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Anchor, Knaphill

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Lower Guildford Road, Knaphill, GU21 2EE (View on Google Map)
(01483) 472677
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Former Gales pub, taken over by Fuller's and subsequently leased to Merlins Inns.

The Anchor was built in the late 1700s as a hotel. It was converted to a pub in the 1930s. Painted in a striking mustard yellow colour, the pub was known as the 'Sandcastle pub' catering for a primarily local clientele.

A gradual decline led to closure in 2020 and it is now being converted to residential use. This despite it being listed as an Asset of Community Value in July 2016. This was rejected on appeal on technical grounds in December 2016 and resubmitted in January 2017. In April 2018 a planning application was approved to convert part of the pub building into residential use, whilst still retaining an area for a pub, café or restaurant. This development commenced in June 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Surrey/Hants Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Woking District (B)
Last updated
31/08/2025
Last surveyed
16/12/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Merlins Inns
Pub ID
SHB/17
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Live Music Live Music
Friday
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
pool & darts
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (70m)
Falcon Buses: 28, 39A; Stagecoach: 34, 91; White Bus: 48
Knaphill Shops (NE-bound) Stop ID: surgdpap (SW-bound) Stop ID: surgdpat
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU965586

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