The Anchor Inn - Stratford St Mary

The Anchor Inn - Stratford St Mary A welcoming bar, pub & restaurant with food served all day from breakfast at 9.30am in the heart of Constable Country. Dog friendly

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Ever wondered why fish is so closely linked with Fridays in Britain?The tradition has Christian roots. For centuries, ma...
20/08/2026

Ever wondered why fish is so closely linked with Fridays in Britain?

The tradition has Christian roots. For centuries, many Christians, particularly Catholics, abstained from eating meat on Fridays as a form of penance, while fish was permitted. Over time, Friday became firmly established as the day for a fish supper, and the habit stuck around long after the religious reasons became less prominent.

Which gives us a perfectly good excuse to carry on the tradition with our Mixed Fish Platter at The Anchor. 😏🐟

See you tomorrow?

What's your pick? 🍔⚓
19/08/2026

What's your pick? 🍔⚓

The sun might be hiding, but our kitchen’s still bringing the heat! 🔥Our homemade Crispy Chilli Beef is made with 28-day...
18/08/2026

The sun might be hiding, but our kitchen’s still bringing the heat! 🔥

Our homemade Crispy Chilli Beef is made with 28-day-aged rump steak, coated in a sticky chilli sauce. Sweet, spicy and seriously moreish! 🌶️

Who’s tempted?

🍺 What’s better than an ice-cold pint?An ice-cold pint and a round of darts, of course! 🎯Or, if pool’s more your game, g...
17/08/2026

🍺 What’s better than an ice-cold pint?

An ice-cold pint and a round of darts, of course! 🎯

Or, if pool’s more your game, grab a cue and settle the score over a pint or two. Loser gets the next round in! 🎱

👧 They say you can’t please everyone. We say they clearly haven’t seen our kids’ menu!Plenty of proper favourites for sm...
15/08/2026

👧 They say you can’t please everyone. We say they clearly haven’t seen our kids’ menu!

Plenty of proper favourites for smaller appetites, and hopefully enough to keep them happy while you enjoy your own meal before it goes cold. 😋

🔥 They say you can’t fight fire with fire. We say, stuff that!It’s glorious out there, so naturally we’ve gone for our C...
14/08/2026

🔥 They say you can’t fight fire with fire. We say, stuff that!

It’s glorious out there, so naturally we’ve gone for our Curry Board tonight. Because the obvious way to handle the heat is with even more heat! 🌶️

Who’s joining us?

🥔 YOU CAN’T BEAT A JACKET SPUD! 🥔Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle and piled high with your favourite topping....
13/08/2026

🥔 YOU CAN’T BEAT A JACKET SPUD! 🥔

Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle and piled high with your favourite topping. Simple, satisfying and seriously tasty!

What our spuds lack in pink mohawks, they more than make up for in actual taste. 😉

So, what’s your topping of choice? Cheese and beans, chilli, tuna mayo, or something else entirely? Let us know below! 👇

Our Asian Summer Salad really hit the spot in the garden today! ☀️🥗We went for the breaded butterfly prawns, with crisp ...
12/08/2026

Our Asian Summer Salad really hit the spot in the garden today! ☀️🥗

We went for the breaded butterfly prawns, with crisp mixed leaves, shredded vegetables, oven blushed tomatoes, a soy, sesame and ginger dressing, plus garlic sourdough.

Fresh, colourful and full of crunch, it was exactly what we needed while relaxing in the shade. With tomorrow set to be even hotter, this one comes highly recommended! 🍤

🥪 Looking for an escape from the office?Our Lighter Lunch Bites menu is perfect when you want something smaller, but sti...
11/08/2026

🥪 Looking for an escape from the office?

Our Lighter Lunch Bites menu is perfect when you want something smaller, but still full of flavour!

Choose from freshly filled sandwiches, open toasted sourdoughs and jacket potatoes with a generous house salad, plus £12 small plates including Fish Goujons & Chips, Scampi & Chips, our Light Brunch, Curry of the Week and a Cheeseburger or Veggie Burger.

You can also add fries or chips to any sandwich or sourdough for just £3.

Available Monday to Saturday, from midday until 4pm.

What would you choose? 🍴

🥩 RUMP, SIRLOIN, RIB EYE, T BONE OR FILLET? 🥩Choose your cut, have it cooked your way, then complete your plate with cla...
10/08/2026

🥩 RUMP, SIRLOIN, RIB EYE, T BONE OR FILLET? 🥩

Choose your cut, have it cooked your way, then complete your plate with classic accompaniments or our Go BBQ option. Steaks start from £19.95!

You can even add king prawns, BBQ ribs, garlic sourdough or our Full Surf & Turf Mixed Grill if you’re feeling seriously hungry! 🤤

What’s your perfect steak order? 👇

Address

Upper Street
Colchester
CO76LW

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 11pm
Thursday 9:30am - 11pm
Friday 9:30am - 11pm
Saturday 9:30am - 11pm
Sunday 9:30am - 10pm

Telephone

+441206322143

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