Crown & Anchor
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great location right next to shore view hotel and just off the seafront. my wife and i had a sunday roast each (serve from 12-9 in the evening) i had pork, my wife beef, both with all the trimmings. excellent value for money and very good quality as well, nothing frozen all home cooked.
it can get busy but there is another bar upstairs and also a balcony with seaviews from both.
it can get busy but there is another bar upstairs and also a balcony with seaviews from both.
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Visited this pub three times. Nice atmosphere ,friendly staff and good beer! Made to feel very welcome.
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Mrs Too and I walked along the beachfront to the Crown and Anchor in Eastbourne at lunchtime. The entry to this busy pub is very welcoming, with three or four tables for seafront eating/quaffing while enjoying people watching. The tap room has a vibrant ambience, and the bar is set up efficiently. The walls are decorated with little placcards expressing quaint notions such as "Beauty Is In the Eyes of the Beerholder" and "Experience Is the Name We Give To Our Mistakes". We opted for the rear party deck as somewhat quieter on a Sunday afternoon. The little patio is cozy, but the views are pretty punk from back there.
She was in the mood for a half pint, so I went to the bar to see what was available. The most agreeable barman made a suggestion and drew me a couple of inches to offer her. She liked it so well that she got her half, and Ben asked for a snake bite drawn from the same tap. Both of us were quite pleased.
Even though it was lunchtime, we ordered the roast beef Sunday dinner. We are pretty persnickety beefeaters, so perhaps it was just good luck, but we certainly did not experience any of the shortcomings voiced by other reviewers. In the U.S., roast beef most often refers to meat around the ribs in the loin. In the U.K., we find it is usually top round, and in the case of Crown and Anchor the meat was superb. Now roast beef is hardly going to be considered haute cuisine, but it is not all that easy to get it just right, which ours was. The Yorkshire pudding was enormous and piping. The accompaniments were well done. We can’t think of any way our meals could have been improved upon.
She was in the mood for a half pint, so I went to the bar to see what was available. The most agreeable barman made a suggestion and drew me a couple of inches to offer her. She liked it so well that she got her half, and Ben asked for a snake bite drawn from the same tap. Both of us were quite pleased.
Even though it was lunchtime, we ordered the roast beef Sunday dinner. We are pretty persnickety beefeaters, so perhaps it was just good luck, but we certainly did not experience any of the shortcomings voiced by other reviewers. In the U.S., roast beef most often refers to meat around the ribs in the loin. In the U.K., we find it is usually top round, and in the case of Crown and Anchor the meat was superb. Now roast beef is hardly going to be considered haute cuisine, but it is not all that easy to get it just right, which ours was. The Yorkshire pudding was enormous and piping. The accompaniments were well done. We can’t think of any way our meals could have been improved upon.
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Stopped in here for an evening meal and was handled by very pleasant staff. The food was well up to the mark and we would not hesitate using it again.
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Good pub near the seafront. Some seating at the front of the pub allowing you to watch the world go by. Friendly staff.
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Had their Boston Burger. Fabulous. The side salad was amazing, the chips cooked perfectly and the burger itself really good.
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I've been here a few times and love what they have done to the place. I took my family and again lovely timely food which the kids ate. My husband was pleasantly surprised too. Def go there again
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I sat right on the seafront watching the passing parade and enjoying a mediterranean platter which was amazing. So much food, great value for money and the biggest olives I have ever seen !
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The food was just fantastic! Well worth the wait. Plenty of room, however upstairs was booked (was during the World Cup) and the back/pool room is not very attractive. Very good service and excellent choice of ales. Kids menu also available. Just on the Eastbourne seafront.
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We went to the pub 3 times in 24 hours...! All for different reasons but we were pleasantly surprised every time. The first was to grab a drink before we got ready to go out for dinner. The service was quick and friendly and there were a couple of pool tables in the back which we utilised! The second time was for an after dinner tipple and, again, the service was speedy and there was a brilliant atmosphere with a live singer. We sat outside and had a lovely evening! Finally we went for breakfast and the food quality was excellent. An all-round nice pub with lovely staff and buzzing atmosphere.
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We went here for Sunday lunch based on Trip Advisor recommendations, and I have to admit to being a bit disappointed. We tried the roast beef which, I suspect, a cheap cut. The meat in between the large quantities of connective tissue was tender, but the whole was too chewy to enjoy. One of us had the roast half chicken (and we are talking about a full sized chicken - huge). The leg was excellent but the breast was dry. The homemade Yorkshire pud had been microwaved and the roast potatoes were a bit hard. However, the veggies were excellent - broccoli, creamed leeks, roast parsnip, buttered swede mash, and more besides. The service was also very good, as were the facilities. Surprisingly quiet for a Sunday lunchtime.
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The staff were lovely and courteous. We got served straight away, and the food was all homemade and large portions! We have now been to two different Crown and Anchors and both have been very good and friendly! Would definitely recommend.
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The crown and anchor has recently had a refurb so went in to try it out and wasn't disappointed.
The food was great and the portions are big great value for money.
Only downside was the lager was a bit expensive.
The food was great and the portions are big great value for money.
Only downside was the lager was a bit expensive.
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Nightly live entertainment, great pub grub, reasonable prices. Frequented by all sorts of people from all walks of life!
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We met friends here as a social gathering before a long weekend of sport activity, and most of us ate as well - the meals were well priced, and well delivered, and again so at the end of a busy weekend when some of us headed back for more food and some beer.
Those that drink tell me the beers on offer were well served and from a good choice as well.
Those that drink tell me the beers on offer were well served and from a good choice as well.
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Had lunch here last week and it was lovely. Huge portions of home cooked food. Staff very nice. Very enjoyable.
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Visited this pub after hearing it had a new owner and good food. Well worth the trip, really friendly staff and good selection of food. I had a lamb burger, delicious, my partner had chilli. We both will definitely revisit as price was good too so real value for money.
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Good selection of food, great beers, friendly staff and good value.We even had a a pudding to share after our fish and chips....
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If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself staying at the Shoreview Hotel, fear not, salvation is just around the corner. Out of the hotel !!! turn right and there is the Crown & Anchor. The staff are superb, the atmosphere friendly, the beer and wines are great,, and although we did not eat there, we almost snatched the food off the plate as it went by. You will travel a long way to match this establishment
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Had a good Sunday roast, good portion and several vegetables alongside the usual potatoes. Good desserts with some homemade. The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. As pubs go, this was well worth the visit.
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This pub has a good atmosphere and with live bands on friday and saturday it makes it an enjoyable place to be.
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Great food, good beer, TV, live entertainment, lot o locals, hearty and friendly, walking distance from our hotel, close to the Pier
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We were looking for a Pub with a varied Menu to suit all our tastes which also allowed dogs and we were delighted to find the Crown and Anchor.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The menu was varied with an excellent children's choice too.We had a burger, spaghetti bolognese and smoked salmon quiche. All were homemade and tasty with lovely side dishes and superb value.
The pub was busy with both locals and tourists and had a real Pub atmosphere.A great find and we would definitely return when visiting Eastbourne again.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The menu was varied with an excellent children's choice too.We had a burger, spaghetti bolognese and smoked salmon quiche. All were homemade and tasty with lovely side dishes and superb value.
The pub was busy with both locals and tourists and had a real Pub atmosphere.A great find and we would definitely return when visiting Eastbourne again.
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Great pub,good food good staff large portions.
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We stopped by here for a quick drink and really liked the atmosphere in this pub. The staff were really friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced.
We didn't have any food, but when it arrived at the table next to us we wished we had!
We didn't have any food, but when it arrived at the table next to us we wished we had!
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