01206 322143
Eat. Drink. Relax.
Fabulous food & drink in the heart of Constable Country
The Anchor at Stratford St Mary is in a lovely tranquil spot in the heart of Constable Country. We're minutes by car from the A12 so are convenient for Ipswich & Colchester, but we're also right next to the nearby beauty spots of Dedham & East Bergholt.
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The Anchor is the place where great cooking and fantastic vibes meet. Our food is home-cooked and locally sourced wherever possible. It's nutritious, delicious, and affordable: we welcome diners young and old. We have dedicated space for functions and parties, plenty of free parking and we're pet friendly too! Why not try us for yourself—book your table online or by phone or stop by today!
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We've got some fabulous food & festivities lined up for December, please see the food & drink section for details of our Christmas Party Menu and New Year's Eve Ball complete with live music & DJ.
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Call us on 01206 322143 or you can now text or whatsapp us on 0756 2474 056.
A relaxing space where time slows down!
Live Music in the Barns
ABOUT US
A beautiful old pub full of surprises!
In part dating from around 1400 this ancient coaching inn oozes history and traditional pub charm. In recent years it's been lovingly refurbished and improved by villager owners careful not to lose the spirit of one of the best pubs in the area. The refurbishment has added a modern garden bar, a function area in the barns and garden lounge which is a covered dining area complete with firepit. This area gives the ambience of al fresco dining with warmth for the colder months.
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We can cater for everything from a quick and impromptu drink or meal to a well-planned party, wake or celebration for much larger numbers of people. Please call us or call in if you'd like more details.
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Our opening hours are 9.30am-10pm on Sunday and 9.30am-11pm Monday to Saturday. Last drink orders are 20 minutes before we close, and last entry is an hour before we close. Breakfast is served from 9.30am to 11.30am, daily and after mid-day we serve food from our bar & restaurant menus all day.
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We also have a wide range of takeaway items, pastries, sandwiches made to order and drinks to go.
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With regular live entertainment, a huge selection of food & drink, large garden & terrace, function and party areas and open fires for cosy indoor and outdoor dining, we've got everything you'll need!
FABULOUS FOOD & REFRESHMENT
Please scroll down for full details of our Christmas Party Menu and New Year's Eve Ball.
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Our freshly cooked food is sourced locally and freshly cooked on our premises wherever possible.
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We're not into fast food, just fresh food as quickly as we can. We've got an amazingly skilled kitchen team of 10, including 5 chefs, led by our talented Head Chef, Dwight Barras, to ensure that we can serve brilliant food all day, every day.
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We serve food from 9.30am until 8pm Sun-Tue and until 9pm Wed-Sat. Reservation is advised but not essential.
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9.30am TO 11.30am Daily
Everything from the full English to Bacon Rolls via Eggs Royale.
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Mid-day to last orders/reservations at 8pm Sunday to Tuesday and until 9pm Wednesday to Saturday.
Over 40 choices, pub classics, restaurant dishes and our Chef's own creations. Truly something for everyone plus a fabulous SUNDAY ROAST section with three meats, veggie option and warm meat sandwiches, just for Sundays.
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Served all day from mid-day, we have occasional guest dishes created by our chefs with seasonal ingredients, plus we have regular specials, which vary in content but always include Vegan & Meat Sausages, Schnitzels, Curries and fresh Fish.
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From mid-day until 4pm Mon-Sat
Sandwiches, Sourdough Ciabatta Melts, Jacket Potatoes: something for every taste and pocket.
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From mid-day until 8pm (9pm Wednesday to Saturday)
The budget stretcher, our fabulous dishes in great value 2 or 3 course packages available all day every day, except for Sunday when the roasts need extra space in our kitchen!
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VEGAN & VEGETARIAN
Options are highlighted throughout our menus, and we have dedicated menus for Dairy Free and Gluten Free diets also available on request, the above are samples.
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We also have a special menu for children accompanying their parents.
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Once the savoury food is safely eaten, we've got some fabulous desserts and sweet treats to tempt you here!
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Yes it'll soon be here. If you've got a family or work party, celebration or a date night for 2, we've got just the menu and venue for you - this menu is available by prior reservation only. We must be crackers! Our usual menus are also be available.
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Not into eating out? Eat our food at home! We offer a wide choice of dishes to collect during food service hours.
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All menus can be subject to regular change, plus we have daily specials, so it may all be a bit different when you visit, if that is important to you please call us first.
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You can CLICK HERE to reserve a table online or call us on 01206 322143 or Whatsapp us on 0756 2474 056
Contact
The Anchor Inn
Upper Street
Stratford St Mary
Suffolk
CO7 6LW
Tel: 01206 322143 or you can text or whatsapp us on 0756 2474 056
OPENING HOURS
Dine In or Take Away
9.30am to 11pm Monday to Saturday and 9.30am to 10pm on Sundays.
Breakfast is served from 9.30 t0 11.30 daily, main menu and lighter bites from mid-day, with the main menu available all day until last orders at 8pm Sunday to Tuesday and 9pm the rest of the week. Last entry is an hour before we close.
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Sandwiches, bread, cakes, pastries and bakery goods are served until 4pm Monday to Saturday.