a frequently changing menu
Modern British pub fare with a frequently changing menu
"Anchor & Hope is a cosy boozer that serves some pretty amazing Mediterranean meets British food. From the outdoor picnic tables to the smoky dim lighting, this Southwark pub feels like your quintessential British local, only it makes things like three-cheese and hazelnut soufflé and crab beurre blanc. Once you’re sufficiently full, go for a stroll along the South Bank and reminisce over how good that baked poppyseed cheesecake was." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna
"The Southwark pub serves some pretty amazing Mediterranean-meets-British food. From the outdoor picnic tables, to the smoky dim lighting, this place feels like your quintessential pub, just with some bonus things on the menu like three cheese and hazelnut soufflé, crab beurre blanc, and chopped octopus salad." - jake missing
"Round two of ‘when in doubt, head to the pub’. Because one pub is never enough, is it? The Anchor and Hope is one of the best to eat in in London. Top three for sure. The food is led by seasonal ingredients so although we can’t say this or that is a must order when you’re there, it’s always very, very good. Pasta and salads are excellent, and the pub environment makes any indecision much less stressful than it would if you were somewhere a bit more proper." - jake missing
"Your folks are in town for the weekend, and you’ve taken mum and dad for a wander along the Southbank to do the requisite checking out of cultural stuff. Afterwards, wander down to gastropub The Anchor and Hope for one of the best meals you can get along the river. They’ll appreciate the laid back atmosphere, as well as the excellent food, and you can get a few drinks out of it too. You can eat in the main pub bit or the more formal dining room, and the menu constantly changes, so considering making it a reward - sorry, ‘tradition’ - for every time your ’rents come to visit." - david paw
"Alcohol does, by and large, improve almost any situation. And the pensive, tumbleweed-ish environment of a room filled with people staring at a decomposing nappy on the floor is definitely one of those situations. Sadly, unless you’re part of the private view gang, you’ll have to wait until you get to the Anchor and Hope before getting a drink. That’s a blessing in disguise though, because this Southwark gastropub is one of the best around. Plus their Mediterranean-inspired food is also excellent." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing
