Smugglers - Menu

Blue Anchor, TA24 6JS, West Somerset, United Kingdom

🛍 Pubs, Cafés, Steak, Burgers

4.2 💬 1545 Reviews
Smugglers

Phone: +441984640385

Address: Blue Anchor, TA24 6JS, West Somerset, United Kingdom

City: West Somerset

Menu Dishes: 17

Reviews: 1545

Website: https://www.thesmugglersinn.co.uk/restaurant-and-bar/

"My husband and I were staying at the campsite nearby and had made a reservation at the restaurant a month in advance. They sent me a confirmation email on the day of our reservation, so I had high hopes for their efficiency. Unfortunately, we arrived on time only to be ignored and overlooked for ten minutes. Finally, we had to physically stop a waitress passing by to be seated. We had to hold onto her until she took our drink order. When we asked to order our food, she told us to wait and disappeared. After twenty minutes, we had to flag her down to take our order, but by then my first choice was already sold out. The food was good when it eventually arrived, but it took 45 minutes. We decided not to wait any longer for dessert, so my husband went to pay the bill. Shockingly, he was asked to leave a tip! The next day, I received an automated email from manager/chef Mark Forman, hoping we had a great experience. I shared our negative experience with him, to which he explained the challenges they were facing with understaffing and invited us to return for better treatment. We declined, but we would have appreciated a refund. We felt unwelcome and disrespected during our visit."

Full menu - 17 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Main Courses

Fish Dishes

Rice

Mexican-American Food

Pizza

Pizza Snacks

Indian

Al Forno*

Sweets & Desserts

Desserts

Main Course

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Nice pub with a decent menu and beers. Friendly staff too. It gets busy so book ahead. Menu is quite broad, so plenty of options for everyone.

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Reviews

Tony
Tony

Visited twice on our latest week away at Horburne Blue Anchor. Both evenings service was prompt and friendly, as always, and quality and taste was as good as ever. Keep it up.


graeme
graeme

The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. Overall, it was a very good experience. I have visited this pub on previous trips to Blue Anchor and have always found their service to be excellent.


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rickpL7639CY

Sunday lunch. what a lovely bit of sunday lunch we had. lovely location by the sea with a nice beer garden. old world style pub with nooks and crannies. probably haunted. full of chracter. loved it. nice food and service with a happy smile View menu


Dione
Dione

We had a lovely welcome by the staff and it’s a very cool place with lovely decor on the walls and great location near the ocean. Lovely staff and the most amazing roast lunch. Staff couldn’t do enough for you and would highly recommend thank you


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Had a beautiful welcome by Kez Very knowledgeable told us what was on the menu. We were seated in a lovely spot are order was taken quickly, And we ordered a burger and the fish and chips BOTH were amazing the fish was so tasty and THEE BEST chips You will ever have. Highly reccomend xxx


terryw8
terryw8

Although there were some staffing and kitchen issues causing a delay in our dinner being served, it was definitely worth the wait. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, with reasonable prices. The restaurant was bustling with a good atmosphere, clean surroundings, and attractive decor. Despite being busy, the staff were polite and helpful. I would recommend visiting this restaurant. View menu


User
User

We came here quite a few times during our stay at the Hoburne Blue Anchor next door. It is a very nice place that does local ales ciders and very good food. We ate here times the first time we hadn’t booked a table and we had our Labradors with us but it wasn’t a problem and they found us a table straight away, even providing treats for our dogs. Food was very good the chips are huge and very filling. Service was always good and prompt.There is a very big beer garden too which the weather was kind enough to us so that we used it a couple of times and I can imagine it being popular in the summer.It was a nice addition to our weeks stay and worth a visit if you are staying in the area.


User
User

It’s funny isn’t it, people only tend to write reviews on here if they have had a bad time. Perhaps with more people writing reviews when They have had a lovely meal the overall star rating would be higher.We parked our motorhome in the car park, booked a table for and both had the burger. The service was attentive, the food is delicious and the atmosphere lovely. Gabbs Our waitress was delightful, attentive polite and funny. I can only assume that those who left bad reviews were either very hard to please or had arrived in the middle of the summer when I can only imagine that service was somewhat more hectic.Thank you so muchDon’t avoid this pub due to sketchy reviews, we left very happy an...


woolcardigan
woolcardigan

My husband and I were staying at the campsite nearby and had made a reservation at the restaurant a month in advance. They sent me a confirmation email on the day of our reservation, so I had high hopes for their efficiency. Unfortunately, we arrived on time only to be ignored and overlooked for ten minutes. Finally, we had to physically stop a waitress passing by to be seated. We had to hold onto her until she took our drink order. When we asked to order our food, she told us to wait and disappeared. After twenty minutes, we had to flag her down to take our order, but by then my first choice was already sold out. The food was good when it eventually arrived, but it took 45 minutes. We decid... View menu

Categories

  • Pubs "Discover a cozy atmosphere with hearty meals, craft beers, and classic pub fare. Enjoy comfort food favorites like fish and chips, burgers, and wings, paired with a refreshing pint or creative cocktail."
  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere. View menu
  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Burgers Juicy, flavorful burgers crafted with premium ingredients, from classic beef to unique vegetarian options, all served with fresh toppings and a choice of hand-cut fries or a crisp salad.

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Seating
  • menu
  • Takeout
  • menu
  • Visa Card

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