Crown & Anchor
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We first visited the Crown and Anchor pub one evening last year.
It was a busy evening and when we went in it seemed that everyone looked at us.
Now I understand we were strangers and perhaps they don't get many visitors out of season but the stared at us the whole evening. If I was a beauty I could understand but we are OAPs. We actually left because we were uncomfortable. We are used to enjoying a pub meal now and again so don't believe we were being sensitive.
This year we were in the area and wanted a pub lunch so decided to give it another try.
The barmaid was pleasant and we ordered sandwich and drinks.
The pub had a sports bar with large TVs etc . There was seating out the front and a very small patio at the rear. There was also a function room for hire.
The sandwiches arrived, the bread was very fresh and thick. Far too much butter for me but not for the others. We all had different fillings which were fine but nothing to rave about. The salad garnish looked a little tired .
There was a extended evening menu on a board which looked very nice but we did not have the opportunity to try it.
The drink and food prices seemed average for the area.
We might try it one more time in the evening to see if it is "clicky" or it was just a one off.
It was a busy evening and when we went in it seemed that everyone looked at us.
Now I understand we were strangers and perhaps they don't get many visitors out of season but the stared at us the whole evening. If I was a beauty I could understand but we are OAPs. We actually left because we were uncomfortable. We are used to enjoying a pub meal now and again so don't believe we were being sensitive.
This year we were in the area and wanted a pub lunch so decided to give it another try.
The barmaid was pleasant and we ordered sandwich and drinks.
The pub had a sports bar with large TVs etc . There was seating out the front and a very small patio at the rear. There was also a function room for hire.
The sandwiches arrived, the bread was very fresh and thick. Far too much butter for me but not for the others. We all had different fillings which were fine but nothing to rave about. The salad garnish looked a little tired .
There was a extended evening menu on a board which looked very nice but we did not have the opportunity to try it.
The drink and food prices seemed average for the area.
We might try it one more time in the evening to see if it is "clicky" or it was just a one off.
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Stayed in Eastbourne Friday and Saturday night used this pub on Friday night the food was excellent the staff very friendly liked the place so much went back on Saturday night as well.have to congratulate all of the staff on a well run pub particularly as it was very busy on both nights visited.
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We had a delightful meal here on a weekday evening. Good food and service. Not pretentious, just good!
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went with family whilst we were visiting eastborne, they bar staff were friendly and welcoming, we had a table for four as we had an extremely lovely meal, they had a live band and drinks were moderately priced overall a fantastic evening.
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Arrived here to find football showing on a number of TVs in the pub with everyone just staring at the screens and it was all a bit dismal really
Beer was good and staff were nice but I wouldn't bother coming here again when the TVs are in footy mode
Beer was good and staff were nice but I wouldn't bother coming here again when the TVs are in footy mode
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After several visits, very rarely disappointed. Food tasty, and selection good. Can understand what other reviewers have said about service re plate clearing & lack of offering puddings, drinks etc, but it has always struck me as a bit more 'self service' in that respect. Not a criticism as I really like this pub. It's just a case of setting your expectations at the right level. Relaxed !!
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We decided to come here for lunch after reading the reviews on TripAdvisor and we weren't disappointed. There is a lovely warm, calm atmosphere in the pub and the staff are all lovely and happy to help. The food was delicious - I had the special lamb burger which was cooked to perfection and my partner had the fish and chips which was again, cooked perfectly. We shared the jam sponge for dessert and it was gorgeous with a perfect jam:sponge:custard ratio. I would highly recommend a visit.
