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Anchor, Woodbridge

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19 Quay Street, Woodbridge, IP12 1BX (View on Google Map)
(01394) 382649
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The Anchor is a 18th Century pub, close to Woodbridge Station and is popular for its food (seasonal menus can be seen on the pub's website).

Five cask ales are ususally available and Wadworths 6X is often one of the changing beers (along with beers from the Greene King portfolio).

The pub has a cosy front bar with two main drinking areas and an open fire during the winter months. There is a larger seating area to the rear (via some steps) with lower beamed ceilings and which is popular with diners. Parts of the building date back to the 17th century. The pub also offers external seating areas to the front and side of the building.

Opening and food service hours may change from time to time and visitors may wish to confirm them with the pub if necessary.

Historic Interest

A report in the Ipswich Journal** in Oct 1840 states that : An announcement of the death on the 28th, Mrs F Philpot, Woodbridge, formerly of the Anchor Inn, aged 58 years. The 1904 Woodbridge licensing records show that the (then) Station Hotel's license was issued in 1843. Whether this was when it was first licensed or when it got a full (ie not just beer) license isn't clear, though the latter seems more probable. The Station Hotel name evidently came about some time between 1910 & about 1930, as in the Woodbridge Rate book produced in 1910 the name Anchor Inn is crossed out & replaced with Station Hotel. A report in the Bury & Norwich Post** on Dec-28 in 1838 states that the pub was sold to John Cobbold as part of the Samuel Alexander's Brewery sale, the Anchor selling at £1420. A report in the Ipswich Journal*** on 02 Apr in 1853 states that : To be let, with immediate possession, The Anchor Inn, Woodbridge, apply to Mr CANA, Woodbridge for rent etc. Mr Wm. KEEBLE is relinquishing the Inn. The pub has also been listed at Common Quay & Quay Lane.

Information for this venue is provided by the Ipswich & East Suffolk Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Station Hotel; Anchor Railway
Local Authority
East Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
20/06/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SUF/1025
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 5 times
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Anchor, Woodbridge.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted twice
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Anchor, Woodbridge.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (varies) , Wadworth (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Vary - please see pub website
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
First Bus:
Nearby Station (92m)
Woodbridge
Ordnance Survey Reference
TM273488

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