Welcome

The Anchor Inn is in the picturesque village of Nayland, nestled on the banks of the River Stour – a perfect and tranquil setting for a fantastic culinary experience. 

The 15th Century pub is a haven for food lovers.  Carl Shillingford (formerly of The Waterside and Pierre Gagnaire in Paris , both 3 * Michelin restaurants) leads the kitchen team.  

Building on Carl’s experience as a chef in France, where fantastic ingredients from local markets shape the menu, we have taken the concept one step further and have created our own Heritage Farm and "kitchen garden" to provide delicious fresh food ingredients with fantastic flavour to inspire an outstanding menu.

Our aspiration is the simplicity of delivering food to the table from the land closest to it, but in a way that restores and conserves a natural working landscape. Our visitors can therefore enjoy both our menus and the delightful setting.

Join us for drinks, lunch or dinner – in the bar, upstairs in our stylish restaurant, or outside during finer weather.

The perfect location to relax, enjoy and indulge.