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Great food many homemade options staff friendly and helpful great location right on the seafront will definitely be back
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This place just never disappoints! We've been here a few times since Feb this year when we stumbled across this hidden gem! This time we popped in around 3pm today (Sunday 22/5/16) after being welcomed by a lovely lad behind the bar, I stood to order at the bar as is the protocol normally but was intercepted by the bar lad who had appeared to take our drinks order! He returned pretty much immediately with our drinks and taking our food order. Within ten minutes we were presented with our food, which as usual looked, smelt and tasted amazing! My hubby had Belly of Pork which he was in awe of, I had the lamb burger, which I would never have ordered but due to recommendation of our lovely bar lad, I did, WOW!! My eldest daughter had the adults rack of ribs which never fail to deliver with my youngest enjoying her usual kids mac and cheese, which as usual you would think was an adults! I cannot fault this place yet and will return again on many occasions....Keep up the good work guys!! :)
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Heidi & her team
Will give you a visit to remember they have local musicians play here. They're menu choices suit all palettes. Huge tasty portions you must try. Well stocked bar to choose from as well. Decor has changes dramatically but only for the better. Staff are helpful friendly polite & attentive. 1st Class
Will give you a visit to remember they have local musicians play here. They're menu choices suit all palettes. Huge tasty portions you must try. Well stocked bar to choose from as well. Decor has changes dramatically but only for the better. Staff are helpful friendly polite & attentive. 1st Class
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off chance name was dropped to us by the hotel where we were staying .Lots ofg tables reserved and once you had seem the menu and ordered and ate you could see why .Great Staff and high quality of Service through out meal Great ..
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Great service
reasonable prices especially for food
good beer
get there early !
good portions
music up one end of the pub but we did not go and see
I found the pub very Noisy
TV screens for football
very friendly staff
reasonable prices especially for food
good beer
get there early !
good portions
music up one end of the pub but we did not go and see
I found the pub very Noisy
TV screens for football
very friendly staff
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Good pub food together with a selection of four real ales. Busy but excellent service, very helpful staff.
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Visited here whilst on a break to Eastbourne. The food was good although presentation of seafood platter not that good but tasted nice. Sat with empty plates whilst young lady at bar busy chatting to young men about her weekend. Plates eventually collected no offer of pudding or coffee forthcoming so left without either but would of had dessert if the staff had been bothered about customer service.
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My partner and I are local's at the Crown & Anchor and can only recommend this fabulous vegetarian classic to the specials board. The Halloumi burger is a great summer treat and as ever the welcome is warm and atmosphere vibrant in this seafront location on the Sunshine Coast!
Definitely come by if you happen to be in Eastbourne.
Char & G
Definitely come by if you happen to be in Eastbourne.
Char & G
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This is a good "typical" English pub, with a nice menu, comfortable seating, quick and efficient service and a separate area dedicated to sports (billiard etc.). The food is excellent and portions tend to be on the huge side. There's also a separate menu for children.
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Stayed at hotel next to pub, great homemade food, and very reasonable priced , very friendly staff .
Regular night life on with bands etc
Regular night life on with bands etc
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We enjoyed their choice of locally brewed real ales and good choice of pub favourites. Service was quick and friendly. Recommend highly.
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good pub and the food was really good well worth a visit we ate from the special board but also a menu if you want
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Nice, friendly Greene King pub with a good range of ales. Although almost on the front it is east of the pier and popular with locals and tourists alike. Effectively two rooms - a lounge and a sports bar. Extensive and reasonably priced menu with specials, not the usual GK fayre. Regular music nights and always served with a smile.
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Been here a few times when visiting. Never eaten here though. We visit on saturday nights and theres always a good band playing. Friendly staff and locals, some a bit loud but hey its a pub!!! Will always come back, cheers guys
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On the road parallel to the front and facing the sea, this is an excellent, friendly local serving good, indeed excellently kept, beer and food with a smile. If I lived in, rather than was only visiting Eastbourne, I would make this a regular "pit stop". A comfortable and well appointed pub with a separate "sports bar" section, this was a friendly pub with chatty locals and engaging, cheerful bar staff. Highly recommended.
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Lovely friendly bar with great food served promptly with no hassles. It also has music venues 3 or 4 times a week. Old fashioned styled English pub.
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A very comfortable, well-staffed pub just off the seafront near the pier. The food is excellent. Popular with locals and holidaymakers alike - and they really are dog friendly too! Live music Thursdays, Friday's and Saturdays. Highly recommended.
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Stopped off for lunch. A good selection of beer, cider, wine etc was available. We decided to have a sandwich lunch. with a side serving of chips. I had brie and my partner a cheddar cheese sandwich. There was certainly no scrimping with the fillings and the sandwiches were served with a lovely fresh salad. The chips were delicious and were also freshly cooked.
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