Soak up our friendly service and charm at The Anchor. With over 90 years of history in the heart of Bexley, we’re the homely place to sit back, relax, and enjoy our delicious menu with your favourite drink in hand.
We offer a warm, family-friendly atmosphere and a menu packed with appetising dishes that’ll have you coming back time and time again.
Explore offerings from The Anchor on Bridgen Road in Bexley, with popular to start, sharers & sides, pub classics, and our favourites available at this location.
Main Menu
60 items
To Start
Crispy king prawns
Crispy king prawns, marinated in a blend of South Asian spices, with tandoori mayo
Southern-fried chicken tenders
Southern-fried chicken tenders, with Southern-style gravy
Breaded mushrooms
Breaded mushrooms, with garlic mayo
Mozzarella sticks
Mozzarella sticks, with sweet chilli dip
Salt & chilli chicken wings
Salt & chilli chicken wings, in a BBQ sauce
Tater tots
Tater tots, coated in salt & chilli seasoning
Onion bhajis
Onion bhajis, with mango chutney
Chilli cheese bites
Chilli cheese bites, with sweet chilli dip
Tomato & basil soup
Tomato & basil soup, with ciabatta
Cheesy garlic bread
Cheesy garlic bread, oven-baked garlic ciabatta topped with cheese
Sharers & Sides
Cheesy chilli nachos
Tortilla chips topped with beef chilli, cheesy nacho sauce and jalapenos
Southern-fried chicken loaded chips
Southern-fried chicken,with cheesy nacho sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Breaded mozzarella, loaded chips
Breaded mozzarella,with cheesy nacho sauce and sweet chilli sauce
Breaded chicken, loaded chips
Breaded chicken,with cheesy nacho sauce and jalapenos
Impossible chicken, loaded chips
Impossible chicken,with gravy and sweet chilli sauce
Salt & chilli chips
Chips
Mac & cheese
Crispy onion rings
Bread & butter
Garlic bread
Pub Classics
Beer-battered fish & chips
Beer-battered fish & chips, with your choice of garden or mushy peas
Chilli con carne
Chilli con carne, with long-grain rice, tortilla chips and jalapenos
Steak & ale pie
Steak & ale pie, slow-cooked beef & ale in shortcrust pastry, with your choice of mash or chips, garden peas and gravy
Mushroom bourguignon pie
Mushroom bourguignon pie, with chips, garden peas and gravy
Chicken gyros
Chicken gyros, shredded seasoned chicken, fresh salad, garlic mayo on a Turkish-style flatbread, served with chips
Sausage & mash
Sausage & mash, with garden peas and gravy (vegetarian option available)
Classic burger
Classic burger, two 3oz beef patties with burger sauce. Served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips
Southern-fried chicken burger
Southern-fried chicken burger, hand-coated Southern-fried chicken with garlic mayo. Served in a toasted brioche-style bun with chips
Mac & cheese
Mac & cheese, a classic creamy mac & cheese
Our Favourites
Crispy chicken schnitzel,
Crispy chicken schnitzel, breaded chicken topped with garlic butter, with chips and garden peas
Caesar salad
Caesar salad, with chicken, bacon, free-range boiled egg and croutons
Beef lasagne
Beef lasagne, slow-cooked beef mince in a red wine & tomato sauce, topped with Cheddar and pesto, with a dressed salad
Vegetable lasagne
Vegetable lasagne, mediterranean vegetables in a rich tomato sauce topped with cheese, with a dressed salad
10oz gammon, with a free-range fried egg, chips and garden peas
6oz rump steak
6oz rump steak, with chips, crispy onion rings, grilled tomato and garden peas
Desserts
Chocolate cookie dough
Chocolate cookie dough, warm and gooey cookie dough with a Lotus Biscoff centre, salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Jammie dodger cheesecake
Jammie dodger cheesecake, raspberry & cherry cheesecake topped with almonds, with a boozy raspberry shot on the side (contains alcohol)
Apple crumble tart
Apple crumble tart, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream (vegan option available)
Salted caramel chocolate brownie
Salted caramel chocolate brownie, with vanilla ice cream
Hand-made sticky toffee pudding
Hand-made sticky toffee pudding, from award-winning Cartmel, with your choice of custard or vanilla ice cream
Rum & raisin sponge cake
Rum & raisin sponge cake, with rum-infused frosting and vanilla ice cream (vegan option available)
Truly Chocolate Ice Cream
Truly Chocolate Ice Cream
Very Vanilla Ice Cream
Very Vanilla Ice Cream
Strawberry Tease Ice Cream
Strawberry Tease Ice Cream
Sunday Roasts
11 items
Sunday
All our roasts are served with sea salt roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and plenty of gravy!
