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Anchor Inn, Nayland

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26 Court St, Nayland, CO6 4JL (View on Google Map)
(01206) 262313
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A popular two bar local for drinkers who enjoy quiet conversation. Both bars are wood panelled. Ample outdoor seating is set on the banks of river Stour which is the county border with Essex. Along with The Black Swan in Long Medford and The Weeping Willow in Barrow, the Anchor is owned and run by the Chestnut Group.

The Anchor has been fortunate enough to have welcomed some extraordinary talented singer-song writing artists from all over the world and continues to do so.

With a room directly above the bar area used for the 'Anchor Sessions' it is a venue for serious music imbibers. as it attracts major artists.

Historic Interest

Renamed Anchor in 1757. The building dates from early-mid 19th century, so was presumably the replacement for an older inn. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/740

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
King's Head
Local Authority
Babergh District
Last updated
13/10/2025
Last surveyed
11/10/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Chestnut Group
Pub ID
WSB/740
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
10:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
10:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday
10:30am - 10:00pm
Friday
10:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday
10:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
12:30pm - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter Session Bitter • 3.7%
Adnams - Southwold Bitter
Adnams - Southwold Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Anchor Inn, Nayland.

ABV 3.7%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Crouch Vale - Beers - Brewers Gold - Cask Ale
Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold Session Pale Ale • 4%
Crouch Vale - Beers - Brewers Gold - Cask Ale
Crouch Vale - Brewers Gold

This beer is served regularly at Anchor Inn, Nayland.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Barsham - Oaks TasteMatch Prediction

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Barsham - Oaks
Barsham - Oaks Session Bitter • 3.6%
Barsham - Oaks
Barsham - Oaks

This beer is served regularly at Anchor Inn, Nayland.

ABV 3.6%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL974340

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