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Anchor, Swanage

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30 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NU (View on Google Map)
(01929) 792669
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

400 year old building,modernised inside to form one bar.

Historic Interest

17th century Grade II Listed. Historic England list entry 1323620

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dorset
Last updated
16/10/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
SED/176
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ringwood - Razorback TasteMatch Prediction

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Ringwood - Razorback
Ringwood - Razorback Session Bitter • 3.8%
Ringwood - Razorback
Ringwood - Razorback

This beer is served regularly at Anchor, Swanage.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Anchor, Swanage.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
More: 40 (Swanage Station), 50 (Swanage Station)
Nearby Station (300m)
Swanage

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