Roast chicken, with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
with a Yorkshire pudding
Roast pork, with a Yorkshire pudding and sage & onion stuffing
with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
Trio of meats, A Sunday feast!
with a Yorkshire pudding and sage & onion stuffing
All three meats with a Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and sage & onion stuffing
Mushroom Bourguignon Pie, with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Sunday Sides
Sea salt roasties
Three pigs in blankets
Cauliflower cheese
Yorkshire pudding
Mac & cheese
Childrens Sunday
A smaller sized portion for the little ones
Roast beef, with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Roast chicken, with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Reviews
4.2
636 reviews
5 stars
362
4 stars
143
3 stars
67
2 stars
22
1 star
42
KH
Karen Harmer
4 days ago
5.0
My daughter celebrated her 18th birthday at the Anchor and it was a great experience. We ordered a buffet which was excellent , consisting of a variety of different sandwiches, crispy chicken, chips and an Indian selection all of which was delicious. Staff there were helpful especially Lewis who reacted quickly to all our requirements such as bringing out the food and cake when needed. He also cut the cake which was really helpful. Many thanks to all the team at the Anchor who helped to make our daughters birthday go smoothly.
MP
Mark Pollard
Oct 8, 2026
5.0
Amazing pub doing everything right ,in a time when it's hard for pubs. Staff great , food so tasty and wow what a new garden they have. If you have not been then you are missing out.
HB
Helena Bracken
Oct 8, 2026
1.0
Used to love this pub but recently they've really been suffering with not having enough staff / food, it feel shambolic. Hope they restore themselves!
KB
Katie Bradford
Oct 7, 2026
1.0
The bar and kitchen can’t cope with the amount of people packed into the garden. Long wait times, running out of drinks and food and not enough staff.
DE
Danielle Edwards
Oct 1, 2026
5.0
Absolutely love this pub. The staff are amazing from start to finish — so friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help. Lesley in particular went above and beyond for us and made our visit feel extra special.
The food is incredible, especially the chicken tenders… honestly the best around. Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavour.
The outside area is lovely too, perfect for relaxing, having a drink, and enjoying the atmosphere.
Overall, brilliant service, fantastic food, and a really friendly team. Highly recommend.
Yes, The Anchor accepts reservations to ensure your spot.
What are The Anchor's kitchen hours?
The kitchen is open daily from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
What are the general opening hours for The Anchor?
The Anchor is open from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM Monday to Thursday, 12:00 PM to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Sunday.
Where is The Anchor located?
The Anchor is located on Bridgen Road in Bexley, Greater London, DA5 1JE, United Kingdom.
What type of atmosphere and menu can I expect at The Anchor?
The Anchor offers a warm, family-friendly atmosphere with a menu filled with appetising dishes and a variety of drinks.
How can I contact The Anchor for inquiries or reservations?
You can contact The Anchor at +44 1322 470143 or email info@anchorbexley.com.
Where can I see the menu for The Anchor?
The Anchor's menu is available online at https://www.anchorbexley.com/food.
What meals are served at The Anchor?
The Anchor serves lunch and dinner daily.
Are there any nearby parks to visit before or after dining at The Anchor?
Yes, Bexley Woods is a nearby park, perfect for a relaxing stroll before or after your meal at The Anchor.
Is there a nearby bike repair service if I cycle to The Anchor?
Yes, Cycmech - Bexley Cycle Mechanic is nearby for bike repair and maintenance services.
What nearby services can support visitors to The Anchor?
Nearby services include Magenta Flowers for wedding planning and The Beauty Emporium for beauty and spa treatments, ideal for special occasions associated with your visit to The Anchor.
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