Crown & Anchor

4.6/5 based on 2630 reviews
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Just had a pork belly roast and it was lovely, cooked to perfection!! Will be coming here again. Also very friendly staff that are always happy to help!
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We were looking for somewhere to have a meal, and turned off the seafront to find this little gem tucked away. It looks a little like an old 'spit-and-sawdust' pub, but don't let the otside put you off. There was a very good, simple enu, and the food was very tasty indeed. My wife's half chicken with salad defeated her, as there was just so much meat! I had the homemade lasagne, with garlic bread, and it was very good indeed, and really did taste home made.
There are quite a few guest cask beers available. The hosts were totally polite and courteous, and were friendly with locals and tourists (like us) alike.All in all this was a wonderful meal in a surprising place.
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Spent a weekend in nearby B&B (The New England b&b - see separate review) and had lunch in this pub. The food was probably the best pub food I have had in a long time (should be classed as restaurant food), and very reasonably priced. All the staff were polite and although in the evening it was packed as it coincided with the annual torchlight procession and firework display my husband was served without having to wait. Also had a live group in the evening. Very good atmosphere with plenty of cask ales. We enjoyed the food so much that we went back for lunch the next day. Would not hesitate to recommend.
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A nice pub, right on the seafront, with friendly staff. You can sit outside and watch the world go by. Food is very good standard.
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Poped in for lunch thinking we would get typical pub grub. Well how wrong could we have been. food was home made, amazing. just was blown away at the friendly service as well as the amazing food. Just could not praise them enough. Certainly will be back when in that part of the country. Thank you so much to all the staff.
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We were staying across the road from the Crown and Anchor so called in each day. We had a shared platter with drinks on the first day and returned for dinner the next night. The staff were very friendly and the food was superb, much better than the usual pub fare. It was too cold to sit outside but many people did so.
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The lamb shank was SO tender and the Ale gravy delicious. Coupled with a great selection of veg and crispy roast potatoes. One of the best Sunday roasts I've ever had. I am stuffed ! Thankyou.
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My wife and I WENT to Eastbourne to see her aunt's retrospective
exhibition at the Towner gallery and stayed two nights on the 8th and9th of Sept at the Shore View. We WENT into the Crown and Anchor both
nights for a few drinks and supper and really enjoyed both visits,being greatly impressed with the very friendly and efficient service,
good beer and good food.Heaven knows when we'll ever get back to Eastbourne but we will
certainly recommend the Crown and Anchor to any friends who might be visiting the town
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great atmosphere fantastic roast beef dinner pleasant staff was great as next door to hotel we were staying in smoking allowed in little garden out the back or tables out the front
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Pleasant Greene King pub on the seafront. Nice atmosphere and the food looked good but we 'met' the nutter in the rear patio so didn't stay. He's probably not a fixture so don't be put off.
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It was very crowded in the pub when we arrived with our family, so we decided to be seated at some small tables outside. But as soon as there was a table cleared inside the staff told us. There was live music planned for that night, but even when the place was full, the staff stayed super friendly and caring. The food was just awesome, we had the Rodeo Burger which still make my mouth water when I remember it. Great place, parking might be challenge, but definitely worth to visit.
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This was a visit for a snack before a visit to the theatre. Quick service, friendly staff, generous portions.
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Good food choice, good pub food, right next to our hotel on a wet bank holiday Monday. Service cheerful and efficient.
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Ate here Thursday night. Huge menu. We booked....luckily as very busy. Informed of 45 minute wait which was fine as lovely staff kept us informed. Food was lovely and worth the wait!! Lovely open mike session after too, though I resisted banging out my favourite tunes !
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Whilst on holiday we had a meal there , everything was spot on, tasty food ,nice friendly staff, clean toilets and plenty of choice either from the menu or the specials board, without a doubt the whole family thought it was very good and if in Eastbourne again would go straight there and not bother looking around.
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This establishment produces some of the finest beer I have had the pleasure of drinking. The food was excellent although fairly basic but very good value. I would strongly recommend that you make sure you are hungry before you start as the portions are considerable. All round a very good meal.
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Great service. Delicious food presented thoughtfully. Good quality real ales. Nice draught lemonade. Nothing was too much trouble for all the helpful staff. Meals were good value and good sized portions, cheerfully and proudly brought to the table
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Excellent quality food, no attempts to be fancy gastro and brilliant service. Atmosphere lively and friendly, dog very happy and food reasonably priced. Glass of house white did seem pricey tho
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Went there twice cause I loved the food. From the best fish and chips I've had! The portions are huge. Really friendly and happy staff!
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My wife my grandson and myself went there for a late dinner at about 8pm and the food and service and price was excellent..Many thanks...
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stayed at a nearby hotel for 2 nights and ate at the pub both nights. It was a busy weekend due to airshow but managed to get a table both nights.
Had great food and there were many specials and hard to choose from.
Staff are really friendly and there were a lot of them so no need to queue too long. They bought drinks from downstairs when sitting upstairs.
Good location and atmosphere with live music.
Would definitely visit again
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The live music night we went was great fun, with a really friendly crowd, and food was proper yummy pub grub!
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During the Air Show, by chance, we visited this Pub/Res. We were most impressed with the friendly staff and the service we received at such a busy time and returned later to enjoy a meal.
The Owner was very attentive and made the time to ensure that her clientele were comfortable.
Doreen & Dave
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The Pub is very well located with extremely friendly staff, the food was great, atmosphere the best I have experienced for a long time, entertainment was a good mixture for all ages.

Very very nice place to go had a great night
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We had an evening meal in this pub whilst staying in Eastbourne for the Air Show. The staff were very efficient, professional and friendly. The food was excellent, especially the homemade lasagne which was the best I have ever had when eating out. (It even came close to my sister's home made lasagne which takes some beating!!!)
Would certainly return to this pub when next in Eastbourne.
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