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Anchor, Plungar

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Opens at 5:00pm
Operator: Independent
Granby Lane, Plungar, NG13 0JJ (View on Google Map)
(01949) 860589
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This brick building in the heart of this small Leicestershire village dates from 1774, and previous incarnations include the local courtroom. The pub houses a large bar, cosy lounge area and a separate a pool room. Outside is an attractive beer garden and seating area. The generously sized carpark makes this a popular starting point for horse riders wishing to explore the Vale of Belvoir. The pub is also popular with cycling groups touring the Vale. The Anchor has occasional fish & chip evenings, and serves quality cask ale, at least one but sometimes all being from local breweries. Local CAMRA branch Leicestershire POTY 2022.

Historic Interest

[Melton Borough Council; Long Clawson & Stathern Ward / Leicestershire County Council; Belvoir Division / Rutland & Melton Parliamentary Constituency / Redmile Parish Council]

Information for this venue is provided by the Vale of Belvoir Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Melton District (B)
Last updated
06/03/2025
Last surveyed
24/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Les Taylor
Pub ID
BEV/042
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
pool, darts
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Centrebus: 24 (Melton-Bingha, Mon - Sat, stops the Anchor, Plungar)

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